Last month the most expensive home sold in La Crescenta, December 2018, was 2815 Willowhaven Dr. This Pinecrest home originally listed for $1,395,000, and reduced to $1,349,000. Then it went into escrow and fell out of escrow until finally se...
How to hire a Realtor®
I'm interviewing several Realtors® regarding the sale of my home and frankly they all seem about the same. The only major difference is some have lots of listings, while others have very few. I am concerned my ho...
La Crescenta Housing Market Update December 2018: Last month thirteen La Crescenta homes (91214 zip) closed escrow. A one bedroom, one bathroom, 763 sq ft home on Fairesta St. sold for $575,000 and a four bedroom, three bathroom, 2,664 sq ft h...
We just listed 8401 Capistrano Ave., West Hills!
This charming traditional home is sited on a 15,000+ square foot lot, with room for parking an RV or boat. Convenient to shopping, Corporate Pointe Business Campus and Warner Center yet ...
The highest priced Glendale home sold in December 2018, was 1841 Deermont Rd. This luxury home listed for $2,299,000 and sold in twenty days for $2,600,000. This is $301,000 over the asking price. This mid-century modern has not been on the ma...
Are there upfront fees when selling your home?
Dear Phyllis,
I’m thinking of selling our home this summer. I have a few concerns about what to expect in fees. What upfront costs am I going to encounter when listing my home for sale with...
When listing your home for sale, you must decide what is most important. Do you want to spend the time, energy, and money to spruce up your home to sell for the highest price? Or is it important to sell with the least effort? The Realtor you se...
Seller options when the appraisal comes in low
Dear Phyllis,
I have a sales contract but the buyer’s appraisal came back for $10,000 less than our agreed upon purchase price. After the buyer’s inspection, I agreed to credit $5,000...
Let's dissect the Pasadena Housing Markets Stats for November 2018: Last month 63 Pasadena homes closed escrow. Pasadena closings are down due to the holiday season and the upcoming Rose Parade and Rose Bowl. Selling prices ranged from $530,000...
Preparing your home for sale can take a bit of time. We and the seller decide which day we are going live in the MLS (multiple listing service) and count back. How long it takes to put a home on the market depends on the plan.
We consult...