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La Canada Home Sales, June 2018
La Canada Home Sales, June 2018 Last month there were twenty-four La Canada home sales. The least expensive sale was $1,051,000 for a three bedroom, two bath, 1,548 SqFt home on Palm Dr. The most expensive home sold for $5,200,000 f...
New Tax Laws
New Tax Law When Selling A Home Dear Phyllis, My husband and I are in a position to retire now or we could wait several more years. We own a vacation home in Palm Springs and can live there until we decide where we want to move. Housing...
Glendale Landmark Sale, the Toll House
Last month the most expensive Glendale home sale was 1521 N. Columbus Ave, This Glendale Landmark was built for Mr. & Mrs. Toll by architect, Charles E. Shattuck. The Toll House listed for $3,299,000 and sold for $2,650,000. Interesting ba...
The Mills Act and historic preservation
The Mills Act is a California program that allows owners of qualified historic homes to receive a property tax reduction. Cities utilize the Mills Act to encourage historic preservation. Each local government establishes its own criteria. And...
Courtesy Appointments
Courtesy Appointments Dear Phyllis, Several months ago we purchased our first home and the seller’s agent was very difficult. Each time we wanted to view the home we had to make appointments that were convenient for her schedule. Af...
Glendale Home Stats for May 2018
Glendale Homes Stats for May 2018: Last month, 53 Glendale Homes closed escrow. Selling prices ranged from $580,000 for a 2+1 on Fairfield to $2,600,000 for a 7+7, 5,642 sq ft estate on Oakengate Dr. Thirty of the homes sold for over the ask...
Harb and Co. Real Estate Adventures
Real estate market update: Earlier this year the property tax and mortgage interest rate deductions were cut and we have had several interest rate increases. First time buyers and "affordable" housing is driving this market. Higher end ha...
Pasadena Housing Stats May 2018
Last month, ninety-one Pasadena homes closed escrow, up from last month. Selling prices ranged from $475,000 for a 1,096 square foot two-bedroom, one bath on Mataro St., to $5,850,000 for a 6,327 square foot five bedroom, six bath estate on San...
