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First Time Buyer Woes
Dear Phyllis, We have been married for five years and managed to save over $50,000. Although, we haven’t started a family, we really want to purchase in La Crescenta because of the school district. With a starter home going for well ov...
Not all escrows are created equal
If selling real estate for the highest possible price and closing escrow were easy, I would be out of business. There are a lot of steps to listing a home. The first is meeting with the client and learning their needs. Then I develop a plan o...
Why I love the La Canada Farmer’s Market
We have a variety of Los Angeles Farmer’s Markets to choose from, but the La Canada Farmers Market is my favorite. It is easy to navigate, and I shop with purpose. Although the market opens at 9 AM, most of the vendors are ready to conduc...
Can a Seller Change Their Mind
Ask Phyllis! A blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I have been reading your advice column for years and don’t think I have seen you address this...
2017 Glendale Real Estate Prices
Last month, half of Glendale homes sold for over $900,000 (median selling price) and half for less. Glendale real estate values ranged from $455,000 for an 850 square foot home to $3,200,000 for an 11,000 square foot home on Princess. Wh...
Just Listed: 4545 Dyer Street La Crescenta 91214
I just listed a fantastic home at 4545 Dyer Street in La Crescenta. There is a lot to love about this home, but my favorite part is that it is completely gated and private with outstanding outdoor living and entertaining spaces. A char...
Luxury Home Sales in Pasadena, CA
Last month the most expensive luxury home sale in Pasadena was 320 Patrician Way. This Pasadena estate sold for$3,700,000. This luxury home was listed originally for $3,890,000 and sold in 36 days. The sellers purchased this home in 2003 fo...La Crescenta Home Values
It continues to be a very difficult real estate environment for La Crescenta home buyers, evidenced by the low absorption rate; the highest for the year was 2%. Last month the absorption rate of less than 1% indicates that if there were n...
