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Deciphering real estate commissions
Dear Phyllis, We are going to sell our home in the fall. While this may not be ideal timing, this is what works best for us. We have talked with several agents and their real estate commissions varies from 4 ½ to 6%. Our La Crescenta ho...
La Canada Housing Update
Last month, there were just seven La Canada home sales. The least expensive sale was $805,000 for a one bedroom, one bath on Crown. The highest sale was $2,779,000 for a 5,300+ sq ft home on Via Serrano. The high-end sale sold for the ask...
Just Listed: 2404 Capetown Ave Alhambra
We have been busy prepping our new listing at 2404 Capetown Ave Alhambra. Refinished hardwood floors, new lighting fixtures, and hardware enhance the interior, which has also received a fresh coat of paint. Additionally, the gardener has so...
Luxury Home Sales In La Crescenta, February 2018
The most expensive home sold in La Crescenta this past February was 2606 Pinelawn Dr for $1,325,000. Listed for $1,295,000 this home sold and closed escrow in 45 days. This original owners purchased this La Crescenta home in 1967 for $8...
How long will it take to sell my home?
Dear Phyllis, My husband has retired and we want to move somewhere more affordable. I understand homes in La Crescenta are selling quickly but how quickly? The thought of keeping my home neat enough for viewings puts me in a panic. I am ...
La Crescenta housing update
Last month 13 La Crescenta homes closed escrow. Eight homes sold over asking price. A four bedroom, three bathroom home on New York sold $71,000 over the list price. Click here to learn more about event pricing and how it appeals to the her...
How do Realtors find clients?
There are numerous ways Realtors find clients. Each year, I track the source. This shows me where I should focus my marketing budget and where I can improve. So how do real estate agents get business? The primary source for most experienced...
The Roy Disney Estate – Highest Priced Home Sale in Glendale, CA
Last month the most expensive Glendale luxury home sale was 1521 Melwood Dr. It sold for$3,750,000 for all cash. This luxury home listed for $3,950,000. A little tidbit about the Roy Disney Estate: it sold in 2001 for $2,000,000. MLS remar...
