I recently listed a Glendale fixer. The owner had moved out a year and a half ago. The home was filled with their furniture and personal property. I helped the sellers coordinate a hauler, packers and a storage unit. In the meantime a condo...
Dear Phyllis,
I have enjoyed your real estate column for years. In the past, you have discussed seller disclosures but I have more specific questions for you. As the Trustee for my mother’s estate, I believe I need to inform the buyer ...
La Crescenta Housing Market Update: Last month 27 La Crescenta homes closed escrow. More than half of these homes sold for over the asking price. A one-bedroom, one-bathroom home on 3rd Ave. sold for $460,000, and a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home ...
My husband, George and I recently returned from a nine-day Mexican cruise. I love taking a vacation that doesn't involve the airport. We departed and returned in San Pedro. I returned on a Sunday morning in time for an open house and a busy...
The most expensive home sold last month in Glendale was 1623 Oakengate Drive for $2,600,000.
This Glendale luxury home was previously listed for 95 days back in May of 2017, for $2,896,500. The owners re-listed for $2,799,999 in January of...
Dear Phyllis,
I bought my La Crescenta property many years ago from my cousin and we did not use a Realtor and I don’t remember using an escrow company. My daughter and her fiancé are buying a home and have opened escrow. What does th...
La Canada Real Estate Market Statistics May 2018
Last month there were twenty-four La Canada home sales. The least expensive sale was $890,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bath home on Verdugo Blvd. The most expensive home sold for $11,000,0...
Staging a home certainly helps facilitate a quick sale. But is home staging necessary? And when will it financially pay off? Small bedrooms should be professionally staged because they will appear larger and will show a buyer what will fit in ...
Most expensive home sold in La Canada!
Last month in May, the most expensive luxury home sale in La Canada was 700 Berkshire Ave. This home was listed for $12,995,000 and sold for $11,000,000. This estate was previously listed with anot...
Dear Phyllis,
I really enjoy your column and hope you can clarify something for me. Earlier this year I refinanced my mortgage. And now my employer has offered me a promotion if I relocate out of state. I contacted the real estate agent ...