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Harb and Co. Real Estate Wrap Up
I enjoyed having my parents visit - they return home tomorrow. We cooked a belated Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, and I especially enjoyed the next day's turkey sandwich. Harb and Co., listed a one-bedroom, one-bath condo at 215 N. Ken...
Luxury Home Sales in Glendale California
Last month the most expensive luxury home sale in Glendale was 2176 E. Chevy Chase Dr. which sold for $3,050,000. This Glendale estate was listed for $3,200,000. MLS Remarks Read: Sophistication and beauty are captured in this Mediterran...
Short Sale Timelines
Dear Phyllis, Three weeks ago, we made an offer for a short sale listing. The seller’s agent acknowledged receipt and said she forwarded our offer to the bank. She says she still hasn’t heard from the bank and as you can imagine, we are ...
Harb and Co. Real Estate Wrap Up
This LA Realtor spent five relaxing days over Thanksgiving in Puerto Vallarta – it was a no-cooking Thanksgiving and incredibly peaceful. It was the perfect time for this LA Realtor to sneak away to her favorite resort in Mexico. So here�...
La Crescenta Home Values October 2017
Last month La Crescenta home values ranged from $580,000 to $1,110,000. Half of La Crescenta's homes sold for over $765,000 and half for less. The absorption rate in the 91214 zip code is insanely low; La Crescenta home buyers are feel...
Saving On Capital Gains
Dear Phyllis, My parents moved out of state two years ago and converted their home to a rental. To avoid capital gains tax, my accountant thinks my parents should sell. Particularly as it was their primary residence for at least 2 of the...
Luxury Home Sales in Glendale, California
Last month the most expensive luxury home sale in Glendale was 1623 Hill Crest Ave. which sold for $2,681,250. This Glendale estate was listed for $2,495,000. MLS Remarks Read: This is truly one of the most spectacular GATED compounds i...
Transferring Property Taxes
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, Next year my wife and I plan to downsize to a smaller home or condo. We are contemplating renting our...
