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Being a landlord is not always easy

Most Realtor’s business is typically quiet over Christmas and New Year’s. The holidays are often an excellent time for a real estate agent to slip away. My family has a houseful of birthdays in December. When a business allows, we, and when...

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Glendale Real Estate Values

Glendale Real Estate Values

  It's been an excellent year for Glendale California home sellers. Last month Glendale home sales ranged from $362,500 to $1,746,250.  The low end was 1219 Carlton, for an 832 square foot home on a 2,102 square foot lot; Carlton is ne...

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Ask Phyllis

How to Determine your Asking Price

Dear Phyllis, Last year, thinking we were going to remain in our home for many years, we refinanced to combine our first and second loans and to take advantage of a lower interest rate.  Our home appraised for $950,000.  Zillow says my...

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5188 Sky Ridge Drive

Luxury Real Estate Sales in La Crescenta

Last month (December 2016), the most expensive La Crescenta home sale was in Markridge Estates. 5188 Sky Ridge Drive sold for $1,450,000 - $62,000 over the asking price.  The owners purchased this luxury home for $436,000 when it was newly co...

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Determining your Tax Basis

Determining your Tax Basis

  I am a real estate agent and am not qualified to offer tax advice. But of course, as a California Realtor, there are certain general things I should be aware of.  When it’s time to sell your home, you certainly want to take advanta...

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La Canada Flintridge Luxury Real Estate Sales

La Canada Flintridge Luxury Real Estate Sales

Originally listed at $9,800,000 for 133 days 739 Hillcrest Drive was then reduced to $8,800,000 for an additional 76 days before this listing was withdrawn from the MLS.  This Spanish Colonial Revival just sold off market for $7,800,000 makin...

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Ask Phyllis

Is it time to fire your Realtor®?

Phyllis, In November, I signed a contract with a local real estate agent. Other than one open house and a few ads, he has done nothing special to sell my home. I really need to get my home sold and am very frustrated.  I want to fire my...

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708 Georgian Rd.

Luxury Home Sales in La Canada

Last month (November 2016), the most expensive luxury home sale in La Canada was at 708 Georgian Rd.  This home is near mine, and I have watched it change hands four times since it was constructed in 2002. The home was first sold in 2004, sel...

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Pasadena Home Sales

Pasadena Home Sales

Last month Pasadena home sales ran the gamut from $385,000 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath home at 914 N. Catalina which sold in just 3 days to a $4,199,000, 1910 Craftsman in Pasadena's coveted Langham neighborhood. If you are interested in learning m...

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