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Presentation is Key
When listing a home for sale, my goal is to generate interest. And to capture the attention of both Realtors and buyers. Presentation is key. In addition to professional real estate photography, compelling advertising copy goes a long way in ...
La Crescenta, 91214 Real Estate Values
Last month (January 2017) the most expensive La Crescenta luxury home sale was 2756 Willowhaven Drive, 91214. This home in the highly sought after Pine Crest neighborhood sold for $1,358,000, $9,000 over the asking price. It's a ...
As affordability continues to dwindle for Los Angeles real estate buyers, will interest rate buy downs again be desired?
Prior to selling real estate I worked in mortgage banking. During the Carter years I was approving loans when interest rates spiked to 18%. New loans were few and far between. Buyers were assuming loans, or when the loan could not be assumed ...
How to Tell When it’s Time to Fire Your Realtor
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, In August I signed a contract with a local real estate agent. Other than one open house and a few a...
La Crescenta Home Sales
The least expensive La Crescenta home sale was 548,000 for an 828-square-foot home located at 3028 Hermosa Ave. There was just one 91214 home sale over $1m:- 5188 Sky Ridge Drive located in Markridge Estates. Call Phyllis at ...
Learn your home’s horoscope for the Year of the Rooster
Find your Chinese Zodiac sign and learn your home's horoscope for the year of the rooster. Rat Homes: Relationships flourish in Rabbit homes. These dwellings are built for entertaining. Decorating Style: Décor should be more modest in the...
Pasadena Real Estate Values
Last month, Pasadena real estate values ranged from $350,000 - $3,650,000. 462 Raymond Drive is an 816-square-foot home on a 4,985-square-foot lot. $3,650,000 buys 4,000 square feet on over an acre sited at 3585 Locksley Drive. ...
Should home sellers leave for showings?
Most home sellers understand that they should leave when buyers arrive for viewings. Should home sellers leave for showings? Buyers are often uncomfortable while visiting when the owner is there. They find opening closets awkward, voicing o...
