Last week, after Glendale's Wednesday Broker caravan, Kris and I checked out Si Roma. Because we went on a caravan, we wanted a quick meal, so we ordered online and brought the sandwiches back to the office.
They have been in Glendale fo...
Let's dive into the Pasadena real estate market for January 2024 and compare it to January 2023. Last month, thirty-five homes sold, up from January last year's twenty-five. Seventeen of these homes were sold for over the asking price, one at t...
It’s picture day! Your most important showing is today, where you should put the most effort. First impressions count. How do you prepare for real estate photos?
THE BASICS:
The home should be clean; ideally, the yard, walkways, and pat...
In January 2024, the most expensive home sold in Pasadena was 3245 Villa Highlands Drive. This stunning Pasadena Ranch Estate was initially listed for $4,199,900 and sold over asking in just nine days for $4,320,000. The sellers bought this hom...
Let's compare the La Canada real estate market from January 2024 to January 2023. Last month, only three homes sold, down from January last year's eleven. The absorption rate is unusually high. It will be interesting to see how that changes in ...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Proposition 19
Dear Phyllis,
I am a recent homeowner in Tujunga. Subscribing to the weekly newspaper allowed me to learn about the area. From reading your column, I...
The most expensive home sold in La Canada in January 2024 was 4942 Commonwealth Ave. This 2004-built luxury estate was sold before it was put on the MLS (multiple listing service). It sold "off market". The buyers purchased this home for $5,000...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Reverse Mortgage Confusion
Dear Phyllis,
I enjoyed reading your column and have learned a lot about reverse mortgages. I have moved in with my parents, who are in th...
Let's dive into the La Crescenta real estate market for January 2024 and compare it to January 2023. Last month, eleven homes sold, down from January last year's fourteen. However, the average sales and median price both decreased this January ...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
What are the responsibilities of a buyer’s agent?
Dear Phyllis,
I am a fan of your column and your blog. My daughter and her husband recently purchased their firs...