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...
To remain one of La Crescenta's top real estate agents, staying current with the La Crescenta luxury real estate market is crucial. 5234 Briggs Ave La Crescenta was the most expensive La Crescenta home in January. This luxury property was ini...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
My son has an accepted offer on a condo. He went to a busy open house; there were other offers, and he felt pressured into making a strong offer. The uni...
If you've been considering the purchase of a home, you may have hoped that higher interest rates would lead to fewer bidding wars. However, despite rates and the economy pushing some buyers out of the market, bidding wars are here to stay for n...