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Owning versus Renting a Home
The analysis presented highlights some key points to consider when comparing owning versus renting a home in terms of wealth accumulation. Here's a summary of the main arguments made: Cost Comparison: Renting can potentially make you ...
916 Linda Vista Ave. Pasadena Most Expensive Home Sold September 2023
Last month, the most expensive home sold in Pasadena was 916 Linda Vista Ave. This gorgeous estate initially listed for $7,500,000 and sold in eighteen days for $7,800,916 for all cash. The sellers purchased this home in 1988 for $1,010,000. ...
How to Select My Trustee
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, Having read your column for years, I know how important it is to have a living trust. And I recall you mentioning that it’s preferable to have just one...
Glendale Real Estate Market August 2023
Here is an in-depth analysis of the Glendale real estate market for August 2023. Last month, thirty-two homes sold. Twenty-two of these homes sold for over the asking price, two for asking, and eight under the asking price. The average price pe...
Home Organizing Mistakes
Avoiding these common home organizing mistakes can lead to a more effective and successful process. Let's break down the mistakes and the solutions provided: Mistake #1: Not measuring before purchasing organizing containers. Solution: Me...
3316 Barnes Circle Glendale Most Expensive Home Sold August 2023
Last month August 2023, the most expensive home sold in Glendale was 3316 Barnes Circle. Originally introduced to the market at $2,895,000, this estate quickly found a buyer within a week, fetching $2,950,000. Interestingly, the seller had acqu...
Evicting a family member
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I am an “Ask Phyllis” fan and hope you can help me. My parents had a vacation home in Palm Springs. For years, our extended family enjoyed weekends t...
Pasadena Real Estate Market August 2023
Let's dive into the Pasadena Real Estate Market for August 2023. Forty-six homes sold last month, down from July's sixty. Twenty-eight of these homes sold for over the asking price, two at asking, and sixteen under the asking price. The least e...
