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Why price per square foot is not the best indicator of value
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I am heavily relying on price per square foot when making offers but I have lost bidding wars on tw...
Probate Fixer Closed
We just closed this probate fixer in the San Gabriel Valley. This client had worked with us before. Last year, we facilitated the sale of income property in Glendale for her and her siblings following her mother's passing. Unfortunately, her...
3710 Cedarbend Dr. La Crescenta – Most Expensive Home Sold June 2023
In just six days, the most expensive home sold in La Crescenta was 3710 Cedarbend Dr.. The Glenwood Oaks home had an original listing price of $1,950,000. However, it sold over asking for $2,267,000. In 1993, the sellers bought this home for $3...
How to get a date of death valuation?
How to get a date of death valuation? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I am the trustee of my brother’s estate. The trust attorney’s secretary told me I need a date of death valuati...
La Canada Real Estate Market June 2023
Let's examine the La Canada Real Estate Market for June 2023. Out of the thirteen homes sold, eight sold over asking, one at asking, and four under the asking price. Thus, proving once again that it is wiser for a La Canada home seller to negot...
Should You Accept the First Offer You Receive When Selling Your Home?
You spent time and energy preparing your home for sale. You have had a broker's open house and a Sunday open house for the public. So, should you accept your first offer when selling your home? The answer is that it depends on several fa...
850 Saint Katherine Dr. La Canada Most Expensive Hold Sold June 2023
Last month the most expensive home sold in La Canada was 850 Saint Katherine Drive. This one-of-a-kind 2001 built estate initially listed for $5,995,000 and sold in twenty-seven days for $5,860,000. The sellers bought this home in 2017 for $4...
Neighbors and Fencing
Neighbors and Fencing Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your real estate questions and answers for years, and I think I have a new situation for you. The neighbor to th...
