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What is deferred maintenance and how does it impact your home sale
What is deferred maintenance? It simply means postponing routine repairs in a home. This can include neglecting regular upkeep, delaying repairs, or failing to make necessary improvements. In addition, over time, this neglect will lead to a dec...
2435 Orange Ave La Crescenta Most Expensive Home Sold April 2023
Last month the most expensive home sold in La Crescenta was 2435 Orange Ave. It was initially listed for $3,000,000 and sold off the market for $3,100,000. It was extensively updated in 2019. The sellers purchased this luxury home for $1,784,...
355 N. Maple St. #132 Burbank – Closed Escrow
We just closed escrow on our Entourage condo located at 355 N. Maple St. #132 Burbank. And this is how it went: I sold my client this condo in 2007 for $379,900. At the time, it was a recently renovated condo conversion. The first-floor loca...
Pasadena Housing Market Update March 2023
I perform a monthly housing analysis to remain a Pasadena real estate expert. Let's crunch the numbers for the Pasadena housing market for March 2023. The number of closings doubled from the prior month. The low absorption rate indicates a shor...
1237 Olive Lane La Canada – Just listed
There is something about a new La Canada listing that makes this La Canada real estate expert tingle with excitement. We have brokers and public open houses to plan, add copy to write, and more. The anticipation builds before entering the multi...
1430 Arroyo View Dr., Pasadena Most Expensive Home Sold March 2023
Last month the most expensive home sold in Pasadena was 1430 Arroyo View Dr. This beautiful modern home was originally listed for $7,900,000. It sold before going on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for $7,200,000. Interestingly the buyer ...
What is a T.C.?
What is a T.C.? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I have been following your real estate column for years. And as a local homeowner, I am relatively savvy regarding real estate...
Glendale Housing Market March 2023
To remain a Glendale real estate expert, I analyze monthly housing numbers. Let's dive into the Glendale housing market for March 2023. Last month, thirty-six homes were sold. Fifteen homes sold over the asking price. A fixer with views on Mel...
