So much of a realtor's day is waiting. Thus, Kris and I volunteer in our La Canada community. We work on the first Silent Auction of the Year for the Italian Catholic Federation. On March 19, we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph at St. Bede Chu...
Last month the most expensive home sold in Glendale was 625 Cumberland Rd. Initially listed for $5,300,000 and sold for the asking price in twenty-six days. This epic home has been the residence of many famous people, including a senator, mayor...
Buyers keep texting after closing.
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
My sister recently sold her Toluca Lake home. She hired a local Realtor and had more than ten offers. The h...
In order to keep up to date as a top La Crescenta real estate agent, each month, I dissect the housing numbers. Let's dive into the La Crescenta Housing Market for February 2023.
The number of homes sold has decreased. The average sales and ...
Buying a home is a major investment and you want to be sure the home you choose is the right one. What type of homes appreciate in value?
Look for these elements when buying a home that will appreciate in value.
• Classic home desig...
Last month February 2023 the most expensive home in La Crescenta sold was 2304 Pickens Canyon Rd. This mid-century home was originally listed for $1,789,000 and sold for over asking in only six days for $1,980,000. The sellers purchased this h...
Should I go to open houses without my agent?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I have been searching for a home in the Foothills since the beginning of the year. As many new li...
What is a Comparable?
Comparables are houses that are currently on the market, under contract, or (most importantly) recently sold. They’re used to compare against a house you’re planning to buy or sell to establish approximately how muc...
Last week this Highland Park trust sale closed escrow, and here's how it went: We met with the trustee the week before Thanksgiving, and the listing agreement was signed on 11/30/22. The first week of December, we hired The Building Biographer ...
As a Glendale real estate expert, I do an in-depth analysis of the Glendale housing market each month. Let's dive into the Glendale housing market for January 2023. Nineteen homes sold compared to last January's forty-three. Seven of the ninete...