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1620 Lombardy Rd., Pasadena – Most Expensive Home Sold August 2022
Last month, August 2022, the most expensive home sold in Pasadena was 1620 Lombardy Rd. This gorgeous estate was originally listed for $11,500,000 in August 2021. This Pasadena listing expired in January 2022. The sellers relisted in May of 202...
Lot line confusion
Lot line confusion Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I am the trustee of my father’s estate. This home has been in our family since it was built in the 1940’s. Many ye...
La Canada Housing Market August 2022
Let's look at the La Canada housing market in August 2022, which is holding its own. Days on the market drastically dropped from July. There aren't many new listings on the La Canada real estate scene. Hence, the absorption rate remains low, in...
Monrovia Home Sold!
Another one down! This Monrovia home is now sold! Many of our clients opt to do a pre-inspection before listing. Often, we make minimal repairs. The inspector then revises the report after the repairs are made. This seller chose not to, ...
520 Georgian Rd., La Canada Flintridge Most Expensive Home Sold August 2022
Last month August 2022 the most expensive home sold in La Canada Flintridge was 520 Georgian Rd. This estate was originally listed for $10,995,000 and sold in just over two months for $10,000,000. The new buyer is architect Richard Landry. ...
What is an interest rate buy down?
When I was in the mortgage banking business years ago, I briefly worked in the joint venture department. The bank would partner with builders in housing tracts or condominiums. Rates had escalated, and the profit potential diminished. As an inc...
La Crescenta 3 + 2 Closed
This La Crescenta 3 + 2 closed. Our client's rental was located at 2519 Rockdell St. They were referred to us by a past client. I met the client in May, and the tenant moved out that month. We did a pre-inspection and made approximately $50,000...
Starlight Mesa Mid-Century Closed
If only they were all this simple..... This Starlight Mesa Mid-Century Closed! On July 16th, I woke early to an email from a previous client informing me that he would be selling this mid-century gem. His home is nearly perfect, and no pre...
