Condo Leaks
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions previously published in the Crescenta Valley Weekly.
Dear Phyllis,
I enjoy your column, and I have a complicated question. My daughter recently c...
As a Glendale real estate expert, I need to analyze the real estate statistics each month. Let's dive into the Glendale housing market for November 2022. The number of homes sold last month was the lowest year to date. Fourteen of these homes s...
Although I am a real estate agent, I never wanted the hassle of owning rental property. My husband and I recently met with a financial planner, who advised that our two rental properties (purchased by my husband before our marriage) should be i...
Last month the most expensive home sold in Glendale was 1545 Cleveland Rd. The listing agent represented the buyer and the seller. Thus this home was sold prior to being exposed in the multiple listing service. According to the Glendale real es...
Refusing to move
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions previously published in the Crescenta Valley Weekly.
Dear Phyllis,
My sister has been living with my mother for twenty years. My mother pass...
What is a pot filler, and do you want one? A pot filler: a wall-mounted double-jointed faucet that swings over your cooktop. It is mounted above the cooktop and features an extendable arm that can pull out to fill pots with water. It can then f...
As 2022 draws to a close, it is interesting to note that the Los Angeles Real Estate Market has completely changed. Last December, I represented the seller of a 1200+ square foot home that sold for $1,425,000. It was a three-bedroom one and 3/4...
To remain a La Canada real estate expert, I must keep up to date on current market trends. Let's examine the La Canada housing market for October 2022.
In October 2022, twelve homes were sold. The average sales price is the lowest year to da...
Selling in a divorce
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here
Dear Phyllis,
After fifteen years of marriage my wife and I are getting divorced. The decree stated that she and our children could ...
A prepayment penalty is a fee that applies to some mortgages if you pay all or part of your loan early. Most mortgages are sold in the secondary market such as to Fannie Mae (FNMA) or Freddie Mac (FHLMC). The penalty is an incentive for borrowe...