Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Should I pay the buyer’s agent’s commission?
Dear Phyllis,
My son will sell his Santa Clarita condo, and I believe he no longer needs to pay the buyer's agent.�...
Improving your credit score is a key step in securing a better mortgage rate, which can significantly lower your monthly payments. Credit bureaus use several main variables to determine your credit score.
Firstly, your payment history pl...
Let's dive into the La Crescenta Real Estate stats for June 2024. Twenty-two homes sold last month. Fourteen sold over their asking price, one at asking and seven less than the asking price. A five-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 4614 Hume Ave....
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Selling income property
Dear Phyllis,
My sister and I inherited four units across the street from where I live. I manage the units, and due to their proximity, the ...
Let's examine the Pasadena real estate market for June 2024. Twenty-two of the forty-four homes sold over their asking price, five at the asking price, and seventeen less than the asking price. A four-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 1726 La Lom...
Harb and Co. just listed 1008 W Riverside Unit 37 Burbank
Experience the pinnacle of sophisticated living in this three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse in the prestigious Rancho Neighborhood of Burbank. The fireplace warms the living room,...
Last month, June 2024, the most expensive home sold in Pasadena was 160 S Orange Grove Blvd. This gorgeous estate was initially listed for $6,288,000 and sold in thirty-four days for $6,088,000. It's interesting that the buyer purchased this fo...
This is a tale of two listings and the importance of pricing to sell. In 2021 I listed this Anders Troedsson Craftsman home. Harb & Co. listed at $1,150,000, expecting it to sell above asking with multiple offers. Buyers submitted five offe...
As a top real estate agent in La Canada, I must stay updated on current market conditions. Let's dive into the La Canada Real Estate stats for June 2024. Last month, eight homes closed escrow, which is extremely low for this time of year. The s...
Why is there a housing shortage? It is due to the mortgage rate trap, creating a persistent challenge for the Los Angeles housing market.
One major issue currently hurting the housing supply is the "mortgage rate trap." Many homeowners a...