Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Estate sale procedures
Dear Phyllis,
I have been following your real estate question and answer column for years. I have a new subject I don’t believe you have di...
Let's crunch the numbers for Glendale Real Estate in June 2024. Thirty-five homes closed last month. Twenty of the thirty-five homes sold for over the asking price, three at the asking, and twelve under the asking price. A five-bedroom house wi...
First-time homebuyers often prefer move-in ready homes for several reasons:
Immediate Use: First-time buyers typically do not have another property to live in while renovations are being made. Move-in-ready homes allow them to settle in ...
Last month, June 2024, the most expensive home sold in Glendale was at 3300 Vickers Drive. This Montecito Park luxury home was listed for $3,999,000 and sold in eighteen days for $3,975,000. The sellers purchased this home in 2020 for $2,500,00...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Buying a brand-new condominium
Dear Phyllis,
I sold a Glendale condo because the association was poorly run and always had special assessments. I did a 1031 exchang...
When organizing, start with things that don't have a place. In every home, there are always items that don’t seem to have a designated spot. These could range from items waiting to be donated, things you’ve borrowed and need to return, rece...
I don't know why, but my home garden is plagued by snails. Here are some natural methods to get rid of them:
Use Crushed Eggshells and Coffee Grounds
Utilize natural materials like crushed eggshells and coffee grounds to deter snails in y...
Last month, in June, the most expensive home sold in La Crescenta was 5246 Briggs Ave. This gorgeous estate was initially listed for $2,725,000. It sold in twenty-two days over asking at $2,900,000. Likely due to an inspection negotiation, the ...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Using the same Realtor for buying and selling
Dear Phyllis,
I listed my Glendale home with the Realtor who sold it to me twenty years ago. As I plan to move to La C...
Let's crunch the numbers for Glendale Real Estate in May 2024. Thirty-seven homes closed last month. Twenty-three of the thirty-seven homes sold for over the asking price, four at the asking, and ten under the asking price. An eight-bedroom, ei...