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Will a remodel affect your taxes?
Dear Phyllis:
I have a question regarding property tax reassessments when an owner adds additional square feet. My el...
The highest-priced home sold in March 2020 was 1185 Arden Road Pasadena. The sellers purchased this home in December of 2016 for $1,282,500. They purchased for land value and rebuilt. After 88 days, this home was sold for $5,798,000, $730,000...
Contemplating a home sale? Staging your bathroom for sale is one of the simplest ways to sell for top dollar.
Examine: Does your bathroom need a fresh coat of paint? If the lighting and hardware is out of date consider replacing.
Clea...
After crunching the numbers in the MLS, below is the La Crescenta Housing Update March 2020:
In March 2020, sixteen La Crescenta homes (91214 zip) closed escrow. Prices ranged from a two bedroom, one bathroom, 976 sq ft home on Community Ave...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here
Dear Phyllis,
I enjoy your column. But I don’t believe you have yet addressed capital gains tax. My wife and I own a leased commercial (business) proper...
Highest priced home sold March 2020 was 2711 Franklin Street La Crescenta. This 1992 built luxury La Crescenta home listed for $1,480,0000 and sold in twenty-eight days for $1,635,800. The sellers had 2711 Frankin St. on the market back in Apri...
I grew up in Glendale, CA. At that time, the majority of the homes were built before 1950. Closet space was at a premium. My sister and I shared one small closet. Fast forward to today, and most newer homes have ample closet space. But often, t...
I am one of the worst clutter bugs. Over the years, I have accumulated my share of kitchen clutter. My family’s entertaining style has changed from large groups to much smaller ones. We have a swimming pool but now that my daughters are grown...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here
Dear Phyllis,
I am a regular reader of your real estate questions and think I have a new dilemma. My husband and I divorced more than a decade ago. So it ...