Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Who Pays the Buyer’s Agent Commission When the Seller Pays Less
Dear Phyllis,
I have been working with my real estate agent for several months. We made two offers...
Pasadena Weekend Events October 2nd-4th:
La Canada, La Crescenta, Montrose, and Sunland - Tujunga
Don't forget the La Canada Farmers Market is back to its original location.
Celebrate the 2026 Montrose Oktoberfest! Enjoy authentic Germ...
Selling your home? You may have only one chance to make a great first impression. Buyers often form an opinion within minutes of entering a home. While price and location matter, the home's condition, presentation, and overall feel can strongl...
When selling a home, most sellers assume that more photos will attract more buyers. After all, if a few photos are good, wouldn't dozens be even better? Not necessarily. In today's digital real estate market, the quality and selection of list...
Museums and Cultural Attractions Make Pasadena an Exceptional Place to Live.
When people think about Pasadena, they often picture the Rose Parade and beautiful Craftsman homes. However, the city's museums and cultural attractions deserve jus...
If you are a trustee selling an inherited home, finding the right Realtor matters. A trust sale involves more than listing a home in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). You may need to coordinate with an estate attorney, beneficiaries, contrac...
Pasadena Weekend Events September 25th-27th:
La Canada, La Crescenta, Montrose, and Sunland - Tujunga
Don't forget the La Canada Farmers Market is temporarily at Rinetti near the post office.
Descanso Gardens Events: Explore this botan...
To succeed as a Pasadena real estate agent, I need to closely monitor housing trends. Let's take an in-depth look at the Pasadena real estate market for August 2026. Last month, buyers purchased 62 homes in Pasadena. Buyers pushed 33 homes ab...
Working at McDonald’s in high school might not seem like the obvious starting point for a career in real estate, but the skills I developed there became the foundation for much of what I do today in real estate. From customer service and comm...
An experienced Pasadena real estate agent constantly studies the market to stay up to date and guide clients effectively. Last month, 380 W Green St in Pasadena claimed the title of the city’s most expensive home sold in August 2026. Listed...