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What are the responsibilities of a buyer’s agent?
What are the responsibilities of a buyer’s agent? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I am a fan of your column and your blog. Recently, my daughter and her husband purchased t...
5234 Briggs Ave La Crescenta Most Expensive Home Sold January 2024
To remain one of La Crescenta's top real estate agents, staying current with the La Crescenta luxury real estate market is crucial. 5234 Briggs Ave La Crescenta was the most expensive La Crescenta home in January. This luxury property was ini...
What are the requirements for a room to be considered a bedroom?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, My son has an accepted offer on a condo. He attended a busy open house, where multiple buyers seemed interested in the property. As a result, he felt press...
Are Bidding Wars Here to Stay?
If you've been considering the purchase of a home, you may have hoped that higher interest rates would lead to fewer bidding wars. However, despite rates and the economy pushing some buyers out of the market, bidding wars are here to stay for n...
What is a buydown?
Temporary buydowns can be a strategy for buyers to access lower mortgage payments initially, providing initial payment savings. Sometimes it can be negotiated that the seller funds these temporary buydowns to make the property more at...
Glendale Fourplex sold
I am so relieved to report this Glendale fourplex sold! Some are much more difficult than others. We listed this property in September of 2023. We understand that endless showings are a disruption. Typically, tenants are unhappy when their "hom...
Creating a healthy home environment
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I have been a longtime fan of your real estate column. My elderly mother will be moving into our La Crescenta home. She has respiratory problems, and I a...
Pasadena Real Estate Market December 2023
Let's dive into the Pasadena real estate market for December 2023. The absorption rate was the lowest for the year, which is typical for the end of the year. Most Pasadena homes continue to sell over the asking price. Thirty of the fifty-two ho...
