Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Out-of-Area Realtors
Dear Phyllis,
Over the past two days, I watched a steady stream of visitors arrive at my neighbor’s house. Based on their clipboards, briefc...
La Canada Real Estate September 2025: As one of La Canada's top real estate agents, I strive to keep informed about current market conditions. Let's dissect La Canada Real Estate for September 2025. Fourteen homes closed escrow last month—fiv...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Filing a judgment for non-payment of rent
Dear Phyllis,
I’ve been following your column for many years. About fifteen years ago, I wrote to you when you were ...
To maintain my status as one of La Crescenta’s most trusted real estate experts, I regularly examine the La Crescenta Real Estate market statistics. In September 2025, seventeen homes sold. Eleven properties sold for over their asking price...
Last month, September 2025, the most expensive home sold in La Crescenta was located at 5445 La Crescenta Ave. This luxury home was initially listed for $2,195,000 and sold in twenty-six days for $2,675,000. The seller purchased this La Cresc...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Zero-Threshold Shower vs. Walk-In Tub
Dear Phyllis,
I have been following your column for years and love it! My mom is almost ninety years old and lives in her ow...
Let's examine the Pasadena real estate market for August 2025. Last month, buyers closed sixty-three homes in Pasadena. Of those, thirty-two sold above the asking price, four met the asking price, and twenty-seven sold below it.
A three-bedr...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Probate with Court Confirmation,
Dear Phyllis,
I have been a fan of your real estate advice for years. My late brother never had a trust or will and was a hoarder. ...
Let's take a look at the Pasadena real estate market for August 2025. Forty-eight homes sold last month. Twenty-two sold over their asking price, five at asking, and twenty-one sold for less than the asking price. It is interesting to note that...
As a top real estate agent, I continually study the market to stay informed and prepared to guide clients effectively. In fact, August 2025 showcased a standout sale: 1100 Pas Alto Dr in Pasadena claimed the title of the city’s most expensive...