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Pasadena Housing Update March 2020
Pasadena Housing Update March 2020: Selling prices ranged from $465,000 for a two-bedroom, one bath, 780 square-foot home on Raymond Ave. to $5,475,000 for a four-bedroom, five- bath, 4,137 square foot estate at 1185 Arden Rd. Last month, fi...
Will a remodel affect your taxes?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here 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...
1185 Arden Road Pasadena: Highest Priced Home Sold March 2020
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...
Staging Your Bathroom for Sale
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 If the lighting and hardware is out of date consider replacing.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...
La Crescenta Housing Update March 2020
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...
Delaying Capital Gains
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...
2711 Franklin Street La Crescenta: Highest Priced Home Sold March 2020
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...
Preparing your home for sale? Don’t overlook reorganizing your closet
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...
