We have a variety of Los Angeles Farmer’s Markets to choose from, but the La Canada Farmers Market is my favorite. It is easy to navigate, and I shop with purpose. Although the market opens at 9 AM, most of the vendors are ready to conduc...
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Dear Phyllis,
I have been reading your advice column for years and don’t think I have seen you address this...
Last month, half of Glendale homes sold for over $900,000 (median selling price) and half for less. Glendale real estate values ranged from $455,000 for an 850 square foot home to $3,200,000 for an 11,000 square foot home on Princess.
Wh...
I just listed a fantastic home at 4545 Dyer Street in La Crescenta. There is a lot to love about this home, but my favorite part is that it is completely gated and private with outstanding outdoor living and entertaining spaces.
A char...
Last month the most expensive luxury home sale in Pasadena was 320 Patrician Way. This Pasadena estate sold for$3,700,000. This luxury home was listed originally for $3,890,000 and sold in 36 days. The sellers purchased this home in 2003 fo...
It continues to be a very difficult real estate environment for La Crescenta home buyers, evidenced by the low absorption rate; the highest for the year was 2%. Last month the absorption rate of less than 1% indicates that if there were n...
There is no better way to accumulate wealth than by owning your own home. But that is only one reason people want to partake in the great American dream of owning a home.
Security: There are many reasons that owning a home is the great A...
Last month the most expensive luxury home sale in La Canada was 4315 Commonwealth Avenue. This La Canada estate sold for $3,600,000 but was listed for $3,998,500. This property was previously listed twice without selling in 2014 and 2015. ...
Dear Phyllis,
I am my aunt’s only heir and have inherited her Glendale home. Her home is solid but looks like a Grandma’s home and while I am handy, I wouldn’t have a lot of money for fixing it up. I am excited for this opportunity...
Dear Phyllis,
We are thinking of renovating our house over the course of the next couple of years. We hope to remain in our home for the next 10 years. Remodeling with an eye towards resale is important, it's primarily for our pleasure and c...