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La Crescenta housing update
Last month 13 La Crescenta homes closed escrow. Eight homes sold over asking price. A four bedroom, three bathroom home on New York sold $71,000 over the list price. Click here to learn more about event pricing and how it appeals to the her...
How do Realtors find clients?
There are numerous ways Realtors find clients. Each year, I track the source. This shows me where I should focus my marketing budget and where I can improve. So how do real estate agents get business? The primary source for most experienced...
The Roy Disney Estate – Highest Priced Home Sale in Glendale, CA
Last month the most expensive Glendale luxury home sale was 1521 Melwood Dr. It sold for$3,750,000 for all cash. This luxury home listed for $3,950,000. A little tidbit about the Roy Disney Estate: it sold in 2001 for $2,000,000. MLS remar...
What’s included and excluded in the Sale of a Home?
What does the Sale include? Dear Phyllis, We just closed escrow and upon moving discovered that the seller removed the dining room light fixture and replaced it with a cheap apartment grade light. They also removed a brass pot rack from...
The Cravens Estate – Most Expensive Home Sold in Pasadena, CA
The highest priced Pasadena luxury home sale in February (2018) was 430 Madeline Dr. The Cravens Estate which was being used as offices for the Red Cross. It sold to singer Michael Fenstein for $7,000,000 cash. The property was originally l...Glendale Home Statistics
Each month, I love dissecting Glendale home statistics. It continues to be a difficult real estate environment for Glendale home buyers, evidenced by the low absorption rate. Half of Glendale homes sold for under $914,500 and half over (median ...
Most Expensive Glendale Home Sale, January 2018
Last month the most expensive Glendale luxury home sale was 900 Whitehaven Terrace. It sold for$1,627,000. This luxury home was listed for $1,595,000 and sold in 45 days over the asking price. The sellers had this Glendale home listed in 20...
Should I sell or rent my home?
Should I sell or rent my home? Dear Phyllis, I look forward to reading your weekly Q&A, and after years of enjoyment, I have a real estate related question for you. My employer is moving out of state and I will be following them t...
