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Determining your Tax Basis
I am a real estate agent and am not qualified to offer tax advice. But of course, as a California Realtor, there are certain general things I should be aware of. When it’s time to sell your home, you certainly want to take advanta...
La Canada Flintridge Luxury Real Estate Sales
Originally listed at $9,800,000 for 133 days 739 Hillcrest Drive was then reduced to $8,800,000 for an additional 76 days before this listing was withdrawn from the MLS. This Spanish Colonial Revival just sold off market for $7,800,000 makin...
Is it time to fire your Realtor®?
Phyllis, In November, I signed a contract with a local real estate agent. Other than one open house and a few ads, he has done nothing special to sell my home. I really need to get my home sold and am very frustrated. I want to fire my...
Luxury Home Sales in La Canada
Last month (November 2016), the most expensive luxury home sale in La Canada was at 708 Georgian Rd. This home is near mine, and I have watched it change hands four times since it was constructed in 2002. The home was first sold in 2004, sel...
Harb & Co.’s Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions for 2017
Top Ten New Year's Resolutions Give Back: If you are in a position to do so volunteer your time and or donate to a good cause. Eat Healthier: Prep your veggies twice a week, toss with olive oil and bake, then you can easily reheat. ...
Pasadena Home Sales
Last month Pasadena home sales ran the gamut from $385,000 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath home at 914 N. Catalina which sold in just 3 days to a $4,199,000, 1910 Craftsman in Pasadena's coveted Langham neighborhood. If you are interested in learning m...
Pasadena Luxury Home Sales
Last month (November 2016) the most expensive luxury home sale in Pasadena was 1315 S. Oakland Ave. This stunning Craftsman closed escrow for $4,199,000. It was listed previously with the same agent for about five months for $4,580,000. The sel...
What is the average time someone owns their home?
For two decades, the median ownership of a home averaged six years. Since 2008, that average has significantly increased. According to the National Association of Realtors, for over two decades (1985-2008), the median time a home was owned aver...
