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Los Angeles Real Estate Commissions
Some home sellers interview several real estate agents prior to hiring one to list their home for sale. One of the most common questions is often about typical Los Angeles real estate commissions. Typically, real estate commissions are e...
La Crescenta Home Sales
Last month the least expensive La Crescenta home sale was 3061 Sycamore Ave. This 807-square-foot home was sold for $580,000 - more than half a million dollars! The other end of the spectrum was 5052 Humphrey Way, one of the community's favor...
Ask Phyllis: Moving into Senior Housing
Dear Phyllis, My siblings and I have been discussing moving our mother into senior housing in the next year or two. She has lived in her home for 40 years, and it won’t be an easy move. I am the only one living locally, so this will ...
Phyllis Harb goes to Los Angeles Probate Court
Prior to selling Los Angeles real estate, I was in mortgage banking. I held a variety of positions. At one point I was a loan officer at Los Angeles Federal Savings Bank. In this position, I was required to have a real estate license. Durin...
La Canada Home Values
A sharp rise in mortgage interest rates after the presidential election is starting to impact home sales. The average 30-year fixed loan hit the highest level on Friday in more than a year and shows no sign of dropping. Buyers went from the pro...
How the holidays impact Los Angeles real estate and Realtors
After a busy year listing and selling homes, I am experiencing the typical holiday slowdown. Fewer listings that meet my buyer's needs are coming on the market. My listing at 5350 Jessen Drive in La, Canada, is getting shown frequently. As...Tips for First Time LA Home buyers
Most first time LA home buyers start the process anxious, excited, nervous, and some even terrified. It’s natural. A home is the largest and most expensive purchase that most people will make in a lifetime. It can either turn out to be a ...Signs that Now is the Time to Sell Your Home
There are many reasons why it may be time to sell your home. You may need more space to make room for a growing family, or you prefer to downsize after your kids leave home. Whatever your motivation, you want to ensure that you’re timing ...
