Flora Morgan is in escrow, but we only met the appraiser there yesterday. I am not certain what the appraisal hold-up was, but the entire process is now different. For those of you who don’t know, lenders no longer order the appraisal direc...
When I first started in the real estate business, I was told there were a variety of ways for real estate agents to find new clients. I could door knock (didn’t want to do that). I could cold call (I have tried that, and found one listing...
I have strong opinions. Is it because I am an Aries? I don’t know… is it because my mother is half German?… don’t know. Joe compliments me because when I put my blinders on he pushes me into keeping an open mind. Recently I ha...
Not all homes are created equal! 1400 Stanford Drive, Glendale, Adams Hill - the Wow Factor!
An impressive entry welcomes you to this architecturally significant Spanish Colonial Revival home. Ideal for entertaining, the dramatic living room...
During the home selling process strangers will be coming into your home. Your Realtor will be taking precautions. But it is critical that you do your part to ensure your privacy, safety and security. Things to hide when your home is listed...
Each Tuesday, my brother-in-law Joe and I look at the newest Foothill listings on Broker’s Caravan day for La Canada and La Crescenta. However, home buyers face a challenging real estate market where well-priced homes sell rapidly and fre...
A big portion of a realtor’s job description is previewing property. We do this so we can keep up to date on real estate trends, pricing, home staging trends, and current inventory. Although I have several buyers’ agents, I often have a han...
I am concerned over how quickly Los Angeles real estate values have rebounded in one year. Last September the average sales price of a Glendale home was $623,755. The average price per square foot was $327.70 – 15% less than September 2013. ...
One of the most important luxury home features is a home which opens well to the outdoors. A home which opens well beckons you to venture outside and have a cup of coffee with the morning paper or a glass of wine after a long day.
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In September 2012, 18 La Crescenta homes sold versus this year’s 22, the average price per square foot was $361.14. A year ago the average La Crescenta home was on the market (DOM) 59 days versus this year’s 43. The CDOM (cumulative/tot...