The photographer took exterior photos of my new Arcadia listing on Monday, the estate sale is next weekend and we should be ready for the MLS (multiple listing service) in the next week or two.
For those of you who haven’t had the ...
I met with these Glendale home sellers months ago. We reviewed comps, determined an attractive asking price, and, after meeting with my interior decorator, prepared a short list of items to take care of. The home staging process does not need t...
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. ...