Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
Having read your column for years, I know how important it is to have a living trust. And I recall you mentioning that it’s preferable to have just one...
Here is an in-depth analysis of the Glendale real estate market for August 2023. Last month, thirty-two homes sold. Twenty-two of these homes sold for over the asking price, two for asking, and eight under the asking price. The average price pe...
Avoiding these common home organizing mistakes can lead to a more effective and successful process. Let's break down the mistakes and the solutions provided:
Mistake #1: Not measuring before purchasing organizing containers. Solution: Me...
Last month August 2023, the most expensive home sold in Glendale was 3316 Barnes Circle. Originally introduced to the market at $2,895,000, this estate quickly found a buyer within a week, fetching $2,950,000. Interestingly, the seller had acqu...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I am an “Ask Phyllis” fan and hope you can help me. My parents had a vacation home in Palm Springs. For years, our extended family enjoyed weekends t...
Let's dive into the Pasadena Real Estate Market for August 2023. Forty-six homes sold last month, down from July's sixty. Twenty-eight of these homes sold for over the asking price, two at asking, and sixteen under the asking price. The least e...
While location is often considered one of the most important factors in a home's value, other considerations must be evaluated. What is a stigmatized property? It is typically associated with damage to a home's reputation. Negative perceptions,...
The most expensive home sold in August 2023 was 790 Burleigh Dr. Pasadena. Initially listed for $4,250,000, this luxury home sold in just seven days for $4,500,000. An investor bought this home to rehab in 2021 for $1,620,000.
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Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
My cousin passed away, and I am the trustee of his estate. He never married and never had children. Several cousins are the beneficiaries. His home is in...
Let's dive into the La Canada Real Estate Market for August 2023. Last month, fifteen homes sold, down from July's twenty. Seven out of the fifteen homes sold over their asking price, four at asking and four under the asking price. The least ex...