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Los Angeles Housing Market Trends
As 2022 draws to a close, it is interesting to note that the Los Angeles Real Estate Market has completely changed. Last December, I represented the seller of a 1200+ square foot home that sold for $1,425,000. It was a three-bedroom one and 3/4...
La Canada Housing Market October 2022
To remain a La Canada real estate expert, I must keep up to date on current market trends. Let's examine the La Canada housing market for October 2022. In October 2022, twelve homes were sold. The average sales price is the lowest year to da...
Selling in a divorce
Selling in a divorce Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, After fifteen years of marriage my wife and I are getting divorced. The decree stated that she and our children could ...
Prepayment Penalty
A prepayment penalty is a fee that applies to some mortgages if you pay all or part of your loan early. Most mortgages are sold in the secondary market such as to Fannie Mae (FNMA) or Freddie Mac (FHLMC). The penalty is an incentive for borrowe...
928 Descanso Dr La Canada Flintridge Most Expensive Home October 2022
Last month, the most expensive home sold in La Canada Flintridge was 928 Descanso Dr. This Spanish Colonial was originally listed for $3,500,000 and sold in twenty-one days for $3,300,000. This luxury home was a trust sale, to learn more about ...Termites found after purchase
Termites found after purchase. Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions previously published in the Crescenta Valley Weekly. Dear Phyllis, I appreciate your weekly real estate advice and have a ques...
Glendale Housing Market October 2022
Let's take a look at October 2022 Glendale Housing Market. Thirty-four homes closed, just a few less than September, which is typical this time of year. The average price per sq ft is just a tad lower but the average sales price and median pric...
Are pre-listing inspections important?
When listing a home for sale, we often encourage my clients to hire an inspector before making any improvements. Are pre-listing inspections necessary? A professional inspection will conduct a thorough investigation of the home. A home inspecto...
