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how to find a great real estate agent

How to find a great real estate agent?

The real estate agent you choose to buy or sell a home will make a huge difference in the experience. Working with a great real estate agent can make the process fast, easy, and painless—while working with a mediocre one can make it extremely...

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Saving money on mold remediation

Saving money on mold remediation   Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, My godson made an offer on a townhome and was so excited to be the winning bidder. He opened escrow and did h...

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La Canada Housing January 2023

La Canada Housing Stats January 2023

As a top La Canada Realtor, I look forward to crunching the weekly housing numbers. Let's jump into the La Canada Housing Stats for January 2023. Eleven homes sold last month. Last year thirteen were sold. The average selling price and median p...

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los angeles real estate market is changing

The Los Angeles real estate market is changing

The Los Angeles, real estate market, is changing. There are many unknowns: Are we in a bubble waiting to pop? Will prices drop even more? How much higher will interest rates go? Will they ever come down? Is it a buyers’ market, or are sellers...

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My neighbor wants to buy my house

My neighbor wants to buy my house   Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, Your column is the first thing I look for in the CV Weekly. I am hoping you can help with a bit of a dilemma...

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How to get rid of pmi

How to get rid of pmi

For borrowers who purchased a home with less than a 20% down payment, the lender likely added Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) to their loan. This insurance increased their monthly payment. Before learning how to get rid of PMI, let's know more...

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What is a good FICO score

What is a good FICO score?

With higher interest rates, your Fico score is more important than ever. What is a good Fico score? Your Fico score is a numerical representation of your credit. Creditors report your payment history to credit bureaus. An algorithm then ...

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Why would a buyer make an offer and then back out?

Why would a buyer make an offer and then back out?   Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I love reading your real estate advice! And have a new scenario for you. My son lives in th...

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