Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Should I Sell or Rent
Dear Phyllis,
I love your real estate column. My wife and I will be moving to Texas next year and the home we will buy will likely be in the $40...
Last month, the most expensive home sold in La Canada was 928 Flintridge Ave. This luxury home was originally listed for $6,495,000 and sold in thirty-five days for $6,700,000. Interestingly the buyers paid cash. The sellers purchased this gorg...
We are excited to share details on our recently closed Burbank mid-century fixer. A former client introduced the seller to me. When I first met with the clients we thought to paint and smooth coat the cottage cheese ceilings. We were also going...
Last month, 2836 Orange Ave was the most expensive home sold in La Crescenta. This 2017 luxury home was initially listed for $2,695,000 and sold for the asking price in just fourteen days. The sellers purchased this home in June of 2015 for $51...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
When is it time to drop the price?
Dear Phyllis,
My daughter has a home in San Pedro. It has only been on the market for a month. Her Realtor had an expression, “...
Let's crunch the numbers for Glendale Real Estate in August 2024. Thirty homes sold last month, down from the last few months. Nineteen of these homes sold for over the asking price, one at the asking, and ten under the asking price. A three-be...
In August 2024, two properties were the most expensive homes sold in Glendale: 2501 Hermosita Dr and 1686 Valley View Rd.
Let's first take a look at 2501 Hermosita Dr, Glendale. This Modern Spanish home was initially listed for $2,199,000 and ...
In August 2024, 1140 Chateau Road became the most expensive home sold in Pasadena. Initially listed for $7,500,000, this San Rafael home sold for $6,400,000 in an all-cash deal before even hitting the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). The sellers...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Overcoming resistance to memory care
Dear Phyllis,
I am another loyal reader who enjoys your real estate advice. My question has a twist. I am my mother’s conserv...
Let's examine the Pasadena real estate market for August 2024. Thirty-three of the fifty-five homes sold over their asking price. Three at the asking price and nineteen less than asking. A five-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 817 N. Euclid Ave ...