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San Rafael Fixer Closed

San Rafael Fixer Closed

Last week our San Rafael Fixer closed! And here's how it played out: The Los Angeles trustee contacted me the week before Christmas and we met before the holiday. Although the holidays slowed us down, the home was professionally cleaned and ...

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Girardi Estate - Home of the Week

Girardi Estate – Home of the Week

Now that the pandemic is winding down, broker's caravan days are returning. Last Thursday, Kris and I had the opportunity to preview the Girardi Estate. Located at 100 Los Altos Drive in Pasadena's San Rafael Hills neighborhood, this Myron Hunt...

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La Canada Housing Market January 2022

La Canada Housing Market January 2022

Let's dive into the La Canada Housing Market in January 2022 and compare it to January 2021. January 2002 reflects a year over year increase of $100,000 in the median selling price.  There were fewer sales as evidenced by the lower absorption ...

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What it's really like being a real estate agent

What it’s really like being a real estate agent

What it's really like being a real estate agent? It depends on the market.  I began selling real estate in 1989 and very quickly the market changed. Homes no longer sold in weeks and price reductions were common. One difficult aspect was askin...

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Too much loss

Buyers’ Remorse

Buyers’ Remorse   Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, We purchased our home at the height of the real estate market in 2006 and now are trying to sell it. After being in our ho...

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Pasadena Housing Market January 2022

Pasadena Housing Market January 2022

As a real estate expert selling Pasadena homes, I love to take an in-depth look at the Pasadena housing market January 2022 versus the same month last year. It reflects how strong the Pasadena housing market remains. The median selling and aver...

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Staging your formal dining room to sell 2

Staging your formal dining room to sell

For many the dining room can become a “catch all” for all kinds of paper and clutter. But when staging your formal dining room to sell, the room should have a defined purpose. It’s a more elegant space in which to eat. Your goal is to mak...

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