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Pasadena Real Estate Values 2

Glendale Home Values

I want to share this article: 57 Percent of People Living in Los Angeles Can't Afford to Live in Los Angeles  It’s no secret that Glendale home values and rents are soaring. A glance shows the absorption rate has increased since January, wh...

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A Visitors Guide: Open House dos and don’ts

I have held a lot of open houses since I began selling real estate 25 years ago. When I first started my real estate career, most Los Angeles open houses were from 1-5 PM. Four hours was too long, and traffic was intermittent. Eventually, most ...

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La Canada Luxury Home Sales 4

Luxury Real Estate Sales in La Crescenta

Last month the most expensive luxury real estate sale in La Crescenta was 4900 La Crescenta Ave., 91214.  This 4 bedroom, 3 baths, 3000+ square foot home sold for $1,250,0000 - $51,000 over its asking price. MLS Remarks read: A house...

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Four Reasons Seniors are now Moving 3

Four Reasons Seniors are now Moving

Following the 2008 recession, most homeowners delayed moving as we watched the equity in our homes plummet and our stock portfolios plunge. I remember being reluctant to open my mutual fund statements. Because of declining real estate values, m...

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La Canada January 2016 Luxury Home Sales 2

La Canada January 2016 Luxury Home Sales

La Canada  January 2016 Luxury Home Sales Last month, (January, 2016) the most expensive La Canada luxury home sale was 188 Normandy Lane. This 5 bedroom, 6 bath contemporary home offers 4500 square feet on ½ acre. This home sold for $2,6...

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La Canada Luxury Home Sales 4

Just Listed: 5350 Jessen Drive, La Canada

There are a lot of reasons people move to La Canada. The highly acclaimed school district is the most common. Another is that it is a safe community. La Canada was recently named one of the safest cities in California.  My husband, George, and...

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La Canada January 2016 Luxury Home Sales 2

January, 2016 Real Estate Sales in Glendale, CA

January 2016 Real Estate Sales in Glendale What's in store for Glendale real estate values this year? Supply is low, demand is high. Home buyers need to be patient and realistic. Stagnant wages and increasing home prices are causing som...

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Insider Secrets when competing with a cash buyer 3

Insider Secrets when competing with a cash buyer

Insider Secrets when competing with a cash buyer I understand how disappointing it is to write an offer on your dream home, only to be beat out by a cash buyer. When competing with cash buyers, you need to change your strategy. Determining wha...

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Realtor Harb's favorite APP 1

Realtor Harb’s favorite APP

I have a favorite APP, and being a Realtor, my favored APP, may surprise you. There are numerous APP's for Realtors, but my favorite is Find my Friends.  I really don’t like to live dangerously, but sometimes my parents think I do.  The...

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