Main Content

Home » Blog » Page 119

Blog

Why have a living trust?

Why have a living trust?

One of the first things George and I did after having children was create a living trust. This is a legal document similar to a will. Both outline exactly what your wishes are in regard to your dependents, your heirs and your assets. A primar...

Read more

La Crescenta Housing Market Stats Update, June 2018

La Crescenta Housing Market Stats Update, June 2018

La Crescenta Housing Market Update for June 2018: Last month 39 La Crescenta homes closed escrow, up from last month's 27. A two-bedroom, one bathroom home on Montrose sold for $595,000 and an architecturally significant 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom h...

Read more

Winning the bidding wars

Is a referral fee required to cancel a listing?

Is a referral fee required to cancel a listing? Dear Phyllis, My aunt listed her Arizona condo with a Realtor who is very active in her neighborhood. I am sure you understand how difficult it is for her to keep her home in showing condi...

Read more

La Crescenta landmark architectural home sale

La Crescenta landmark architectural home sale

This La Crescenta landmark architectural home at 3947 Markridge Rd just closed escrow. This Architectural Compound listed for $4,500,000. It sold for $4,250,000. Originally the sellers had this home listed in 2015 for $6,900,000. After not ...

Read more

Just Listed: 2328 Sylvan Lane in Glendale

Just Listed: 2328 Sylvan Lane in Glendale

We are working on some new listings. We just listed 2328 Sylvan Lane in Glendale.  This home is sited on a peaceful street on a 12,000+ square foot lot. We will be open Wednesday (today) 10 AM - 1 PM and Saturday/Sunday from 2-4 PM. If you or...

Read more

La Canada Home Sales, June 2018

La Canada Home Sales, June 2018

La Canada Home Sales,  June 2018 Last month there were twenty-four La Canada home sales. The least expensive sale was $1,051,000 for a three bedroom, two bath, 1,548 SqFt home on Palm Dr. The most expensive home sold for  $5,200,000 f...

Read more

Winning the bidding wars

New Tax Laws

New Tax Law When Selling A Home Dear Phyllis, My husband and I are in a position to retire now or we could wait several more years. We own a vacation home in Palm Springs and can live there until we decide where we want to move. Housing...

Read more

Glendale Landmark Sale, the Toll House 2

Glendale Landmark Sale, the Toll House

Last month the most expensive Glendale home sale was 1521 N. Columbus Ave, This Glendale Landmark was built for Mr. & Mrs. Toll by architect, Charles E. Shattuck. The Toll House listed for $3,299,000 and sold for $2,650,000. Interesting ba...

Read more

The Mills Act and historic preservation

The Mills Act and historic preservation

The Mills Act is a California program that allows owners of qualified historic homes to receive a property tax reduction. Cities utilize the Mills Act to encourage historic preservation. Each local government establishes its own criteria.  And...

Read more

Winning the bidding wars

Courtesy Appointments

Courtesy Appointments Dear Phyllis, Several months ago we purchased our first home and the seller’s agent was very difficult. Each time we wanted to view the home we had to make appointments that were convenient for her schedule. Af...

Read more