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Winning the bidding wars

When is the buyer’s deposit at risk?

Dear Phyllis, I am helping my aunt sell her La Crescenta home so she can move closer to my sister who lives in Oregon. Her neighbor is a semi-retired Realtor® and offered to list her home for a discounted commission. Her home sold and e...

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Glendale Home Values

Glendale Home Values

Last month 21 Glendale homes closed escrow. Selling prices ranged from $629,000 for a 2 + 1 on Adams to $3,750,000 for the Roy Disney Estate. Thirteen of the homes sold for less than the asking price, one at the list price, and seven sold o...

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Pros and cons of hiring a friend or family member as your Realtor 3

Working with Realtor friends

There is nothing wrong with working with Realtor friends, as long as they are full time experienced real estate agents. And if they aren’t you are getting very short changed. Last year I sold a La Canada home. The buyer came to two of ...

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Winning the bidding wars

Deciphering real estate commissions

Dear Phyllis, We are going to sell our home in the fall. While this may not be ideal timing, this is what works best for us. We have talked with several agents and their real estate commissions varies from 4 ½ to 6%. Our La Crescenta ho...

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La Canada Housing Update

La Canada Housing Update

Last month, there were just seven La Canada home sales. The least expensive sale was $805,000 for a one bedroom, one bath on Crown. The highest sale was $2,779,000 for a 5,300+ sq ft home on Via Serrano.  The high-end sale sold for the ask...

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Just Listed: 2404 Capetown Ave. Alhambra

Just Listed: 2404 Capetown Ave Alhambra

We have been busy prepping our new listing at 2404 Capetown Ave Alhambra. Refinished hardwood floors, new lighting fixtures, and hardware enhance the interior, which has also received a fresh coat of paint. Additionally, the gardener has so...

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Luxury Home Sales In La Crescenta, February 2018

Luxury Home Sales In La Crescenta, February 2018

The most expensive home sold in La Crescenta this past February was 2606 Pinelawn Dr for $1,325,000. Listed for $1,295,000 this home sold and closed escrow in 45 days. This original owners purchased this La Crescenta home in  1967 for $8...

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Winning the bidding wars

How long will it take to sell my home?

Dear Phyllis, My husband has retired and we want to move somewhere more affordable. I understand homes in La Crescenta are selling quickly but how quickly? The thought of keeping my home neat enough for viewings puts me in a panic. I am ...

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La Crescenta housing update

La Crescenta housing update

Last month 13 La Crescenta homes closed escrow. Eight homes sold over asking price. A four bedroom, three bathroom home on New York sold $71,000 over the list price. Click here to learn more about event pricing and how it appeals to the her...

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