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A recent Glendale fixer and how it went
I recently listed a Glendale fixer. The owner had moved out a year and a half ago. The home was filled with their furniture and personal property. I helped the sellers coordinate a hauler, packers and a storage unit. In the meantime a condo...
Trustee’s Disclosure Requirements
Dear Phyllis, I have enjoyed your real estate column for years. In the past, you have discussed seller disclosures but I have more specific questions for you. As the Trustee for my mother’s estate, I believe I need to inform the buyer ...
La Crescenta Housing Market Update: May 2018
La Crescenta Housing Market Update May 2018: Last month 27 La Crescenta homes closed escrow. More than half of these homes sold for over the asking price. A one-bedroom, one-bathroom home on 3rd Ave. sold for $460,000, and a four-bedroom, three...
A busy real estate week
My husband, George and I recently returned from a nine-day Mexican cruise. I love taking a vacation that doesn't involve the airport. We departed and returned in San Pedro. I returned on a Sunday morning in time for an open house and a busy...
1623 Oakengate Drive: Most Expensive Real Estate Sale in Glendale May 2018
The most expensive home sold last month in Glendale was 1623 Oakengate Drive for $2,600,000. This Glendale luxury home was previously listed for 95 days back in May of 2017, for $2,896,500. The owners re-listed for $2,799,999 in January of...
What is Escrow?
Dear Phyllis, I bought my La Crescenta property many years ago from my cousin and we did not use a Realtor and I don’t remember using an escrow company. My daughter and her fiancé are buying a home and have opened escrow. What does th...
La Canada Real Estate Statistics May 2018
La Canada Real Estate Market Statistics May 2018 Last month, there were twenty-four La Canada home sales. The least expensive sale in May 2018 was a charming two-bedroom, two-bath home on Verdugo Blvd. It sold for $890,000. Buyers looking fo...
Is Home Staging Necessary?
Staging a home certainly helps facilitate a quick sale. But is home staging necessary? And when will it financially pay off? Small bedrooms should be professionally staged because they will appear larger and will show a buyer what will fit in ...
