Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Damage during escrow
Dear Phyllis,
We made an offer on a trust sale, and we noticed something unusual in the counteroffer. It shifted responsibility to us for install...
Pasadena Weekend Events July 31st - August 2nd:
La Canada, La Crescenta, Montrose, and Sunland - Tujunga
Don't forget the La Canada Farmers Market is temporarily at Rinetti near the post office.
Descanso Gardens Events: Explore this bota...
Glendale Real Estate Market Update June 2026
The Glendale housing market stayed strong in June.
Buyers continued to compete for well-priced homes despite higher mortgage rates. Sellers benefited from limited inventory and multiple offers....
Gina Feeds Catering Pop-Up BBQ Menu: Glendale Neighborhood Favorite
Located at 3527 N Verdugo Rd in Glendale
Gina Feeds Catering has built a reputation on simple, well-executed comfort food, and the pop-up BBQ menu reflects that. I ty...
As an experienced Glendale real estate professional, I keep close tabs on the market. Last month, in June 2026, the most expensive home sold in Glendale was at 834 Moorside Dr. This luxury home was initially listed for $3,800,000 and sold fo...
Rumor Has It: LA Dodger Buys Vince Vaughn's Former La Canada Estate
Luxury home sales always spark interest in La Canada Flintridge. When a landmark estate changes hands, neighbors want to know who bought it.
One property has generated pl...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
When Silence Wins: Buyer Strategy in Multiple-Offer Situations
Dear Phyllis,
My son recently purchased a Pasadena condominium after losing out on two previous off...
Pasadena Weekend Events July 24th-26th:
La Canada, La Crescenta, Montrose, and Sunland - Tujunga
Don't forget the La Canada Farmers Market is temporarily at Rinetti near the post office.
This Friday is Descanso After Dark: Nature's Magic...
Let's dissect the La Crescenta real estate market for June 2026. Twenty-one homes closed escrow last month. Eight homes sold over the asking price, two at the asking price, and eight below.
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 2717 Mary St...
Sometimes, losing out on a home leads to something even better. That is exactly what happened to our client.
First, we submitted an offer on a condominium on South Orange Grove. Unfortunately, we competed against multiple offers and did not ge...