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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Remodeling with an eye towards resale

Dear Phyllis, We are thinking of renovating our house over the course of the next couple of years. We hope to remain in our home for the next 10 years. Remodeling with an eye towards resale is important, it's primarily for our pleasure and c...

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La Canada Home Sales

La Canada Home Sales

Half of La Canada home sales were over $1,620,000 (median selling price).  Let's take a look at the new tax plan: Assume a 20% down payment on the median selling price, that will give the median buyer a loan amount of $1,296,000 - allowing...

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La Crescenta, CA 91214 Luxury Home Sales 1

La Crescenta, CA 91214 Luxury Home Sales

Last month the highest priced La Crescenta home sale was 5330 Quail Canyon Rd. This luxury home was listed for $1,375,000 and sold in a bidding war for $1,525,000. The seller's purchased this home as new construction in 1986 for $306,500. J...

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Winning the bidding wars

Appraisal Issues

Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.  Have a question about real estate?  Email us here Dear Phyllis, My wife and I are first time buyers and have saved $80,000 for our down payment. Each of our pa...

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Harb and Co. Real Estate Update

Harb and Co. Real Estate Update

Although I did get my flu shot, I ended up with the flu and a bout of bronchitis - so much for being prepared. In the meantime, things are progressing at Harb & Co. and it's time for our real estate update: It's been difficult with t...

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Happy New Year 2

Happy New Year from Harb and Co.

What will 2018 bring? The good news is that one of the top New Year’s resolutions for 2018 is to be a better person. I think that is amazing! Imagine what an incredible year it will be if even half of us can become better citizens: kinder...

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Luxury Home Sales in Glendale California

Luxury Home Sales in Glendale California

Last month the most expensive luxury home sale in Glendale was 1539 Princess Dr. which sold for $3,200,000. This Glendale estate was listed for $3,200,000 and sold for all cash. MLS Remarks Read: Best priced per square feet mansion for ...

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Winning the bidding wars

Disclosure Dilemmas

Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.  Have a question about real estate?  Email us here Dear Phyllis, Last year we had our home listed but we didn’t close because of an issue with the roof. After...

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La Canada Flintridge January 2016 Real Estate Sales 1

Real Estate News and Trends

I previously discussed the real estate trend of home sellers remaining in their homes for a period of time (typically two weeks to three months) after the close of escrow. In a competitive real estate market, terms a buyer offers (or accept...

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Highest Price Sold Home in La Crescenta, CA

Highest Price Sold Home in La Crescenta, CA

Once again, real estate sales in La Crescenta are doing very well. Last month, the highest price sold home in La Crescenta was 3810 Altura Ave. Selling for $1,185,000 to an all cash La Crescenta home buyer. Interesting to note that the ...

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