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Winning the bidding wars

Is Earthquake Insurance Worth the Expense?

Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.  Have a question about real estate?  Email us here Dear Phyllis, Because earthquake insurance is so costly, my wife and I have always opted to not purchase the addi...

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Winning the bidding wars

We Buy Homes for Cash – is that legitimate?

Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.  Have a question about real estate?  Email us here You have seen the signs: We buy homes for cash, but is it legitimate? Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your wee...

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JUST LISTED: 54 Corto Road Arcadia 91007

We just listed 54 Corto Road Arcadia! Sited in the prestigious lower Rancho of Arcadia, this tastefully remodeled home boasts the modern amenities of a new home while retaining the charm of a classic California ranch. Enjoy the open and ...

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Coming Soon: 5081 Fallhaven Lane, La Canada, 91011 4

Coming Soon: 5081 Fallhaven Lane La Canada, 91011

When selling your home, you can do as much or as little as you want. A good rule of thumb is that you should gain three if you spend a dollar. We are prepping a new La Canada listing for sale: 5081 Fallhaven in La Canada.   We met with the g...

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The Number of Real Estate Agents is Dwindling 1

The Number of Real Estate Agents is Dwindling

During the heyday of the housing bubble California housed over 260,000 active real estate agents. Today it is down to 170,000 as licenses expire.  The drop in the number of real estate agents corresponds to the big drop in sales volume.  Cali...

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Public Open Houses

There are two types of open houses. One is the broker's caravan. Recently I have been holding more public open houses.  As I have been selling real estate for more than two decades, I not only run into friends and neighbors but people I have m...

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Experience Isn’t Expensive It’s Priceless 1

Experience Isn’t Expensive It’s Priceless

Buying and selling a home is one of the most important business and personal decisions you will make. Experience isn't expensive. It's priceless. Your choice of real estate agent can make all the difference. If you are interviewing Realtors, ...

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Is it okay to bury a St. Joseph statue to help sell your home? 1

Harb and Co. Real Estate Wrap Up

Harb and Co. have been busy, and we are ready to wrap up the first half of the year.  Here’s what’s happening at the office: Our listing at 1707 Monterey Road in South Pasadena will be closing soon. This is one of those sought-after Cr...

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