A Seller’s Perspective
What’s The Best Way To Find A Real Estate Agent?
My sister lives out of state and will be selling her home. She asked me: “What’s the best way to find a real estate agent?” This is my advice to my younger sister: When seeking a real estate agent to list your home for sale, their in...
4 Simple Ways to Add Value To Your Home
4 Simple Ways to Add Value To Your Home: While most home sellers aim to avoid spending months preparing their homes for sale, their ultimate goal remains selling at the highest possible price within the shortest timeframe. If you're contem...
My Home is Worth How Much?
My Home is Worth How Much? When property prices tumbled, I assisted many clients in reducing their property taxes. Now that Los Angeles real estate values have soared, many clients are seeing their taxes increase. It is simply a matter of app...
Are Los Angeles Home Prices Spiraling Out of Control?
Are Los Angeles Home Prices Spiraling Out of Control? Harb and Co. analyzes the home sales in La Canada, Glendale, Pasadena, and La Crescenta each month. We examine each listing in the multiple listing service (MLS); determine the percent...
Curb Appeal: Why It’s Important and How To Get It
Curb Appeal has been a hot topic for years. Remember the real estate tag line: Honey Stop the Car? A home with good curb appeal does indeed help your home sell faster and for more money. But today’s real estate market is very different th...
Avoiding the Tax Man, Propositions 60 and 90
Propositions 60 and 90: Getting older has perks, like senior discounts. But one of the most significant benefits for Los Angeles seniors is the chance to save on property taxes. Thanks to Propositions 60 and 90, you may transfer your property...
It’s Not Usually How I Do It
It seems that most of my clients selling their home provide me with a little lead time. Not so with my recent La Crescenta sale in Markridge Estates. I met the owner on March 9th. We closed May 9th for $26,000 over asking price. O...
