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How long will it take to sell my home?
Dear Phyllis, My husband has retired and we want to move somewhere more affordable. I understand homes in La Crescenta are selling quickly but how quickly? The thought of keeping my home neat enough for viewings puts me in a panic. I am ...
La Crescenta housing update
Last month 13 La Crescenta homes closed escrow. Eight homes sold over asking price. A four bedroom, three bathroom home on New York sold $71,000 over the list price. Click here to learn more about event pricing and how it appeals to the her...
How do Realtors find clients?
There are numerous ways Realtors find clients. Each year, I track the source. This shows me where I should focus my marketing budget and where I can improve. So how do real estate agents get business? The primary source for most experienced...
The Roy Disney Estate – Highest Priced Home Sale in Glendale, CA
Last month the most expensive Glendale luxury home sale was 1521 Melwood Dr. It sold for$3,750,000 for all cash. This luxury home listed for $3,950,000. A little tidbit about the Roy Disney Estate: it sold in 2001 for $2,000,000. MLS remar...
What’s included and excluded in the Sale of a Home?
What does the Sale include? Dear Phyllis, We just closed escrow and upon moving discovered that the seller removed the dining room light fixture and replaced it with a cheap apartment grade light. They also removed a brass pot rack from...
The Cravens Estate – Most Expensive Home Sold in Pasadena, CA
The highest priced Pasadena luxury home sale in February (2018) was 430 Madeline Dr. The Cravens Estate which was being used as offices for the Red Cross. It sold to singer Michael Fenstein for $7,000,000 cash. The property was originally l...Glendale Home Statistics
Glendale home statistics: Competitive Conditions Persist Each month, I enjoy analyzing Glendale's real estate statistics. The numbers always tell a story. Right now, the market remains challenging for home buyers. This struggle is evident in t...
Most Expensive Glendale Home Sale January 2018
Last month the most expensive Glendale luxury home sale was 900 Whitehaven Terrace which sold for $1,627,000.This sale marked a successful close above its listing price of $1,595,000. It spent just 45 days on the market before attracting a ...
