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Happy New Year from Harb and Co.

Happy New Year from Harb and Co.: What will 2018 bring? People across the globe pledge to improve themselves in 2018. That sparks excitement! Imagine a transformative year if even half of us embrace kindness, give generously, and judge less...

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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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Winning the bidding wars

Pros And Cons Of Lease Options

.  Dear Phyllis, Because we are cleaning up our credit and can’t get a loan, we would like to try to find a rent-to-own opportunity. Can you explain the pros and cons of lease options, how they work and where we can find these listings...

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La Crescenta Home Values

La Crescenta Home Values November 2017

La Crescenta Home Values November 2017: Last month, La Crescenta home values showed a wide range of pricing. At the lower end, a cozy two-bedroom, one-bath home with 945 square feet sold for $649,000. On the higher end, a spacious three-be...

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Luxury Home Sales in La Canada, CA

Luxury Home Sales in La Canada CA November 2017

Luxury Home Sales in La Canada CA November 2017: Last month, the most expensive luxury home sale in La Canada was 5228 Escalante Dr. in the Sagebrush area. This La Canada estate sold for $4,350,000 it was listed for $3,995,000. Interesting ...

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Winning the bidding wars

Selling An Empty Home vs. A Staged One

Dear Phyllis, Thank you for your column which I always look forward to reading. I will be relocating my mom from Valencia and am wondering if it's better to sell her house completely empty, or whether I should have her home staged or jus...

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Pasadena Home Values

Pasadena Home Values November 2017

Pasadena Home Values November 2017: The Pasadena real estate market remained strong last month. Fifty-nine homes changed hands, showcasing a wide range of values. Prices started at $510,000 for more modest properties and climbed to $4,900,...

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