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La Crescenta and Montrose
The communities of La Crescenta and Montrose share the same school district and often buyers are happy with either city. In the early 1880s, Dr. Benjamin Briggs, an Indiana physician, decided that La Crescenta offered the ideal climate a...Pasadena California
Founded in 1874, the city is renowned for its Annual Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Football Game. Pasadena, California, is also greatly admired for the architectural homes built in the early 1900s. Castle Green is one of the most pop...Glendale, CA
Glendale, CA. was incorporated in 1906 and soon boasted a modern commercial district known as Brand Blvd. Many homes were custom-built from the 1920s through the 1940s, and the architectural styles vary from residence to residence. The city off...Burbank and Toluca Lake
Burbank's growth was tied to the aviation and entertainment industries because of its location and available land. In the 1920s, aviation was still in its infancy when the Lockheed Aircraft Company purchased a piece of Burbank farmland and buil...
Ask Phyllis: Moving into Senior Housing
Dear Phyllis, My siblings and I have been discussing moving our mother into senior housing in the next year or two. She has lived in her home for 40 years, and it won’t be an easy move. I am the only one living locally, so this will ...
Phyllis Harb goes to Los Angeles Probate Court
Prior to selling Los Angeles real estate, I was in mortgage banking. I held a variety of positions. At one point I was a loan officer at Los Angeles Federal Savings Bank. In this position, I was required to have a real estate license. Durin...
La Canada Home Values November 2016
La Canada Home Values November 2016: A sharp rise in mortgage interest rates after the presidential election is starting to impact home sales. The average 30-year fixed loan hit the highest level on Friday in over a year and shows no sign of d...
How the holidays impact Los Angeles real estate and Realtors
After a busy year listing and selling homes, I am experiencing the typical holiday slowdown. Fewer listings that meet my buyer's needs are coming on the market. My listing at 5350 Jessen Drive in La, Canada, is getting shown frequently. As...
