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Ask Phyllis: How to handle multiple offers
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, We received four offers on our home, two of which were at the same price. My agent push...
Real Estate Relationships
I had a crazy busy summer - mostly all work, very little play. But I love what I do, so it was great. This summer I had two clients sell La Canada homes which I sold to them. The first home was in La Canada's Sagebrush neighborhood. ...
LA’s Most Beautiful Brunch Spot, the Maple – Opens October 1
The Maple: There’s exciting news for brunch lovers in La Canada. A brand-new spot is opening soon at Descanso Gardens. Beginning October 1st, you can enjoy weekend brunch in a stunning setting. The new restaurant is called Maple. According t...
Why was your purchase offer not accepted?
Why was your purchase offer not accepted? Most of my listings have sold this year in multiple offers. In today's competitive real estate climate, all offers have prequalification or preapproval letters, and evidence of down payment. Most also...
Winding down in the 4th quarter of the year
Winding down in the 4th quarter of the year: Several weeks ago, I attended a real estate seminar by my broker. The workshop taught me that the 4th quarter can be the most important for a Realtor. This is the time to plan for next year so that ...
Buying a Home Contingent Upon the Sale of Your Present Home
I just closed escrow for a client who has been toying with the idea of moving to a larger La Canada home for nearly five years. Their dilemma in this overheated real estate market has been trying to get an offer accepted when their offer is con...
Real Estate News and Tidbits
I receive lots of newsletters, some more interesting than others. This is Duane Gomer's real estate newsletter: FACTS THAT SOME PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW: Home Equity Loans: They are fine loans to use when money is needed, and when there ...
Not all mortgage lenders are created equal
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." — The Declaration of Independe...
