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Reverse Mortgage Confusion
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Reverse Mortgage Confusion Dear Phyllis, I enjoyed reading your column and have learned a lot about reverse mortgages. I have moved in with my parents, who are in th...
La Crescenta Real Estate Market January 2024
Let's dive into the La Crescenta real estate market for January 2024 and compare it to January 2023. Last month, eleven homes sold, down from January last year's fourteen. However, the average sales and median price both decreased this January ...
What are the responsibilities of a buyer’s agent?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. What are the responsibilities of a buyer’s agent? Dear Phyllis, I am a fan of your column and your blog. My daughter and her husband recently purchased their firs...
5234 Briggs Ave La Crescenta Most Expensive Home Sold January 2024
To remain one of La Crescenta's top real estate agents, staying current with the La Crescenta luxury real estate market is crucial. 5234 Briggs Ave La Crescenta was the most expensive La Crescenta home in January. This luxury property was ini...
What are the requirements for a room to be considered a bedroom?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, My son has an accepted offer on a condo. He went to a busy open house; there were other offers, and he felt pressured into making a strong offer. The uni...
Are Bidding Wars Here to Stay?
If you've been considering the purchase of a home, you may have hoped that higher interest rates would lead to fewer bidding wars. However, despite rates and the economy pushing some buyers out of the market, bidding wars are here to stay for n...
What is a buydown?
Temporary buydowns can be a strategy for buyers to access lower mortgage payments initially, providing initial payment savings. Sometimes it can be negotiated that the seller funds these temporary buydowns to make the property more at...
Glendale Fourplex sold
I am so relieved to report this Glendale fourplex sold! Some are much more difficult than others. We listed this property in September of 2023. We understand that endless showings are a disruption. Typically, tenants are unhappy when their "hom...
