Last month, April 2025, the most expensive home sold in La Crescenta was 2306 Mountain Ave. This luxury home was initially listed for $2,795,000 and sold in twenty-five days for $3,000,000. The seller purchased this La Crescenta home in 2019 fo...
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Avoiding a Pre-Nup
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I enjoy your real estate column and believe I have a new topic for you. We started a savings fund for our daughter when she was bor...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Questions about Property Tax Reassessment
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I have been a fan since your column first appeared in the Glendale News-Press. My question is about property...
The dining room debate: Hot Trend or Huge Mistake in La Cañada, Pasadena, and Beyond?
As home design trends swirl in La Cañada, La Crescenta, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, and Shadow Hills, one question is gaining traction for 2025: Are din...
Deciding on living in La Canada vs. La Crescenta?
La Cañada Flintridge and La Crescenta-Montrose, both nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains near Los Angeles, share a suburban, family-oriented vibe but differ in key ways tha...
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Personal property not included
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I recently bought a home, and my real estate agent assured me the washer, dryer, and refrigerator were included. The Zi...
Growing up in Glendale, I became very familiar with all of the various neighborhoods. Now, as a top Glendale real estate agent, I keep close tabs on the market.
Let's dive into the Glendale Real Estate Update for March 2025. Thirty-three ho...
Here are six realities that naturally tidy people might not understand about keeping a house show-ready:
“Tidy” is not the same as “hiding the evidence.” Naturally tidy individuals might not appreciate the scramble to hide everyday c...
As a real estate expert in Glendale, I closely monitor market trends. In March 2025, the most expensive home sold in Glendale was 3207 Beaudry Terrace. This luxury home was initially listed for $2,795,000 and sold in twenty-one days for $3,010,...
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Undisclosed Death
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My daughter and her husband purchased a home in Azusa six months ago. The house was sold via probate and was a fixer, but my son-in-...