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Pasadena Luxury Home Sales May 2018
Last month, the most expensive Pasadena home sold for $5,850,000. It is located at 282 S. San Rafael Ave. This luxury Pasadena home listed for $6,250,000 and was on the market for 246 days. Another fact about this gorgeous home: these seller...
Luxury Real Estate Sales in La Crescenta for May 2018
Last month, May 2018, the most expensive La Crescenta home sale was 2426 Orange Ave. This luxury home was listed for $1,475,000 and sold for $1,575,000, $100,000 over the asking price, in just nine days. MLS Remarks Read: If you're lo...
A recent Glendale fixer and how it went
I recently listed a Glendale fixer. The owner had moved out a year and a half ago. The home was filled with their furniture and personal property. I helped the sellers coordinate a hauler, packers and a storage unit. In the meantime a condo...
Trustee’s Disclosure Requirements
Dear Phyllis, I have enjoyed your real estate column for years. In the past, you have discussed seller disclosures but I have more specific questions for you. As the Trustee for my mother’s estate, I believe I need to inform the buyer ...
La Crescenta Housing Market Update: May 2018
La Crescenta Housing Market Update: Last month 27 La Crescenta homes closed escrow. More than half of these homes sold for over the asking price. A one-bedroom, one-bathroom home on 3rd Ave. sold for $460,000, and a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home ...
A busy real estate week
My husband, George and I recently returned from a nine-day Mexican cruise. I love taking a vacation that doesn't involve the airport. We departed and returned in San Pedro. I returned on a Sunday morning in time for an open house and a busy...
1623 Oakengate Drive: Most Expensive Real Estate Sale in Glendale May 2018
The most expensive home sold last month in Glendale was 1623 Oakengate Drive for $2,600,000. This Glendale luxury home was previously listed for 95 days back in May of 2017, for $2,896,500. The owners re-listed for $2,799,999 in January of...
What is Escrow?
Dear Phyllis, I bought my La Crescenta property many years ago from my cousin and we did not use a Realtor and I don’t remember using an escrow company. My daughter and her fiancé are buying a home and have opened escrow. What does th...
