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Reverse Mortgage Pitfalls
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, Years ago my parents obtained a reverse mortgage; my father passed first. After our mother became i...
Pasadena Luxury Home Sales
Last month the most expensive luxury home sale in Pasadena was 3585 Locksley Drive in Pasadena’s popular Chapman Woods neighborhood. This $3,650,000 home sold in 15 days for $30,000 under the asking price. MLS remarks read: Located in th...
Being a landlord is not always easy
Most Realtor’s business is typically quiet over Christmas and New Year’s. The holidays are often an excellent time for a real estate agent to slip away. My family has a houseful of birthdays in December. When a business allows, we, and when...
Glendale Real Estate Values
It's been an excellent year for Glendale California home sellers. Last month Glendale home sales ranged from $362,500 to $1,746,250. The low end was 1219 Carlton, for an 832 square foot home on a 2,102 square foot lot; Carlton is ne...
How to Determine your Asking Price
Dear Phyllis, Last year, thinking we were going to remain in our home for many years, we refinanced to combine our first and second loans and to take advantage of a lower interest rate. Our home appraised for $950,000. Zillow says my...
Luxury Real Estate Sales in La Crescenta
Last month (December 2016), the most expensive La Crescenta home sale was in Markridge Estates. 5188 Sky Ridge Drive sold for $1,450,000 - $62,000 over the asking price. The owners purchased this luxury home for $436,000 when it was newly co...
Determining your Tax Basis
I am a real estate agent and am not qualified to offer tax advice. But of course, as a California Realtor, there are certain general things I should be aware of. When it’s time to sell your home, you certainly want to take advanta...
La Canada Flintridge Luxury Real Estate Sales
Originally listed at $9,800,000 for 133 days 739 Hillcrest Drive was then reduced to $8,800,000 for an additional 76 days before this listing was withdrawn from the MLS. This Spanish Colonial Revival just sold off market for $7,800,000 makin...
