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Appraised Value vs. Realtor’s Value
Dear Phyllis, I really enjoy your column and hope you can clarify something for me. Earlier this year I refinanced my mortgage. And now my employer has offered me a promotion if I relocate out of state. I contacted the real estate agent ...
Glendale Home Sales April 2018
Let's take a close look at the Glendale home stats, April 2018: Glendale Home Sales April 2018 Recap: Last month, forty-six Glendale homes closed escrow, a significant increase from the previous month. Buyers showed strong interest, drivi...
The dirty secret of major real estate websites
The dirty secret of major real estate websites: This may come as a surprise. When you complete your contact information when accessing real estate web sites such as Realtor.com and Zillow you generally aren’t getting in touch with the actua...
Coming Soon: 4857 Commonwealth Ave La Canada 91011
We are very excited to reveal our new listing at 4857 Commonwealth Ave La Canada! The 1920s Tudor home has transformed for the 21st century. The formal entry invites guests to the living room, where a fireplace adds warmth. There is a form...
Why can’t we get an offer accepted?
Dear Phyllis, We have been looking at houses for over seven months. We made offers on five different houses but no luck. Our agent just keeps telling us it’s a tough market for buyers and to be patient. We spend most of our weekends ...
Pasadena Housing Stats for April 2018
Last month, seventy-four Pasadena homes closed escrow, up from last month. Selling prices in the area displayed a wide range. On the lower end, a cozy two-bedroom, one-bath home with 760 square feet sold for $558,000. This property offered a c...
Luxury Real Estate Sales in La Canada Flintridge April 2018
Last month in April, the most expensive luxury home sale in La Canada was 435 Georgian Rd. This home listed for $8,500,000 and sold for $1,500,000 less in 88 days for $7,000,000. Marketing for 435 Georgian Road: An Architectural Jewel in ...
Trustee’s due diligence
Dear Phyllis, I am the trustee of my uncle’s estate and my two sisters and I are the beneficiaries. My sister works for a property management company and her boss highly recommended a very well-known local Realtor®. He is very knowled...
