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Just Listed: 2832 Mayfield Ave La Crescenta
Harb & Co. just listed 2832 Mayfield Ave La Crescenta. The current owners have lovingly updated this charming traditional farmhouse-style home during their thirty-year residency. Both the kitchen and baths have been remodeled with qualit...
Luxury Pasadena Real Estate Sales and Listings
Last month, the most expensive luxury listing in Pasadena that sold was 730 San Rafael Ave. The sellers purchased this mid-century modern in 2009 for $1,600,000. This listing just sold for the full asking price of $4,680,000 to a cash buyer. ...
Seller doesn’t want to move
Dear Phyllis, After looking at homes forever, and writing offers where we missed out either to cash buyers or by just a few thousand dollars, we finally got an offer accepted. Now we are nearly ready to close but the seller doesn't want ...
Pasadena Home Values April 2017
Pasadena Home Values April 2017 The average Pasadena home is selling in just over one month. This quick turnaround highlights strong demand. Many homes are receiving multiple offers. As a result, most sellers are getting more than their aski...
Coming Soon: A Palmer and Krisel Home
To begin, acclaimed architects Dan Palmer and William Krisel designed this striking mid-century modern home. Renowned for creating homes “keyed to good living,” they focused on comfort, livability, and convenience. Over time, their work has...
Luxury La Crescenta Real Estate Listings and Sales
Last month, the most expensive luxury home sale in La Crescenta took place in the popular Pinecrest neighborhood, located at 5457 Pineridge Drive. I had the pleasure of viewing this La Crescenta listing on caravan day. The real estate agent who...
Time is a buyer’s worst enemy
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I haven’t seen you address this. Does accepting the seller's counter offer equal a binding contra...
A first time home buyer begins to settle in
My youngest daughter works in Beverly Hills and the daily commute from La Canada is overwhelming. Because rents are astronomical we tackled the rent versus buy dilemma. Tenants have little security over rent increases, or worse notice to vacate...
