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Glendale Real Estate Values December 2016
Glendale Real Estate Values December 2016:Â 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...
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 December 2016
Luxury Real Estate Sale La Crescenta December 2016:Â 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. Â The owners purchase...
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for 133 days 739 Hillcrest Drive was then reduced to $8,800,000 for an additional 76 days before this listing was withdrawn from the MLS.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 making...
Is it time to fire your Realtor®?
Phyllis, In November, I signed a contract with a local real estate agent. Other than one open house and a few ads, he has done nothing special to sell my home. I really need to get my home sold and am very frustrated. I want to fire my...
Luxury Home Sales in La Canada
Last month (November 2016), the most expensive luxury home sale in La Canada was at 708 Georgian Rd.  This home is near mine, and I have watched it change hands four times since it was constructed in 2002. The home was first sold in 2004, sel...
Harb & Co.’s Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions for 2017
Top Ten New Year's Resolutions Give Back:Â If you are in a position to do so volunteer your time and or donate to a good cause. Eat Healthier: Â Prep your veggies twice a week, toss with olive oil and bake, then you can easily reheat. ...
