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Glendale Luxury Home Sale April 2016
Glendale Luxury Home Sale April 2016: Last month (February 2016), the most expensive Glendale home sale was at 2845 Kennington Drive. This four-bedroom, five-bath view home sold for $2,100,000. The seller purchased the house in 2010 for $565...
The Six Most Common Questions Asked by Home Sellers
Home sellers are often emotional when selling their beloved home. Even when selling in order to move up to a bigger/better home, there can be a tinge of remorse. Perhaps it’s the door jamb where they recorded their kids’ height ever...
La Canada Luxury Home Sale February 2016
La Canada Luxury Home Sale February 2016: Last month (February 2016), the most expensive luxury home sale in La Canada was at 1011 Descanso Drive. This seven-bedroom, six-bath home and guest house encompass nearly 6,000 square feet on a 16,000...
Glendale Home Values February 2016
Glendale Home Values February 2016: It’s no secret that Glendale home values and rents are soaring. A glance shows the absorption rate has increased since January, which is good news for Glendale home buyers. The real estate market constantly...
A Visitors Guide: Open House dos and don’ts
I have held a lot of open houses since I began selling real estate 25 years ago. When I first started my real estate career, most Los Angeles open houses were from 1-5 PM. Four hours was too long, and traffic was intermittent. Eventually, most ...
Luxury Real Estate Sale in La Crescenta April 2016
Luxury Real Estate Sales in La Crescenta April 2016: Last month, the most expensive luxury real estate sale in La Crescenta was 4900 La Crescenta Ave., 91214. This 4-bedroom, 3-bath, 3000+ square foot home sold for $1,250,0000 - $51,000 ove...
The Renovation Question: What to Fix When You Are Selling
Before you embark on your renovation journey, consult with a Realtor. My rule of thumb is that if you are investing (risking) one dollar you should gain at least three. How much sprucing up is recommended depends on your location, price point...
Four Reasons Seniors are now Moving
Following the 2008 recession, most homeowners delayed moving as we watched the equity in our homes plummet and our stock portfolios plunge. I remember being reluctant to open my mutual fund statements. Because of declining real estate values, m...
