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The Evolution of Real Estate Sales

The Evolution of Real Estate Sales

When I tired of mortgage banking and began selling real estate, Realtors worked from the MLS book which was published biweekly. It was our real estate bible; all of the “new” and “active” listings were in the book.  Of course because...

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Pasadena Real Estate Values

Pasadena Real Estate Values

Life is good for Pasadena home sellers: March 2013 March 2014 # Sold 82 75 Avg Pr Sq Ft $395.83 $483.60 Avg SP $754,377 $919,911 Distress Sales 16% .04%...

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When Does the Sold Sign Go Up?

When Does the Sold Sign Go Up?

I admit to being superstitious. Therefore, I typically won’t place the sold sign rider on the sign until after the buyer removes their investigative contingency. At that time, the buyer had completed all of their inspections.  However, som...

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What’s going on with Phyllis & Harb & Co?

What’s going on with Phyllis and Harb & Co?

Sometimes, writing my real estate blog is simple and completed in a few minutes.  Other times it takes hours to compile the real estate market value statistics.  But now and again, I don’t have much to say.  So here’s what’s going on...

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La Crescenta Real Estate Values up 26%

The average price per sq ft of La Crescenta homes sold has increased 26% since last year (comparing March 2014, vs. March 2013). Last year the average La Crescenta home sold for $622,511 versus this year’s $711,216. Last year short ...

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The Harb and Co Real Estate Wrap Up

We have been busy, busy, busy. The Harb and Co Real Estate Wrap Up On Friday, I closed my Pasadena listing on Allen. This home sold over the asking price in multiple offers, and the buyer waived their appraisal contingency. The lender was ...

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Just Listed: 3055 Piedmont Ave

Just Listed: 3055 Piedmont Ave

Just completed this 3 bedroom, 3 bath residence offers an open floorplan and an abundance of light.  The great room is lit by a fireplace and opens beautifully to covered patio and yard. The cooks kitchen features stainless appliances, so...

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A Love Hate Relationship

A Love Hate Relationship

Once a month, I receive a telephone call from an appraiser who is on the ball and performing their job. These appraisers will reach out to me to ask “when are you closing your listing, and for how much?”  It’s a professional courtesy fo...

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6240 Hamilton Lane La Crescenta

Just Listed: 6240 Hamilton Lane La Crescenta

Sited in a “pride of ownership” neighborhood, 6240 Hamilton Lane La Crescenta boasts an open & flowing floorplan.  A large living room with fireplace and hardwood floors welcomes friends and family to this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath La...

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