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What is a buydown?
Temporary buydowns can be a strategy for buyers to access lower mortgage payments initially, providing initial payment savings. Sometimes it can be negotiated that the seller funds these temporary buydowns to make the property more at...
Glendale Fourplex sold
I am so relieved to report this Glendale fourplex sold! Some are much more difficult than others. We listed this property in September of 2023. We understand that endless showings are a disruption. Typically, tenants are unhappy when their "hom...
Creating a healthy home environment
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I have been a longtime fan of your real estate column. My elderly mother will be moving in with us. She has respiratory problems, and I am curious if you...
Pasadena Real Estate Market December 2023
Let's dive into the Pasadena real estate market for December 2023. The absorption rate was the lowest for the year, which is typical for the end of the year. Most Pasadena homes continue to sell over the asking price. Thirty of the fifty-two ho...
Best Ways to Avoid a Break-in
Robberies are common in my La Canada neighborhood. So, what are the best ways to avoid a break-in? First, never answer your front door to strangers. Install an alarm system, as burglars are likelier to target properties without one. Addi...
1125 Arden Rd Pasadena – Most Expensive Home Sold December 2023
The most expensive home sold in Pasadena in December 2023 was 1125 Arden Rd This 1922 French Normandy estate was initially listed for $5,380,000 and sold in just over four months for $5,280,000. The seller purchased this home in 2010 for $4,000...
Derby Keeps Dine LA Menu – What’s New in the Neighborhood
The Derby in Arcadia has decided to continue the Dine LA menu throughout the year. To our astonishment, during our recent visit, we discovered that they continue to offer a 3-course meal that strikes the ideal balance between portion size and c...
La Canada Real Estate Market December 2023
Let's look at the La Canada Real Estate Market in December 2023. Fourteen homes sold last month. Ten homes sold over the asking price, two at the asking and two just under their asking price. There is such a range when it comes to price per s...
