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Realtor Recommendations
Realtor Recommendations Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, My Realtor has retired, and she has referred her clients to her son. I plan to move to Arizona to be near my sister ...
La Crescenta Housing Market January 2022
As a La Crescenta real estate expert, I need to keep abreast of their home values. Let's crunch the La Crescenta housing market numbers for January 2022 and compare it to January 2021. The community of La Crescenta is highly sought after. The n...
San Rafael Fixer Closed
Last week our San Rafael Fixer closed! And here's how it played out: The Los Angeles trustee contacted me the week before Christmas and we met before the holiday. Although the holidays slowed us down, the home was professionally cleaned and ...
2839 Markridge Road La Crescenta – Most Expensive Home Sold January 2022
Last month the most expensive home sold in La Crescenta was 2839 Markridge Road. This luxury home was listed for $1,449,000 and sold in five days for $1,760,000 $300,000 over the asking price! MLS Remarks Read for 2839 Markridge Road, La...
Girardi Estate – Home of the Week
Now that the pandemic is winding down, broker's caravan days are returning. Last Thursday, Kris and I had the opportunity to preview the Girardi Estate. Located at 100 Los Altos Drive in Pasadena's San Rafael Hills neighborhood, this Myron Hunt...
La Canada Housing Market January 2022
La Canada housing market for January 2o22: In January 2022, the median selling price rose by $100,000 compared to the previous year. This sharp increase reflects strong demand and a healthy market in La Canada. As a result, sellers saw higher r...
What it’s really like being a real estate agent
What it's really like being a real estate agent? It depends on the market. I began selling real estate in 1989 and very quickly the market changed. Homes no longer sold in weeks and price reductions were common. One difficult aspect was askin...
4428 Woodleigh Lane La Canada – Most Expensive Home Sold January 2022
Last month the most expensive home sold in La Canada was 4428 Woodleigh Lane. This luxury estate was listing for $7,8000 and sold in 30 days at the asking price. The sellers purchased this home in 2017 for $6,500,000. The previous seller paid $...
