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What’s the difference between La Canada and La Crescenta schools?
As a La Canada real estate agent, I am often asked, "What’s the difference between La Canada and La Crescenta schools." The community of La Crescenta has three elementary schools. It is part of the Glendale Unified School District. ...
2975 Lombardy Road Pasadena – Most Expensive Home Sold March 2021
Last month, March 2021, the most expensive home sold was 2975 Lombardy Road Pasadena. This five-bedroom estate sited in the San Marino school distract was originally listed for $7,680,000 in October 2020. The sellers reduced the price several ...
Inexpensive home renovations which pay off
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, We plan on moving my mother next summer to be nearer her sister in S. Carolina. As her home is her largest asset, we need to maximize its va...
How long is too long to wait for short sale approval?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, After looking for a home all year, in July I finally made an offer on a short sale. The seller signed my offer, but I am still waiting for...
La Crescenta Housing Market March 2021
Let's crunch the numbers for the La Crescenta Housing Market March 2021: Once again the La Crescenta (zip code 91214) housing market is on the rise. Last month twenty-one homes closed escrow. Seventeen of these La Crescenta home sales were o...
Remodeling trends for dog owners
Remodeling and design trends in California Real Estate are constantly changing. Many animal shelters are seeing record numbers of dog adoption requests since COVID hit the United States last year. As more Americans become dog owners, remodeling...
3250 Park Vista Drive La Crescenta | Most Expensive Home Sold March 2021 in 91214 Zip code
Last month the most expensive home sold in the 91214 zip code was 3250 Park Vista Drive La Crescenta. This luxury home was initially listed for $1,595,000 and sold in four days over asking for $1,800,000. The sellers purchased this home in 1999...
Pros and Cons of Early Possession
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I have enjoyed your real estate column for many years and appreciate your sharing your knowledge. My question: I have been in escrow on a p...
