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The listing that got away
Being a Realtor has its ups and downs. Not every appointment is a success. Not every offer we write for a buyer is accepted. Last year, I met with a widow who was selling her Glendale home. She had a reverse mortgage, so each month she owed ...
2306 Mountain Ave La Crescenta – Most Expensive Home Sold April 2025
Last month, April 2025, the most expensive home sold in La Crescenta was 2306 Mountain Ave. This luxury home was initially listed for $2,795,000 and sold in twenty-five days for $3,000,000. The seller purchased this La Crescenta home in 2019 fo...
Avoiding a Pre-Nup
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Avoiding a Pre-Nup Dear Phyllis, I enjoy your real estate column and believe I have a new topic for you. We started a savings fund for our daughter when she was bor...
Get to Know Phyllis Harb
Get to Know Phyllis Harb: Phyllis Harb, a Glendale native, has resided in La Canada since 1993. She thrives as a top real estate professional. With 35 years of experience, she has sold over 1,000 homes. She ranks among the top 5% of Realtors n...
Questions about Property Tax Reassessment
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Questions about Property Tax Reassessment Dear Phyllis, I have been a fan since your column first appeared in the Glendale News-Press. My question is about property...
The Dining Room Debate – Keep it or Kill it
The dining room debate: Hot Trend or Huge Mistake in La Cañada, Pasadena, and Beyond? As home design trends swirl in La Cañada, La Crescenta, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, and Shadow Hills, one question is gaining traction for 2025: Are din...
Living in La Canada vs. La Crescenta
Deciding on living in La Canada vs. La Crescenta? La Cañada Flintridge and La Crescenta-Montrose, both nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains near Los Angeles, share a suburban, family-oriented vibe but differ in key ways tha...
Personal property not included
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Personal property not included Dear Phyllis, I recently bought a home, and my real estate agent assured me the washer, dryer, and refrigerator were included. The Zi...
