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La Crescenta Housing Market Update April 2019
Last month seventeen La Crescenta homes (91214 zip) closed escrow. Prices ranged from a three bedroom, two bathroom 1,124 sq ft home on Mayfield sold for $695,000 to a four bedroom, four bathroom, 2,604 sq ft home at 2404 El Moreno St. sold ...
Qualities needed to be a successful real estate agent
There are many qualities needed to be a successful real estate agent. A major one is that you need to be a self starter and disciplined. I come from a mortgage banking background and am accustomed to structure. Due to this background I tend t...
999 S. San Rafael Ave Pasadena, The Most Expensive Home Sold April 2019
Last month the highest priced Pasadena home sold in April 2019 was 999 S San Rafael Ave. The Clifford Barnes estate sold before it went into the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) for the asking price of $6,200,000. This luxury Pasadena home sold...
Are there pitfalls to the seller rent back?
Are there pitfalls to the seller rent back? Dear Phyllis, We have been saving for three years, going to open houses and overall preparing to buy our first home. We found a La Crescenta home we love and made an offer, but the seller do...
1390 Greenmont Dr | Most Expensive Home Sold in Glendale, April 2019
The most expensive home sold in Glendale in April 2019 was 1390 Greenmont Dr. This stunning architectural home sold for $1,888,000 in less than three weeks after being on the market the second time. This luxury Glendale home was originally lis...
Farmers Market in La Canada
Los Angeles has a variety of Farmers Markets but the La Canada Farmers Market is my favorite. The Farmers Market in Montrose is too large and too much of an event for my taste. The Farmers Market in La Canada is just the right size. Shopping ...
Foothill Real Estate Sales History
I never excelled at math. Numbers often challenged me. Yet, I passionately track the Foothill Real Estate Sales History. I dive into recent home sales. I study price trends closely. Each transaction sparks my curiosity. I have been compiling...
Are FHA buyers at a disadvantage?
Dear Phyllis, My husband and I want to help our son and daughter-in-law purchase a home. We won’t be giving them a 20% down payment, but likely close to 10%. I spoke to our bank branch manager who suggested that they obtain an FHA mort...
