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Winning the bidding wars

Can a Seller Change Their Mind

Ask Phyllis!  A blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.  Have a question about real estate?  Email us here Dear Phyllis, I have been reading your advice column for years and don’t think I have seen you address this...

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2017 Glendale Real Estate Prices 2

2017 Glendale Real Estate Prices

Last month, half of Glendale homes sold for over $900,000 (median selling price) and half for less. Glendale real estate values ranged from $455,000 for an 850 square foot home to $3,200,000 for an 11,000 square foot home on Princess. Wh...

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Just Listed: 4545 Dyer Street La Crescenta 91214

Just Listed: 4545 Dyer Street La Crescenta 91214

I just listed a fantastic home at 4545 Dyer Street in La Crescenta. There is a lot to love about this home, but my favorite part is that it is completely gated and private with outstanding outdoor living and entertaining spaces.  A char...

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Luxury Home Sales in Pasadena, CA

Luxury Home Sales in Pasadena, CA

Last month the most expensive luxury home sale in Pasadena was 320 Patrician Way. This Pasadena estate sold for$3,700,000. This luxury home was listed originally for $3,890,000 and sold in 36 days. The sellers purchased this home in 2003 fo...

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La Crescenta Home Values

It continues to be a very difficult real estate environment for La Crescenta home buyers, evidenced by the low absorption rate; the highest for the year was 2%.  Last month the absorption rate of less than 1% indicates that if there were n...

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How far to go when preparing your home for sale

Owning a home – The Great American Dream

There is no better way to accumulate wealth than by owning your own home. But that is only one reason people want to partake in the great American dream of owning a home. Security: There are many reasons that owning a home is the great A...

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Luxury Home Sales in La Canada, CA

Luxury Home Sales in La Canada, CA

Last month the most expensive luxury home sale in La Canada was 4315 Commonwealth Avenue. This La Canada estate sold for $3,600,000 but was listed for $3,998,500. This property was previously listed twice without selling in 2014 and 2015. ...

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Winning the bidding wars

Inheriting Property

Dear Phyllis, I am my aunt’s only heir and have inherited her Glendale home. Her home is solid but looks like a Grandma’s home and while I am handy, I wouldn’t have a lot of money for fixing it up. I am excited for this opportunity...

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Remodeling with an eye towards resale

Dear Phyllis, We are thinking of renovating our house over the course of the next couple of years. We hope to remain in our home for the next 10 years. Remodeling with an eye towards resale is important, it's primarily for our pleasure and c...

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La Canada Home Sales

La Canada Home Sales

Half of La Canada home sales were over $1,620,000 (median selling price).  Let's take a look at the new tax plan: Assume a 20% down payment on the median selling price, that will give the median buyer a loan amount of $1,296,000 - allowing...

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