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Harb and Co. Real Estate Wrap Up
This LA Realtor spent five relaxing days over Thanksgiving in Puerto Vallarta – it was a no-cooking Thanksgiving and incredibly peaceful. It was the perfect time for this LA Realtor to sneak away to her favorite resort in Mexico. So here�...
La Crescenta Home Values October 2017
Last month La Crescenta home values ranged from $580,000 to $1,110,000. Half of La Crescenta's homes sold for over $765,000 and half for less. The absorption rate in the 91214 zip code is insanely low; La Crescenta home buyers are feel...
Saving On Capital Gains
Dear Phyllis, My parents moved out of state two years ago and converted their home to a rental. To avoid capital gains tax, my accountant thinks my parents should sell. Particularly as it was their primary residence for at least 2 of the...
Luxury Home Sales in Glendale, California
Last month the most expensive luxury home sale in Glendale was 1623 Hill Crest Ave. which sold for $2,681,250. This Glendale estate was listed for $2,495,000. MLS Remarks Read: This is truly one of the most spectacular GATED compounds i...
Transferring Property Taxes
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, Next year my wife and I plan to downsize to a smaller home or condo. We are contemplating renting our...
How to determine if it’s the right time to sell?
Regular readers of my Los Angeles real estate blog know that most homes are selling quickly and for over asking price. It seems that home values just keep increasing; it’s enjoyable to watch your home’s equity grow.. In more than twenty ye...
Planning Ahead
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, My siblings and I have been discussing moving our mother into senior apartments in the next year or t...
Pasadena Home Values
Last month, 67 Pasadena homes sold, ranging in price from $520,000 to $6,200,000. Although the absorption rate has increased a bit, the low number still reflects a very strong real estate market for Pasadena home sellers. Buyers will contin...
