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Trustee’s Disclosure Requirements
Dear Phyllis, I have enjoyed your real estate column for years. In the past, you have discussed seller disclosures but I have more specific questions for you. As the Trustee for my mother’s estate, I believe I need to inform the buyer ...
La Crescenta Housing Market Update: May 2018
La Crescenta Housing Market Update May 2018: Last month 27 La Crescenta homes closed escrow. More than half of these homes sold for over the asking price. A one-bedroom, one-bathroom home on 3rd Ave. sold for $460,000, and a four-bedroom, three...
A busy real estate week
My husband, George and I recently returned from a nine-day Mexican cruise. I love taking a vacation that doesn't involve the airport. We departed and returned in San Pedro. I returned on a Sunday morning in time for an open house and a busy...
1623 Oakengate Drive: Most Expensive Real Estate Sale in Glendale May 2018
The most expensive home sold last month in Glendale was 1623 Oakengate Drive for $2,600,000. This Glendale luxury home was previously listed for 95 days back in May of 2017, for $2,896,500. The owners re-listed for $2,799,999 in January of...
What is Escrow?
Dear Phyllis, I bought my La Crescenta property many years ago from my cousin and we did not use a Realtor and I don’t remember using an escrow company. My daughter and her fiancé are buying a home and have opened escrow. What does th...
La Canada Real Estate Statistics May 2018
La Canada Real Estate Market Statistics May 2018 Last month, there were twenty-four La Canada home sales. The least expensive sale in May 2018 was a charming two-bedroom, two-bath home on Verdugo Blvd. It sold for $890,000. Buyers looking fo...
Is Home Staging Necessary?
Staging a home certainly helps facilitate a quick sale. But is home staging necessary? And when will it financially pay off? Small bedrooms should be professionally staged because they will appear larger and will show a buyer what will fit in ...
Luxury Real Estate Sales in La Canada Flintridge May 2018
Most expensive home sold in La Canada! Last month in May, the most expensive luxury home sale in La Canada was 700 Berkshire Ave. This home was listed for $12,995,000 and sold for $11,000,000. This estate was previously listed with anot...
