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Seller doesn’t want to move
Dear Phyllis, After looking at homes forever, and writing offers where we missed out either to cash buyers or by just a few thousand dollars, we finally got an offer accepted. Now we are nearly ready to close but the seller doesn't want ...
Pasadena Home Values April 2017
Pasadena Home Values April 2017 The average Pasadena home is selling in just over one month. This quick turnaround highlights strong demand. Many homes are receiving multiple offers. As a result, most sellers are getting more than their aski...
Coming Soon: A Palmer and Krisel Home
To begin, acclaimed architects Dan Palmer and William Krisel designed this striking mid-century modern home. Renowned for creating homes “keyed to good living,” they focused on comfort, livability, and convenience. Over time, their work has...
Luxury La Crescenta Real Estate Listings and Sales
Last month, the most expensive luxury home sale in La Crescenta took place in the popular Pinecrest neighborhood, located at 5457 Pineridge Drive. I had the pleasure of viewing this La Crescenta listing on caravan day. The real estate agent who...
Time is a buyer’s worst enemy
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I haven’t seen you address this. Does accepting the seller's counter offer equal a binding contra...
A first time home buyer begins to settle in
My youngest daughter works in Beverly Hills and the daily commute from La Canada is overwhelming. Because rents are astronomical we tackled the rent versus buy dilemma. Tenants have little security over rent increases, or worse notice to vacate...
The Wells Fargo Debacle
I previously worked in the mortgage banking industry, where I saw firsthand how corrupt and dishonest many banks can be. When the mortgage meltdown unfolded, I followed it closely. Since then, I’ve tried to stay current on the latest bankin...
Luxury home sale in Glendale April 2017
Luxury home sale in Glendale April 2017; Last month, the most expensive luxury home sale in Glendale was 1550 Virginia Ave., sited on one of Glendale’s most beautiful blocks in Northwest Glendale. This five-bedroom, five-bath Tudor-style home...
