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Best practices when accepting a cash offer
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Best practices when accepting a cash offer Dear Phyllis, After two weeks on the market, we accepted an offer from a cash buyer. Escrow was scheduled to close in fif...
Pasadena Weekend Events Mother’s Day 2025
Pasadena Weekend Events Mother's Day 2025 LA County Fair: Art Unleashed through May 26th. The thrills of the carnival, musical entertainment in every corner of the fairgrounds, and lots of food. 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona Eaton Fire Update...
La Crescenta Real Estate April 2025
Let's examine the La Crescenta Real Estate market for April 2025. Seventeen homes sold last month. Although just six homes sold in fourteen days or less, fifteen sold over their asking price. Two sold for less than the asking price. One took tw...
The listing that got away
Being a Realtor has its ups and downs. Not every appointment is a success. Not every offer we write for a buyer is accepted. Last year, I met with a widow who was selling her Glendale home. She had a reverse mortgage, so each month she owed ...
2306 Mountain Ave La Crescenta – Most Expensive Home Sold April 2025
Last month, April 2025, the most expensive home sold in La Crescenta was 2306 Mountain Ave. This luxury home was initially listed for $2,795,000 and sold in twenty-five days for $3,000,000. The seller purchased this La Crescenta home in 2019 fo...
Avoiding a Pre-Nup
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Avoiding a Pre-Nup Dear Phyllis, I enjoy your real estate column and believe I have a new topic for you. We started a savings fund for our daughter when she was bor...
Get to Know Phyllis Harb
Get to Know Phyllis Harb: Phyllis Harb, a Glendale native, has resided in La Canada since 1993. She thrives as a top real estate professional. With 35 years of experience, she has sold over 1,000 homes. She ranks among the top 5% of Realtors n...
Questions about Property Tax Reassessment
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Questions about Property Tax Reassessment Dear Phyllis, I have been a fan since your column first appeared in the Glendale News-Press. My question is about property...
