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Pros and Cons of Early Possession
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your real estate column for many years and appreciate you sharing your real estate knowledge. My question: I have been ...
How to find a good seller’s agent?
One of the more perplexing questions for Los Angeles homeowners is how to find a good seller's agent? A seller's agent also referred to as a listing agent has many duties. Their job is to help you prepare your home for sale, market your home, c...
Staging a home for sale paid off!
I originally met with the owner of this Glendale Spanish Colonial Revival home last summer. The home went live in the MLS in February, so we had ample opportunity to prepare this home for sale. There are different aspects of staging a home for...
Realtor Workflow
The workflow of a fulltime Realtor varies from day to day and week to week. Pre-COVID Kris and I worked on obtaining silent auction items for our favorite charities. It was a productive way to pass the time while waiting for return phone calls....
Frustrated Buyer
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Buyer Frustration Dear Phyllis, My parents have used the same real estate agent for more than twenty years. I also hired him to buy my first condo. My ...
La Canada Housing Market February 2021
Let's crunch the numbers for the La Canada housing market February 2021. Last month eighteen homes closed escrow. Five homes sold over their asking price, five homes at asking and eight less than asking price. Only one home had a price reductio...
Determining a home’s value
How accurate is price per square foot when determining a home’s value? Although this method can be useful in learning the general value of tract style homes, such as Glendale’s Oakmont Woods, La Canada’s Briar Tree neighborhood or ...
551 Georgian Road La Canada | Highest Priced Home Sold February 2021
Last month the most expensive home sold was 551 Georgian Road La Canada Flintridge. This 2000 custom built estate was listed and sold in six days for $5,295,000. The sellers purchased this home in 1997 as land value for $845,000. And rebuilt co...
