Real Estate News
Short Sale Waiting Game Proves Frustrating
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Short Sale Waiting Game Proves Frustrating Dear Phyllis, In November I made an offer on a short sale. The home was listed for $819,000, I bid full pric...
5045 Alta Canyada Road La Canada – Most Expensive LC Home Sale June 2020
Last month June 2020, the most expensive home sold in La Canada was 5045 Alta Canyada Road. This 1937 estate sold for $3,695,000. The property was originally listed for $3,800,000 and sold in forty eight days. This home previously sold for $2,5...
Negotiating the Realtors Commission
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Negotiating the Realtors Commission Dear Phyllis, I will be selling my home in the fall. What is the best way for me to find the agent with the lowest ...
Real Estate News and Trends
I previously discussed the real estate trend of home sellers remaining in their homes for a period of time (typically two weeks to three months) after the close of escrow. In a competitive real estate market, terms a buyer offers (or accept...
2017 Los Angeles Real Estate Trends
Real estate trends are constantly changing. As we approach the end of the year, let’s take a look at 2017 Los Angeles real estate trends: *One more reason Los Angeles housing inventory remains tight: Homeowners are remaining in their h...
Things are shaking up in the Los Angeles Real Estate Industry
When I was a mortgage banker, I chose to work for smaller savings and loans. I valued their personal touch and community focus. I was never employed by a mega bank, and preferred environments where decisions happened quickly and loc...
Real Estate News and Tidbits
I receive lots of newsletters, some more interesting than others. This is Duane Gomer's real estate newsletter: FACTS THAT SOME PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW: Home Equity Loans: They are fine loans to use when money is needed, and when there ...
Public Open Houses
There are two types of open houses. One is the broker's caravan. Recently I have been holding more public open houses. As I have been selling real estate for more than two decades, I not only run into friends and neighbors but people I have m...
