Dear Phyllis,
I look forward to your weekly column. My husband and I are thinking of selling our home and moving to Nevada. He has a civil service pension and we could have a much higher standard of living there. Can you explain how to c...
La Crescenta Housing Update July 2019: Last month thirty-five La Crescenta homes (91214 zip) closed escrow up from last month. Prices ranged from a two bedroom, one bathroom, 848 sq ft home on Piemont Ave. which sold for $700,000 to a four bedr...
The most expensive home sold in July 2019, was 4718 Rosemont Ave. La Crescenta. This gorgeous family home was on the market for 43 days and sold to a cash buyer. Originally listed for $1,550,000 this listing sold for $1,525,000 which was a ...
Seniors, learn how to transfer your low property taxes when downsizing
Dear Phyllis,
My husband and I are planning on downsizing. But we are undecided if we should rent our present home and then perhaps rent something in San Diego whe...
Glendale Housing July 2019: Selling prices ranged from $345,000 for a one bedroom, one bath, 567 square foot home on Romulus Dr. to $2,250,000 for a six bedroom, seven bath, 5,960 square foot estate at 705 Cumberland Rd. Last month thirty-six G...
What are the pros and cons of a long escrow?
Dear Phyllis,
I read your real estate column and understand that many homes are selling quickly. But I have a higher valued home which has been on and off the market for nearly a year. My a...
Pasadena Housing Market July 2019: Selling prices ranged from $485,000 for a one bedroom, one bath, 608 square foot home on Montana St. to $6,885,000 for a three bedroom, four bath, 6,092 square foot estate at 220 N. San Rafael Ave. Last month ...
The highest-priced home sold in July 2019 was 220 N San Rafael Ave Pasadena. The Richter Estate was listed for $6,885,000 and sold for the asking price in twelve days. The sellers bought this home in 2008 for $3,600,000. Before their purch...
How to create curb appeal on a budget
Dear Phyllis,
My aunt passed away and I am therefore, the executor of her estate. I live in Northern California and don’t have time to do much before it gets on the market. I don’t mind doing ...
How much access is the buyer allowed for inspections?
Dear Phyllis,
I have been following your column for years and don’t recall seeing this question asked and or answered. Earlier this year, my fiancé and I bought our first home. ...