Real Estate
How to calculate capital gains on a primary residence
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
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...
4718 Rosemont Ave. La Crescenta: Most Expensive Home Sold in July 2019
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. Initially listed for $1,550,000, the property sold for $1,525,000, which was sligh...
Seniors, learn how to transfer your low property taxes when downsizing
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 Update July 2019
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?
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
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 ...
220 N San Rafael Ave Pasadena: Most Expensive Home Sold July 2019
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...
