Phyllis Harb's Blog

Something fun to do in La Canada and it's free!

Phyllis Harb (Dickson Podley Realtors) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:21:34 -0700

One of La Canada's hidden treasures is Flintridge Riding Club; if you are looking for something different to do, you won't want to miss this horse show the weekend of April 26th!

La Canada Children's Annual Horse Show - You can watch the competition Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th; hours are generally from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The show is FREE and open to the public. Proceeds from food and other sales support Huntington Memorial's Emergency and Trauma Center

There is something for everyone:

Friday evening: wine and microbrew tasting

Saturday night: dinner and cocktails

Sunday night: silent auction

Los Angeles Realtor's Musings

Phyllis Harb (Dickson Podley Realtors) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:10:18 -0700

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Something is always broken @ my home

Phyllis Harb (Dickson Podley Realtors) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:09:21 -0700

Something is ALWAYS broken at my home!

Seems as if something is always breaking at my home and my husband George is NOT handy. The list: closet doors off in one daughter's bedroom, bathroom door removed from hinges (don't ask how), another two doors are falling off the hinges - I try to keep a list and call the handyman with a tally (he charges by the hour) - all done - let's see how long it lasts until something else breaks... and I didn't even discuss what happened when the toilet tank overflowed.

Los Angeles Real Estate blog

Phyllis Harb (Dickson Podley Realtors) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 18:54:55 -0700

Thankfully don't have last weekends' 100+ temperatures.

Woke up, made coffee then: read the newspaper, fed the dogs (German Shepherd, Papillion and Chihuahua) talked to my mom, aunt and girlfriend, answered emails, made my daughters breakfast (which was great for the three of us to sit and visit before they take off here and there). Husband, George out early to play golf.

Finished negotiating my buyer's inspection issues.

Completed two online course sections for Real Estate Webographer Certification (my calls were in voice mail while I took the course, but I have a message light that lights up when I receive a message). Returned calls in between sections.

Searched the multiple listing service for clients and to determine if there is any new competition to be concerned with in regards to my listings. Made appropriate calls and emails after mls search.
Ran HouseCall on TrendMicro's website- some kind of virus or something is slowing down my computer.

Paid more bills

Still have one home to show, which is today's only showing appointment for my homebuyers.

Dinner @ Pasadena's Ruth's Chris Steakhouse @ 6:45 with good friends, that I haven't seen in over a month

5/2007

Phyllis Harb (Dickson Podley Realtors) — Fri, 11 May 2007 19:36:31 -0700

Currently there are 79 homes available in La Canada (91011 zip code) ranging in price from $745,000 - $4,995,000; averaging 47 days on the market. 10 homes are available under $1,000,000.

Update on La Canada's Market Conditions

Phyllis Harb (Dickson Podley Realtors) — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:58:49 -0700

Currently there are 80 homes available in La Canada (91011 zip code) ranging in price from $647,000 - $6,195,000; averaging 58 days on the market. 9 homes are available under $1,000,000.

Homes in move in condition and those "staged for sale" continue to sell within a week and often in multiple counter offer situations.

SELLERS TIPS: Stage your home for sale, Phyllis Harb offers the complimentary services of a professional home stager to assist you in preparing your home for sale.

BUYERS TIPS: Flexibility: escrow period, possible rent backs, etc. Your flexibility often is as important to the seller as the offered price. Of course homebuyers should be pre-qualified and the prequalification letter as well as evidence of your down payment should be submitted with your offer.

Cosmetic fixers may be the best opportunity for buyers to obtain a "deal". Cosmetic fixers are homes that offer updated major systems (roof, central air, etc.) but have unappealing flooring, wallpaper, etc.

ZIP Code: 91011

Location Characteristics: A delightful suburb with a rural flair, La Canada is renowned for its award winning schools, low crime rates and "small town" atmosphere. Numerous residents ride their horses through the streets and some of them even stable their horses at home. The city's general plan is to maintain and enhance the city's character as a low density, wooded, hillside residential community. There are several distinct neighborhoods: "La Canada Flintridge" (South of Foothill Blvd.), "Sagebrush" (West of Rosebank; NOT in the La Canada school district), "Meadow Grove" (South of Foothill & East of Gould) and "Deodars" upper La Canada, not too hilly - a very wooded and serene neighborhood.