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Musings of a Los Angeles Realtor, her clients, transaction snags, their fixes, and the Los Angeles real estate market.
Los Angeles Real Estate Blog: Category Archive for Homeowner's Benefits and Woes

Most home sales due to seller's inability to afford mortgage

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 3/5/2010 5:03 AM | Add Comment

A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 2/13/2010 4:57 AM | Add Comment

Another round of evacuations for the Foothills

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 2/9/2010 7:57 AM | Add Comment

Sand Bags at my La Canada home

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 1/20/2010 1:57 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Mandatory Evacuations in La Canada & La Crescenta

Posted by Lisa Marie Torres at 1/20/2010 12:25 PM | Add Comment

Does your Los Angeles home have star appeal?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 1/19/2010 5:51 AM | Add Comment

Learn why homeowner's should file a homestead declaration

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 1/16/2010 5:19 AM | Add Comment

January Homeowner's Newsletter

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 1/2/2010 4:58 AM | Add Comment

What is a K-Rail?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 12/4/2009 4:17 AM | Add Comment

Why this Los Angeles Realtor no long enjoys the wind

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 12/1/2009 6:41 AM | Add Comment

Is the glass in your Los Angeles home tempered (safety) glass?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 11/30/2009 5:29 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

The Perfect Los Angeles Home

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 11/12/2009 4:29 AM | Add Comment

Los Angeles Oktoberfest Events and Celebrations

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 9/5/2009 7:20 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Los Angeles Real Estate Agent needs your help!

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 9/2/2009 4:41 AM | View Comments (7) | Add Comment

Home Ownership - Is it still the American Dream?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 8/26/2009 6:18 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Foreclosures are an ugly reality

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 8/18/2009 4:55 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Graffiti as real estate art

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 8/13/2009 7:01 AM | Add Comment

Los Angeles Real Estate Design Trends – what’s hot, what’s not?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 5/11/2009 5:21 AM | Add Comment

A free solution to your contractor nightmare!

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 4/23/2009 12:00 PM | Add Comment

Spring Real Estate News

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 4/10/2009 5:42 AM | Add Comment

Does anyone have an aspirin?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 3/26/2009 3:34 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Revive that tired bathroom

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 3/20/2009 5:01 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Los Angeles Property Tax Reassessment Scams

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 2/23/2009 4:16 AM | View Comments (8) | Add Comment

The Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 2/20/2009 2:51 AM | Add Comment

Saving money on your homeowner's insurance premium

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 2/9/2009 6:30 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Add character to your 1940's traditional home

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 1/5/2009 5:27 AM | Add Comment

Something is always broken at my home!

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 12/23/2008 3:29 AM | Add Comment

The joys of Los Angeles living

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 11/30/2008 9:42 AM | Add Comment

Declutter your Los Angeles home

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 11/25/2008 4:01 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks

California Homeowner’s Insurance: Whatever happened to guaranteed replacement value?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 11/18/2008 5:59 AM | Add Comment

Will you be putting lights up at your Los Angeles home?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 11/13/2008 7:20 AM | View Comments (3) | Add Comment

Property Taxes, Proposition 13 and reassessment

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 10/17/2008 6:52 AM | View Comments (3) | Add Comment

Protect your Los Angeles home and loved ones from wild fires

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 10/15/2008 6:44 AM | Add Comment

The saga continues, it is listed, it doesn't sell; what happens next?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 10/4/2008 3:10 AM | Add Comment

Los Angeles Roofing Options for homeowners

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 10/3/2008 2:59 AM | View Comments (4) | Add Comment

Home Improvements – Think about resale

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 9/22/2008 5:41 AM | Add Comment | Trackbacks

Seven Common Mistakes Landlords Make

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 9/4/2008 2:11 AM | Add Comment

Lead Based Paint, Mold, the Boogey man and NOW: The new scare: Radon in your granite!

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 8/25/2008 6:55 AM | Add Comment

More Reasons Not to buy a Los Angeles home in 2008

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 8/24/2008 10:42 AM | Add Comment | Trackbacks

Home Buying - The Inspection Contingency

Posted by Natalie at 8/22/2008 5:14 PM | Add Comment | Trackbacks

HR3221: Housing Rescue Bill

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 8/20/2008 2:40 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks

FHA Rescue - Housing Rescue Bill

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 8/18/2008 8:49 AM | View Comments (6) | Add Comment | Trackbacks

HGTV Searching for Los Angeles Bathrooms or Dining Rooms for free remodeling

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 8/17/2008 7:17 AM | View Comments (4) | Add Comment

Free Termite Inspection for many Los Angeles Home Owners

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 7/10/2008 5:52 AM | Add Comment

Add some real estate spice to your kitchen

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 7/9/2008 6:03 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Landscaping, Planting and Gardening at my Los Angeles Home

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 6/30/2008 8:48 AM | Add Comment | Trackbacks

More Tree Trouble

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 6/26/2008 7:50 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks

Los Angeles Realtor’s Most Often Asked Question

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 6/25/2008 12:43 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

There is no bee shortage at my home

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 6/20/2008 11:08 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Los Angeles Home Salvage - another dumpster alternative

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 6/11/2008 5:55 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Tree roots often result in damage to your Los Angeles home

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 6/9/2008 3:51 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks

What statement does your house key make?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 5/27/2008 1:39 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks

Politics, scandal and foreclosure

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 5/25/2008 11:36 AM | Add Comment

Remodeling your Los Angeles Home

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 5/25/2008 7:13 AM | Add Comment

An Affordable Option to the Outdoor Kitchen

Posted by Natalie at 4/17/2008 5:13 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Outdoor cooking areas add resale value to your Los Angeles home

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 4/14/2008 9:09 AM | Add Comment | Trackbacks

Home buyers continue to look for the perfect fit!

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 4/8/2008 1:58 PM | Add Comment

Clutter Buster

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 4/8/2008 5:57 AM | Add Comment | Trackbacks

Glendale Curb Appeal

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 4/7/2008 8:44 AM | Add Comment

How many criminals in your neighborhood?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 4/3/2008 1:23 PM | Add Comment

Remodeling, and Cost of Appliances continue to escalate

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 4/3/2008 3:33 AM | Add Comment

Los Angeles Contractor Referrals

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 4/2/2008 8:56 AM | Add Comment

Master Bath Improvements with an eye on resale

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 2/22/2008 7:40 AM | Add Comment

Clutter Buster

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 2/21/2008 7:20 AM | Add Comment

Garden Envy

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 2/20/2008 7:03 AM | Add Comment

Americana at Brand, pre-leasing

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 2/18/2008 4:47 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks

Does your home have good Karma?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 2/18/2008 8:48 AM | Add Comment | Trackbacks

Something is always broken at my home

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 2/12/2008 5:02 AM | Add Comment

Splish Splash

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 2/7/2008 2:23 PM | Add Comment

2008 Home Improvement, Remodeling and Design Trends

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 2/6/2008 1:24 PM | View Comments (8) | Add Comment | Trackbacks

House Lust

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 1/31/2008 7:05 PM | Add Comment

Good News for Home Remodelers

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 1/28/2008 5:47 PM | Add Comment

Your home is not an ATM machine

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 1/28/2008 6:28 AM | Add Comment | Trackbacks

Which upgrades and remodeling projects will offer the best return on your investment at time of resale?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 1/3/2008 6:41 AM | Add Comment | Trackbacks

Is your home under insured?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 12/18/2007 11:40 AM | Add Comment | Trackbacks

What’s your walk score?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 12/14/2007 11:06 AM | Add Comment | Trackbacks

Wallpaper - can it really be back in style?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 12/10/2007 10:35 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Gift Wrapping Room – Necessity or Over Indulgence?

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 12/10/2007 9:46 AM | Add Comment | Trackbacks

Loan Work Outs

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 11/21/2007 8:45 AM | Add Comment

Something IS always broken at my home!

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 10/16/2007 7:04 AM | Add Comment

Real Estate News

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 10/14/2007 12:16 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Home buyers are still buying!

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 10/1/2007 9:57 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Preparing for my vacation - One foot out the door!

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 9/27/2007 10:01 AM | Add Comment

My favorite kitchen!

Posted by Phyllis Harb at 9/22/2007 10:24 AM | Add Comment | Trackbacks
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