I have been selling Los Angeles homes for more than two decades and am at a point in my career where I am now helping my client’s children purchase their first homes. Many of these kids are getting some type of down payment assistance from th...
I listed 3011 Hopeton Road in La Crescenta’s Pinecrest neighborhood for $969,000, and this home was sold in multiple offers for $980,000. While two baths have been updated, the home retains some cottage cheese ceilings and a mostly original k...
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I am heavily relying on price per square foot when making offers but I have lost bidding wars on tw...
Calendaring a client’s move can be a challenge. Moving vans need to be reserved, and house cleaners scheduled. Escrow closing delays can wreak havoc for both home buyers and sellers. There are many moving pieces: lender, escrow, title, buyer,...
What makes a great happy hour? Is it the discounted drinks or the appetizers? Delicious, reasonably priced appetizers are my preference in selecting a happy hour destination. Los Angeles offers many great happy hours, but I prefer staying close...
In 2013 I sold my clients their luxury condo at the Americana at Brand. Their purchase price was $593,444. While they enjoyed the luxury lifestyle the Excelsior units provided, they decided to purchase a Glendale home. We just sold and closed...
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here
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My 82-year-old mother lives in Arizona and is ready to get her home up for sale. She has lived th...
Los Angeles home buyers don’t want fixers. Investors do, flippers do, but most first-time home buyers in the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valley have their hearts set on a move-in ready home. After their down payment, most buyers don’t ha...
Consumers with higher FICO scores obtain lower interest rates. FICO scores are calculated from five groups obtained from your credit history. Here are the top five ways to boost your credit score:
Payment history (35%)
Phyllis tip: If y...
Many factors influence home buyers as to what location they desire. Schools often are a major deciding factor on where a family wants to reside. Even if schools aren't high on your priority list, an excellent school district is an important fac...