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Ask Phyllis: Do Pre-Inspections need to be disclosed?
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, We have lived in our 85 year old home for forty years. Last year, on the advice of our Realtor® we...
Top 3 ways to help your adult child establish credit
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...
3011 Hopeton Road La Crescenta – SOLD
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...
Ask Phyllis: Is Price Per Square Foot The Best Indicator of Value?
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I am heavily relying on price per square foot when making offers but I have lost bidding wars on tw...
Escrow Closing Delays
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? Top 12 Happy Hours in LA
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...
452 Caruso Ave., Glendale Americana at Brand– SOLD!
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 Phyllisa Real Estate Question: Out of state sales
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, My 82-year-old mother lives in Arizona and is ready to get her home up for sale. She has lived th...
