A Buyer’s Perspective
Buying in 2017? 4 Steps to Take Now
Home Buying in 2017? 4 Steps to Take Now By Jennifer Riner Although interest rates recently suffered their first hike of the year, the financial advantages of home buying are still alive and well. With lesser monthly expenses and the p...
Is Earthquake Insurance Worth the Expense?
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, Because earthquake insurance is so costly, my wife and I have always opted to not purchase the addi...Phyllis Harb is bullish on real estate
I am bullish on real estate. My youngest daughter works in Beverly Hills and the daily commute from La Canada is overwhelming. Rents are high, interest rates low and prices are expected to increase this year. My husband and I decided it mak...
Winning the bidding wars
Dear Phyllis, Last year, we made offers on three homes and were outbid on each one. We would like to try again. What advice can you offer on winning the bidding wars? Laura Dear Laura, Home buying 101 - first things first: The sel...The Real Estate Waiting Game
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Please email us here Dear Phyllis, Our real estate agent has been showing us homes for quite some time. Last week we finally fo...
Tips for First Time LA Home buyers
Most first time LA home buyers start the process anxious, excited, nervous, and some even terrified. It’s natural. A home is the largest and most expensive purchase that most people will make in a lifetime. It can either turn out to be a ...
1654 Highland Ave Glendale – SOLD
The city of Glendale has many historic neighborhoods. I represented the buyer of this Spanish beauty in Northwest Glendale’s Ard Eevin Highlands Historic District. This Spanish treasure is located at 1654 Highland Ave. Glendale. Not only ...
Ask Phyllis: How to handle seller’s request for Rent-Backs?
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, After looking at homes for months, my fiancée and I finally made an offer. The sellers had several...
