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The dirty secret of major real estate websites
The dirty secret of major real estate websites: This may come as a surprise. When you complete your contact information when accessing real estate web sites such as Realtor.com and Zillow you generally aren’t getting in touch with the actua...
First Time Buyer Woes
Dear Phyllis, We have been married for five years and managed to save over $50,000. Although, we haven’t started a family, we really want to purchase in La Crescenta because of the school district. With a starter home going for well ov...
917 E Mendocino St Altadena – Just Listed
917 E Mendocino St Altadena: We just listed a five-unit apartment building comprised of five one-bedroom, one bath units in at 917 E Mendocino St Altadena. This property features five one-bedroom, one-bath units and is situated in one of t...
How to Plan Your Retirement Move
Ideally you have been planning the financial aspect of retirement for years. Deciding where to live is another matter. Obviously the amount of equity in your home will impact where you relocate. The good news is that Southern California re...
Uncooperative Sellers
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, We made an offer for $25,000 over asking price which the seller accepted. We initially met the sell...
A first time home buyer begins to settle in
My youngest daughter works in Beverly Hills and the daily commute from La Canada is overwhelming. Because rents are astronomical we tackled the rent versus buy dilemma. Tenants have little security over rent increases, or worse notice to vacate...
The Wells Fargo Debacle
I previously worked in the mortgage banking industry, where I saw firsthand how corrupt and dishonest many banks can be. When the mortgage meltdown unfolded, I followed it closely. Since then, I’ve tried to stay current on the latest bankin...
Recommendations for home sellers looking to maximize their profit
As Los Angeles real estate values have skyrocketed, buyers are becoming more discerning. And why shouldn’t they? While showing La Crescenta homes recently, my client wasn’t excited about the home without central air and heat that will sell ...
