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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!
452 Caruso Ave Glendale Americana at Brand: In 2013 I sold my clients their luxury condo at the Americana at Brand. Their purchase price was $593,444. Â While they enjoyed the luxury lifestyle the Excelsior units provided, they decided to purch...
Ask Phyllisa Real Estate Question: Out of state sales
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Â Have a question about real estate? Â 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...
Preparing to sell your home
Preparing to sell your home: Los Angeles home buyers don’t want fixers. Instead, they want move-in-ready homes. Meanwhile, investors and flippers seek out properties they can renovate for profit. However, most first-time home buyers in the S...
Five ways to boost your credit score for the New Year
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...
California School District Rankings: San Marino, La Canada and South Pasadena School Rankings
California School District Rankings: Many factors influence home buyers' choices of location. Schools are often a major deciding factor in where a family wants to reside. Even if schools aren't high on your priority list, an excellent school d...
Ask Phyllis: How to handle multiple offers
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Â Have a question about real estate? Â Email us here Dear Phyllis, We received four offers on our home, two of which were at the same price. My agent push...
