I do! As one of Los Angeles’ most experienced Realtors, I began my career in mortgage banking in the 1980s, developing a vast knowledge of all aspects of the mortgage industry, from being a top loan officer to becoming a Vice President f...
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 have lived in our 85 year old home for forty years. Last year, on the advice of our Realtor® we...
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 proudly listed 3011 Hopeton Road in La Crescenta’s desirable Pinecrest neighborhood for $969,000. From the beginning, interest was intense. After multiple offers, the home sold for $980,000—above the ...
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,
I am heavily relying on price per square foot when making offers but I have lost bidding wars on two ...
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...
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 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: 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...