L34 Group

Real Estate in North East Los Angeles & surrounding communities

About L34 Group

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Deirdre Salomone & Terry Saltzman

Team Leaders

DRE: 01325829
Phone: 323.788.1674

L34 is the latitude of Los Angeles; that’s where you’ll find us. We bring over 40 years of collective experience to your real estate needs. We live where we work, and understand the community, and who your buyers are.

We know we’re talking about a big part of your life, maybe the biggest. So, doing it right is really the only option. Working with us, you should feel like you’re being fully supported through the whole process, whether it is a seller’s market or a buyer’s market, we have a strategy, tailored, just to you.  Our sellers come back year after year to tell us what a difference we made for them, send their friends and family to us…now that’s endorsement!

Education is a big part of what we do. We believe  our clients should have a clear roadmap to how to proceed in presenting their homes in the best possible light, and what the process is, and our buyers should have a clear understanding on how to navigate the unique market in Northeast Los Angeles.

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Catherine Stephens

Operations Manager - Partner Agent

DRE: 02143921
Phone: 626.394.5618

Catherine is a native of Pasadena, who graduated from UCLA with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.  After working many years in radio advertising sales on both the local and national level, she entered the world of real estate sales and property management while living in Denver, Colorado. Being the daughter of an architect, it felt like a predestined choice! She finds it incredibly rewarding to be part of the L34 team and contribute to clients achieving their personal real estate goals. Nothing replicates the satisfaction of working together to address every aspect of a RE transaction, and seeing it through from start to finish. She relishes being part of the Southern California community and is consistently active in volunteer work and supporting local independent businesses.

Shannon Reed

Partner Agent

DRE: 01950290
Phone: 310.365.2539

An East Coast native trying to escape brutal winters, I came out to Los Angeles just before the turn of the century partly for the weather and partly for love. Little did I know I’d be embarking on one of the great love affairs of my life – oh, the boy quickly faded away, but I met one of my most passionate loves – The City of Los Angeles. From the moment I met our fair city, I made it my quest to check out every nook and cranny, north to south, east to west.

While exploring our city, I was rising up the ranks in corporate management and non-profit management. Boom! Then came the crash of 2008, and my non-profit organization quickly found itself with no money and I quickly found myself with no job. Time to rethink my strategy here. In the meantime, I found the second (and most important) of my great loves – my husband. Got married, had a baby and then found myself not really wanting to go back to the non-profit world. What to do?

I had always loved visiting open houses, perusing the real estate listings, and seeing all kinds of homes so I figured I’d get my real estate license just to see things as they hit the market. But as I got into it and started doing it and working with clients, I realized it was my third great love! Being a Realtor combines all my strengths and loves into one neat little package and fuels me with a passion that I bring to each of my clients. I pride myself in bringing that passion to each client’s home buying experience and cherish the opportunity to help my clients find the perfect house to call HOME.

Working with the L34 Group has brought me a focus on teamwork and community. We love Northeast Los Angeles because we live here and want to invest in making our community stronger and more vibrant.

Fawn Vu

Partner Agent

DRE: 01944144
Phone: 310.699.1471

An LA native herself, Fawn has a deep understanding for the unique diversity of the city. This special insight coupled with her love for all things pertaining to design, architecture, and aesthetics led her to seek a career in Real Estate. Before pursuing Real Estate, Fawn spent fifteen years working as a publicist, representing some of the most recognized names in the beauty industry. She also spent several years on the faculty staff at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise (FIDM) in DTLA where she taught Public Relations in the Beauty Industry Marketing and Merchandising Department.

When she became a mother, Real Estate was a natural transition: a career path which allowed her to combine her love for working with people with her love for the city. Her background provide the “people skills” necessary for helping buyers and sellers with their needs, and giving clients the one-on-one attention.

Francine Biton

Partner Agent

DRE: 01988300
Phone: 323.401.5384

Francine is a native Angeleno who grew up in the Northeast LA area, first in Atwater Village, then purchased her first condo in Highland Park, and most recently her home El Sereno. She has a deep love for her city and neighborhood, and loves helping her clients find their perfect home in the area that fits their lifestyle. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing a client fall in love with his or her new home. When she’s not helping clients reach their real estate goals, you can find her spending quality time with her husband and son around the Eastside. She is always on the hunt for a good cup of green tea or coffee, a delicious slice of NY style pizza, crisp refreshing craft beer, and is extremely addicted to any and all types of sweets and desserts.

Sweet P Vaughn

Partner Agent

DRE: 02243271
Phone: 323.376.3476

Sweet P is an L.A. local through and through! Born and raised on the Westside, she found her way to Northeast LA in her early 20s and never looked back. Real estate was always in her veins; her dad was a successful Realtor® on the Westside, and her mom dabbled in it for fun and some extra cash.

Sweet P’s first passion was fashion. She began in Fashion Design with a long run at bebe, even competing on Project Runway to help fund her own clothing line. After marrying artist Sage Vaughn, she decided family life was calling, so she made the switch to a more flexible career. Makeup artistry for film and TV turned out to be the perfect fit, allowing her to balance work with raising their son, Jasper.

After 13 years in makeup, Sweet P felt it was time for a new challenge. Real estate was a natural next step—she’s a people person through and through, and she loves helping others. Partnering with her longtime friend Deirdre, she’s now a Realtor® in the area she calls home. Sweet P, Sage, and Jasper live happily in Montecito Heights in a house Deirdre helped them find—proof that she’s found her true calling in real estate!

Sarah Ana Bobadilla

Partner Agent

DRE: 02233848
Phone: 310.400.0596

Sarah is a loyal Angeleno from Venice, now rooted in Lincoln Heights. With a clear mission to make generational wealth-building through real estate accessible, Sarah empowers her clients as partners with no-nonsense strategy and dialed-in market knowledge. She considers herself an advocate before anything else.

A former marketing director with a background in business operations, Sarah brings a dynamic blend of entrepreneurial acumen and creative strategy to offer clients a bespoke experience that best supports them in achieving their financial and lifestyle goals. A natural-born storyteller who built her career as a creative consultant helping LA-based entrepreneurs and small businesses build authentic brand narratives, she applies that same expertise to supporting local homebuyers and sellers. Whether marketing your home for sale or helping you land your first, she finds the gold in the story to get the deal done with your dreams as her priority.

On any given day, you’ll find Sarah with her Olympus documenting the city or mentoring emerging artists with Las Fotos Project. She loves being in community, curating events, and trying new foodspots with her beloved family and friends.

Keirda Bahruth

Partner Agent

DRE: 02248073
Phone: 213.440.2159

After a successful 25-year career as a television producer and documentary filmmaker, Keirda made a bold pivot into real estate—a move that felt as natural as storytelling. She has always been drawn to transformation, whether it’s shaping a narrative on screen or helping someone find the perfect place to call home. She bought her first house in Mount Washington in 2007, her second in Highland Park in 2018, and along the way, she fell in love with buying, selling, and building wealth through real estate. Today, she proudly owns property in both Los Angeles and Lake Arrowhead, embracing the best of city life and mountain retreat.

Keirda is known for handling tricky situations with diplomacy, respect, and humor. She’s a laid-back problem solver with an unmatched work ethic—a rare mix of killer instinct and a heart of gold. Whether buying, selling, or investing, she brings the same dedication and tenacity that made her a success in the entertainment industry. Real estate, like film, is all about vision, timing, and execution. Keirda has spent her career bringing big ideas to life—now, she’s ready to produce your next dream come true.

Leslie Black

Mortgage Advisor – Branch Manager

NMLS: 1111536          PHONE: 562.322.0836

Leslie was born and raised in Los Angeles, allowing her to have deep understanding of the communities she serves and is the true definition of a local advisor. Whether a client is a first-time home buyer or a real estate expert, she is dedicated to helping her clients obtain a mortgage that fits their specific financial goals. Being in the finance industry for over a decade, her reputation is built on communication, knowledge, and integrity.

Top Real Estate Agent in Los Angeles

"We had an exceptional experience with our realtor. Francine from L34 Group effortlessly guided us through every step of the process, ensuring we understood each stage and what tasks needed attention. Her approachable demeanor and friendliness made communication comfortable. She promptly handled all our offers and diligently followed up to keep us informed. Her valuable tips and her vast knowledge along the way were invaluable. Ultimately, her expertise saved us thousands and simplified the entire process, making it exceptionally smooth. We wholeheartedly recommend her to our friends and family. 10/10 recommended!"

Jonathan & Rosalie D, Lakewood home buyers

"My fiancé and I worked with L34 to buy our first home together and worked primarily with Fawn – though we also briefly worked with Shannon. Both were lovely to work with and were very patient and approachable throughout the home buying process. We love our new home and I can confidently say that, without Fawn’s help, we would have lacked the credibility and insight needed to make a competitive offer.
Fawn also helped me sell my starter home, a one-bedroom house with no parking. Despite some unexpected hiccups during the home-selling process (the first potential buyer was unable to finalize their loan and had to cancel), Fawn helped me find another buyer that ended up being the right fit for the property. Simply put, I wholeheartedly recommend L34 to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home in NELA."

Daniel R, El Sereno home seller & Montecito Heights home buyer

"Shannon and the L34 Group made the sale of my condo the best experience I've had to date (and they also had helped me find my condo). Their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail was top notch. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell--no reservations."

Julie T, Pasadena condo seller (and previous buyer!)

"Our experience with L34 was strong from start to finish. My husband and I made the choice to relocate and needed to sell our home in Highland Park. At the first meeting, Deirdre, Terry and Catherine from L34 came prepared with marketing materials and research on our home and comps in the area, so we had a good idea of what our house would sell for before we even signed with them. In our initial meeting, they also gave us some great ideas for how to execute our long-distance move, and even offered to introduce us to agents in the area that we were moving to. This was extremely helpful! Once we started the actual home sale process, they were very efficient and organized. It's clear that they are seasoned agents. There was a schedule for the prep work, inspections, open houses, and offer review date, all of which we stuck to. Speaking of prep work, they recommend good vendors, special shout out to John Delgado! I loved our home before, but they made it really shine. Buying and selling a home is an emotional process, and we felt like they were there with us for it. They were very responsive throughout, and proactive when it was appropriate. I'm sure I asked stupid questions as this was our first home sale, but they answered everything with the same enthusiasm and promptness. In the end we closed right on time for a price we were happy with. We would happily work with L34 again and/or recommend them to everyone we know looking to buy or sell a home on the east side!"

Stephanie R, Highland Park home seller

"We had a wonderful experience working with Francine from L34 Group. Francine was so knowledgeable and so patient with my husband and my 1000 questions! She understood exactly what we were looking for and showed us so many beautiful homes. Never pushy, always kind, great communication - we felt so taken care of by Francine. She came recommended to us by multiple friends, and we are so happy to pass that recommendation on."

Bente E, Glassell Park home buyer

"It was an amazing experience working with L34 to sell our home. They have an experienced team that is organized and resourceful. They were cool under pressure through escrow and truly went above and beyond for us. We are forever grateful!"

Rachelle W, Highland Park home seller

"I interviewed three different real estate companies before selecting L34 Group. L34's knowledge & experience came through above and beyond the rest. They are extremely professional & operate with integrity. Our parent's home suffered from deferred maintenance & we had no idea how to prepare the house for sale. Shannon not only coordinated the entire process of obtaining estimates, but she was very conscientious & helped us prioritize the scope of the work and the scope of staging to effectively market the home and to stretch our resources to get the biggest bank for our buck. Shannon worked closely with us to select the best offer and remained diligent and tenacious throughout escrow to ensure all contractual obligations were met and that escrow closed timely. I will use L34 again!"

Fernando T, Montecito Heights home seller

"Very impressed with the L34 team work, communication, assistance in repairs and staging. Every team member was professional, flexible and supportive. Will definitely recommend to friends and family in the Mount Washington area."

Barbara B, Mount Washington home seller

"I had been following Francine from L34 Group for a while, so when it was time to sell our place, I knew her and her team were the ones to call - and it was hands down the best decision we could have made! They are so knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate and with their expertise, our home sold quickly and well above asking price. They led us through decluttering, staging, pre-inspections, and multiple offers and counter offers and helped us weigh all of our options and make the best decisions for our family! If you're in the NELA area and are buying/selling a home, do yourself a favor and reach out to Francine from L34 Group!"

Jenn P, Glendale home seller

"From the moment I met Deirdre and Terry of L34, I had a feeling my family and home would be in good hands for our next big life transition. Our home was in pretty good shape but needed a lot of vision, and clean up in the half acre yard and garage - both feats we'd been putting off for years because they felt too overwhelming to tackle. But I
felt confident we'd sell our house because Deirdre and Terry seemed like they'd seen it all - and they have! They had the expertise and the right team of repairmen, painters, stagers, landscapers, and photographers to get the house ready - which put me at ease. Their colleague Catherine provided a timeline of the project so I knew when we'd be in each phase of getting the house ready. The team was organized and confident and highly experienced with the market and managing escrow, which went smoothly. Our house yielded ~350K over asking, by the way. I felt like I had people looking out for my best interest and who genuinely cared about launching my family into our next life chapter. Could not be happier I went with this team!"

Carolyn N, Highland Park home seller

"Had the best experience working with Fawn at L34 Group! As first time home-buyers, she led us through the entire process and ensured we felt supported and heard through each phase of the journey. She took the time to explain the hundreds of pages of paperwork to us and connected us to great professionals within the mortgage lending world. We've referred Fawn to our close friends and they had just as good of an experience with her as we did (and closed on their house recently as well!). Thank you Fawn!!"

Yasameen M, Highland Park home buyer

"We chose the L34 Group to help us purchase our first home mostly based on their IG account, their online reviews and the fact that we're based out of NELA.
Francine from L34 Group was an absolute pleasure to work with! My partner and I were new to the process and weren’t entirely sure what we were doing, but Francine guided us through every step with patience and expertise. She didn’t overwhelm us with too many properties, which we appreciated, as we enjoyed being involved in that part of the search. However, when it came time to make an offer, Francine really stood out! Her knowledge and strategic advice helped us secure a much better deal than the sellers were asking for. Thanks to her guidance, what could have been a stressful experience felt seamless and stress-free. Her network of trustworthy professionals also made everything feel smooth from start to finish!
It certainly takes a village to purchase a home and we're eternally grateful to have had Francine and her network guiding us through it all."

Marcela SK, Leimert Park home buyer

"Fawn at L34 Group was a joy to work with in our home buying process. She was extremely knowledgeable and experienced about every step and worked quickly when we needed it most. She also was calm and re-assuring during all of the inevitably stressful parts of our first time home purchase. My wife and I could not be more happy with everything Fawn provided us during this journey and we recommend her to everyone."

Shawn W, Highland Park home buyer

"Francine from L34 Group has helped us purchase our second home, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her expertise and dedication. Throughout the home-buying experience, she was patient and extremely knowledgeable, guiding us through every step with care and professionalism. We attended an open house the Sunday before our wedding, placed an offer that Wednesday, and by Friday, Francine had strategically helped us win over other bidders and secure the home. She worked to close escrow on
an expedited timeline and ensured we got our keys the day before we flew out for our honeymoon. Her attention to detail and commitment made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We highly recommend Francine to anyone looking for a realtor who is dedicated, trustworthy, and genuinely invested in helping you find your dream home."

Alan T, Glendale home buyer

"The L34 real estate group are the best and most efficient agents. No matter how complex your situation, they will find a solution. They will “hold your hand” throughout the whole process. Real estate transactions are very complex these days, from inspections, to escrow to title and to navigate them successfully you need a realtor like the people at L34. Deirdre, Terry, Catherine and everyone else in the group give you their full support, including dealing with external entities involved in the process such as the escrow company, the title company, the appraisers, the transaction coordinators,
inspectors and the movers! We had three homes involved in the process and they successfully brought it all to fruition."

Tamara L, Eagle Rock home seller

"This review is waaay overdue but I am a procrastinator. Francine at L34 was referred to us by a friend and helped us purchase our first home, and we are so grateful for her guidance, knowledge, and attentiveness. She was always available to answer questions and proactive in educating us on the home buying process, which is so overwhelming as a first time home buyer.
Francine helped us get an amazing deal on a home and went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable with the deal and negotiation process. Her communication was thorough with everyone involved and went the extra mile to find quotes and recommendations during the inspections.
Even after we moved in, Francine has continued to help us with all of our new homeownership questions and makes sure we take care of things we might not have thought of.
We highly recommend Francine and L34 and are so happy with our whole experience!"

Kristel Warren, Glassell Park home buyer

"So good....Oh my!!! Deirdre and Terry and their whole team are AMAZING!! They guided us through the sale of our long-time home with grace, knowledge and patience!! We could not have asked for a better experience as they were available, wise and knew the answers!! 10/10 from these happy clients....thanks a million D & T and team for ALL you did!!!"

Sheila R, Mt Washington home seller

"We had the best experience with Fawn at L34 Group as our buyers agent. As first home buyers this was a new experience for us and Fawn was extremely helpful, informative and attentive from start to finish. We feel so lucky to have found our perfect home, and can't believe it was the first place we put an offer on! The process did not come without its challenges and an emotional ride, but Fawn was there to help guide us through it and we could not have done it without her. Thank you Fawn! Xx"

Kellie R, Virgil Village TIC home buyer

"Selling a home is never simple. Selling a home with a parent in the hospital, wildfires shifting the market, and an urgent timeline should have been impossible. Thanks to Fawn and The L34 Group, it was not.

From the beginning, Fawn approached our situation with a rare combination of diligence, insight, and care. She understood the urgency without ever rushing us. She saw the obstacles without making them larger than they were. At every turn, she protected our interests with clear judgment and a steady hand.

The L34 team brought the same quiet expertise. Each step — from preparing the home to navigating offers — was handled without drama and without delay. It takes real skill to make complicated things look simple. That is what they did.

At a time when the world around us felt chaotic, Fawn and The L34 Group provided clarity, calm, and action. We moved forward not because circumstances allowed it, but because they made it possible.

We offer them our highest recommendation and our deepest thanks."

Mark Schneider

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