MEET THE MAVERICK GROUP

DANNY ALVAREZ

BROKER ASSOCIATE

Direct: (831) 818-4181
DRE: 01237892
Email: danny@davidlyng.com

My life has revolved around houses; at first, I built them as a carpenter, then as a licensed general contractor, and for the last 30+ years, I have been a real estate broker, helping people buy and sell their homes.

During the 1990s, I worked exclusively as a Commercial Broker in Richmond, VA, earning a Top Producer award in 1996. With our two daughters, Jessica and Amber, my wife Marie and I moved to Santa Cruz in 1997 and never looked back. We think of Santa Cruz as the "Cat’s Meow." In 1998, we were blessed with our third daughter, Alexandra, a Santa Cruz native. What a great place to raise a family!

As fate would have it, the broker who helped us buy our first home recruited us in 1998. Just as Silicon Valley was taking off, we hit the ground running, working for The Real Estate Center in downtown Santa Cruz. In 2004, we were offered ownership of the brokerage and the building. In 2008, David and Sally Lyng approached us, and we proudly merged our interests with David Lyng & Associates! They have been continuously recognized as the premier real estate brokerage firm in the Monterey Bay Area, with five offices, over 200 agents, and a billion dollars in sales in 2022! My personal production has consistently ranked in the Top 10, earning me the prestigious President’s Elite Club Award each year since joining David Lyng & Associates.

Since arriving in Santa Cruz, I have been blessed to work with over 500 clients—330 buyers and 300 sellers—representing nearly a billion dollars in sales. Many of these clients have become good friends and continue to refer me to their friends and colleagues. I am energetic, positive, and proactive, with a wealth of experience to offer anyone thinking about buying or selling real estate. I love what I do and would be honored to assist you or someone you know with their real estate needs!

WHITNEY PHILLIPS

Whitney Phillips was raised in Monterey Bay and has called Santa Cruz home for the past two decades, fueled by her deep love for the community and the natural beauty that envelops this remarkable town. Drawing inspiration from these elements, she is dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving their dreams through the seamless buying and selling of homes.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Chico State, Whitney has spent the last twenty years empowering individuals with diverse abilities and challenges to develop vital skills that enable them to lead more independent, productive, and enriched lives. Alongside her fulfilling career, she has embraced the joys of motherhood and marriage, raising two children. During her children's elementary school years, Whitney actively engaged in their Home and School Club, serving as both President and Vice President, where she provided steadfast leadership to the parent community while organizing and overseeing successful fundraising events.

In addition to her dedication to others and community growth, Whitney finds inspiration in the realms of interior and landscape design. Her passion for creating visually captivating and environmentally conscious living spaces led her to pursue a diploma in Residential Design from the Art Institute. She also gained hands-on experience by collaborating with a home stager, further honing her expertise in creating spaces that captivate and resonate with potential buyers.

Whitney's acquired knowledge in property investing and management unfolded through her ownership and operation of mobile home parks in the Bay Area. This diverse range of experiences has paved the way for her current career in Real Estate, allowing her to employ her abilities in helping individuals fulfill their real estate aspirations.

What sets Whitney apart is her unwavering commitment to understanding her clients' specific goals and expectations, infusing her work with creativity, problem-solving experience, and a focused sense of integrity and respect. Her passion for crafting aesthetically pleasing home environments that harmonize with the surrounding community and environment is a driving force in her career. By assisting individuals in manifesting their dreams through real estate, Whitney strives to help them create their best lives.

REBECA FINN

REALTOR®

Direct: (831) 331-3123
DRE: 01924139
Email: rfinn@maverickgroupre.com
Website: rebecafinn.com

Born and raised in Santa Cruz County, she has over 15 years of experience as a real estate agent and provides local area knowledge and expertise. Her husband is a builder and architect, her mom is a realtor, and she put herself through college to work in real estate offices. Rebeca takes personal care of her clients and wants their real estate experience to be enjoyable. Growing up in Santa Cruz County, she has lived in La Selva Beach, Aptos, Santa Cruz, Soquel, Felton, and Scotts Valley. She knows this area well and can give her clients her experience, integrity, and loyalty. Rebeca currently resides in Scotts Valley with her husband and three children. Rebeca also taught fine arts in middle school for several years and coached volleyball and softball. She enjoys travel and oil painting, loves all sports, and signs up for as many Disney 1/2 marathons as possible.

MARIE HAMILTON

TRANSACTION SPECIALIST
LANDSCAPE DESIGN LEAD

Direct: 831.818.4182
marie@maverickgroupre.com

It’s all about first impressions, and Marie comes with the Maverick Group team pro gratis for quick and easy landscaping advice. If needed, her landscaping team works for time and material at a great rate, working fast and furious to create a magical first impression.

With a background in Architecture and Landscape Horticulture, Marie is detail-oriented and works behind the scenes of the transaction, handling disclosures, scheduling, and timelines. She will keep you up to date every step of the way.

When needed, and on special occasions, she can use her Architectural background to produce plans for remodels.