A Buyer’s Perspective
My Realtor is too Negative
My Realtor is too Negative. Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I am going to help my son buy a house. He has a Glendale condominium which will sell quickly. When we find a Pasad...
Should I go to open houses without my agent?
Should I go to open houses without my agent? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I have been searching for a home in the Foothills since the beginning of the year. As many new li...
What is a Comparable?
What is a Comparable? Comparables are houses that are currently on the market, under contract, or (most importantly) recently sold. They’re used to compare against a house you’re planning to buy or sell to establish approximately how muc...
Why do Realtors Grossly Underprice Homes?
Why do Realtors Grossly Underprice Homes? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I recently read an article in another paper about a home in South Pasadena listed for $1,349,000 and...
Realtor’s Open House Behavior
Realtor's Open House Behavior Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I love your real estate column and appreciate your wisdom. My son's Realtor typically goes to open houses with h...
How to find a great real estate agent?
The real estate agent you choose to buy or sell a home will make a huge difference in the experience. Working with a great real estate agent can make the process fast, easy, and painless—while working with a mediocre one can make it extremely...
Saving money on mold remediation
Saving money on mold remediation Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, My godson made an offer on a townhome and was so excited to be the winning bidder. He opened escrow and did h...
Is waiving the home inspection a mistake?
Is waiving the home inspection a mistake? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions published in the Crescenta Valley Weekly. Dear Phyllis, My daughter recently purchased a home in Orange County. It’s still ...
