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Termites found after purchase

Termites found after purchase.   Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions previously published in the Crescenta Valley Weekly. Dear Phyllis, I appreciate your weekly real estate advice and have a ques...

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Winning the bidding wars

Purpose of the home inspection

Purpose of the home inspection   Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions previously published in the Crescenta Valley Weekly Dear Phyllis, I think you provide a valuable service to the community, and ...

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Too much loss

Ring Doorbells

Ring Doorbells   Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I love reading your real estate advice and have not seen you yet address the Ring doorbell. After months of looking, my niece j...

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Too much loss

Buy first or sell first?

Buy first or sell first?   Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis: Since there is such a strong sellers’ market in real estate right now my husband and I are thinking it would be a...

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Closed Bungalow Heaven home

Bungalow Heaven closed in Pasadena 

Bungalow Heaven closed in Pasadena. This was our second time dealing with Disney Relocation. In this escrow we represented the buyer on this Bungalow Heaven beauty. We knew all about the additional paperwork required by a Relocation Department....

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Short Sale Waiting Game Proves Frustrating

Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Short Sale Waiting Game Proves Frustrating Dear Phyllis, In November I made an offer on a short sale. The home was listed for $819,000, I bid full pric...

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Too much loss

Loan approval difficulties

Loan approval difficulties Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I had been in escrow on a short sale for six months. My agent suggested that I apply for my loan but wait to o...

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Do you make your highest offer first?

Do you make your highest offer first?

You've been looking at homes for months. And you finally found one you like and just as important it's in your price range. Now the question: Do you make your highest offer right from the start?  Certainly, you really need your Realtor's guida...

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Too much loss

How long does it take to get your offer accepted

How long does it take to get your offer accepted? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, For nearly half of last year we have been looking at homes and made offers on several. ...

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