A Buyer’s Perspective
What’s included in the Sale?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, We just closed escrow and upon moving discovered that the seller removed the dining room light fixture and replaced it with a chea...
Can a home seller change their mind?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Please email us here. Sellers Change of Heart Dear Phyllis, I have been reading your advice column for years and don’t think I have seen you address this...
Buyer – Seller communication
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your column for years and believe I have a new dilemma. We sold our home pre-Covid and for the most part it w...
Buying during COVID
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Please email us here. Dear Phyllis, I am living in my mother’s house, who recently passed. I am not the trustee but a beneficiary. My husband and I can only afford $5...
Can I Afford to Move?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Can I Afford to Move? I look forward to reading your real estate news because you discuss a lot of timely topics. If you have answered this before my apol...
Endless counter offers
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, Our real estate agent has been showing us homes for quite some time. Last week we finally found the perfect one and we made a formal offer. ...
Why a Home Might Fall Out of Escrow
Buying or selling a home is often an emotional roller coaster! It’s no surprise, given how many steps are involved and the number of people who play a role in the transaction. For both buyers and sellers, the experience is full of emotions an...
Home seller didn’t make agreed repairs
Home seller didn’t make agreed repairs Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, My girlfriend and I had been looking at homes for over a year. We made offers on several but no ...
