Real Estate Question and Answer
Pros and Cons of Hiring a Management Company
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Pros and Cons of Hiring a Management Company Dear Phyllis, We will be converting our primary residence into a rental and moving to Santa Barbara. We ha...
Making an offer on a probate
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here The ins & outs of probate sales Dear Phyllis, I may be making an offer on a probate property. My real estate agent suggested that I educate myself ...
Comparison shop interest rates?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I am a first time home buyer and after nearly a year, I found a home and my offer to purchase was accepted. I know my lender has worked hard...
Home Protection Policies
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, We have worked with the same real estate agent several times over the last two decades. On our most recent purchase he asked the seller to o...
Seller in Possession After Closing
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Seller in Possession After Closing Dear Phyllis, Our offer on a home with more than ten other bidders came out on top. The seller demanded ...
When Is the Best Time to Sell?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here When is the best time to sell? Dear Phyllis, I love reading your real estate articles. I am helping my mom sell her La Crescenta home and move to a sin...
Ins and Outs of Estate Sales
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I am an avid reader of your column. If you have previously discussed estate sales, forgive the repetition. My uncle passed last month and hi...
Buyers, learn how to compete with multiple offers
How to compete with multiple offers Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, We have been looking at homes for a few months and made an offer. There are six offers on this home...
