Trustee not acting as a fiduciary
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
My aunt never had children, and her trust named her five nieces and nephews beneficiaries. The eldest nephew was the...
When is it time for a price reduction?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
As an avid follower of your column, I have yet to see this question discussed. I have three siblings and am the t...
Is hiring a trust sale specialist important?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I am the executor of my grandmother’s estate. She lived in North Hollywood, and I will be selling her h...
Canceling PMI Insurance
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Dear Phyllis,
I have been enjoying your advice for years and have yet to see this topic addressed. My daughter and her husband bought their ho...
What to do if you find mold?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I love all things real estate related – especially your advice column! We have an interesting situation: My aun...
Issues with the Seller’s Disclosures
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Dear Phyllis,
My daughter is in escrow on a home in West Hollywood. There were three bids, and hers was selected. Aft...
Inspector not allowed to walk on the roof
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Dear Phyllis,
My son purchased a home earlier this year when the market was much more difficult for buyers. There ...
What is a T.C.?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I have been following your real estate column for years. And as a local homeowner, I am relatively savvy regarding real estate...
Why might a Realtor turn down a listing?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
Fifteen years ago, I purchased a major fixer. It is a one-of-a-kind home on a l...
Buyers with small down payments
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I have been following your column for years and don’t believe you have previously discussed this particula...