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What is a Comparable

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...

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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...

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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...

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how to find a great real estate agent

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...

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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...

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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 ...

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Condo Leaks

Condo Leaks   Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions previously published in the Crescenta Valley Weekly. Dear Phyllis, I enjoy your column, and I have a complicated question. My daughter recently c...

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

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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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

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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