A Buyer’s Perspective
What is a T.C.?
What is a T.C.? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I have followed your real estate column for years, and as a local homeowner, I consider myself relatively savvy ...
Buyers with small down payments
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...
My Realtor is too Negative
My Realtor is too Negative. Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I am going to help my son buy a house. He has a Glendale condominium which will sell quickly. When we find a Pasad...
Should I go to open houses without my agent?
Should I go to open houses without my agent? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I have been searching for a home in the Foothills since the beginning of the year. As many new li...
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...
Why do Realtors Grossly Underprice Homes?
Why do Realtors Grossly Underprice Homes? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Why do Realtors Grossly Underprice Homes? Dear Phyllis, I recently read an article in another paper about a home...
Realtor’s Open House Behavior
Realtor's Open House Behavior Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Realtor’s Open House Behavior Dear Phyllis, I love your real estate column and appreciate your wisdom. My son's Realtor ty...
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...
