A Buyer’s Perspective
Buy first or sell first?
Buy first or sell first? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis: Since there is such a strong sellers’ market in real estate right now my husband and I are thinking it would be a...
Bungalow Heaven closed in Pasadena
Bungalow Heaven closed in Pasadena. This was our second time dealing with Disney Relocation. In this escrow we represented the buyer on this Bungalow Heaven beauty. We knew all about the additional paperwork required by a Relocation Department....
Short Sale Waiting Game Proves Frustrating
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Short Sale Waiting Game Proves Frustrating Dear Phyllis, In November I made an offer on a short sale. The home was listed for $819,000, I bid full pric...
Loan approval difficulties
Loan approval difficulties Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I had been in escrow on a short sale for six months. My agent suggested that I apply for my loan but wait to o...
Do you make your highest offer first?
You've been looking at homes for months. And you finally found one you like and just as important it's in your price range. Now the question: Do you make your highest offer right from the start? Certainly, you really need your Realtor's guida...
How long does it take to get your offer accepted
How long does it take to get your offer accepted? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, For nearly half of last year we have been looking at homes and made offers on several. ...
Exorbitant Escrow Fees
Exorbitant Escrow Fees Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your real estate column and wish it ran weekly. We found house hunting difficult in the current ...
Understanding supplemental property taxes
Understanding supplemental property taxes Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Please email us here. Dear Phyllis, You cover a variety of real estate topics. However, I don’t believe you hav...
