A Buyer’s Perspective
What happens when the termite company fails to inspect?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here What happens when the termite company fails to inspect? Dear Phyllis, After two weeks of negotiating back and forth with the seller, we finally opened ...
Why don’t buyers make offers on overpriced homes?
Buyers typically begin their home search online. So, why don't buyers make offers on overpriced homes? When searching online they often use their budget as search parameters. Many times, pricing a home above their budget will cause them t...
How long is too long to wait for short sale approval?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, After looking for a home all year, in July I finally made an offer on a short sale. The seller signed my offer, but I am still waiting for...
Pros and Cons of Early Possession
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your real estate column for many years and appreciate you sharing your real estate knowledge. My question: I have been ...
Frustrated Buyer
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Buyer Frustration Dear Phyllis, My parents have used the same real estate agent for more than twenty years. I also hired him to buy my first condo. My ...
Home buying where to begin?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, My daughter and her husband are searching for a home on the Westside. The prices and down payment requirements are overwhelming. The absence...
Home buyer research amid COVID
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your column for years. Interesting how much things have changed amid COVID. My partner and I are separating and selling...
The future of open houses
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, We have been thinking about buying a larger home for several years. We really are just exploring the idea. And as such have enjoyed the flex...
