A Seller’s Perspective
Los Angeles Real Estate Commissions
Some home sellers interview several real estate agents prior to hiring one to list their home for sale. One of the most common questions is often about typical Los Angeles real estate commissions. Typically, real estate commissions are e...
Ask Phyllis: Moving into Senior Housing
Dear Phyllis, My siblings and I have been discussing moving our mother into senior housing in the next year or two. She has lived in her home for 40 years, and it won’t be an easy move. I am the only one living locally, so this will ...Signs that Now is the Time to Sell Your Home
There are many reasons why it may be time to sell your home. You may need more space to make room for a growing family, or you prefer to downsize after your kids leave home. Whatever your motivation, you want to ensure that you’re timing ...
Remodeling Projects That Will Boost Your Home’s Value
There are several ways to think about remodeling projects that will boost your home's value; you can get one or two important items done or opt for a bunch of minor fixes. Depending on your budget and timetable, one approach may be better f...
Ask Phyllis: Capital Gains Tax
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, My parents moved out of state two years ago and converted their home to a rental. To avoi...
Ask Phyllis: Do Pre-Inspections need to be disclosed?
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, We have lived in our 85 year old home for forty years. Last year, on the advice of our Realtor® we...
Ask Phyllis: Is Price Per Square Foot The Best Indicator of Value?
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I am heavily relying on price per square foot when making offers but I have lost bidding wars on tw...
Ask Phyllisa Real Estate Question: Out of state sales
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, My 82-year-old mother lives in Arizona and is ready to get her home up for sale. She has lived th...
