Real Estate News
Negotiating the Realtors Commission
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Negotiating the Realtors Commission Dear Phyllis, I will be selling my home in the fall. What is the best way for me to find the agent with the lowest ...
What to do When the Appraisal Comes in Low
Have a question about real estate? Ask Phyllis! Email us here Dear Phyllis, We are in escrow and just learned the buyer’s appraisal came in low. $10,000 less than our agreed upon purchase price. After the buyer’s inspection, ...
Real Estate News and Trends
I previously discussed the real estate trend of home sellers remaining in their home for a period of time (typically two weeks to three months) after close of escrow. In a competitive real estate market, terms a buyer offers (or accepts) ar...
2017 Los Angeles Real Estate Trends
Real estate trends are constantly changing. As we approach the end of the year, let’s take a look at 2017 Los Angeles real estate trends: *One more reason Los Angeles housing inventory remains tight: Homeowners are remaining in their h...
Things are shaking up in the Los Angeles Real Estate Industry
When I was in mortgage banking, I preferred to work for smaller savings and loans. I was never employed by any of the mega banks and I typically worked in the corporate offices where decisions were made. During my current real es...
Real Estate News and Tidbits
I receive lots of newsletters, some more interesting than others. This is Duane Gomer's real estate newsletter: FACTS THAT SOME PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW: Home Equity Loans: They are fine loans to use when money is needed, and when there ...Public Open Houses
There are two types of open houses. One is the broker's caravan. Recently I have been holding more public open houses. As I have been selling real estate for more than two decades, I not only run into friends and neighbors but people I have m...
Harb and Co. Real Estate Wrap Up
We had a busy, busy June! We listed 5081 Fallhaven Lane in La Canada and are prepping it for sale. We have met with the owner’s gardener and hired a painter. We have done a preinspection and had some plumbing repairs made. This La Canada h...
