Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
Over the past two days, I watched a steady stream of visitors arrive at my neighbor’s house. Based on their clipboards, briefcases, or personalized l...
 Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I’ve been following your column for many years. About fifteen years ago, I wrote to you when you were writing for the Glendale News-Press. It was reg...
 Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Zero-Threshold Shower vs. Walk-In Tub
Dear Phyllis,
I have been following your column for years and love it! My mom is almost ninety years old and lives in her ow...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Selling a parent’s home
Dear Phyllis,
We sold our La Crescenta home five years ago, and since then, we’ve often reflected on what a fantastic experience we had with...
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Probate with Court Confirmation,
Dear Phyllis,
I have been a fan of your real estate advice for years. My late brother never had a trust or will and was a ...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
What happens if you don’t have a will or a trust
Dear Phyllis,
I look forward to your real estate wisdom and believe I have a new topic. My ninety-five-year-old a...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Financial planner urging to sell
Dear Phyllis
I'm a big admirer and would appreciate your insight on a personal financial matter. I'm a widow, and my late husband used ...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Estate Sale Options
Dear Phyllis,
I’ve been a longtime reader of your column and always appreciate your real estate insights. My aunt recently passed away, and I’m ...

Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Benefits of a Pre-Inspection
I look forward to your real estate advice and greatly respect your knowledge. After a long illness, my father passed, and I am the ...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Motivation for Recommended Vendors
Dear Phyllis,
I am going to be listing my home for sale soon. The Realtor I interviewed suggested making some minor repairs to my...