Real Estate Question and Answer
Selling a parent’s home
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...
Probate with Court Confirmation
pointmentAsk Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. 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 ...
What happens if you don’t have a will or a trust
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...
Financial planner urging to sell
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 ...
Estate Sale Options
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 ...
Benefits of a Pre-Inspection
 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 ...
Motivation for Recommended Vendors
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...
Mortgage impound problems
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Mortgage impound problems Dear Phyllis, I enjoy the variety of questions in your column. However, I don’t believe you’ve addressed mortgage impound issues yet. Ne...
