Real Estate Question and Answer
Importance of a final walk-through
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Importance of a final walk-through Dear Phyllis, I recently closed escrow on an older home—a beautiful vintage Spanish-style home. My wife and I saw the property ...
Out of Area Realtors
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...
Filing a judgment for non-payment of rent
 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...
Zero-Threshold Shower vs. Walk-In Tub
 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...
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 ...
