Real Estate Question and Answer
Why Didn’t the Seller’s Agent Spark a Bidding War? A Real Estate Mystery
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Why Didn't the Seller's Agent Spark a Bidding War? Dear Phyllis, We looked at a townhome that had been on the market for two months. The day we looked at it, our ag...
Best practices when accepting a cash offer
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Best practices when accepting a cash offer Dear Phyllis, After two weeks on the market, we accepted an offer from a cash buyer. Escrow was scheduled to close in fif...
Avoiding a Pre-Nup
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Avoiding a Pre-Nup Dear Phyllis, I enjoy your real estate column and believe I have a new topic for you. We started a savings fund for our daughter when she was bor...
Questions about Property Tax Reassessment
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Questions about Property Tax Reassessment Dear Phyllis, I have been a fan since your column first appeared in the Glendale News-Press. My question is about property...
Personal property not included
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Personal property not included Dear Phyllis, I recently bought a home, and my real estate agent assured me the washer, dryer, and refrigerator were included. The Zi...
Undisclosed Death
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Undisclosed Death Dear Phyllis, My daughter and her husband purchased a home in Azusa six months ago. The house was sold via probate and was a fixer, but my son-in-...
What is elder abuse?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. What is elder abuse? Dear Phyllis, Three years ago, my sister moved in with my parents to their four-bedroom home in Tustin. She brought her large mixed-breed dog, ...
Home showing etiquette
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Home showing etiquette Dear Phyllis, I am considering moving to Orange County to be closer to my children. I recently met with the Realtor who sold me my home. He i...
