Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis:
I have been following your real estate advice for years. I wanted to share a recent experience that I had to warn your readers. At the beginning of the y...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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-...
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, ...
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...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
The Art of the Counter Offer
Dear Phyllis,
After years of reading your real estate advice, I have a question. My son and his wife recently made an offer on a condom...