Real Estate Question and Answer
Buying a brand-new condominium
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Buying a brand-new condominium Dear Phyllis, I sold a Glendale condo because the association was poorly run and always had special assessments. I did a 1031 exchang...
Using the same Realtor for buying and selling
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Using the same Realtor for buying and selling Dear Phyllis, I listed my Glendale home with the Realtor who sold it to me twenty years ago. As I plan to move to La C...
Who pays for additional inspections?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Who pays for additional inspections? Dear Phyllis, I am a loyal reader of your real estate advice. My daughter's home is listed for sale. After the buyer did their ...
Reverse Mortgage Rules
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Reverse Mortgage Rules Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your real estate Q&A. I am hoping you can offer some guidance. My 85-year-old mother fell and broke her h...
The Value of a Home Warranty
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. The Value of a Home Warranty Dear Phyllis, My godson purchased his first home three months ago. As part of the purchase, he obtained a home warranty. He was doing s...
The Eviction Process
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. The Eviction Process Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your real estate advice. I have a new problem. My father sold his home two years ago. The buyer could not get a...
Why a home might be sold off the market
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Why a home might be sold off the market. Dear Phyllis, I enjoy your real estate advice and want to share my parents’ experience with your readers. They live in a ...
Learn All About Proposition 19 and Its Consequences
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Proposition 19 Dear Phyllis, I am a recent homeowner in Tujunga. Subscribing to the weekly newspaper allowed me to learn about the area. From reading your column, I...
