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Benefits of Pre-inspections
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I love reading your column…. Strange times for all of us. I was laid off due to COVID. My daughter lives in...
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Understanding Homeowners Dues
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My fiancé and I are getting married next year. To save money we have moved in together. We know we c...
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Appraisal Discrepancies
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My wife and I are first time buyers and have saved $80,000 for our down payment. Each of our parents is h...
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Dear Phyllis,
Because I have two large dogs I need to leave the house with them before agents use the lockbox. My home has been listed for 4 wee...
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Procuring Cause
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My daughter has been renting her current apartment for eight years. It is now time for her to purchase and I have been se...
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Dear Phyllis,
My daughter and her husband have been looking at La Crescenta homes on and off for about six months. They are now serious buyers. They are w...
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Dear Phyllis,
After searching for a home for almost a year, we finally got one! The loan approval process stressed us out. It seemed each day ou...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here
Dear Phyllis,
I am a long-time reader of your real estate column and don’t believe you have discussed Zillow and their “zestimates”. I oft...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Please email us here.
Dear Phyllis,
I have been enjoying your real estate Q + A for years. And I have a question: We will be selling our home in the spring. W...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here
Dear Phyllis,
My fiancée and I recently closed on our first home. Our Realtor instructed us that it is customary to make a deposit for escrow t...