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Short Sale Waiting Game Proves Frustrating
Dear Phyllis,
In November, I made an offer on a short sale. The home was listed for $819,000. I bid full pri...
Loan approval difficulties
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Loan approval difficulties
Dear Phyllis,
I had been in escrow on a short sale for six months. My agent suggested that I a...
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How long does it take to get your offer accepted?
Dear Phyllis,
For nearly half of last year, we have been looking at homes and making offers...
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Exorbitant Escrow Fees
Dear Phyllis,
I look forward to your real estate column and wish it ran weekly. We found house hunting difficult in th...
Outside Real Estate Interference
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I have my home listed for sale with the agent who sold it to me. My brother is a loan officer and has been ...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Realtor Recommendations
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My Realtor has retired, and she referred her clients to her son. As a result, I met with him to discuss listi...
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Buyers’ Remorse
Dear Phyllis,
We purchased our home at the height of the real estate market in 2006 and are now trying to sell it. A...
Understanding supplemental property taxes
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Understanding supplemental property taxes
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You cover a variety of real esta...
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Short sales are quicker the second time around
Dear Phyllis,
My husband and I have been looking at homes for about six months. Because of all of the ho...
Real Estate disclosure blues
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Real Estate disclosure blues
Dear Phyllis,
I enjoy your weekly question-and-answer column, and I have not seen you addres...