Real Estate Question and Answer
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...
The Art of the Counter Offer
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...
Selling a home in probate
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How to avoid an escrow renegotiation
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. How to avoid an escrow renegotiation Dear Phyllis, I am a fan of your column, and this has been bothering me. My mother sold her La Crescenta home last year. She re...
How accurate are Zillow’s values
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. How accurate are Zillow’s values Dear Phyllis, My daughter is selling her Pismo Beach home because her husband got a job transfer. She contacted the Realtor who s...
Buying a fixer
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Buying a fixer Dear Phyllis, My niece and her husband are in escrow to purchase their dream home. It’s a 1920s Spanish home that, while charming, needs a lot of w...
