Real Estate Question and Answer
Square footage discrepancy
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Square footage discrepancy Dear Phyllis, I always enjoy your column and love learning something new. My son plans to sell his home in the next few months. He will u...
Problems with the Sewer Inspections
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Problems with the Sewer Inspections Dear Phyllis, We had our home listed for sale, and the buyer did numerous inspections, including a sewer inspection. The compa...
Importance of a final walk-through
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Importance of a final walk-through Dear Phyllis, I recently closed escrow on an older home—a beautiful vintage Spanish-style home. My wife and I saw the property ...
Out of Area Realtors
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Out-of-Area Realtors Dear Phyllis, Over the past two days, I watched a steady stream of visitors arrive at my neighbor’s house. Based on their clipboards, briefc...
Filing a judgment for non-payment of rent
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Filing a judgment for non-payment of rent Dear Phyllis, I’ve been following your column for many years. About fifteen years ago, I wrote to you when you were ...
Zero-Threshold Shower vs. Walk-In Tub
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Zero-Threshold Shower vs. Walk-In Tub Dear Phyllis, I have been following your column for years and love it! My mom is almost ninety years old and lives in her ow...
Selling a parent’s home
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Selling a parent’s home Dear Phyllis, We sold our La Crescenta home five years ago, and since then, we’ve often reflected on what a fantastic experience we ha...
Probate with Court Confirmation
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Probate with Court Confirmation, Dear Phyllis, I have been a fan of your real estate advice for years. My late brother never had a trust or will and was a hoarder. ...
