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Home Selling – how far to go?
Dear Phyllis,
I am going to be getting my home on the market, and I met with my Realtor - the one who sold us our Glend...
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Is it time to fire your Realtor?
Dear Phyllis,
In March, I signed a contract with a local real estate agent. Other than a few ads, he has don...
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The easiest way to sell
Dear Phyllis,
We recently met with a Realtor to discuss getting our home on the market in February. She gave us a lon...
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Thinking outside the box
Dear Phyllis,
We have a very unique home which has been on the market for several months. The asking price is $1,500...
Selling without the MLS
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Selling without the MLS
Dear Phyllis,
In 2013, I had my Montrose home on the market for $799,000. It has 4 bedrooms ...
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Popcorn Ceilings
We purchased our La Crescenta home in 2002 and are preparing it for the market. The agent who sold us the home will be the one to list it...
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Propositions 60 and 90
Dear Phyllis,
I enjoy your weekly real estate advice. My wife and I have owned our La Crescenta home for more than 25 years. Our m...
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Negotiating the Realtors Commission
Dear Phyllis,
I will be selling my Glendale home in the fall. What is the best way for me to find the agent with th...
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Will a remodel affect your taxes?
Dear Phyllis:
I have a question regarding property tax reassessments when an owner adds additional square feet. My el...
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Delaying Capital Gains
Dear Phyllis,
I enjoy your column. But I don’t believe you have yet addressed capital gains tax. My wife and I own a leased co...