Real Estate Question and Answer
Family Real Estate Drama
Family Real Estate Drama Dear Phyllis, I serve as executor for my parents’ estate with my four siblings, and I feel overwhelmed by ongoing family conflict over the sale of their home. After my mother passed away, my brother pushed me to...
Pros and Cons of Seller CarryBacks
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, What are the pros and cons of a seller carryback? I own an old Craftsman Pasadena home that needs a...
Lines of Communication in Real Estate
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Lines of Communication in Real Estate Dear Phyllis, I am wondering about lines of communication in real estate...
When Is it ok to switch Realtors?
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, As trustee, I will be listing my uncle’s home for sale. My question is it ok to switch Realtors b...
Uncooperative Sellers
Uncooperative Sellers Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, We made an offer of $25,000 over the asking price, which the seller accept...
Seller Fails to Disclose
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Seller Fails to Disclose Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your column and think this question is new. Is not ...
Seller doesn’t want to move
Dear Phyllis, After looking at homes for a long time, we finally had an offer accepted after missing out to cash buyers or by just a few thousand dollars. Now we are close to closing, but the seller does not want to move out on the closing...
Time is a buyer’s worst enemy
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I haven’t seen you address this: does accepting a seller’s counteroffer create a binding contract...
