Real Estate Question and Answer
Should I pay the buyer’s agent’s commission?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Should I pay the buyer’s agent’s commission? Dear Phyllis, My son will sell his Santa Clarita condo, and I believe he no longer needs to pay the buyer's agent.�...
Selling income property
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Selling income property Dear Phyllis, My sister and I inherited four units across the street from where I live. I manage the units, and due to their proximity, the ...
Estate sale procedures
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Estate sale procedures Dear Phyllis, I have been following your real estate question and answer column for years. I have a new subject I don’t believe you have di...
Buying a brand-new condominium
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Buying a brand-new condominium Dear Phyllis, I sold a Glendale condo because the association was poorly run and always had special assessments. I did a 1031 exchang...
Using the same Realtor for buying and selling
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Using the same Realtor for buying and selling Dear Phyllis, I listed my Glendale home with the Realtor who sold it to me twenty years ago. As I plan to move to La C...
Who pays for additional inspections?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Who pays for additional inspections? Dear Phyllis, I am a loyal reader of your real estate advice. My daughter's home is listed for sale. After the buyer did their ...
Reverse Mortgage Rules
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Reverse Mortgage Rules Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your real estate Q&A. I am hoping you can offer some guidance. My 85-year-old mother fell and broke her h...
The Value of a Home Warranty
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. The Value of a Home Warranty Dear Phyllis, My godson purchased his first home three months ago. As part of the purchase, he obtained a home warranty. He was doing s...
