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For Sale by owner woes
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Please email us here. Dear For sale by owner woes, Dear Phyllis, My nephew passed away, and I am the executor of his estate. He had a dear friend who helped him conv...
Too much loss
Dealing with too much loss Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dealing with too much loss Dear Phyllis, My sister died, and I am the trustee. She was mentally ill, and becaus...
Sorting through an estate
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Sorting through an estate Dear Phyllis, My mother passed away last November, and I am the trustee of her estate. I have four brothers and sisters who a...
Co-Trustees don’t agree
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Co-Trustees don’t agree Dear Phyllis, My two sisters and I are co-trustees of our father’s estate. However...
How to create curb appeal on a budget
How to create curb appeal on a budget Dear Phyllis, My aunt passed away, and I am therefore the executor of her estate. I live in Northern California and don’t have time to do much to her La Canada home before it gets on t...
Selling a cosmetic fixer
Selling a cosmetic fixer Dear Phyllis, Last year my mother passed away. I have four siblings and am the executor of her estate. Two of my siblings have financial difficulties and want to sell the Sunland home immediately, bu...
Pre-inspection before making a formal offer
Should I allow the buyer to do a pre-inspection before making a formal offer? Dear Phyllis, I inherited a Sunand home from my aunt, and as the trustee am planning on getting it listed for sale. In the meantime, a neighbor is intereste...
When is a good time to list your home for sale?
When is a good time to list your home for sale? Dear Phyllis, My aunt recently passed away, and I am her executor. I am planning on having her home painted before selling. When is a good time to list your home for sale? Linda Dear ...
