A Buyer’s Perspective
1 South Orange Grove Pasadena Sold
Earlier this month, I sold 1 South Orange Grove Pasadena. First, a little about the community: Constructed in 1980, One South Orange Grove is a gated collection of townhomes in Pasadena's finest location. With a front-row view of Pasadena's ...
Buyer taking possession
Buyer taking possession Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I find your real estate questions and answers so interesting. thank you! After a year, my daughter and her husband finally accep...
Was there really another offer?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, My mother reads your real estate question and answers and told me to get your opinion. My fiancé and I made an offer on a La Crescenta home that had bee...
First Time Home Buyer Tips
Before you start thinking of buying your first home, there are several important steps and considerations to consider. First-time home buyer tips: Create a Budget: Establish a realistic budget considering your income, expenses, and fi...
The future of real estate commissions
The US and Canadian real estate industry faces significant challenges due to class action lawsuits related to buyer agent commissions. These lawsuits could affect the future of real estate commissions. The suits argue that agents have "forced" ...
Realtor’s long vacation
Realtor’s long vacation Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I used to look forward to your real estate question and answers. However, much of it seems repetitive. I have a new topic for ...
Why price per square foot is not the best indicator of value
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I am heavily relying on price per square foot when making offers but I have lost bidding wars on tw...
Rat found during the inspection
Rat found during the inspection. Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, While in escrow and during the inspection, a rat jumped out of the bedroom into the kitchen and seemed to hide there, p...
