A Buyer’s Perspective
Loan approval difficulties
Loan approval difficulties Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I had been in escrow on a short sale for six months. My agent suggested that I apply for my loan but wait to o...
Do you make your highest offer first?
You've been looking at homes for months. And you finally found one you like and just as important it's in your price range. Now the question: Do you make your highest offer right from the start? Certainly, you really need your Realtor's guida...
How long does it take to get your offer accepted
How long does it take to get your offer accepted? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, For nearly half of last year we have been looking at homes and made offers on several. ...
Exorbitant Escrow Fees
Exorbitant Escrow Fees Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your real estate column and wish it ran weekly. We found house hunting difficult in the current ...
Understanding supplemental property taxes
Understanding supplemental property taxes Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Please email us here. Dear Phyllis, You cover a variety of real estate topics. However, I don’t believe you hav...
Short sales are quicker the second time around
Short sales are quicker the second time around Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, My husband and I have been looking at homes for about six months. Because of all of the horr...
Probate Court and Overbids
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Probate Court and Overbids Dear Phyllis, After months of searching for homes and submitting numerous offers, we finally had an offer accepted on a prob...
San Gabriel Remodel Sold
Excited to report this San Gabriel Remodel is Sold! I have worked with more past clients this year than any other. I just closed escrow on this San Gabriel home. It sold to a client's daughter. Although it is very difficult getting an o...
