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California Probate Deposits

California Probate Deposits: Is a 10% Deposit Mandatory?   Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Please email us here. Dear Phyllis, Several months ago, my wife and I made an offer on a probate. ...

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Too much loss

Purpose of the home inspection

Purpose of the home inspection   Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, We have been looking for a home for over six months and made several offers before we got one ac...

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

What is a back up offer?

Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here What is a back up offer? Dear Phyllis, I have been visiting La Crescenta open houses for a few months. However, I am not yet prepared to buy a home. So...

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Making an offer on a probate

Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here The ins & outs of probate sales Dear Phyllis, I may be making an offer on a probate property. My real estate agent suggested that I educate myself ...

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Winning the bidding wars

Comparison shop interest rates?

Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I am a first time home buyer and after nearly a year, I found a home and my offer to purchase was accepted. I know my lender has worked hard...

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Home Protection Policies

Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, We have worked with the same real estate agent several times over the last two decades. On our most recent purchase he asked the seller to o...

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Winning the bidding wars

Seller in Possession After Closing

  Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Seller in Possession After Closing Dear Phyllis, Our offer  on a home with more than ten other bidders came out on top. The seller demanded ...

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Buyers, learn how to compete with multiple offers

How to compete with multiple offers Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, We have been looking at homes for a few months and made an offer. There are six offers on this home...

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Why don't buyers make offers on overpriced homes?

Why don’t buyers make offers on overpriced homes?

Buyers typically begin their home search online.  So, why don't buyers make offers on overpriced homes? When searching online they often use their budget as search parameters. Many times, pricing a home above their budget will cause them t...

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