A Buyer’s Perspective
Pros and Cons of Early Possession
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your real estate column for many years and appreciate you sharing your real estate knowledge. My question: I have been ...
Frustrated Buyer
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Buyer Frustration Dear Phyllis, My parents have used the same real estate agent for more than twenty years. I also hired him to buy my first condo. My ...
Home buying where to begin?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, My daughter and her husband are searching for a home on the Westside. The prices and down payment requirements are overwhelming. The absence...
Home buyer research amid COVID
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your column for years. Interesting how much things have changed amid COVID. My partner and I are separating and selling...
The future of open houses
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, We have been thinking about buying a larger home for several years. We really are just exploring the idea. And as such have enjoyed the flex...
Understanding Homeowners Dues
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Understanding Homeowners Dues Dear Phyllis, My fiancé and I are getting married next year. To save money we have moved in together. We know we c...
Appraisal Discrepancies
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Appraisal Discrepancies Dear Phyllis, My wife and I are first time buyers and have saved $80,000 for our down payment. Each of our parents is h...
The lender you choose makes a difference
In this heated seller's market the lender you choose makes a difference. A very big difference. Earlier this month, I closed escrow on a Tujunga fixer. There were multiple offers and most over asking price. Not only does the lender the buyer ...
