A Seller’s Perspective
Seniors, learn how to transfer your low property taxes when downsizing
Seniors, learn how to transfer your low property taxes when downsizing Dear Phyllis, My husband and I are planning on downsizing. But we are undecided if we should rent our present home and then perhaps rent something in San Diego whe...
What are the pros and cons of a long escrow?
What are the pros and cons of a long escrow? Dear Phyllis, I read your real estate column and understand that many homes are selling quickly. But I have a higher valued home which has been on and off the market for nearly a year. My a...
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 before it gets on the market. I don’t mind doing ...
Harb and Co. Summer Wind Down
It's hard to believe summer is nearly over. I was at Smart and Final this week, and there was a massive display of back-to-school supplies. Last weekend, I finally enjoyed my pool (with one quick break to meet a buyer at an open house). The sod...
Coming Soon Listing in Burbank
We are busy preparing a coming soon listing in Burbank. A coming soon listing is one where the home seller has signed the listing contract and their Realtor is now working on preparing the home for sale. So, here's where we are at. We have an e...
What are offer instructions?
We received eight offers on our Montrose listing. It is a very competitive real estate market for desirable Montrose and La Crescenta homes for sale. What are offer instructions? Sorting through multiple offers can be very confusing unl...
Dealing with death, taxes and real estate
The loss of a loved one is devastating. For the one tasked with the responsibility of handling the real estate and other assets it is often overwhelming. There are so many decisions to be made when dealing with death, taxes and real estate. In ...
Can a home seller change their mind?
Can a home seller change their mind? Dear Phyllis, A month ago, I put my home on the market. Even though we are experiencing a hot summer, I had lots of people coming to look. Packed open houses with several buyers returning for a sec...
