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Selling a Haunted House

Selling a Haunted House Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, My daughter attended college in Texas, and we decided to purchase a home instead of her renting. It was one of the oldest homes ...

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Selling a Smart Home

Selling a Smart Home

Selling a smart home requires attention to detail for a seamless transaction. To provide a more comprehensive understanding, let's delve into the steps you should follow: 1. Itemize What is Included in the Sale: • Smart thermostats •...

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How to deal with a low offer

How to deal with a low offer

Dealing with a low offer can be challenging, but you can turn it into a favorable outcome with the right approach. Here are some strategies to consider: 1. Don't take it personally: It's important not to let emotions cloud your judgment. R...

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Selling a Vacant Home

Selling a Vacant Home   Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I reside in La Canada and specifically hired a Seal Beach Realtor who lives close to the home my parents owned. He assur...

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Hiring an inexperienced real estate agent

Hiring an inexperienced real estate agent Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I have yet to see this exact scenario in your article. After a long illness, my mother passed. I have two sist...

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Are Two Weeks Long Enough Before a Price Reduction

Are Two Weeks Long Enough Before a Price Reduction?

If you are a regular reader of my real estate blog, you keep up with the real estate statistics we update monthly for the Glendale, Pasadena, La Canada, and La Crescenta real estate markets. Well-priced homes in desirable Los Angeles suburbs co...

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All about the earnest money deposit

All about the earnest money deposit Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, Your column is one of the first things I look for in the CV Weekly. I know real estate has changed since I purchas...

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The future of real estate commissions

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" ...

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How to get a date of death valuation?

How to get a date of death valuation? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I am the trustee of my brother’s estate. The trust attorney’s secretary told me I need a date of death valuati...

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