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My neighbor wants to buy my house
My neighbor wants to buy my house Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, Your column is the first thing I look for in the CV Weekly. I am hoping you can help with a bit of a dilemma...
How to get rid of pmi
For borrowers who purchased a home with less than a 20% down payment, the lender likely added Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) to their loan. This insurance increased their monthly payment. Before learning how to get rid of PMI, let's know more...
What is a good FICO score?
With higher interest rates, your Fico score is more important than ever. What is a good Fico score? Your Fico score is a numerical representation of your credit. Creditors report your payment history to credit bureaus. An algorithm then ...
Why would a buyer make an offer and then back out?
Why would a buyer make an offer and then back out? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, I love reading your real estate advice! And have a new scenario for you. My son lives in th...
Glendale Housing Market December 2022
As a Glendale real estate expert, I keep on top of the market by keeping close tabs on the statistics. Let's dive into the Glendale housing market December 2022 and see how the year ended. Seventeen homes closed escrow. This is the least amount...
Why pre-listing inspections are important
When listing a home for sale, I often encourage my clients to hire an inspector before doing any work. Pre-listing inspections are essential. A professional inspector will conduct a thorough investigation of the home. I have seen it all as some...
1450 Norton Ave. Glendale | Most Expensive Home Sold December 2022
Last month December 2020 the most expensive home sold in Glendale was 1450 Norton Ave. This charming Spanish home was on the market for just seven days. Initially listed for $1,849,999. This character home sold for $1,815,000. And yet last mo...How long will it take to sell my home?
How long will it take to sell my home? Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, My company is relocating to Florida, and they will be paying my selling expenses. I have read your colu...
