A Buyer’s Perspective
Who’s Responsible for Reviewing Seller’s Disclosures
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Who’s Responsible for reviewing the seller’s disclosures Dear Phyllis, My daughter and son-in-law recently purchased a home in San Diego for nearly $3 million. ...
Importance of a final walk-through
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Importance of a final walk-through Dear Phyllis, I recently closed escrow on an older home—a beautiful vintage Spanish-style home. My wife and I saw the property ...
What Is the California FAIR Plan?
What Is the California FAIR Plan? A Lifeline for Homeowners in High-Risk Areas As wildfires continue to impact California communities, more homeowners are finding themselves dropped by traditional insurance companies or unable to get cover...
Days on market
Days on market can be a seller’s worst enemy because it directly impacts the home's perception and the final sale price. When a property sits on the market too long, buyers begin to wonder what’s wrong with it. Even if there’s nothing str...
Why Didn’t the Seller’s Agent Spark a Bidding War? A Real Estate Mystery
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Why Didn't the Seller's Agent Spark a Bidding War? Dear Phyllis, We looked at a townhome that had been on the market for two months. The day we looked at it, our ag...
Avoiding a Pre-Nup
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Avoiding a Pre-Nup Dear Phyllis, I enjoy your real estate column and believe I have a new topic for you. We started a savings fund for our daughter when she was bor...
Personal property not included
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Personal property is not included Dear Phyllis, I recently bought a home, and my real estate agent assured me that the washer, dryer, and refrigerator were included...
Undisclosed Death
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Undisclosed Death Dear Phyllis, My daughter and her husband purchased a home in Azusa six months ago. The house was sold via probate and was a fixer, but my son-in-...
