A Buyer’s Perspective
Verifying Your Offer Was Submitted
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, Because mine wasn’t the only offer, I made an offer $20,000 higher than the home’s asking price...
Lines of Communication in Real Estate
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Lines of Communication in Real Estate Dear Phyllis, I am wondering about lines of communication in real estate...
Uncooperative Sellers
Uncooperative Sellers Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, We made an offer of $25,000 over the asking price, which the seller accept...
Seller Fails to Disclose
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Seller Fails to Disclose Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your column and think this question is new. Is not ...
Seller doesn’t want to move
Dear Phyllis, After looking at homes for a long time, we finally had an offer accepted after missing out to cash buyers or by just a few thousand dollars. Now we are close to closing, but the seller does not want to move out on the closing...
Time is a buyer’s worst enemy
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I haven’t seen you address this: does accepting a seller’s counteroffer create a binding contract...
A first time home buyer begins to settle in
My youngest daughter works in Beverly Hills and the daily commute from La Canada is overwhelming. Because rents are astronomical we tackled the rent versus buy dilemma. Tenants have little security over rent increases, or worse notice to vacate...Buying in 2017? 4 Steps to Take Now
Home Buying in 2017? 4 Steps to Take Now By Jennifer Riner Although interest rates recently experienced their first hike of the year, the financial advantages of home buying remain alive and well. With lesser monthly expenses and the p...
