A Buyer’s Perspective
Purpose of the home inspection
Purpose of the home inspection Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, We have searched for a home for over six months and submitted several offers before one was accept...
What is a backup offer?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here What is a backup offer? Dear Phyllis, I have been visiting La Crescenta open houses for a few months. However, I am not yet prepared to buy a home. So,...
Making an offer on a probate
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here The ins & outs of probate sales Dear Phyllis, I may be making an offer on a probate property. My real estate agent suggested that I educate myself ...
Comparison shop interest rates
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Comparison shop interest rates Dear Phyllis, I am a first time home buyer, and after nearly a year, I found a home and my offer to purchase was accepte...
Home Protection Policies
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Home Protection Policies Dear Phyllis, We have worked with the same real estate agent several times over the last two decades. On our most recent purch...
Seller in Possession After Closing
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Seller in Possession After Closing Dear Phyllis, Our offer on a home with more than ten other bidders came out on top. The seller demanded th...
Buyers, learn how to compete with multiple offers
How to compete with multiple offers Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, We have been looking at homes for a few months and made an offer. There are six offers on this home...
What happens when the termite company fails to inspect?
First, if the second report reveals additional termite damage, request that the seller provide termite clearance as stipulated in the contract. Next, if the seller refuses, rephrase your request: as part of removing your investigative contingen...
