A Buyer’s Perspective
Pros and Cons of Early Possession
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Pros and Cons of Early Possession Dear Phyllis, I have enjoyed your real estate column for many years and appreciate your sharing your knowledge. My ques...
Frustrated Buyer
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Buyer Frustration Dear Phyllis, My parents have used the same real estate agent for more than twenty years. I also hired him to buy my first condo. My ...
Home buying where to begin?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Home buying: where to begin? Dear Phyllis, My daughter and her husband are searching for a home in the Foothills. The prices and down payment requireme...
Home buyer research amid COVID
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your column for years. Interesting how many things have changed amid COVID. My partner and I are separating and selling...
The future of open houses
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here The future of open houses Dear Phyllis, We have been thinking about buying a larger home for several years. We really are just exploring the idea. And ...
Understanding Homeowners Dues
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Understanding Homeowners Dues Dear Phyllis, My fiancé and I are getting married next year. To save money, we have moved in together. We know we ...
Appraisal Discrepancies
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Appraisal Discrepancies Dear Phyllis, My wife and I are first-time buyers and have saved $80,000 for our down payment. Each of our parents is helping...
The lender you choose makes a difference
In this heated seller's market the lender you choose makes a difference. A very big difference. Earlier this month, I closed escrow on a Tujunga fixer. There were multiple offers and most over asking price. Not only does the lender the buyer ...
