A Seller’s Perspective
Real Estate Disclosures
Real Estate Disclosures Dear Phyllis, Reading your weekly questions and answers, I encountered a question on real estate disclosures. I am in the midst of selling a home in Glendale. I acquired this property through foreclosure, and...
Why La Canada is the perfect place to call home
Remember the real estate golden rule: location, location, location. Savvy, house hunters typically start by selecting a neighborhood. Unfortunately, Los Angeles home buyers can seldom get all the boxes checked on their house hunting wish list. ...
Selling your home doesn’t need to be frightening
Some home sellers want to sell AS IS, no muss, no fuss. But for others, selling for the highest possible price is a priority. Some home sellers are apprehensive about preparing their home for sale. Selling your home doesn't need to be frighteni...
Selling Your Home During The Holidays
Selling Your Home During The Holidays Dear Phyllis, We were hoping to get our Glendale home on the market before Labor Day, but it took longer to get it ready than we planned. I am curious if you think it is too close to the holidays ...
Should I sell now or wait for prices to increase?
Dear Phyllis, I have been waiting for several years to sell my home. I want to retire and move out of state to be nearer my children and grandchildren. Should I sell now or wait for prices to increase? Do you think home prices will conti...
Downsizing Options
Downsizing Options Dear Phyllis, I enjoy reading your questions and answers, and now I have a question: My youngest is nearly done with college (next fall). My husband and I want to sell our large La Canada home and get something more...
Helping Seniors Plan Their Move
Helping Seniors Plan Their Move Dear Phyllis, My mother has begun to discuss selling her home and moving into a senior’s apartment complex. While I think this is a good idea, I believe it is too soon for her to give up her home. But...
Upsizing in today’s real estate market
Dear Phyllis, Now that the higher end of the real estate market has cooled, we think it's a great time to move to a larger home. We don’t want to sell our home and have to move to an apartment. How do we go about selling our ...
