Should I go to open houses without my agent?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I have been searching for a home in the Foothills since the beginning of the year. As many new listings a...
Why do Realtors Grossly Underprice Homes?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I recently read an article in another paper about a home in South Pasadena listed for $1,349,000 and selling ...
Realtor’s Open House Behavior
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
I love your real estate column and appreciate your wisdom. My son's Realtor typically goes to open houses with him, and...
Saving money on mold remediation
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
My godson made an offer on a La Crescenta townhome and was so excited to be the winning bidder. He opened escrow and d...
My neighbor wants to buy my house
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
Your column is the first thing I look for in the CV Weekly. I am hoping you can help with a bit of a dilemma. My pare...
Why would a buyer make an offer and then back out?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Why would a buyer make an offer and then back out?
Dear Phyllis,
I love reading your real estate advice...
How long will it take to sell my home?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Dear Phyllis,
My company is relocating to Florida, and they will be paying my selling expenses. I have read your colu...
What should the list price of my home be?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions published in the Crescenta Valley Weekly.
Dear Phyllis,
My wife and I refinanced our mortgage last October to obtain a more f...
Is waiving the home inspection a mistake?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions published in the Crescenta Valley Weekly.
Is waiving the home inspection a mistake?
Dear Phyllis,
My daughter recently purc...
What is the best way to sell a home?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions published in the Crescenta Valley Weekly.
Note that this Q & A was written before the La Crescenta real estate market ch...