Real Estate Question and Answer
Implications of accepting an offer using VA financing
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Implications of accepting an offer using VA financing Dear Phyllis, We received an offer using a VA loan. I would love to support a veteran if I can. What are the i...
Possible Discrimination
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, We competed in a multiple-offer situation and ultimately submitted the winning bid. To strengthen our offer, we waived both the loan and appraisal continge...
Locking in an interest rate on a probate sale
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Locking in an interest rate on a probate sale Dear Phyllis, My son recently found a home he loved, but it was a probate sale requiring court confirmation. He had to...
Who’s Responsible for Reviewing Seller’s Disclosures
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Who’s Responsible for reviewing the seller’s disclosures Dear Phyllis, My daughter and son-in-law recently purchased a home in San Diego for nearly $3 million. ...
Square footage discrepancy
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Square footage discrepancy Dear Phyllis, I always enjoy your column and love learning something new. My son plans to sell his home in the next few months. He will u...
Problems with the Sewer Inspections
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Problems with the Sewer Inspections Dear Phyllis, We had our home listed for sale, and the buyer did numerous inspections, including a sewer inspection. The compa...
Importance of a final walk-through
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Importance of a final walk-through Dear Phyllis, I recently closed escrow on an older home—a beautiful vintage Spanish-style home. My wife and I saw the property ...
Out of Area Realtors
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Out-of-Area Realtors Dear Phyllis, Over the past two days, I watched a steady stream of visitors arrive at my neighbor’s house. Based on their clipboards, briefc...
