Real Estate Question and Answer
1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges Dear Phyllis, After my tenant gave me notice, I was thinking of selling my La Crescenta duplex. I received a letter from a ...
Marketing a unique home during a pandemic
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Marketing a unique home during a pandemic Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your real estate questions and answers for years. Our Glen...
Too much loss
Dealing with too much loss Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dealing with too much loss Dear Phyllis, My sister died, and I am the trustee. She was mentally ill, and becaus...
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 ...
Benefits of Pre-inspections
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Benefits of Pre-inspections Dear Phyllis, I love reading your column. These are strange times for all of us. Recently, COVID caused me ...
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...
Dog dilemma when showing my home
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dog dilemma when showing my home Dear Phyllis, Because I have two large dogs, I need to leave the house with them before agents use the lockbox. My hom...
