Real Estate Question and Answer
Seller doesn’t want to move
Dear Phyllis, After looking at homes for a long time, we finally had an offer accepted after missing out to cash buyers or by just a few thousand dollars. Now we are close to closing, but the seller does not want to move out on the closing...
Time is a buyer’s worst enemy
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I haven’t seen you address this: does accepting a seller’s counteroffer create a binding contract...
Is home staging necessary?
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Is home staging necessary? Dear Phyllis, I met with a real estate agent who wants me to move my furniture out ...
Why isn’t my home selling?
Why isn’t my home selling? Dear Phyllis, According to your column and everything I read, it’s a seller’s market. Homes are selling quickly, many for more than the asking price. BUT MY HOME IS NOT SELLING! My agent set the price,...
Is Earthquake Insurance Worth the Expense?
Is Earthquake Insurance Worth the Expense? Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, Because earthquake insurance is so costly, my wife an...
Home Selling Guarantee, Fact or Fiction
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I have a rental property in Sunland that is extremely run-down, and because of the condition, I am ...
Home Selling Made Easy
Home selling made easy Dear Phyllis, It’s my job to sell my mom’s home and relocate her to a retirement home. My dad left her in good financial shape, and while I want to get the most money for her house, my focus is on her comfor...
We buy homes for cash – is it legitimate?
You have seen the signs: We buy homes for cash, but is it legitimate? Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your weekly ...
