Real Estate Question and Answer
Overcoming resistance to memory care
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Overcoming resistance to memory care Dear Phyllis, I am another loyal reader who enjoys your real estate advice. My question has a twist. I am my mother’s conserv...
Trustee not acting in the Estate’s best interest
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Trustee not acting in the Estate’s best interest Dear Phyllis, I find myself in a difficult situation. My deceased husband’s brother passed away without a spous...
Open House Rules
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Open House Rules Dear Phyllis, I read your column and respect your experience and knowledge. My neighbor had her home for sale last month, and I was out on a walk. ...
Investor offers in trust sales
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Investor offers in trust sales Dear Phyllis, I know you have a lot of experience with trust sales, and I wish you worked closer to Mission Viejo. I am the executor ...
Should I pay the buyer’s agent’s commission?
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Should I pay the buyer’s agent’s commission? Dear Phyllis, My son will sell his Santa Clarita condo, and I believe he no longer needs to pay the buyer's agent.Â...
Selling income property
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Selling income property Dear Phyllis, My sister and I inherited four units across the street from where I live. I manage the units, and due to their proximity, the ...
Estate sale procedures
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Estate sale procedures Dear Phyllis, I have been following your real estate question and answer column for years. I have a new subject; I don’t believe you have d...
Buying a brand-new condominium
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Buying a brand-new condominium Dear Phyllis, I sold a Glendale condo because the association was poorly run and always had special assessments. I did a 1031 exchang...
