Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
Should I Sell or Rent
Dear Phyllis,
I love your real estate column. My wife and I will be moving to Texas next year and the home we will buy will likely be in the $40...
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions.
When is it time to drop the price?
Dear Phyllis,
My daughter has a home in San Pedro. It has only been on the market for a month. Her Realtor had an expression, “...
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...
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...
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. ...
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 ...
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.�...
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 ...
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 di...
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...