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Should I Sell or Rent My Home

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...

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When is it time to drop the price?

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, “...

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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...

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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...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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.�...

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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 ...

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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 di...

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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...

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