Real Estate Question and Answer
Contingent Offers
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, While interest rates remain low, we hope to buy a larger home. We have made a couple offe...
Credits Versus Repairs
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, We quickly sold our La Crescenta home with more than 10 offers. The buyers hired an inspector who n...
Open House Thefts
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, Three years ago, our home was on the market, but because we listed a bit high, it didn’t sell. Du...
Septic System Inspections
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I am planning on selling my La Canada home in the next year or two. I have lived in my 70 year old ...
When do we stop negotiating?
Ask Phyllis! A blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, I had six bids almost immediately after getting my home on the market. I accepted the highest which I...
For Sale By Owner
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here My husband is being relocated back East and we need to sell our home. The market is great, why shouldn’t I try a f...
Pros and Cons of Seller Rent Backs
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, After looking at homes for months, my fiancé and I finally made an offer. The sellers had several ...
How long for a Realtor response?
Ask Phyllis is a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Have a question about real estate? Email us here Dear Phyllis, Typically, how long is a Realtor's response? I am a first time buyer and just starting to look onli...
