Ask Phyllis! Home Protection Policies Dear Phyllis, We have worked with the same real estate agent several times over the last two decades. On our most recent purchase he asked the seller to offer a home protection policy. Prior to closing escrow, he explained that often these companies don’t cover much. He also […]
Ask Phyllis! Inexpensive Home Renovations That Pay Off Dear Phyllis, We plan on moving my mother next summer to be nearer her sister in S. Carolina. As her home is her largest asset, we need to maximize its value. Which inexpensive home renovations pay off the most? Gigi Dear Gigi, Obviously, […]
Ask Phyllis! Early Possession Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your column for many years and appreciate you sharing your real estate knowledge. My question: I have been in escrow on a probate for two months. There is no court confirmation so my Realtor® assures me this is the real deal. This home […]
Ask Phyllis! Why Realtors® Sometimes Turn Down Listings Dear Phyllis, My husband and I were married for five years before he passed away. Both of us were married previously but neither had children. As the home was solely in his name and he didn’t have a living trust, the home will be sold […]
Ask Phyllis! Negotiating After Closing Dear Phyllis, A family friend was our Realtor® and we sold our home in October of 2018. The process was simple enough. We gave the buyer complete access to the home for their main inspector, which also included separate sewer and chimney inspections. We were under the impression […]
Ask Phyllis! Buyers At A Disadvantage Dear Phyllis, I find your column very interesting and believe I have a new topic for you. My aunt and now my uncle have passed. They didn’t have children and I am the trustee for their estate. Their home is in Eagle Rock and I want […]
Ask Phyllis! Buyers At A Disadvantage Dear Phyllis, My daughter has been looking at La Crescenta homes for more than six months. Most weekends we spend open house hunting. It seems there is so much competition for homes listed under $1,000,000. She has made three unsuccessful offers. The last seller agent said the […]
Ask Phyllis! Escrow Hold Back Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your real estate advice. We sold our home earlier this year during the extremely cold weather. The buyer’s inspector noted that because the weather was so cold the air conditioning couldn’t be properly tested. The inspector and the other agent wanted us […]
Ask Phyllis! Understanding Homeowner’s Dues Dear Phyllis, My fiancé and I are getting married next year and to save money we have moved in together. We know we can’t afford to buy a home but are hoping to be able to afford a townhouse. We have been looking online and are really concerned […]
Ask Phyllis! Earnest Money Deposits Dear Phyllis, My daughter and her husband have been looking at La Crescenta homes on and off for about six months. They are now serious buyers. They are working with the real estate agent who sold us our home. Their first offer was a fiasco. Our Realtor® advised […]