I have been writing a real estate Q & A (question and answer) in the local paper; Last week's questions:

Dear Phyllis

Q Although, my husband is sometimes embarrassed when I drag him along, I love going to open houses.  I always tell the Realtor that I am just a “nosey neighbor” so as to not distract them from more serious clients. Is there any etiquette for neighbors attending an open house?  HL, La Canada

Q Dear Phyllis - I keep seeing articles that say buying a foreclosure is not what it's cracked up to be (so to speak). What is wrong with buying a foreclosure? And is there any reason it would not be a good thing to do? Fickled about foreclosures in Glendale

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