Communication Is Key
When people are unhappy with their real estate agent, they sometimes call the California Department of Real Estate. Do you know what their…
Author: Richard Selzer
Is your offer getting through
When you’re ready to buy a home, your REALTOR can write up a purchase offer for you and present it to the seller’s…
Budget for the Unexpected
When trying to figure out how much you can afford to spend when buying a home, it’s easy to overlook some of the…
Who to Hire for Home Repairs
Summer is a great time to take on home repairs, from building a deck to adding the extra room you’ve always wanted. If…
When To Hedge Your Bets
When people make an offer to buy a house, it’s understandable they want assurances that the house is in good condition and there…
Buyer Interest Letters
In Mendocino County along the Highway 101 corridor, the number of offers to buy homes went way up in June and July. When…
Prepayment Penalties
A prepayment penalty is a fee lenders charge when a borrower pays off a loan early based on a predetermined timeframe. While this…
Preparing to Host a wedding
If you decide to host a wedding this summer, allow me to share what I learned a few years ago when I hosted…
Date the rate, Marry the house
There’s an expression in real estate: date the rate, marry the house. Rates fluctuate, but if you love a piece of property and…
Security Cameras: Blessing and a curse
In today’s world, many people have gotten used to monitoring their homes with surveillance cameras. Nanny cams allow them to watch their kids…