How Realtors Market Homes – Part 1

When it comes right down toit, two things sell real estate: price and exposure. The seller sets the priceand the Realtor exposes the property to…

How the Government Shutdown Affects Real Estate

Buying a home is the biggest financial decision most of us ever make, so we want to be sure it’s a sound investment. With the…

Coming Soon

Lately, you may have seen real estate lawn signs with a “Coming Soon” rider, indicating the property isn’t for sale yet, but it soon will…

A Look Back at 2018

It’s hard to believe another year’s gone by. From a real estate perspective, 2018 had some interesting developments. Here are a few facts, figures and…

All Kinds of Loans – Part IV

This is the fourth and final column in a series describing the various types of real estate loans. While you must have some way to…

New Loan Limits Mean You Can Afford More House

Wouldn’t it be great if you could afford a bigger house without making any more money? Welcome to 2019! New loan limits for conforming and…

Closing – Signing the Contract is Only the Beginning

When you’re selling your house, it’s thrilling when the right buyer says, “I’ll take it!” and the two of you sign a purchase agreement with…

Selling Your First Home

When you make a house your home, it becomes something special, so when it’s time to sell, you want the new owners to love it…

How Real Estate Has Changed…a Walk Through Old-time Ukiah

I was talking with a friend whose husband grew up in Ukiah and often gives directions based on landmarks that don’t exist anymore. “Keep going…

All Kinds of Loans – Part III

This is the third in a series describing the various types of real estate loans. Whether you have excellent credit or no credit, whether you’ve…