Mendocino County Construction Corps

As long as there have been schools, there have been students who knew sitting in a classroom all day wasn’t for them. This feeling doesn’t…

Warning Signs of Underlying Problems

When you fall in love with a house, it’s easy to get swept away in the emotion of it all, imagining summer barbecues in the…

Arbitration

When you buy or sell a house, it can be very exciting, whether you’re becoming a homeowner for the first time, upgrading to a new…

What To Do When Your Heater Goes Out Midwinter

You may have noticed that heaters, and electricity in general, have a way of going out when Mother Nature brings her coldest winter storm of…

Looking for a Great Career? Try Real Estate.

Every year at this time, people contemplate new beginnings. When it comes to our happiness, jobs can have a big impact, so if you’re in…

Crazy Tenants

Our Property Management division has seen some crazy things in their day, from tenants (residents) parking motorcycles indoors to ankle-deep water after botched faucet repairs.Happily,…

Uninsured Deeds Can Be a Real Pain in the Pocketbook

Sometimes cutting corners to save a buck can be really expensive.Let’s say you have great neighbors. You’ve known them for years. You have dinner at…

Tired of Renting? Now’s a Great Time to Buy!

Many renters are under the mistaken impression that they cannot afford to buy a house. Some believe they need a substantial down payment; others believe…

Inclusionary Zoning Discourages Development

If we thought we had a housing shortage before the fires, we really have one now. While the developers of the Vineyard Crossing housing development…

Things Realtors Wish Sellers Knew – Part II

Last week, I mentioned several things Realtors would like their clients who are selling property to know, including the benefits of choosing simple décor, not…