How Property Taxes Work
How Property Taxes Work Being a homeowner comes with many benefits—building financial equity, taking advantage of some…
Selecting a REALTOR
Many first-time homebuyers are in their late 20s or early 30s. I started writing this column…
Making Sure You Record The Reconveyance
In California we have deeds of trust rather than mortgages. When we get real estate loans,…
Should A First-Time Homebuyer Choose a Fixer-Upper?
If you’re a first-time homebuyer trying to stretch a limited budget to get as much house…
Communication Is Key
When people are unhappy with their real estate agent, they sometimes call the California Department of…
Buyer Interest Letters
In Mendocino County along the Highway 101 corridor, the number of offers to buy homes went…
Is your offer getting through
When you’re ready to buy a home, your REALTOR can write up a purchase offer for…
Prepayment Penalties
A prepayment penalty is a fee lenders charge when a borrower pays off a loan early…
Budget for the Unexpected
When trying to figure out how much you can afford to spend when buying a home,…
Preparing to Host a wedding
If you decide to host a wedding this summer, allow me to share what I learned…
Who to Hire for Home Repairs
Summer is a great time to take on home repairs, from building a deck to adding…
Date the rate, Marry the house
There’s an expression in real estate: date the rate, marry the house. Rates fluctuate, but if…