Housing Affordability – Is Now the Time to …
Every quarter, the California Association of Realtors publishes an update to the Housing Affordability Index, a measure of…
A Scam You Don’t Really Need to Worry …
Recently, a Ukiah homeowner reached out to me, concerned about a letter he received offering insurance to protect…
Updating Your Homeowners’ Insurance Policy
When you purchase a home, lenders almost always require you to acquire homeowners’ insurance. What they don’t tell…
Senior Living: How and When to Downsize
When you’re ready to downsize, figuring out what to do with your existing home is often the most…
School Impact Fees – A Tradition of Inaccurate …
The State of California allows public school districts to impose impact fees (also called developer fees) on new…
The Financial Benefits of Home Ownership
Last week, I wrote about some of the tax benefits that come with home ownership. Here are more…
The Tax Benefits of Home Ownership
Home ownership comes with many benefits, including tax advantages. Here are a few ways that owning a home…
An Expensive Calamity
Most folks in Mendocino County have heard of the Assessor’s Office, the Auditor’s Office, and the Tax Collector’s…
Spring Cleaning to Avoid Disaster – Part II
As I mentioned last week, spring cleaning is kind of like exercising—the benefits are great, but it’s hard…
Spring Cleaning to Avoid Disaster
Spring cleaning is kind of like exercising—the benefits are great, but it’s hard to get yourself to do…
Which Type of Mortgage is Right for you?
When you apply for mortgage to buy a home, the options can be confusing, even overwhelming. Figuring out…
Why should I care about the difference between …
If you’ve ever looked at a property tax statement, you’ll notice there’s at least one parcel number listed.…