Beware of Office Exclusives
Generally speaking, when you decide to list your house for sale, you expect your REALTOR to shout it…
California Unveils Shared Loan Program for First-Time Buyers
My friend Ginny Richards, a senior loan officer at Kind Lending in Ukiah, was just telling me about…
10 Years Ago
Exactly 10 years ago this week, I started writing this weekly real estate column. Here was the inaugural…
Mold is Serious Business
In the past, I’ve addressed the risks posed by asbestos and lead. This week, I’ll tackle the dangers…
Two Problems You Can’t Ignore: Lead and Asbestos
When it comes to buying an older home, some problems are annoying while others can pose a serious…
Be the Best Buyer You Can Be
When it comes to making the biggest purchase of your life, a lack of experience and strong emotions…
New Regulations to Save the Day
I don’t know if you’ve been watching the news, but the price of eggs has gone sky high.…
Research Can Be Revealing
Real estate transactions can be complex and often require the expertise of many different people, from lenders to…
What Homebuyers Need to Know
When it comes to buying a home, it’s important to know exactly what you’re buying, its condition, and…
Maybe Slower is Better
As a board member of a statewide organization, I must sign an annual confidentiality agreement. This year, rather…
With Recent Outages, Are You Thinking About Solar?
You may be wondering whether having a solar energy system would be nice. The answer depends on far…
A Doable New Year’s Resolution: Maximizing Your Credit …
Now that we’re a few weeks into 2023 and your new year’s resolutions are already starting to seem…