How to Be a Successful Realtor
Some people think being a Realtor means ordering business cards, plunking a sign in someone’s front yard, and…
The Advantages of Home Ownership in Retirement
Most of us look forward to retiring someday. If you own a home, it can be an important…
How to Reduce the Stress of Home Buying
While it can be exciting to buy a home, it can also be stressful. For most people, this…
The Holy Grail – An Investment Without Risk
Let me begin by saying this is more of an investment article than a real estate article, but…
Signs of a Good Realtor – Part 2
When choosing the person who will guide you through one of the biggest financial decisions of your life,…
Signs of a Good Realtor – Part 1
The Ukiah Valley has plenty of Realtors, so it can be hard to know who to choose. Here…
Buying Homeowners Insurance in a Fire-Prone Area
Insurance companies are always trying to reduce risk to improve their bottom line and, if idealists are to…
Predicting Mortgage Rates Part 2
Last week, I reviewed the effects of interest rates on home affordability. This week, we’ll look a bit…
Predicting Mortgage Rates Part 1
For the last ten years, mortgage rates have remained relatively steady and quite low. I knew those rates…
How Can Legislators Support Home Ownership Responsibly?
Plenty of studies demonstrate the connection between home ownership and building wealth—for the current generation and for generations…
How Can We Get Rents Down?
Since 2017, I’ve been complaining about an executive order passed by Governor Newsom that limited property owners’ ability…
Make an Impression with Home Staging
When it comes to selling a house, most people want three things: the highest possible price, the shortest…