How to Lose a Bidding War
As the housing market continues to tighten, buyers find themselves trying to outbid competitors to purchase their dream…
Your Kids May Have to Pay More Property …
In 2020, California voters approved Proposition 19, the Property Tax Transfers, Exemptions, and Revenue for Wildfire Agencies and…
Bad Legislation
This is a real estate column, not a political column, but sometimes proposed legislation connected to real estate…
Common Mistakes by First-Time Home Sellers – Part …
Last week, I shared a list of common mistakes first-time home sellers often make. Here are several more.…
Common Mistakes by First-Time Home Sellers
If you’ve never sold a home before, allow me to share a few common mistakes so you can…
How to be a Successful First-Time Homebuyer – …
Last week, I shared a few important factors to consider when buying a home for the first time,…
How to be a Successful First-Time Homebuyer
Jumping into home ownership isn’t for everyone, but there are some big upsides, including getting to live in…
Why You Should Raise Rents Every Year
Now that Governor Newsom’s executive order from October 2017 has expired, rent increases are no longer limited to…
The War in Ukraine and Housing at Home
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, I’ve been asked how this might affect the housing market. First, let me say…
Best Price Doesn’t Mean Best Offer
When it comes to selling your house, the best offer may not be the one with the highest…
How to Protect Against Unwelcome Critters
When I was a kid, my father was a do-it-yourself man. I remember when he remodeled our bathroom,…
Screening Tenants
When it comes to renting your property to a new tenant, it is worth investing the time to…