What Kind of Deed Do You Have? Part …
Deeds are the instruments used when property is transferred from one owner to another in California. Deeds include…
The Futility of Searching for Greener Grass
With orange skies, smoky air, and wildfire evacuations to the north, south and east, it’s no wonder that…
Preparing for Closing Costs
Many homebuyers want the most favorable home loan terms they can get—the lowest interest rate and fewest points…
Removing Bad Smells
When you’re looking for buyers or tenants for your property, you’ll have a hard time finding anyone who…
Annual Home Safety Audit Part III: Fire-Safe Landscaping
This is the third in a three-part series about recommendations on how to perform an annual home safety…
Annual Home Safety Audit Part II
As I mentioned last week, once you’ve lived in a house for a while, little details often become…
Annual Home Safety Audit
When you are in the process of buying a house, you pay attention to the smallest details about…
Summer Maintenance Before It’s Too Late
Summer is the perfect time to take on a few home maintenance projects, so before the sunshine gives…
The Pros and Cons of Renting to Friends …
If you’re a landlord or property manager, you know how important it is to screen tenants properly. This…
Fact v. Fiction: Credit Scores
Your credit score is one of the ways mortgage lenders determine whether you’re a good bet, that is,…
Buying a House Sight Unseen
In the wake of COVID-19, some companies have announced plans to allow employees to work from home permanently,…
Can Security Deposits Be Used to Cover Unpaid …
Landlords sometimes wonder whether they can use a tenant’s security deposit to cover unpaid rent. The answer depends…