Why Do Loans Cost So Much?
Recently, a fellow called me looking for a small, private-money loan of $14,000 to fund some home renovations.…
Competing in a Hot Housing Market
If you’ve been house hunting, you know the local market is tight. Supply is down which forces prices…
Less Regulation, Less Expense
On April 28, the Ukiah Daily Journal reprinted a CalMatters.org story about how housing prices have hit a…
Drought is Coming
In case you haven’t noticed, the whole state of California—including Mendocino County—has been short on rainfall this year.…
Expensive Mistakes Homeowners Make
Owning a home can be costly in the best of times, so there’s no reason to waste money…
Well-Informed Versus Over-Regulated
I was talking with recently elected District 1 Mendocino County Supervisor Glenn McGourty about the challenges we face…
Spring Selling
Spring is a wonderful time to sell your house. The sun is out. Flowers are blooming. And especially…
Get the Most (Money) Out of Your Home …
When the pandemic hit, many people were forced to work from home. Now, a significant number of those…
Home Hardening – Preparing for Wildfires
On January 1, 2021, a new law took effect that requires sellers to disclose whether their residential property…
Good for Buyers and Sellers
Since homebuyers want to purchase their new house at the lowest possible price and sellers want to sell…
2020 Real Estate Wrap Up
Every year, the California Association of Realtors does a year-end review of the housing market’s ups and downs.…
Finding the Best Interest Rate
The two biggest buyers of home loans just increased their fee on refinanced loans by a half of…