Real Estate and COVID-19 Part II
As I mentioned last week, in the wake of COVID-19 the real estate industry, like many industries, is…
Real Estate and COVID-19 Part I
Until recently, homes for sale throughout Mendocino County were full of potential buyers ready to put a down-payment…
How Real Estate Transactions Go Sideways – Part …
I’ve been in real estate for more than 40 years, and the vast majority of transactions I’ve witnessed…
How Real Estate Transactions Go Sideways
You’d be amazed how many people buy real estate from a neighbor or a friend only to find…
No Evictions?
On March 16, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-28-20 with much fanfare, paying homage to COVID-19 and…
Save Thousands By Understanding Base-Year Tax Assessments
Typically, when a property changes ownership, a new tax base is established. Since property taxes are paid at…
Real Estate Investing – Part IV
I’ve written three “Real Estate Investing” columns covering single-family residential properties; duplexes and four-plexes, apartment complexes with fewer…
Real Estate Investing – Part III
As the headline implies, this is the third column in a series about real estate investing. I started…
Real Estate Investing – Part II
Last week I shared information about investing in real estate, specifically purchasing a single-family home for use as…
Real Estate Investing – What Are My Options?
Years ago, I wrote a series of columns about investing in real estate. Since I’ve recently gotten questions…
Changes to Home Loans for Veterans
2020 ChangesStarting in 2020, U.S. military veterans will be able to qualify for more expensive home loans without…
Don’t Get Caught Without Fire Insurance
Because of California wildfires in recent years, insurance companies have issued substantial payouts to thousands of customers, which…