Proposed Oak Tree Ordinance Makes No Sense – …
On November 5, I attended a public workshop to review the proposed Mendocino County Oak Tree and Oak…
Affording a Home in Ukiah
Recently, a local woman who’s lost her extended family to moves out of state asked me for advice.…
Now’s the Time to Refinance
If you’re a homeowner, you’ve probably been receiving mailers encouraging you to refinance your property. For once, your…
The New Normal After COVID-19
Eventually, scientists will develop a vaccine for COVID-19 and life will return to some semblance of normal. Kids…
Landlord-Tenant Relationships Now and After the Pandemic
COVID-19 will eventually fade from the daily news. I don’t know if it will ever go away completely,…
Investing for the Long Term – Real Estate …
Recently, a Gallup poll indicated that Americans are losing some of their enthusiasm for investing in stocks after…
Foreclosures Up for Grabs
A new law goes into effect January 1, 2021, that allows tenants to purchase the residence they’re living…
What Kind of Deed Do You Have? Part …
This is the third in a three-part series on the different types of deeds you may encounter. Deeds…
What Kind of Deed Do You Have? Part …
Last week, I reviewed the most common types of deeds: grant deeds and quit-claim deeds. In California, deeds…
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…