Emergency Preparedness Hits Home
I’d like to start by saying how sorry I am for all those who lost their homes and…
Winterizing Your Home
What a difference two weeks can make. When I wrote this column, our valley hadn’t burned, so let…
Dumb Reasons People Don’t Buy the House They …
When you decide you’re in the market to buy a house, you can: 1. Do this the smart…
Time to Buy, Thanks to a Loosening of …
If you’ve been waiting for home prices to fall before you jump into the market, you might have…
10 Inexpensive Improvements That Make Your Home More …
When it comes time to sell your house, you want to get top dollar. With some simple, inexpensive…
Ukiah Will Finally Get Its Costco
I’ve been promising my children we’d do our Christmas shopping at Costco in Ukiah since about 2013, so…
Do What You Can, Then Hope for the …
Last week, I reviewed a few tips about how to minimize potential problems that come along with moving.…
Do What You Can, Then Hope for the …
You've sold your house and you need to be out by 5:00 pm today, but the movers don't…
Appealing Your Property Tax Bill
When you purchase a property, the Mendocino County Assessor’s Office determines the property’s assessed (or market) value for…
Don’t Accidentally Sell Your House Twice
With interest rates remaining low and nice weather making it easy for people to get out and see…
The Multiple Listing Service – Then and Now
In 1975 (just like today), real estate brokers in the Ukiah Valley belonged to a local association called…
Disclosures – What Happens if You Don’t Mention …
Last week, I shared the importance of disclosing what are called “material facts,” information a seller knows or…