Buying a Home? Take This One Step to …
If you’re in the market for a new home, before you see a single property you should get…
2015 Home Prices Have Stalled—Should Homeowners Stress Out?
Recently, I was asked about the future value of homes in Ukiah because home sales have slowed and…
Environmental Assessments - Part 2
Last week, I introduced Environmental Site Assessments and the cost to address any issues found (called remediation): Phase…
Environmental Assessments: What is this Phase 1, 2, …
If you’re an investor or lender interested in commercial property, you’ll want to be sure to investigate whether…
Saving Money Without Too Much Pain
A few years back, it became popular to reduce the interest expense of a home mortgage by dividing…
What Exactly is an Escrow and What Should …
If you don’t buy a lot of property and you are not in the real estate business, chances…
Wells and Water
Believe it or not, when you turn on the tap at home, water doesn’t just magically appear. It…
Septic Systems: Getting the Right One Matters!
Around here, a fair number of properties are nowhere near a sewer hookup, and must therefore depend on…
Home Inspections – Getting Up Close and Personal
Last week I talked about pest and fungus reports. This week, I’m sharing information about home inspections—what they…
Pest & Fungus Inspections – More Than Just …
After reading last week’s article, if you’re brave enough to buy in winter let me tell you about…
Gems Can Hide In Plain Site: Buying a …
Once winter weather hits in California, the housing market slows: homeowners don’t want to spend time outside sprucing…
What's It All Mean? Real Estate Definitions
Real estate, like many industries, has a whole language of terms and definitions that make sense to those…