Do I Really Need A Home Warranty?
Buying a house is likely to be one of the biggest purchases (if not the biggest purchase) you…
Is Flood Insurance Worth It? How About Earthquake …
If you buy a home in a federally designated flood zone with a federally insured loan (and most…
Preparing for Winter Weather in Ukiah 2014
You’ve heard the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Well, it’s true with…
Here are a few answers to common real …
How Can I Put Zero Cash Down And Still Buy a House?Sometimes people make enough money to pay…
What Rebates Are Available for Energy Retrofits in …
I’ve talked generally about saving money by retrofitting your home with energy efficient upgrades, but after reviewing previous…
Making Ukiah Safer in 2014
As some of you may have read in the paper earlier this week, my company is sponsoring a…
Hope for the Best, But Plan for the …
Preparing for a disaster that may never occur is rarely at the top of my to do lists,…
What Is Seller Financing And What Should I …
When a buyer wants to purchase a property but doesn’t want to pay the whole price in cash,…
Covenants and Conditions and Restrictions, Oh My!
Covenants, conditions and restrictions, or CC&Rs, are almost always put in place when a subdivision is created. They…
Water Rights 2014
As the drought continues in California, water rights will probably become more interesting to many of us, like…
Real Estate Investing – Part IV: Commercial Property
This summer I’ve written three “Real Estate Investing” columns covering single family residential properties; duplexes, four-plexes and apartment…
Don’t accidently give away some of your property …
A couple weeks ago, I talked about title insurance and how it can help you guard against unexpected…