Don't Pick Up The PACE
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors is reviewing a program called PACE – an acronym for Property Assessed…
Property Taxes: What's the Deal?
A reader recently asked if I’d write a column explaining how property taxes are assessed, how they can…
How to Hire Contractors, Inspectors, and Others – …
I’ve talked about how to hire a realtor and a lender, but they probably won’t be the only…
How to Hire Contractors, Inspectors, and Others – …
I’ve talked about how to hire a realtor and a lender, but they probably won’t be the only…
Why Water Matters in Real Estate
I was recently asked how important water is when deciding whether to buy a rural property. My answer?…
How to Hire a Lender
Last week, I talked about how to hire a realtor. This week, I thought I’d review the basics…
How to Hire a REALTOR: 4 Simple Questions
A few months back, I wrote about why you should consider hiring a realtor if you plan to…
Why Ukiah?
As a real estate broker, I follow trends on why people buy and rent homes in Ukiah, and…
Why Californians Bought Houses in 2013
Lots of Californians have purchased homes so far this year, and the California Association of Realtors did a…
What’s the Best Way To Expand Your Square …
Even though interest rates are up about a quarter of a percent, the housing market remains strong (maybe…
Low Downpayment Loans
I know I’ve mentioned it before, but it bears repeating: in this market, sometimes you need more cash…
I Wouldn’t Use an IRA to Buy a …
This column is in response to a community member’s request. I’m about to provide information that should be…