Laws that affect landlords
As we look ahead to 2025, we see a number of new laws hitting the books, many of…
What you need to know about mediation and …
Any time two or more parties sign a legally binding contract, the need for conflict resolution may arise,…
Selling in Winter
Many people, including some REALTORs, think winter is a terrible time to buy or sell a house (or…
Seller Financing Can Be a Win-Win
When it comes to negotiating, some people are under the misconception that it must be adversarial to the…
Use Title Companies to Avoid Fraud
Recently, one of my REALTORs received a phone call from someone who lives in Spain but owns property…
Time to Winterize
As the weather starts to cool, it’s a good time to prepare your home for winter.GuttersI usually start…
Is the house you want to buy haunted?
With Halloween right around the corner, this seemed like a good time to discuss how to determine whether…
Here’s What Makes a Successful Open House
Open houses are a great way for REALTORS to promote properties for sale, allowing prospective buyers to kick…
Proposition 33 on Rent Control Isn’t the Answer
On the November ballot, you’ll see Proposition 33: Prohibit State Limitations on Local Rent Control Initiative (2024), a…
High-density Housing
I like to keep up with state and national real estate trends, because what happens elsewhere can affect…
Improve Community Safety: Vote Yes on Proposition 36
On the November ballot, you’ll see California Proposition 36: Drug and Theft Crime Penalties and Treatment-Mandated Felonies Initiative.…
City Tax Sharing and Annexation
I recently spent some time with the Ukiah city manager, Sage Sangiacomo, and a city council member, Doug…