The Fair Plan’s Commission Cut Could Cost You
The California FAIR Plan recently announced that it is cutting the commission it pays brokers to write its policies. Unfortunately, homeowners could end…
Category: Real Estate
What is the Purpose of Your Vacation Home?
What is the Purpose of Your Vacation Home? When you purchase a vacation home, you must decide whether it is simply for you to…
Things You Probably Don’t Know About Real Estate – Part 2
Things You Probably Don’t Know About Real Estate – Part 2 This is the second in a three-part series to clear up common…
Remember the Annexation Mess in November
Remember the Annexation Mess in November A few years ago, the City of Ukiah began exploring whether to annex a significantamount of surrounding land…
Don’t Waste Your Money on These Home Improvements
Don’t Waste Your Money on These Home ImprovementsNot all home improvements are created equal. While some increase the overall value of your home, others can…
New Fire Safety Regulations
If you’ve read my previous columns or spent any time with me, then you know I almost always oppose new government regulations. However,…
Things You Probably Don’t Know About Real Estate – Part 3
Things You Probably Don’t Know About Real Estate – Part 3 This is the final installment of a three-part series to clear up common…
Things You Probably Don’t Know About Real Estate
We all walk around with ideas stuck in our heads, even though they're not true. In case you’re carrying around misconceptions about real…
Where’s the Line with AI in Real Estate?
Where’s the Line with AI in Real Estate? Regardless of whether you embrace artificial intelligence (AI) or shun it, it’s wise to be aware…
Living Off Grid
Living Off-Grid Last week I wrote about ways to save money on utilities. If you really want to save money on utilities, you can…