Bad Legislation
This is a real estate column, not a political column, but sometimes proposed legislation connected to real estate is so bad that I simply cannot…
Category: Real Estate
Common Mistakes by First-Time Home Sellers
If you’ve never sold a home before, allow me to share a few common mistakes so you can avoid them.OverpricingEspecially in this market, it’s easy…
How to be a Successful First-Time Homebuyer
Jumping into home ownership isn’t for everyone, but there are some big upsides, including getting to live in a place that you can make your…
The War in Ukraine and Housing at Home
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, I’ve been asked how this might affect the housing market. First, let me say that the housing market is not the…
How to Protect Against Unwelcome Critters
When I was a kid, my father was a do-it-yourself man. I remember when he remodeled our bathroom, he installed a bathtub that drained down…
Common Mistakes by First-Time Home Sellers – Part II
Last week, I shared a list of common mistakes first-time home sellers often make. Here are several more. Hopefully, this will help you avoid them!Seeing…
How to be a Successful First-Time Homebuyer – Part 2
Last week, I shared a few important factors to consider when buying a home for the first time, including getting your finances in shape and…
Why You Should Raise Rents Every Year
Now that Governor Newsom’s executive order from October 2017 has expired, rent increases are no longer limited to 10 percent of 2017 rates. This allows…
Best Price Doesn’t Mean Best Offer
When it comes to selling your house, the best offer may not be the one with the highest purchase price. The only way to know…
Screening Tenants
When it comes to renting your property to a new tenant, it is worth investing the time to screen the tenant thoroughly, because the process…