The Housing Market Drives Our Economy

I was recently talking to my friend, Mark Pardini who owns Pardini Appliance. He was mentioning that back in 2008 when the housing market tumbled…

Flood Insurance During a La Nina Year

After years of drought, many of us are pleased to hear that it may be a wet winter; however, some of us get a little…

Tips to Sell Your House Quickly

Once people decide to sell their house, they usually don’t want the experience to drag on too long. Here are some tips to sell your…

Millennials and Homebuying

I recently ran across an interesting article about some of the challenges millennials face when it comes to buying their first homes; one of the…

Oh, Rats!

As if historic droughts, seasonal wildfires, and a pandemic aren’t enough, pests have decided to join the fray. Rodents have come in from the less…

Routine Maintenance – Winterizing Your Home

Now is a good time to do the routine maintenance that will keep your home in good working order—and make winter a cozier affair.Smoke Detectors…

Mendo Mill, a Mendocino County Tradition

Not long after the pandemic started, many supply chains were interrupted, which caused the prices of some goods and services to skyrocket. One of those…

Improve Your Credit Score to Get Better Rates

If you’re thinking of buying a house (or a car, or a business, or anything else that requires a loan), be aware that lenders will…

Over My Dead Body

When I see people, especially older folks, selling their real estate holdings so they can give the revenues to their children, it makes me sad…

How Affordable is Housing in Ukiah?

Anyone in the market to buy a house right now knows how competitive the market is. People are offering tens of thousands of dollars over…