Homeowners Insurance and Wildfire Coverage
If your home burned in last fall’s wildfires, you may be interested in the following bills going through the state legislature right now.AB 1797: Replacement cost…
Category: Real Estate
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
When you get a loan to buy a house, you can choose a fixed-rate or an adjustable-rate mortgage. A fixed rate means the interest rate…
The Accidental Realtor
In a typical real estate transaction, buyers and sellers each have a licensed real estate agent to represent them. Realtors are legally obligated to work…
Opportunity Zones
Before I begin, please note I am not an attorney, nor am I an accountant, and the information currently available about the program I’m about…
What’s Hot?
Style trends come and go, so it can be pricey to continually chase the latest fads, but if you’re interested in selling your home, it’s…
Water Rights for Homeowners
Many of us don’t think much about the water we use. If we turn on the tap and water comes out, we’re satisfied. When we…
What Are Landlords Responsible For?
Many people rent rather than own their homes. If this is true for you, you depend on a landlord to maintain your residence in good…
The Tax Benefits of Investing in Residential Real Estate
Whenever I discuss the tax benefits of investing in real estate, I start with this disclaimer: I am not a tax professional and I am…
Support Vineyard Crossing!
I am an adamant supporter of housing in general, and more specifically, in the Vineyard Crossing project—a project that will add 123 new homes to…
Planning to Buy or Sell Real Estate?
If you're planning to buy or sell real estate, it's best to get help from the pros. Like anything in life, you're better at it…