Buying a Home After the Fires
Wildfires and subsequent winter rains have affected thousands of Northern California homes since October. If you are considering purchasing a property affected by the fires,…
Category: Real Estate
Smart Homes Keep You Connected 24/7 – Part I
In 1898, the commissioner of the U.S. Patent Office, Charles Holland Duell, reportedly said, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” Wouldn’t he be…
Mendocino County Construction Corps
As long as there have been schools, there have been students who knew sitting in a classroom all day wasn’t for them. This feeling doesn’t…
Warning Signs of Underlying Problems
When you fall in love with a house, it’s easy to get swept away in the emotion of it all, imagining summer barbecues in the…
Arbitration
When you buy or sell a house, it can be very exciting, whether you’re becoming a homeowner for the first time, upgrading to a new…
Smart Homes Keep You Connected 24/7 – Part II
Last week, I shared some of the smart-home innovations made possible by modern technology, things like thermostats you can adjust with your cell phone regardless…
For Sale by Owner Leads to Lower Sales Price
It’s no secret that home sellers want to sell their property for the highest possible price, while homebuyers want to buy for the lowest possible…
Crazy Tenants
Our Property Management division has seen some crazy things in their day, from tenants (residents) parking motorcycles indoors to ankle-deep water after botched faucet repairs.Happily,…
Uninsured Deeds Can Be a Real Pain in the Pocketbook
Sometimes cutting corners to save a buck can be really expensive.Let’s say you have great neighbors. You’ve known them for years. You have dinner at…
Tired of Renting? Now’s a Great Time to Buy!
Many renters are under the mistaken impression that they cannot afford to buy a house. Some believe they need a substantial down payment; others believe…