Things Realtors Wish Sellers Knew – Part I
When Realtors work with clients, there are some things they wish sellers knew. Not Everyone Loves That DécorWhen a seller has a strong sense of…
Category: Real Estate
Is the Market Turning?
At the time I’m writing this, it appears the market is cresting. We have had a pretty considerable increase in property values for the past…
The Pros and Cons of Downsizing
Once the kids go off to college and then (hopefully) into the work world, empty nesters typically have more house than they need. The question…
The Benefits of Real Estate Investing
A few years back, I wrote some columns on real estate investing. Since then, I’ve been asked about the tax benefits and other upsides of…
Emergency Preparedness Hits Home
I’d like to start by saying how sorry I am for all those who lost their homes and worse in the recent fires. I know…
Real Estate Issues After the 2017 Fires
In the wake of recent wildfires, I thought it would be helpful to answer some questions that may crop up about real estate. But first,…
Ukiah Business Trends
You may have noticed that we finally have some new businesses in town. The old Masonite property north of town, developed by Ross Liberty, has…
Divorce and Real Estate
When a marriage ends, one of the most contentious issues can be dividing up the assets—figuring out who gets what. If the spouses own real…
Call in the Reinforcements for the County Building Department
In the recent fires, our community lost more than 300 homes plus various other structures in Redwood Valley and Potter Valley. In addition to the…
Winterizing Your Home
What a difference two weeks can make. When I wrote this column, our valley hadn’t burned, so let me begin by sending my condolences to…