What’s the Difference Between a Comparative Market Analysis and an Appraisal?
Before you buy or sell a house, it’s important to know its market value. As a buyer, you want to pay as little as possible,…
Category: Real Estate
Prepayment Penalties – The Double Whammy
You may have heard you can save a bundle of money by paying off your mortgage early. Have you ever asked yourself, “If I’m saving…
Getting Ready for a Successful Open House
Every weekend, Realtors hold open houses so prospective buyers can walk through properties and imagine themselves in a new space. Some open houses are more…
California Laws That Took Effect in January
As awareness increases about building safety, environmental concerns, and equality for people with disabilities, construction regulations evolve. Initially, new rules only apply to new construction…
Just When You Least Expect It, Mendocino County Goes Business-Friendly
Once we make up our minds, many of us are slow to change them. I am certainly included in this, but I have to tell…
What NOT To Do When Putting Your House on the Market
I’ve written several columns reviewing what to do when you decide to sell your house, but it occurred to me that I might not have…
Marijuana’s Legal Status in California and What Happens Now
Opinions about marijuana are all over the map in Mendocino County, and people can get pretty fired up about their respective positions. Whether you’re pro…
Do We Have a Water Shortage or a Shortage of Water Storage?
I debated about tackling this issue because water rights are a little like politics or religion around here: if you want to remain on good…
Can I Get My Deposit Back?
When buyers and sellers sign a purchase agreement to transfer a piece of property, they typically do so in good faith. But what happens when…
How to Make an Entrance
Once you’ve purchased a new home, it’s time to make it yours. Creating a welcoming entrance is a lovely way to start: it will be…