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…
Category: Real Estate
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…
Appraisals: What You Need to Know
An appraisal is a professional assessment of a property’s value, and it is a critical part of the home-buying (and refinancing) process. Before lenders will…
Sometimes Beauty is Only Skin Deep
If you’re in the market to buy a home, it can be hard to resist a place with brand new features: new flooring, new paint,…
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…
Why Buy?
If you’ve been looking for a house to rent, then you know how hard it is. Almost nothing’s available in Ukiah, and the houses that…
How to Price Your House without Adding an Emotional Surcharge
When you decide to sell your house, it can be hard to let go emotionally, because many of us associate our house with the memories…