Avoid Scams
Most of us think we won’t be duped by a scammer, but these people are good at what they do and desperation sometimes causes us…
Category: Real Estate
Homeowners Insurance Covers More and Less Than You Think
When most people think of homeowners insurance, they think of the coverage they’d need if their house burned down. (With the recent fires in Lake…
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
You may have heard the old adage, “Good fences make good neighbors.” Well, it’s true. Obvious boundaries can certainly reduce frustration and confusion. But good…
How to Reduce Inheritance Tax
Last week, I mentioned a few tips about how to hold title (own real estate) in ways that help your heirs avoid the hassle and…
Making Sure You Record the Reconveyance
In California we have deeds of trust rather than mortgages, and when we get real estate loans, our lenders are typically the trustees who receive…
Read Your Homeowners Insurance Policy So You’re Not Left Out in the Cold
Last week, I shared information about some of the important coverage homeowners insurance provides, from structural damage to personal property replacement to liability insurance. I…
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors – Part II
Last week, I shared some ideas about how to maintain good relations with your neighbors. Disputes with neighbors can be expensive and stress provoking. In…
Keeping Your Home Safe and Healthy
Most of us vacuum our carpets and dust our shelves fairly regularly to make sure our home is a comfortable place to live. We also…
How to Avoid Giving Your Estate to the State
For the vast majority of American homeowners, their home is the single largest asset they will ever own; and like the rest of their financial…
Ukiah’s Becoming More Business-Friendly
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the City of Ukiah and County of Mendocino have been actively promoting economic development lately. Whether these efforts…