Why Isn’t There More New Construction?
I’ve been asked why we don’t see more new homes constructed in our valley, and the answer is simple: it’s too expensive. Right now it…
Category: Real Estate
Spring Cleaning
With the end of the rain and the blooming of wildflowers comes that undeniable itch to put your home in order—it’s time for spring-cleaning.Maintaining a…
Why Aren’t There Any Rentals in Ukiah?
Lately Ukiahans have been complaining about the lack of available rental housing in the area. Here’s a little perspective on why it’s tough to find…
What’s a Hard-Money Loan, and Do I Want One?
Most of us don’t have several hundred thousand dollars in cash lying around, so when we want to purchase real estate (or invest in a…
Wouldn’t It Be Great To Have Enough Doctors for All Ukiahans?
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but there’s a non-profit group working to start a family medicine residency (doctor training) program in Ukiah. While this…
The Goldilocks Approach to Pricing: Not Too High, Not Too Low—Just Right
As a rule, people who sell their real estate holdings want to receive top dollar, whether it’s a family residence or a commercial building. The…
Marketing Your Home
When you decide to sell your house, you’ll want to share the news with every potential buyer out there. But how? The way you market…
Building a Custom Deck
We are at the tail end of the rainy season, and as the weather warms we’ll want to spend more time outdoors. If you’re thinking…
Real Estate Investing in Your 20’s and 30’s
Each week I ask for recommendations for column topics, and this week I received an excellent suggestion from Realty World agent and Ukiah’s rookie agent…
What’s Happening at the Old Masonite Property?
As many of you have probably heard, the balance of the old Masonite property recently sold. Factory Pipe owner Ross Liberty purchased 63 acres through…