Spring Safety Tips – Part I
With the arrival of March, the Spring Cleaning bug takes hold of some of us. Might I suggest that while you’re cleaning out your junk…
Category: Real Estate
How to Value a Business When Buying or Selling It
Did you know that many real estate companies offer assistance with more than buying and selling property? They also help people buy or sell businesses.…
Maximize Your Investing With a Line of Credit
Whether you’re investing in real estate, the stock market, mutual funds or loans backed by real estate, you want your money working for you, maximizing…
Buying a Home? Take This One Step to Put Yourself Ahead of the Game
If you’re in the market for a new home, before you see a single property you should get preapproved for a loan. This will save…
Environmental Assessments – Part 2
Last week, I introduced Environmental Site Assessments and the cost to address any issues found (called remediation): Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3. I…
Update Your Home Without Breaking the Bank
If you’re a do-it-yourselfer on a budget, finding ways to get the most from your home is a fun, but constant challenge. Here are some…
The Ethics of Realtors
I’ve talked in the past about all the ways real estate agents can help you, but I thought it is time to revisit this, and…
Know Your Contract When Buying a Home
Last week I encouraged prospective homebuyers to get preapproved for a loan before they look for a new home. This week I’ll share what happens…
2015 Home Prices Have Stalled—Should Homeowners Stress Out?
Recently, I was asked about the future value of homes in Ukiah because home sales have slowed and property values have dipped a little. Here’s…
Environmental Assessments: What is this Phase 1, 2, 3?
If you’re an investor or lender interested in commercial property, you’ll want to be sure to investigate whether a property has contaminants in, on, or…