Foreclosures – A Last Resort for All Parties: Part II

Last week I talked about the two types of foreclosures. This week, I’ll walk you through the most common type: non-judicial foreclosures.As the lender, once…

Illegal Parcels Masquerading As Legal Parcels

When homeowners receive a property tax bill, some see more than one assessor’s parcel number listed for a single property. Ever wonder why? Well, let…

Holding Title – How Do You Own Your Property? Estate in Remainder

This is the fifth in a series about how to hold title (own real estate). As I’ve said, the way you hold title affects how…

Rent-to-Own: Now’s a Good Time for First-Time Homebuyers to Jump Into the Market

First-time homebuyers or people with poor credit and limited cash can ease into home ownership with a rent-to-own (or lease) option.While the idea of rent-to-own…

10 Tips to Increase Your Home’s Selling Price

With spring in the air, it probably won’t surprise you to hear that more people are putting their homes on the market. What may surprise…

Foreclosures – A Last Resort for All Parties: Part I

Last week I talked about servicing a real estate loan yourself. That was a prelude to the next couple articles, which are in response to…

Thinking of Buying for the First Time? Think Fast.

If you’re interested in owning your own home, it’s time to go for it. Home prices have started increasing faster than inflation, and interest rates…

Holding Title – How Do You Own Your Property? Trusts

This is the fourth in a series about how to own real estate, or how to “hold title.”  As I mentioned before, the way you…

Marijuana, Not If But When

Regardless of your opinion about marijuana in our community, it’s here and it’s likely to stay. In fact, I think it’s likely to become a…

Rental Agreement Addendums—Well Worth the Paper They’re Printed On

Last week, I began answering a reader’s questions about lease agreements, specifically about the minimum contract a landlord should consider, what should be included in the…