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 drawer and organizing your closet that you also look around to make sure your home isn’t full of accidents waiting to happen. Big thanks to Realty World Selzer Realty Construction … Read more
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 tips, thanks to the folks at ThisOldHouse.com and Blog.RealEstateBook.com. 1. Turn a Closet into a Home Office. Simply remove the closet door, take out the closet’s hanging rods, and replace … Read more
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. Before a transaction can take place, however, a value for the business must be established. The first step in valuing a business is quantifying the value of its assets, including … Read more
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 to share the reason I’d choose a realtor over a real estate agent who chooses not to be a realtor. On the selling side, a real estate agent will assess … Read more
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 your overall financial health. If you’re an investor, at the very least your goal is to find an investment with a rate of return higher than the bank would pay … Read more
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 next. Your preapproval provides information about how much house you can afford, allowing your realtor to recommend which properties to consider. Be aware that listing price and sales price do … Read more
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 you from delays that could put your dream home out of reach, or from dropping to the bottom of the list of prospective buyers when more than one offer is … Read more
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 why I’m not concerned: the cost to develop real estate still far exceeds the cost to purchase comparable property A typical 1500 square foot home with three bedrooms and two … Read more
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 reviewed the first phase, so this time I’ll review the last two phases. As a brief refresher, the whole reason for the assessments is to determine whether a property is … Read more