Pest & Fungus Inspections – More Than Just Termites
After reading last week’s article, if you’re brave enough to buy in winter let me tell you about one of the most vitally important inspections…
Category: Real Estate
What’s It All Mean? Real Estate Definitions
Real estate, like many industries, has a whole language of terms and definitions that make sense to those of us who live and breathe real…
Is Flood Insurance Worth It? How About Earthquake Insurance?
If you buy a home in a federally designated flood zone with a federally insured loan (and most loans fall into this category), you are…
Here are a few answers to common real estate questions
How Can I Put Zero Cash Down And Still Buy a House?Sometimes people make enough money to pay a monthly mortgage payment, but just can’t…
Making Ukiah Safer in 2014
As some of you may have read in the paper earlier this week, my company is sponsoring a contest to make Ukiah a safer place…
Gems Can Hide In Plain Site: Buying a Home in Winter
Once winter weather hits in California, the housing market slows: homeowners don’t want to spend time outside sprucing up their property in cold, wet conditions…
Do I Really Need A Home Warranty?
Buying a house is likely to be one of the biggest purchases (if not the biggest purchase) you will ever make, so I recommend protecting…
Preparing for Winter Weather in Ukiah 2014
You’ve heard the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Well, it’s true with home maintenance, too. After writing about earthquakes…
What Rebates Are Available for Energy Retrofits in 2014?
I’ve talked generally about saving money by retrofitting your home with energy efficient upgrades, but after reviewing previous columns, I realize I haven’t provided specific…
Hope for the Best, But Plan for the Worst: Disaster Preparedness
Preparing for a disaster that may never occur is rarely at the top of my to do lists, and yet, at some point, it should…