How to Hire Contractors, Inspectors, and Others – Part II
I’ve talked about how to hire a realtor and a lender, but they probably won’t be the only professionals you need during your real estate…
Category: Real Estate
Why Water Matters in Real Estate
I was recently asked how important water is when deciding whether to buy a rural property. My answer? It’s about as important as water is…
How to Hire a REALTOR: 4 Simple Questions
A few months back, I wrote about why you should consider hiring a realtor if you plan to buy or sell a home. What I…
Why Californians Bought Houses in 2013
Lots of Californians have purchased homes so far this year, and the California Association of Realtors did a little research to find out why.More than…
Low Downpayment Loans
I know I’ve mentioned it before, but it bears repeating: in this market, sometimes you need more cash to rent a house than to buy…
How to Hire Contractors, Inspectors, and Others – Part I
I’ve talked about how to hire a realtor and a lender, but they probably won’t be the only professionals you need during your real estate…
How to Hire a Lender
Last week, I talked about how to hire a realtor. This week, I thought I’d review the basics of hiring a lender.A lender’s job is…
Why Ukiah?
As a real estate broker, I follow trends on why people buy and rent homes in Ukiah, and whether more people are coming to town…
What’s the Best Way To Expand Your Square Footage?
Even though interest rates are up about a quarter of a percent, the housing market remains strong (maybe because interest rates are going up –…
I Wouldn’t Use an IRA to Buy a House
This column is in response to a community member’s request. I’m about to provide information that should be used as a basis for discussion with…