How Do We Make Housing More Affordable?
Affordable housing is a big political topic lately. To put home ownership withinreach of more people, some lawmakers are flying the idea of…
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Don’t Underestimate termites and their wood-destroying buddies
When you buy a house, one way to learn about the condition of the property isthrough inspections. Some inspections are optional, but one inspection…
What’s included in the sale? Is it real or personal property?
As I think about real estate and trying to help folks get what they expect out of atransaction, it occurs to me…
Selecting a REALTOR
Many first-time homebuyers are in their late 20s or early 30s. I started writing this column back in 2013, when these folks were…
Should A First-Time Homebuyer Choose a Fixer-Upper?
If you’re a first-time homebuyer trying to stretch a limited budget to get as much house as possible, you may be tempted to…
Anything but a lawsuit
Since people’s homes are often the most expensive asset they own,disagreements among buyers and sellers can get pretty intense. Sometimes, people getso worked…
Jog your memory with the Seller Property Questionnaire
When you sell your house, you are legally required to disclose anything thatmight influence the value a buyer would place on your property.…
How Property Taxes Work
How Property Taxes Work Being a homeowner comes with many benefits—building financial equity, taking advantage of some income tax breaks, and tailoring your living…
Making Sure You Record The Reconveyance
In California we have deeds of trust rather than mortgages. When we get real estate loans, our lenders are typically the trustees who…
Communication Is Key
When people are unhappy with their real estate agent, they sometimes call the California Department of Real Estate. Do you know what their…