Avoid Scams
Most of us think we won’t be duped by a scammer, but these people are good at what they do and desperation sometimes causes us…
Tag: California
Career Opportunities in Real Estate in 2015
Finding a way to support yourself financially in Ukiah can be tough, especially without a college degree, but if you have the right personality and…
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…
Getting Homeowner’s Insurance in Rural California is Getting Tougher in 2015
Recently, rural properties in California have had a harder time qualifying for homeowner’s insurance. After the big fires in 2014 (and the not-so-big Black Bart…
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…
Selling in Winter
Many people believe spring is the best time to sell a house, so they take their property off the market during winter. It is precisely…
Let’s Do It Again: Safe Mendocino Contest Builds on Success of Safe Ukiah Contest
In June, I was talking with Ukiah Police Chief, Chris Dewey. We were reminiscing over the success of the Safe Ukiah contest, and we started…
How Do You Own Your Property? Holding Title – Part I
To own real estate you must hold title, and the way you hold title affects how the ownership of a property can be transferred; how…
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…
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…