Flood Insurance During an El Nino Year

After years of drought, many of us are pleased to hear that it is supposed to be a wet winter; however, some of us get…

What Is Title Insurance and Why Does It Matter?

If you don’t spend much of your time buying and selling homes, you probably don’t have a clear sense of what title insurance is or…

Prepare for the Unexpected – Homeowner’s Insurance

Sometimes life goes in a direction you don’t expect—either positive or negative. So this week, I thought I’d write about one way to prepare for…

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…

Who Pays for What: Renters v. Landlords?

Before I jump into the topic of who pays for what on a rental property, let me say that contracts trump all. If you sign…