Selling One Home to Buy Another
Oftentimes, I share real estate information from the perspective of either the buyer or the seller, but what if you’re both? Unless you’re a first-time…
Tag: Market Trends
The Advantages of Home Ownership in Retirement
Most of us look forward to retiring someday. If you own a home, it can be an important part of your financial future.Leverage Your Home…
The Holy Grail – An Investment Without Risk
Let me begin by saying this is more of an investment article than a real estate article, but I hope you’ll find it useful, nonetheless.If…
Signs of a Good Realtor – Part 1
The Ukiah Valley has plenty of Realtors, so it can be hard to know who to choose. Here are some ways to figure out which…
Predicting Mortgage Rates Part 2
Last week, I reviewed the effects of interest rates on home affordability. This week, we’ll look a bit more closely at the market factors that…
How to Be a Successful Realtor
Some people think being a Realtor means ordering business cards, plunking a sign in someone’s front yard, and waiting for a buyer to make an…
How to Reduce the Stress of Home Buying
While it can be exciting to buy a home, it can also be stressful. For most people, this is the single biggest purchase they will…
Signs of a Good Realtor – Part 2
When choosing the person who will guide you through one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, it’s important to know what to look…
Buying Homeowners Insurance in a Fire-Prone Area
Insurance companies are always trying to reduce risk to improve their bottom line and, if idealists are to be believed, to prevent the heartache associated…
Predicting Mortgage Rates Part 1
For the last ten years, mortgage rates have remained relatively steady and quite low. I knew those rates couldn’t last forever, but I certainly couldn’t…