Do What You Can, Then Hope for the Best When Moving
You've sold your house and you need to be out by 5:00 pm today, but the movers don't show up as promised. You call to…
Tag: Mendocino County CA
The Multiple Listing Service – Then and Now
In 1975 (just like today), real estate brokers in the Ukiah Valley belonged to a local association called the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to share…
Disclosures – Might as Well Tell the Truth
In the dictionary, “disclosure” is defined as the action of making new or secret information known. Having recently written a column about selling properties as-is,…
Springtime Maintenance
As April showers make way for May flowers, it’s time to start tackling annual upkeep to keep your home in prime condition.You can start by…
All Properties are Sold “As-Is” Unless You’re Paying Attention – Part II
As I said last week, when you buy a property in California, you’re buying it “as-is” unless you negotiate an agreement pertaining to a specific…
Don’t Accidentally Sell Your House Twice
With interest rates remaining low and nice weather making it easy for people to get out and see new properties, the housing market is likely…
Disclosures – What Happens if You Don’t Mention Those Pesky Details
Last week, I shared the importance of disclosing what are called “material facts,” information a seller knows or should have known that could influence a…
Sonoma Clean Power Comes to Town
If you live in an unincorporated part of Mendocino County, or in the cities of Fort Bragg, Willits or Point Arena, you should have received…
Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst — Prevent Wildfire Damage
With summer right around the corner, now is a good time to prepare your property for the threat of wildfires. Most fires start small. If…
What’s the Difference Between a Comparative Market Analysis and an Appraisal?
Before you buy or sell a house, it’s important to know its market value. As a buyer, you want to pay as little as possible,…