Things Realtors Wish Sellers Knew – Part II

Last week, I mentioned several things Realtors would like their clients who are selling property to know, including the benefits of choosing simple décor, not…

Is the Market Turning?

At the time I’m writing this, it appears the market is cresting. We have had a pretty considerable increase in property values for the past…

Emergency Preparedness Hits Home

I’d like to start by saying how sorry I am for all those who lost their homes and worse in the recent fires. I know…

Time to Buy, Thanks to a Loosening of Loan Restrictions

If you’ve been waiting for home prices to fall before you jump into the market, you might have a long wait. It still costs less…

Ukiah Will Finally Get Its Costco

I’ve been promising my children we’d do our Christmas shopping at Costco in Ukiah since about 2013, so when I tell them Costco plans to…

Real Estate Issues After the 2017 Fires

In the wake of recent wildfires, I thought it would be helpful to answer some questions that may crop up about real estate. But first,…

Ukiah Business Trends

You may have noticed that we finally have some new businesses in town. The old Masonite property north of town, developed by Ross Liberty, has…

Dumb Reasons People Don’t Buy the House They Want

When you decide you’re in the market to buy a house, you can: 1. Do this the smart way, and maximize the likelihood that you’ll…

10 Inexpensive Improvements That Make Your Home More Valuable

When it comes time to sell your house, you want to get top dollar. With some simple, inexpensive updates, you can significantly improve how people…

Do What You Can, Then Hope for the Best When Moving Part II

Last week, I reviewed a few tips about how to minimize potential problems that come along with moving. I recommended ways to carefully manage the…