Changes to Home Loans for Veterans
2020 ChangesStarting in 2020, U.S. military veterans will be able to qualify for more expensive home loans without having to come up with a down…
Tag: Mendocino County
New Year’s Resolution: Shop Locally
Each year, many of us make new year’s resolutions to eat better, exercise more, invest in our relationships, learn a new skill, and lots of…
How to Save on Home Renovations
Whether you’re renovating a home in preparation to sell or simply to enjoy living in it, it’s best to go into the process with clear…
Landlords’ Questions Answered
From the outside looking in, property management seems fairly straightforward. You own a property. You rent it to someone. They agree to stay for an…
Probate and Real Estate
You’ve heard the well-worn phrase, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Well, this column is about trying to minimize taxes upon your death, so…
Living with Wildfires—Time for Flood Insurance
As I mentioned last week, recent California wildfires have caused insurance companies to increase premiums and deny coverage to many of the homeowners who need…
Guest Blog: Senior Living: How to Make the Best Choice
When you’re ready to downsize, figuring out what to do with your existing home is often the most difficult decision. The good news is that…
Harris Quarry – Living with Reasonable Discomforts
On December 16, 2019, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 2 in favor of allowing the Harris Quarry in Willits to expand…
Intermittent Inspections
Like scheduling preventive maintenance on your car or going in for an annual physical for your health, it’s hard to get ourselves to spend money…
Energy Alternatives in a PSPS World
I have been contemplating how people can make their homes more marketable in a world where PG&E Planned Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) are now the…