Protecting Your Home Against Sun Damage
With climate change, those of us who are homeowners may need to put in extra effort to take care of our houses.Exterior Paint & SidingUkiah…
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Here’s Why Your House Isn’t Selling
There are really only two factors that influence the speed with which your house sells: price and exposure. If your house isn’t selling, one of…
Making Sure All Offers Are on the Table
Every licensed real estate agent or broker in California must put their clients’ needs before their own. They have what’s called a fiduciary responsibility, which…
Should a First-Time Homebuyer Choose a Fixer Upper?
If you’re a first-time homebuyer trying to stretch your limited budget to get as much house as possible, you may be tempted to buy a…
Road Maintenance Agreements
If it were up to me, all homeowners would be responsible for maintaining the section of road directly in front of their property out to…
Expensive Mistakes Homeowners Make
Since your home is typically the biggest single financial investment most people make, it’s important to take care of it and to do your best…
Mobile, Manufactured, and Modular—What’s the Difference?
I was recently asked, “What is the difference between a mobile, manufactured, and modular home?” Turns out that even after 40 years in real estate,…
Class K Housing – Let’s Reduce the Housing Shortage
In the Ukiah Valley, we have a serious housing shortage. It’s so serious that local employers have had trouble recruiting qualified candidates to the area.…
We Need More Market-Rate Housing
I recently attended a meeting where the Adventist Health Ukiah Valley CEO, Jason Wells, announced his plan to recruit 30 new physician specialists as soon…
Avoid Wire Fraud
Although this column is about real estate, it includes important information for anyone handling high-dollar transactions electronically. Whether you’re wiring money for real estate, a…