What to Expect When Selling Your Home
Selling your house can be both exciting and stressful. Knowing what to expect can reduce tension and allow you to have the best experience possible.…
Tag: Real Estate Tips
California Law Limits DIY Work
Many do-it-yourself homeowners enjoy upgrading their own home rather than hiring a licensed contractor to do so. As long as you do the work in…
The Alphabet Soup of Real Estate – Part I
If you are contemplating a real estate transaction in the near future (or if you’re involved in one right now), it can be difficult to…
Real Estate Market Disrupters – Part II
Last week, I shared some of the changes that have disrupted the real estate market. Here are a few more.Natural DisastersAlthough there have always been…
What Homebuyers Need to Know
When it comes to buying a home, it’s important to know exactly what you’re buying, its condition, and all the expenses you’ll be expected to…
Buyer-Broker Contracts Increase Transparency, Nothing More
A recent antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of REALTORs has been getting some media attention, so although I reviewed this issue briefly in a…
The Alphabet Soup of Real Estate – Part II
Last week, I began deciphering acronyms and vocabulary commonly used in real estate transactions. Here are a few more that can be helpful, especially if…
Low-Down-Payment Loans
When it comes to home loans, many lenders offer special programs for those who have never owned a home or who haven’t owned one for…
An Expensive Calamity
Most folks in Mendocino County have heard of the Assessor’s Office, the Auditor’s Office, and the Tax Collector’s Office, but very few could tell you…
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…