Buy Now
If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, now is the time, especially if Congress passes the First-Time Homebuyer Act, which would allow low- and…
Tag: Real estate
Title Insurance is a Worthy Investment – Part I
When Realtors explain the importance of title insurance to prospective homebuyers, many homebuyers understandably assume that title insurance is like other insurance—a policy for which…
Why Do Loans Cost So Much?
Recently, a fellow called me looking for a small, private-money loan of $14,000 to fund some home renovations. He had a credit score of 840,…
Less Regulation, Less Expense
On April 28, the Ukiah Daily Journal reprinted a CalMatters.org story about how housing prices have hit a record high in California. The story opens…
Well-Informed Versus Over-Regulated
I was talking with recently elected District 1 Mendocino County Supervisor Glenn McGourty about the challenges we face with housing in the Ukiah area—both a…
Title Insurance is a Worthy Investment – Part II
Last week, I shared some information about why title insurance is so valuable. This week, I’ll share a few more compelling reasons to get the…
Are We in a Housing Bubble?
Recently, several people have asked me whether I think housing prices are inflated and likely to lead to a market correction. It’s an understandable question,…
Competing in a Hot Housing Market
If you’ve been house hunting, you know the local market is tight. Supply is down which forces prices up. Although Mendocino County is more affordable…
Drought is Coming
In case you haven’t noticed, the whole state of California—including Mendocino County—has been short on rainfall this year. Between October and March (the rainy season),…
Spring Selling
Spring is a wonderful time to sell your house. The sun is out. Flowers are blooming. And especially this spring, people are ready to do…