Summer Maintenance Before It’s Too Late
Summer is the perfect time to take on a few home maintenance projects, so before the sunshine gives way to fall showers, here are some…
Tag: Real estate
Fact v. Fiction: Credit Scores
Your credit score is one of the ways mortgage lenders determine whether you’re a good bet, that is, whether to loan you money so you…
Can Security Deposits Be Used to Cover Unpaid Rent
Landlords sometimes wonder whether they can use a tenant’s security deposit to cover unpaid rent. The answer depends on whether the landlord planned ahead. Although…
Who Pays Commission: Buyers or Sellers?
When people decide to buy or sell property, sellers want to earn as much as possible and buyers want to pay as little as possible,…
Rise in Rental Fraud
It’s always puzzling to me when a landlord goes through the trouble of collecting information from a potential tenant, and then doesn’t bother to verify…
The Pros and Cons of Renting to Friends and Family
If you’re a landlord or property manager, you know how important it is to screen tenants properly. This becomes more complicated when you consider renting…
Buying a House Sight Unseen
In the wake of COVID-19, some companies have announced plans to allow employees to work from home permanently, freeing people to live anywhere. What does…
Bizarre Rental Rules
Sometimes when I’m scrolling through information online, I find an entertaining and informative blog that pertains to my line of work. This happened recently when…
The Post-COVID Market
If you’re wondering whether now is the time to buy or sell a house in the Ukiah Valley, the answer is an unequivocal yes. For…
Just Say No to AB 2501
I’ve written a few columns on rent control lately because the State of California is paving roads with good intentions, and we all know where…