Homeowners Insurance and Wildfire Coverage
If your home burned in last fall’s wildfires, you may be interested in the following bills going through the state legislature right now.AB 1797: Replacement cost…
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Adjustable Rate Mortgages
When you get a loan to buy a house, you can choose a fixed-rate or an adjustable-rate mortgage. A fixed rate means the interest rate…
If-You-Give-a-Mouse-a-Cookie Renovations
There’s a wonderful children’s book series by Laura Numeroff, the first of which is If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. It goes through the problems…
Smart Homes Keep You Connected 24/7 – Part I
In 1898, the commissioner of the U.S. Patent Office, Charles Holland Duell, reportedly said, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” Wouldn’t he be…
Warning Signs of Underlying Problems
When you fall in love with a house, it’s easy to get swept away in the emotion of it all, imagining summer barbecues in the…
Water Rights for Homeowners
Many of us don’t think much about the water we use. If we turn on the tap and water comes out, we’re satisfied. When we…
What Are Landlords Responsible For?
Many people rent rather than own their homes. If this is true for you, you depend on a landlord to maintain your residence in good…
Smart Homes Keep You Connected 24/7 – Part II
Last week, I shared some of the smart-home innovations made possible by modern technology, things like thermostats you can adjust with your cell phone regardless…
Mendocino County Construction Corps
As long as there have been schools, there have been students who knew sitting in a classroom all day wasn’t for them. This feeling doesn’t…
Arbitration
When you buy or sell a house, it can be very exciting, whether you’re becoming a homeowner for the first time, upgrading to a new…