Spring Cleaning
With the end of the rain and the blooming of wildflowers comes that undeniable itch to put your home in order—it’s time for spring-cleaning.Maintaining a…
Tag: Real estate
Why Aren’t There Any Rentals in Ukiah?
Lately Ukiahans have been complaining about the lack of available rental housing in the area. Here’s a little perspective on why it’s tough to find…
What’s a Hard-Money Loan, and Do I Want One?
Most of us don’t have several hundred thousand dollars in cash lying around, so when we want to purchase real estate (or invest in a…
Wouldn’t It Be Great To Have Enough Doctors for All Ukiahans?
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but there’s a non-profit group working to start a family medicine residency (doctor training) program in Ukiah. While this…
Happenings at the Hospital: Ukiah Valley Medical Center Expands
I’m on the Ukiah Valley Medical Center (UVMC) Community Advisory Board, and at a recent meeting we received an interesting update on the hospital’s expansion.…
Marketing Your Home
When you decide to sell your house, you’ll want to share the news with every potential buyer out there. But how? The way you market…
Building a Custom Deck
We are at the tail end of the rainy season, and as the weather warms we’ll want to spend more time outdoors. If you’re thinking…
Real Estate Investing in Your 20’s and 30’s
Each week I ask for recommendations for column topics, and this week I received an excellent suggestion from Realty World agent and Ukiah’s rookie agent…
What’s Happening at the Old Masonite Property?
As many of you have probably heard, the balance of the old Masonite property recently sold. Factory Pipe owner Ross Liberty purchased 63 acres through…
Yet Another Form of Home Ownership
For those of you who read this column regularly, you may remember me reviewing several ways you can hold title (own property), each of them…