Be a Good Neighbor and Get Agreements in Writing
I cannot tell you the number of times people have made agreements with their neighbors sealed with a handshake rather than a contract, only to…
Tag: Real estate
The Housing Market Drives Our Economy
I was recently talking to my friend, Mark Pardini who owns Pardini Appliance. He was mentioning that back in 2008 when the housing market tumbled…
Mendo Mill, a Mendocino County Tradition
Not long after the pandemic started, many supply chains were interrupted, which caused the prices of some goods and services to skyrocket. One of those…
Improve Your Credit Score to Get Better Rates
If you’re thinking of buying a house (or a car, or a business, or anything else that requires a loan), be aware that lenders will…
Over My Dead Body
When I see people, especially older folks, selling their real estate holdings so they can give the revenues to their children, it makes me sad…
End-of-Year Tax Considerations
As the year draws to a close, now is a good time to gather your financial documents and review the impact of any real estate…
Flood Insurance During a La Nina Year
After years of drought, many of us are pleased to hear that it may be a wet winter; however, some of us get a little…
Tips to Sell Your House Quickly
Once people decide to sell their house, they usually don’t want the experience to drag on too long. Here are some tips to sell your…
Millennials and Homebuying
I recently ran across an interesting article about some of the challenges millennials face when it comes to buying their first homes; one of the…
Oh, Rats!
As if historic droughts, seasonal wildfires, and a pandemic aren’t enough, pests have decided to join the fray. Rodents have come in from the less…