Way to Go, Ukiah!
Ukiah is my hometown and I love living here. I know it’s not perfect, but no place is. One of the many things I enjoy…
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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 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…
The Tax Benefits of Investing in Residential Real Estate
Whenever I discuss the tax benefits of investing in real estate, I start with this disclaimer: I am not a tax professional and I am…
Solving the California Housing Shortage in Ukiah
City leaders are currently discussing ways to address the local impacts of our statewide housing shortage. This is a complex problem, so I don’t envy…
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…
What To Do When Your Heater Goes Out Midwinter
You may have noticed that heaters, and electricity in general, have a way of going out when Mother Nature brings her coldest winter storm of…