Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst — Prevent Wildfire Damage
With summer right around the corner, now is a good time to prepare your property for the threat of wildfires. Most fires start small. If…
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All Properties are Sold “As-Is” Unless You’re Paying Attention
When you buy a property in California, you’re buying it “as-is” unless you negotiate a different agreement pertaining to a specific item with the seller.…
What NOT To Do When Putting Your House on the Market
I’ve written several columns reviewing what to do when you decide to sell your house, but it occurred to me that I might not have…
Getting Ready for a Successful Open House
Every weekend, Realtors hold open houses so prospective buyers can walk through properties and imagine themselves in a new space. Some open houses are more…
Can I Get My Deposit Back?
When buyers and sellers sign a purchase agreement to transfer a piece of property, they typically do so in good faith. But what happens when…
All Properties are Sold “As-Is” Unless You’re Paying Attention – Part II
As I said last week, when you buy a property in California, you’re buying it “as-is” unless you negotiate an agreement pertaining to a specific…
What’s the Difference Between a Comparative Market Analysis and an Appraisal?
Before you buy or sell a house, it’s important to know its market value. As a buyer, you want to pay as little as possible,…
Prepayment Penalties – The Double Whammy
You may have heard you can save a bundle of money by paying off your mortgage early. Have you ever asked yourself, “If I’m saving…
California Laws That Took Effect in January
As awareness increases about building safety, environmental concerns, and equality for people with disabilities, construction regulations evolve. Initially, new rules only apply to new construction…
Just When You Least Expect It, Mendocino County Goes Business-Friendly
Once we make up our minds, many of us are slow to change them. I am certainly included in this, but I have to tell…