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How’s the market? Maybe slower is better
As the board member of a statewide organization, I must sign an annual confidentiality agreement. This year, rather than signing a paper document, I received a request for an electronic signature. → Read More
How’s the market? Selling in winter
There are some distinct advantages to selling in winter—the biggest of which is the lack of competition. → Read More
How’s the market? Proceeds versus profit
The proceeds are the money you walk away with after the sale. They include the sales price minus the amount you owe on the loan minus the costs associated with selling your house. → Read More
How’s the market? Why do real estate contracts fall apart?
Whether you’re buying or selling a house, once you’ve signed on the dotted line, you’ve agreed to the terms of a contract. So, why do people back out and how can you prevent your real estate transa… → Read More
How’s the market? How to be a successful Realtor
Some people think being a Realtor means ordering business cards, plunking a sign in someone’s front yard, and waiting for a buyer to make an offer—then picking up a commission check 30 days later.… → Read More
How’s the market? How to reduce the stress of home buying
While it can be exciting to buy a home, it can also be stressful. → Read More
How’s the market? The Holy Grail – an investment without risk
May I present an (almost) risk-free investment for your consideration: the Series I bond from the U.S. Treasury that pays 9.62 percent tax-deferred interest. → Read More
How’s the Market? Predicting mortgage rates: part 2
This week, we’ll look a bit more closely at the market factors that influence rates. → Read More
How’s the market? Buying homeowners insurance in a fire-prone area
For those of us who choose to live here, we need to understand that insurance companies will set premiums based on the risks they are taking. → Read More
How’s the market? Predicting mortgage rates, part 1
For the last 10 years, mortgage rates have remained relatively steady and quite low. → Read More
How’s the market? Make an impression with home staging
When it comes to selling a house, most people want three things: the highest possible price, the shortest possible time on the market, and the least inconvenience. One way to achieve these goals is… → Read More
How’s the market? What’s to be done about noisy neighbors?
In college, my friend’s dorm room was next door to a guy who played incredibly loud music late into the night. → Read More
How’s the Market? How to pick the right Realtor when selling your property
In the Ukiah Valley, we have a lot of Realtors to choose from, so how do you pick the one that’s right for you? Here are some factors to consider. → Read More
How’s the market? Can I get rid of an easement?
Simply put, an easement is a right to use someone else’s property. → Read More
How’s the market? Do I need a home inspection and a pest and fungus inspection?
I’ve had people ask why they need a home inspector and a pest and fungus inspector. → Read More
How’s the market? Promoting your property
I was recently talking with Colton Thompson, an entrepreneur who started as a Realtor, then used his real estate knowledge to fuel a successful photography business. → Read More
How’s the market? Hardening your home against wildfire
Spring rains help us reduce the drought—which is good. But they also make it possible for lots of vegetation to grow—which can become fuel for wildfires. → Read More
How’s the market? Yet another poorly conceived proposed bill
If you own a residential rental property, be sure to review Assembly Bill 2710. → Read More
How’s the Market? Bad Legislation
This is a real estate column, not a political column, but sometimes proposed legislation connected to real estate is so bad that I simply cannot remain quiet. Assembly bills AB 2050 and AB 1771 war… → Read More
How’s the market? Common mistakes by first-time home sellers
If you’ve never sold a home before, allow me to share a few common mistakes so you can avoid them. → Read More