Buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning. It’s important to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting! Keep in mind that this early stage of the buying process doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time on your part even before we start working together. That […]

If you’re thinking of listing your home after the holidays so you can ring in the New Year in your current home, that’s completely understandable.  But that doesn’t mean you can’t be productive and start preparing your home so you’ll be all set to put out that “For Sale” sign when you’re ready. I always […]

You may be gearing up for the hectic holiday season – hanging decorations, buying gifts, baking cookies — but may think that buying or selling a home right now is not good timing.  Think again! Although the more traditional approach of real estate would dictate that you put your plans to buy or sell aside […]

My step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and even to maintaining your home after you’re all moved in. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Before you start looking for a home you must first define […]

Making time for home maintenance tasks can be hard, especially when everyone is so busy. And spending an afternoon watching college football or going to the pumpkin patch is a lot more fun than doing maintenance! But, as a homeowner, the consistent upkeep of your home helps to preserve your its value and prevent some […]

AGENTS— KNOW YOUR MARKET!   IF YOU ARE IN A MARKET WHERE THIS IS NOT HAPPENING, SKIP THIS ARTICLE. FOR THE MAJORITY OF MARKETS THIS ARTICLE IS TRUE—EVER SO SLIGHTLY.  ALSO, IF YOU DON’T KNOW HOW TO DELIVER ON THE OFF-MARKET PART OF THIS ARTICLE, FIGURE OUT HOW YOU CAN OR DON’T INCLUDE IT. Selling Your […]

Yes, interest rates are higher than they’ve been in years.  But should higher rates prevent you from moving forward with buying a home?   Maybe, maybe not.  As I always say, the best time to buy a home, whether you’re buying your first home or your 10th home, is when it makes financial sense for YOU […]

1019 Celestial Way, Yuba City, California Come see this nice floor plan in a sweet little neighborhood in Southeast Yuba City. House sits on almost a 1/4 of an acre with plenty of room in backyard to plant a garden, fruit trees, and enjoy the family pets! Fully mature fruitless mulberry tree planted in front […]