[M07/S04] Top Negotiation Tactics to use when Selling your Home

Here are seven top negotiation tactics to use when selling your home. Even though they are simple, they are very effective. I use these tactics all…

The Worst Kitchen Layout Ever

I spend a lot of time on the MLS. A lot of the time, I'm looking for properties for my clients. But I also spend…

Planning for High Cost Real Estate

Real estate values in the Golden State have been soaring for the past couple of years - especially around the San Francisco bay area.  Of…

Asbestos in the Home

Asbestos in the home is an issue faced by many home owners and buyers. Asbestos is a heat resistant, fibrous "silicate" material which can be…

Turf Paint turns Dead Lawns Green

In most parts of California, we are today going through the worst drought in recorded history. As a consequence, water rationing is in effect in…

Home Owners Win when Buyers Compete

This is an email I just wrote with some sage advice to my client. There's a property he wants to put an offer in, but…

Santa Cruz Real Estate Update November 2014

What's all this talk about the Santa Cruz real estate market hitting some kind of plateau? Who is putting out that nonsense anyway?The Santa Cruz…

Transition Assistance for Distressed Homeowners

This morning I received an email from Bank of America that there is still Transition Assistance for Distressed Homeowners in California. Not all homeowners will…

Seller Financing Can Provide Advantages to Buyers and Sellers

In today's lending environment, it's tough for many buyers - especially those who are self-employed - to qualify for a mortgage loan.  Former Federal Reserve…

For Sale By Owner Safety Checklist

Selling your home can and should be a rewarding experience for you and your family.  Helping you ensure that it is a safe experience should…