A Place for Mom
A Place for MomLooking for a place for mom when she is no longer able to safely live…
Jerry Brown and the California Governor's Mansion
California Governor's MansionA month or so ago, I went to Sacramento for the California Association of Realtors Legislative…
Avoiding Probate in California
"Probate" is the court-supervised administration of a decedent's estate. The procedure begins with the filing of a petition…
The Least Prestigious Profession in America
The Least Prestigious Job in America: Real Estate ProfessionalIt turns out that I have the least prestigious profession…
Homes for Sale at Historic Low in Santa …
Homes for Sale at Historic Low in Santa CruzIt's now front page news, plain as black and white:…
California Probate Timeline
StepTime FramePrepare and File Petition for Probate1-2 monthsCourt hearing on the Petition for Probate1-2 monthsPrepare and File Petition…
The Worst Kitchen Layout Ever
I spend a lot of time on the MLS. A lot of the time, I'm looking for properties…
Planning for High Cost Real Estate
Real estate values in the Golden State have been soaring for the past couple of years - especially…
Bad Real Estate Photos
It is simply amazing to me how many bad real estate photos there are to be found on…
Blame Realtors for High Home Prices
I remember a few years ago - back say between 2005 and 2007 - there was much wailing…
