California Probate Timeline

StepTime FramePrepare and File Petition for Probate1-2 monthsCourt hearing on the Petition for Probate1-2 monthsPrepare and File Petition for Probate2-3 monthsThe following are issued: Letters…

Make the Buyer pay the Seller’s Closing Costs

One of the major drawbacks to real estate as an investment is that it's not a liquid asset. You can't turn a house into a…

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…

Bad Real Estate Photos

It is simply amazing to me how many bad real estate photos there are to be found on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)!  As I…

Happy New Year 2013!

To all my friends, family, colleagues and clients I want to wish you a happy and heartfelt new year!  Check out this brief video message…

Double Down on Selling Your Home

Deciding to put your home up for sale is a process that can take months - years, even! It can be a pretty agonizing decision…

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…

A Bad Real Estate Agent Can Cost You

Many people don't think much about how a bad real estate agent can cost you, but the truth is, a bad real estate agent can…

Blame Realtors for High Home Prices

I remember a few years ago - back say between 2005 and 2007 - there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth regarding high home prices. …

Santa Cruz Real Estate June 2012 Market Update

Santa Cruz Real Estate Market StatisticsThe numbers for the Santa Cruz Real Estate Market in May 2012 are in - and things are looking up,…