How to Make Sense of Bay Area Home Prices
23454 Sunset Drive, Los Gatos Mountains, sold for $3.325 Million in May 2016If you're like most people, you're probably wondering how to make sense of…
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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 Day. Â I had been hearing about…
The Least Prestigious Profession in America
The Least Prestigious Job in America: Real Estate ProfessionalIt turns out that I have the least prestigious profession in America! Â Would you believe that an…
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…
A Place for Mom
A Place for MomLooking for a place for mom when she is no longer able to safely live in her home? Â Helping a parent or…
Avoiding Probate in California
"Probate" is the court-supervised administration of a decedent's estate. The procedure begins with the filing of a petition with a probate court for the probate…
Homes for Sale at Historic Low in Santa Cruz
Homes for Sale at Historic Low in Santa CruzIt's now front page news, plain as black and white: Homes for Sale at Historic Low in…
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…