Repairing Cracks in Stucco and Drywall

Is there an easy and affordable method for repairing cracks in stucco and drywall? The other day I was out inspecting a house with a…

The Dirty Truth about Home Price Valuations

The Internet is swimming in offers for free, instant home price valuations. They're all over Google search results, Facebook, Craigslist, and just about every Realtor…

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…

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…

Five Worst Home Improvements for the Money

Now that more homeowners are looking to create housing wealth by way of the remodel, it bears mention that not all home improvements are created…

Water Conservation and Quality Issues for the Homeowner

I recently did a Google Hangout with Gerry Bulfin of CleanWaterStore.com in Santa Cruz, California. We spent a half hour or so talking about water…

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…

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…

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…

Notice of Default – Online!

A couple of days ago I made a posting about the guys from Rehablist.com who came to visit me. When they were over, they made…