Ukiah’s pride and joy February 6, 2008

Newcomers to Ukiah are always amazed when they discover the Sun House and Grace Hudson Museum on S. Main St. The home of world renowed painter, Grace Hudson; this is also a classic example of Craftsman (Arts & Crafts) style architecture. The home was built about 1915 and is completely original and includes much of the [...]

Deerwood Park January 22, 2008

Located in the Ukiah Valley’s eastern foothills, Deerwood Park is a unique and wonderful neighborhood. Many mature oak and madrone trees creat a feeling of privacy and seclusion for homes situated on one to two acre lots.
This subdivision was developed in the 1960’s so many of the early homes are typical California Ranch style. There [...]

Birthday suit January 19, 2008

One of my favorite memories of meeting with buyers to write an offer happened several years ago. I received an call on one of my ads in the paper. The buyer said her name was Mrs. Green. After discussing the property, she made an appointment to see it with her husband.  They really liked the house [...]

My favorite part of the Westside is…. January 15, 2008

Although there are many wonderful streets and areas in Ukiah’s beautiful Westside, my favorite is Oak Park Blvd. This two block long street between W. Clay and Jones is like nowhere else in town. The huge mature oaks and other trees create a canopy the is unique and magical. The variety of homes range from vintage craftsman [...]

Top Ten Real Estate Predictions for 2008 January 4, 2008

California Association of Realtors will change purchase contract back to one page document for environmental reasons.
New law requiring disclosure of distance from subject property to nearest Starbucks.
Real Estate License will be available with drivers license for additional $20.
Virtual Short Sales will be available online.

Top 10 things your Realtor wants for Christmas… December 18, 2007

Everyone has the mailman on their gift list…why not your Realtor? Here is my TOP TEN list of things to give to your Realtor this year…

A can of mace.
A real job
A vacation without their laptop
A seller who doesn’t want what their house was worth in 2006.
A spouse who doesn’t ask “Did you sell anything today?”
Just [...]

It’s someone else’s fault! December 11, 2007

One of my pet peaves is the lack of personal responsibility so often seen in real estate transactions. I realize “buyer beware” is a term from the past and “consumer protection” is the term of the day…but…
Some of the stories you hear in this business! The one about the buyer who wanted a house with [...]

Top ten ways to NOT sell your house! December 4, 2007

Advice is available everywhere on how to get your house sold. I thought I might give you some advice on how NOT to sell!

Paint your house black with orange trim.
Ask your neighbor to sit on their front porch in the nude.
Get a pit bull for the back yard.
Cook fish just before each showing.
Get your kids [...]

Ukiah’s Westside…what I like best December 3, 2007

The Westside of Ukiah is my favorite part of the valley. Drive up Perkins or Clay to Dora and you quickly decompress from the feeling of traffic and activity on State St. The mature trees and that mix of Victorian,  craftsman, 20’s and 30’s cottages as well every other style and age of home create a visual [...]

Don’t lie to your lender November 27, 2007

 I was the listing agent on a property in Redwood Valley. The buyer was selling a house in Willits that was in escrow and all was going well. At the last moment, the lender for the buyer on the Willits property decided to check with the IRS and look at their tax return. It didn’t [...]