To TIC, or Not to TIC...
It's been around for ages, really - holding title as "Tenants in Common" is one of the most…
Getting a Fix on Fixer Uppers
It's a sad, but classic tale: someone buys a pig of a house, usually pays too much for…
So Sue Me
Now, I'm not saying that some Realtors don't deserve to be sued, and maybe they even be deserved…
A Sign of the Times - Foreclosure Auctions
I drive into one condo complex that has been especially hard hit by foreclosures and short sales -…
Fiduciary Responsibility - Get the Picture?
That's a good sign, I think - there's a different class of buyer out there now, the kind…
Property Tax Rates for Santa Cruz Real Estate
So, for example, if you purchase a $500,000 property, the assessed value will be $500,000 and the property…
How Low can it Go?
To me, that's a bit silly - Boulder Creek is all very well and good, but home prices…
The Trouble with Zillow
Sure, that's "just" 10% but is just 10% of the sale price - that $50,000, though, is likely…
Affordable Housing Resources in Santa Cruz County
It seems that every year, starting in December and ending sometime in January, I get to cleaning up…
Welcome to 2008!
There are a lot of opportunities out there for buyers this year - and for sellers, too, if…
