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To TIC, or Not to TIC...

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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!

Welcome to 2008!

There are a lot of opportunities out there for buyers this year - and for sellers, too, if…

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