Don’t Ignore Black Mold
How many times have you put off fixing little problems in your home—a squeakydoor, a drafty window, a cabinet that doesn’t quite close?…
Author: Richard Selzer
Housing Market Analysis
People often ask what I think the housing market will do. Without a crystal ball,it’s hard to know. What I can tell you…
Is the Passthrough Entity Tax Worthwhile?
If your income is greater than $300,000 and the assessed value of your personalresidence that you own is more than $1,000,000, it is…
Is it Worth Building an ADU?
Many empty nesters would like to downsize, but because their home loan islocked in at such a low interest rate, it doesn’t make…
A Couple of New Laws on the Books
Every year, new laws go into effect. I wish I could write a column about all thelaws that are taken off the books,…
Housing Market Needs Houses
Once again, I am baffled by lawmakers who think they can slice the same piedifferent ways and get a bigger pie. That is…
Design Trends
If you’ve been to my home, you know I am not one to follow the latest designtrends. I’m more of a traditionalist. I…
Mistakes Sellers Make
Most people don’t sell houses very often, so it’s understandable that they’d makea few mistakes. Luckily, most are easily avoidable. Here are the…
Who Pays For Acts of God in a Rental?
Insurance policies often let you know that “acts of God” are not covered, so thequestion becomes: Who is responsible for fixing damage that’s…
Don’t Let Time Run Out (Part 2)
In real estate, as in many fields, if you’re going to take someone to court, youmust do so before the statute of limitations…