Should You Tap Your 401(k) to Buy a Home?
Should You Tap Your 401(k) to Buy a Home? I see buyers at every stage of life who can afford the monthly payments on…
Author: Richard Selzer
Smooth Move
Moving day is the great revealer of relationships. Your acquaintances suddenly become very busy, but your friends show up, especially if you promise…
Mechanics Liens
How’s the Market?By Richard SelzerHow You Can Lose Your House to the Guy Who Installs Carpet Let me tell you a cautionary tale. The…
Code of Ethics
Know Who You're Working With: REALTORS vs. Real Estate AgentsWhen it comes to trusting someone with the biggest financial transaction of your life—buying or selling…
Holding Title- Part III
Understanding How You Hold Title to Real Estate – Part III This is the third in a three-part series on holding title. When you…
Wild Pigs
What Every Buyer and Seller Should Know About Wildlife in Our Backyards This has been a particularly active year for wild pigs, and homeowners…
The Tax Benefits of Home Ownership Add Up
The Tax Benefits of Home Ownership Add Up When people compare the costs of renting versus buying a home, they don’t always realize that…
Construction Loan
Need a Loan to Build a Home? Here’s What You Need to Know. There's something deeply satisfying about watching your home get built from…
FinCEN
How the New Federal Real Estate Report Rule Will Cost You I’ve been a real estate broker and private-money lender for decades. I’ve watched…
Holding Title- Part II
Holding Title – How Do You Own Your Property? Part IIAs I mentioned last week, the way you hold title with real estate affects how…