Remember the Annexation Mess in November
Remember the Annexation Mess in November A few years ago, the City of Ukiah began exploring whether to annex a significantamount of surrounding land…
Author: Richard Selzer
Don’t Waste Your Money on These Home Improvements
Don’t Waste Your Money on These Home ImprovementsNot all home improvements are created equal. While some increase the overall value of your home, others can…
Reducing Utility Costs
Reducing Utility Costs Have you ever wondered how sewer fees are determined? You may believe that cities charge each household based on that household’s…
Same House, Different Appraisal
Same House, Different AppraisalAlthough real estate appraisals are based on verifiable facts, the appraisals themselves are simply someone’s opinion about the value of a given…
Earthquake Insurance
Let’s Talk About Earthquakes The 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Redwood Valley in June reminded many of us that we live in earthquake country.…
Where’s the Line with AI in Real Estate?
Where’s the Line with AI in Real Estate? Regardless of whether you embrace artificial intelligence (AI) or shun it, it’s wise to be aware…
Living Off Grid
Living Off-Grid Last week I wrote about ways to save money on utilities. If you really want to save money on utilities, you can…
Save Money With a Home Office
Save Money With a Home Office If you are self-employed and working from home, you can reclassify some of your personal expenses to…
Don’t Wait for Peeling to Start Painting
We all know houses need regular maintenance, but it can be hard to pull the trigger on expensive upkeep unless there’s a compelling…
Housing Legislation
What the New Housing Bill Means for You After three decades of stalled efforts, the Senate just passed the first major housing bill in…