The Tax Benefits of Home Ownership
Home ownership comes with many benefits, including tax advantages. Here are a few ways that owning a home can save you money.Mortgage Interest DeductionWhen you…
Author: Richard Selzer
Spring Cleaning to Avoid Disaster – Part II
As I mentioned last week, spring cleaning is kind of like exercising—the benefits are great, but it’s hard to get yourself to do it. Here’s…
Which Type of Mortgage is Right for you?
When you apply for mortgage to buy a home, the options can be confusing, even overwhelming. Figuring out which loan is right for you depends…
Beware of Office Exclusives
Generally speaking, when you decide to list your house for sale, you expect your REALTOR to shout it from the rooftops. That is, you want…
10 Years Ago
Exactly 10 years ago this week, I started writing this weekly real estate column. Here was the inaugural column.By way of introduction, I’m Dick Selzer…
An Expensive Calamity
Most folks in Mendocino County have heard of the Assessor’s Office, the Auditor’s Office, and the Tax Collector’s Office, but very few could tell you…
Spring Cleaning to Avoid Disaster
Spring cleaning is kind of like exercising—the benefits are great, but it’s hard to get yourself to do it. Here’s a little pep talk about…
Why should I care about the difference between a legal parcel and an APN?
If you’ve ever looked at a property tax statement, you’ll notice there’s at least one parcel number listed. This is your assessor’s parcel number (APN),…
California Unveils Shared Loan Program for First-Time Buyers
My friend Ginny Richards, a senior loan officer at Kind Lending in Ukiah, was just telling me about a new loan program from the California…
Mold is Serious Business
In the past, I’ve addressed the risks posed by asbestos and lead. This week, I’ll tackle the dangers of mold. Not all mold is created…