Bait and Switch – California’s Zoning Change
In last week’s column, I referred to recent legislation affecting residential zoning. Here are the details. This fall, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 (SB9),…
Author: Richard Selzer
End-of-Year Tax Considerations
As the year draws to a close, now is a good time to gather your financial documents and review the impact of any real estate…
Routine Maintenance – Winterizing Your Home
Now is a good time to do the routine maintenance that will keep your home in good working order—and make winter a cozier affair.Smoke Detectors…
Mendo Mill, a Mendocino County Tradition
Not long after the pandemic started, many supply chains were interrupted, which caused the prices of some goods and services to skyrocket. One of those…
Improve Your Credit Score to Get Better Rates
If you’re thinking of buying a house (or a car, or a business, or anything else that requires a loan), be aware that lenders will…
Be a Good Neighbor and Get Agreements in Writing
I cannot tell you the number of times people have made agreements with their neighbors sealed with a handshake rather than a contract, only to…
The Housing Market Drives Our Economy
I was recently talking to my friend, Mark Pardini who owns Pardini Appliance. He was mentioning that back in 2008 when the housing market tumbled…
Flood Insurance During a La Nina Year
After years of drought, many of us are pleased to hear that it may be a wet winter; however, some of us get a little…
Tips to Sell Your House Quickly
Once people decide to sell their house, they usually don’t want the experience to drag on too long. Here are some tips to sell your…
Millennials and Homebuying
I recently ran across an interesting article about some of the challenges millennials face when it comes to buying their first homes; one of the…