Smart Homes Keep You Connected 24/7 – Part I
In 1898, the commissioner of the U.S. Patent Office, Charles Holland Duell, reportedly said, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” Wouldn’t he be…
Author: Richard Selzer
Mendocino County Construction Corps
As long as there have been schools, there have been students who knew sitting in a classroom all day wasn’t for them. This feeling doesn’t…
Warning Signs of Underlying Problems
When you fall in love with a house, it’s easy to get swept away in the emotion of it all, imagining summer barbecues in the…
Arbitration
When you buy or sell a house, it can be very exciting, whether you’re becoming a homeowner for the first time, upgrading to a new…
What To Do When Your Heater Goes Out Midwinter
You may have noticed that heaters, and electricity in general, have a way of going out when Mother Nature brings her coldest winter storm of…
For Sale by Owner Leads to Lower Sales Price
It’s no secret that home sellers want to sell their property for the highest possible price, while homebuyers want to buy for the lowest possible…
Crazy Tenants
Our Property Management division has seen some crazy things in their day, from tenants (residents) parking motorcycles indoors to ankle-deep water after botched faucet repairs.Happily,…
Uninsured Deeds Can Be a Real Pain in the Pocketbook
Sometimes cutting corners to save a buck can be really expensive.Let’s say you have great neighbors. You’ve known them for years. You have dinner at…
Tired of Renting? Now’s a Great Time to Buy!
Many renters are under the mistaken impression that they cannot afford to buy a house. Some believe they need a substantial down payment; others believe…
Inclusionary Zoning Discourages Development
If we thought we had a housing shortage before the fires, we really have one now. While the developers of the Vineyard Crossing housing development…