Community is the answer
Living in any small town has its advantages and challenges, and the Ukiah Valleyis no exception. However, in my humble opinion, our history…
Author: Richard Selzer
An Ounce Of Prevention
Most of us have heard the old adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It’s true. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide…
Disclose now to prevent headaches later
Recently, I received an offer on a ranch property in Redwood Valley. It’s an unusual property. In addition to a 7,300-square-foot residence and several outbuildings,…
Sell Your House Tax-Free
One of the benefits to home ownership is being able to sell your home without paying any capital gains tax. To be eligible for this…
Renters’ questions answered
While each rental agreement is unique, the questions renters ask are often similar. Here are some of the most common questions answered.Are utilities included in…
AI and Real Estate
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, affecting our daily lives in ways almost no one predicted. As with any breakthrough technology, most of us have…
Inherited Property Can Be Expensive
In 2020, Californians passed Proposition 19, which changed our property tax law.Advocates for Prop. 19 publicized the benefits for homeowners aged 55 and older(among…
Remember Musical Chairs? This is Musical Buyers
Sometimes, a real estate purchase agreement will start with one buyer or buyers and end up with another (or several others). This can be by…
Hiring a Contractor
The North Coast Builders Exchange magazine recently shared an infographic with some great reminders about hiring a contractor. I thought I’d expand on the subject.Whether…
Landlords’ questions answered
While each rental agreement is unique, the questions landlords ask are often similar. Here are some of the most common questions answered.How can I get…