2015 Home Prices Have Stalled—Should Homeowners Stress Out?
Recently, I was asked about the future value of homes in Ukiah because home sales have slowed and property values have dipped a little. Here’s…
Author: Richard Selzer
Environmental Assessments: What is this Phase 1, 2, 3?
If you’re an investor or lender interested in commercial property, you’ll want to be sure to investigate whether a property has contaminants in, on, or…
What Exactly is an Escrow and What Should I Know About It?
If you don’t buy a lot of property and you are not in the real estate business, chances are you don’t know much about the…
Septic Systems: Getting the Right One Matters!
Around here, a fair number of properties are nowhere near a sewer hookup, and must therefore depend on a septic system to process human waste…
Pest & Fungus Inspections – More Than Just Termites
After reading last week’s article, if you’re brave enough to buy in winter let me tell you about one of the most vitally important inspections…
Environmental Assessments – Part 2
Last week, I introduced Environmental Site Assessments and the cost to address any issues found (called remediation): Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3. I…
Saving Money Without Too Much Pain
A few years back, it became popular to reduce the interest expense of a home mortgage by dividing the monthly payment in half and making…
Wells and Water
Believe it or not, when you turn on the tap at home, water doesn’t just magically appear. It depends on a well somewhere, whether it’s…
Home Inspections – Getting Up Close and Personal
Last week I talked about pest and fungus reports. This week, I’m sharing information about home inspections—what they cover and why they’re important.To find a…
Gems Can Hide In Plain Site: Buying a Home in Winter
Once winter weather hits in California, the housing market slows: homeowners don’t want to spend time outside sprucing up their property in cold, wet conditions…