Exploring Solar Energy Options
Recently, PG&E announced a planned 65% rate hike over the next three years, inspiring me to get a quote on installing solar panels. These days,…
Author: Richard Selzer
Hiring a Realtor to Buy a Home
There’s a new law that requires real estate agents to enter into a contract with anyone they are working with, not just people interested in…
Navigating Abandoned Property as a Landlord: Rules, Risks, and Realities
If you’re a landlord, what should you do if a tenant leaves personal property behind? While the answer may seem simple—just remove the items and…
Planning for 2025: Identify Problems Early
If you own your home or any investment properties, it’s likely that these are your most valuable assets, so it makes sense to take good…
Ready to Make an Offer?
Buying a house can be so exciting. Once you think you’re ready to make an offer, here are some ways to ensure the process goes…
New Tax Benefit for Investment Properties
If you own an investment property, I’ve got good news for you. The IRS has a regulation called a partial disposition election. It allows you…
LA Fires and Homeowners’ Insurance
As of this writing on January 14, fires in the Los Angeles Basin have destroyed more than 10,000 structures (threatening another 52,000+) and burned more…
Technology requires a human touch
When people become interested in the real estate market, they often start online, perusing one of the myriad digital sites—from databases like Zillow, Trulia, and…
End-of-year tax deductions
If you are a W2 wage earner, your income doesn’t fluctuate with the ups and downs of your employer’s profitability. As long as the business…
Rules for Homebuyers are Changing
A new rule is on the books, and it improves transparency about who pays what to whom in real estate transactions.Previously, when a REALTOR listed…