The Homeowner Bill of Rights May Backfire
When legislators add “Bill of Rights” to current legislation, they want us to associate the important liberties spelled…
Short Sale Tax Relief
The Internal Revenue Service is putting things right by not taxing non-existent income on short sales for single-family…
Real Estate and the Affordable Care Act
Lots of things affect the housing market; one of them is demographics. In the Ukiah Valley, our population…
A Year in Review: Looking Back at 2013
Happy New Year! We covered a lot of ground in 2013, so I thought I’d review some highlights…
You Can’t Disclose Too Much. Really.
When you sell a house, you are legally obligated to disclose anything that would negatively affect the value…
How are 1031 Exchanges like musical chairs?
If you’re interested in investing, 1031 Exchanges are a wonderful, legal way to defer tax liability almost indefinitely.…
Why Invest in Real Estate?
If you are in the fortunate position of having a little money to invest, or if you are…
Interest Rates and the New Dodd-Frank and Federal …
Most people in real estate don’t expect interest rates to stay down much longer. As unemployment drops and…
Career Opportunities in the Real Estate Industry – …
Last week, I reviewed the job qualifications of selling real estate, but there are many more careers available…
Career Opportunities in the Real Estate Industry – …
Many young people love living in Ukiah but wonder how they can support themselves financially in such a…
Avoiding Scams and Winterizing Your Home
With winter approaching, I thought I’d start with a few home maintenance reminders:Caulk exterior joints around your windows…
Who's Responsible for What?
In a real estate transaction, as in most transactions, it’s important to know who is responsible for what.…