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.…
Don't Pick Up The PACE
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors is reviewing a program called PACE – an acronym for Property Assessed…
Property Taxes: What's the Deal?
A reader recently asked if I’d write a column explaining how property taxes are assessed, how they can…
How to Hire Contractors, Inspectors, and Others – …
I’ve talked about how to hire a realtor and a lender, but they probably won’t be the only…
How to Hire Contractors, Inspectors, and Others – …
I’ve talked about how to hire a realtor and a lender, but they probably won’t be the only…