Same House, Different Appraisal
Same House, Different AppraisalAlthough real estate appraisals are based on verifiable facts, the appraisals themselves are simply someone’s opinion about the value of a given…
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Earthquake Insurance
Let’s Talk About Earthquakes The 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Redwood Valley in June reminded many of us that we live in earthquake country.…
Capital Gains Explained
The Hidden Math Behind Selling Your Property When people sell their home, they often assume their profit is the difference between what they owe…
Annexation Part 2
Last week, I summarized my concerns regarding the proposed tax-sharing and annexation agreement between the City of Ukiah and Mendocino County. The current…
Wild Pigs
What Every Buyer and Seller Should Know About Wildlife in Our Backyards This has been a particularly active year for wild pigs, and homeowners…
Don’t Wait for Peeling to Start Painting
We all know houses need regular maintenance, but it can be hard to pull the trigger on expensive upkeep unless there’s a compelling…
Housing Legislation
What the New Housing Bill Means for You After three decades of stalled efforts, the Senate just passed the first major housing bill in…
Capital Gains Tax Exclusion Loopholes
Capital Gains Tax Exclusion Loopholes If you’re like many people, as soon as anyone starts talking about tax exclusionloopholes, your eyes start to glaze…
Annexation
Tax Payers Will Pay More and Get Less With City of Ukiah Annexation More than a year ago, I wrote an article about a…
Smooth Move
Moving day is the great revealer of relationships. Your acquaintances suddenly become very busy, but your friends show up, especially if you promise…