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…
Category: Real Estate
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…
Mechanics Liens
How’s the Market?By Richard SelzerHow You Can Lose Your House to the Guy Who Installs Carpet Let me tell you a cautionary tale. The…
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…
The Tax Benefits of Home Ownership Add Up
The Tax Benefits of Home Ownership Add Up When people compare the costs of renting versus buying a home, they don’t always realize that…
FinCEN
How the New Federal Real Estate Report Rule Will Cost You I’ve been a real estate broker and private-money lender for decades. I’ve watched…