Disclose now to prevent headaches later
Recently, I received an offer on a ranch property in Redwood Valley. It’s an unusual property. In addition to a 7,300-square-foot residence and several outbuildings,…
Category: Real Estate
Sell Your House Tax-Free
One of the benefits to home ownership is being able to sell your home without paying any capital gains tax. To be eligible for this…
Renters’ questions answered
While each rental agreement is unique, the questions renters ask are often similar. Here are some of the most common questions answered.Are utilities included in…
Who is responsible for the condition of a residential rental?
When it comes to renting a place to live, there are plenty of gray areas regarding who is responsible for what. Here are some points…
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,…
Remember Musical Chairs? This is Musical Buyers
Sometimes, a real estate purchase agreement will start with one buyer or buyers and end up with another (or several others). This can be by…
Hiring a Contractor
The North Coast Builders Exchange magazine recently shared an infographic with some great reminders about hiring a contractor. I thought I’d expand on the subject.Whether…
Landlords’ questions answered
While each rental agreement is unique, the questions landlords ask are often similar. Here are some of the most common questions answered.How can I get…
Sellers’ questions answered
While each real estate transaction is unique, the questions sellers ask are often the same. Here are some of the most common questions answered.What should…
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…