The Tax Benefits of Home Ownership – Part I
There are lots of great reasons to own a home. One of my favorites is the tax benefits. Many homeowners can write off the interest…
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Create a Fire-Defensible Space Now
Given our experiences during the last few years, all of us need to be diligent regarding fire safety. Although I’ve shared much of this information…
When is it okay to suspend environmental protections?
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat just published an article highlighting Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to declare a State wildfire emergency, a declaration that will speed…
Why is Housing So Expensive Here?
Recently, a client moved to North Carolina where they paid $95 per square foot for a brand new home with upgrades. This didn’t include the…
Preparing Your House for Sale: 3 Tips for Low-cost Staging
To sell your house, it’s important to highlight its best features for prospective buyers. One way to do this is to “stage” your house, to…
If It Walks Like a Duck and Quacks Like a Duck, It’s Probably Rent Control
The City of Healdsburg is trying to bypass the Costa-Hawkins legislation by considering an ordinance related to “just cause for eviction.”In 1995, the California State…
If Your Home Doesn’t Sell, I’ll Buy It
Even though most of us know there’s no such thing as a free lunch, we still get tempted when we see it advertised. Lately, I’ve…
Opportunity Lost
Ukiah Unified School District has two excess properties, former school sites in Hopland and Redwood Valley. State of California legislation severely restricts public school districts…
Creating the Next Generation of Tradespeople
If you’ve tried to hire a general contractor, plumber, carpenter, roofer, electrician or laborer recently, you know how hard it can be. You can wait…
Deal Breakers That Make People Turn on Their Heels and Leave
When people are shopping for a new home, they schedule tours of the properties that look good on paper, so to speak—the ones in their…