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 of the property or a buyer’s interest…
Category: Real Estate
Why Invest in Real Estate?
If you are in the fortunate position of having a little money to invest, or if you are just curious about investing, here’s a bit…
Career Opportunities in the Real Estate Industry – Part II
Last week, I reviewed the job qualifications of selling real estate, but there are many more careers available in the real estate industry. If you…
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 and doors. Not sealing gaps where the…
Don’t Pick Up The PACE
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors is reviewing a program called PACE – an acronym for Property Assessed Clean Energy. While I am a fan…
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. Sound good? Read on.As always, when I…
Interest Rates and the New Dodd-Frank and Federal Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Regulations
Most people in real estate don’t expect interest rates to stay down much longer. As unemployment drops and the economic recovery gains momentum and therefore…
Career Opportunities in the Real Estate Industry – Part I
Many young people love living in Ukiah but wonder how they can support themselves financially in such a small town, especially without a college degree.…
Who’s Responsible for What?
In a real estate transaction, as in most transactions, it’s important to know who is responsible for what. If your house doesn’t sell as quickly…
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 change, and how Proposition 13 affects the…