Being a Good Landlord
Owning a home isn’t right for everyone, which is why many people invest in rental properties. This week I’m sharing my thoughts on how to…
Category: Real Estate
Preparing Your Home for Sale
If you’ve been thinking about selling your house, now’s the time! It is a seller’s market. Rates are low, prices are climbing, and there’s not…
Short Sales and SEOs
You may have heard about people being “upside down” on their mortgage. When people owe more than the value of their home it can lead…
How to Buy a House
I’ve talked about why renters should consider becoming homeowners. The market is still a buyer’s market, for the most part, so this week I’ll share…
Qualifying for a Loan
The market continues to be good for buyers. Home prices are low (but starting to climb), and rates remain incredibly low compared to historic norms.…
What to Expect from a Real Estate Agent
For those of you who may not have noticed, the real estate market has changed recently. Prices are up, inventory is down, and buyers outnumber…
Keeping Your Home in Good Shape
So, you did it! You bought a home. Now, it’s time to take care of your investment. The good thing about home ownership is that…
Getting Through Escrow
With so little inventory available, the market is shifting to a seller’s market, even with rates at record lows. So, if you’re a buyer fortunate…
Buying Versus Renting
Like I mentioned last week, the market continues to be good for buyers. It’s so good, in fact, that I thought I’d dedicate a column…
By Way of Introduction, I’m Dick Selzer…
By way of introduction, I’m Dick Selzer and I’ve been in Real Estate in the Ukiah Valley since the 1970s. After more than 35 years…