Landlord-Tenant Issues – Who’s Right? Part I
As I’ve said before, landlords and tenants often see things from very different perspectives. Having been in the property management business for decades, I have…
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Like Children, Some Properties Go Through Phases
Decades ago, health and safety regulations and environmental protections didn’t really exist, so people used materials that were toxic to people and the planet on…
How to Choose a Realtor
In a small community like ours, most people know several Realtors, so what do you do when it’s time to buy or sell property--who do…
The Tax Benefits of Home Ownership – Part II
Last week, I shared the tax benefits associated with having a home office. This week, I’ll share another way to reduce your tax burden: if…
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…
Like Children, Some Properties Go Through Phases – Part 2
Last week, I began sharing information about the process people must go through to determine whether a property has environmental contamination, and if it does,…
How to Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Your Vacation
If you’re at least 62 years old and you own your home outright, you can borrow against it and never have to pay back the…
Here’s Why the Cost of New Construction is Going Up
These days, buildings are a lot safer, more technologically advanced, and environmentally friendly than they once were, which is great. What isn’t great is the…
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…
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…