Technology requires a human touch
When people become interested in the real estate market, they often start online, perusing one of the myriad digital sites—from databases like Zillow, Trulia, and…
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The Department of Justice Has It Wrong
The Department of Justice is suing the National Association of Realtors for price fixing and restraint of trade. Several major real estate franchises have settled…
An Expensive Calamity
Most folks in Mendocino County have heard of the Assessor’s Office, the Auditor’s Office, and the Tax Collector’s Office, but very few could tell you…
Spring Cleaning to Avoid Disaster
Spring cleaning is kind of like exercising—the benefits are great, but it’s hard to get yourself to do it. Here’s a little pep talk about…
Be the Best Buyer You Can Be
When it comes to making the biggest purchase of your life, a lack of experience and strong emotions can get in the way. Here are…
Stay alert to avoid fraud
Recently, I was reminded of a scam where the fraudster tries to sell a property they don’t own. It goes like this. The scammer finds…
The Tax Benefits of Home Ownership
Home ownership comes with many benefits, including tax advantages. Here are a few ways that owning a home can save you money.Mortgage Interest DeductionWhen you…
Spring Cleaning to Avoid Disaster – Part II
As I mentioned last week, spring cleaning is kind of like exercising—the benefits are great, but it’s hard to get yourself to do it. Here’s…
10 Years Ago
Exactly 10 years ago this week, I started writing this weekly real estate column. Here was the inaugural column.By way of introduction, I’m Dick Selzer…
New Regulations to Save the Day
I don’t know if you’ve been watching the news, but the price of eggs has gone sky high. Apparently, the Avian flu has wiped out…