Hope for the Best, But Plan for the Worst: Disaster Preparedness

Preparing for a disaster that may never occur is rarely at the top of my to do lists, and yet, at some point, it should…

Choosing the Right Neighborhood in 2014

People often spend a lot of time thinking about the house they want to live in, but not as much time considering the neighborhood. Here…

Consumer Confidence

Consumer confidence is a funny thing. As adults, we understand that wanting something doesn’t necessarily make it so (for example, no matter how much we…

COSTCO: Blessing or a Curse?

COSTCO is coming! Before I get going, I want to disclose that Realty World Selzer Realty is the listing agent for the property COSTCO will…

What Is Title Insurance and Why Does It Matter?

If you don’t spend much of your time buying and selling homes, you probably don’t have a clear sense of what title insurance is or…

How to Prepare for a Move

Moving can be exciting, but it tends to come with a few drawbacks (like getting all your earthly possessions from one location to another). So,…

Would You Like Free Money? Consider a Reverse Mortgage

Would you like to receive a check from the bank to supplement your income after you turn 55 years old? If you own your own…