Dick Selzer

Last week, I summarized my concerns regarding the proposed tax-sharing and annexation agreement between the City of Ukiah and Mendocino County.

If you're like many people, as soon as anyone starts talking about tax exclusion loopholes, your eyes start to glaze over.

When people sell their home, they often assume their profit is the difference between what they owe on the property and what they sell it for.

When people sell their home, they often assume their profit is the difference between what they owe on the property and what they sell it for. Profit on a

After three decades of stalled efforts, the Senate just passed the first major housing bill in 30 years, and by a huge margin (85–5). That's almost unheard of in Washington these days.

After three decades of stalled efforts, the Senate just passed the first major housing bill in 30 years, and by a huge margin (85–5). That’s almost unheard of in Washington these days. It has since been reconciled by the House and is …

The 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Redwood Valley in June reminded many of us that we live in earthquake country.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Although real estate appraisals are based on verifiable facts, the appraisals themselves are

Although real estate appraisals are based on verifiable facts, the appraisals themselves are simply someone’s opinion about the value of a given property, and opinions can vary.

If you are self-employed and working from home, you can reclassify some of your personal expenses to business expenses, unlocking worthwhile tax benefits.