Dick Selzer

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.

Have you ever wondered how sewer fees are determined? You may believe that cities charge each household based on that household's specific use, but that's not how it works.

Last week I wrote about ways to save money on utilities. If you really want to save money on utilities, you can live off the grid.

Not all home improvements are created equal. While some increase the overall value of your home, others can decrease it.

Regardless of whether you embrace artificial intelligence (AI) or shun it, it's wise to be aware of what it can do and to understand its legal (and ethical) uses.