Dear Reader,
Do you feel like May just snuck up on you? I sure do. On the personal front, my husband and I celebrated 32 years of marriage at the end of April. Time flies! Last month I talked about how excited I was to see all the traffic im...
Proposition 19
The changes and how they may affect your transfer decisions in the future.
1 Permits homeowners who are 55, severely disabled, or whose homes were destroyed by wildfire or
disaster to transfer their primary residence’s prop...
On to May and closing out April. I wanted to mention some exciting developments in La Crescent & Montrose! Have you had the chance to check out the traffic improvements at the intersections of Lowell at Honolulu and Montrose at Ocean View? ...
The Loss of Local Influence: The Impact of California SB9, Density Bonus Projects, and Proposed Changes to Article 34. "California Remove Voter Approval Requirement for Public Low-Rent Housing Projects Amendment" is on the ballot in California ...
Here’s what the highest Fed rates in more than a decade mean for your money
Did you buy a home in 2020? Did you job-hop in 2021? Did you hold off on buying a new car or home in 2022 until you can find a cheaper deal and lower interest rate...
The Federal Reserve is meeting this week to decide its next step on interest rates just as its yearlong fight against inflation is colliding with a crunch in the financial sector. The Fed’s next move will be closely watched as recent bank f...
"The Benefits of a Home Organizer: Why You Should Consider Hiring One for Your Next decluttering Project"
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the clutter and disorganization in your home? Do you struggle to find the time and motivation t...
Preventive maintenance isn’t glamorous. But the payoff can be huge. There is nothing like a well-maintained home. This does not mean everything has to be the latest and the greatest. A well-maintained home not only saves you thousands, it wil...
They're loud, they're proud — these peacocks are getting the boot
If you live in Shadow Hills, peacocks are an everyday occurrence. They are as much a part of the landscape as the horses you'll see walking up and down the streets. But why...
When you are talking about the housing market, it's important not to generalize and say the market is terrible, the market is dropping. Although rates have increased, some markets have not been as affected as others. When considering a purchase...