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California’s AB 2424: A lifeline for homeowners facing foreclosure
I vividly remember the first time my parents lost a house to foreclosure. Yes, the first time; there was a second, but more on that later. It was early 1988, just months after Black Monday, Oct. 19, 1987, when the stock market crashed disastrously. My dad, a...
Protect your family’s safety net: Setting up your life insurance policy correctly
A solid estate plan ensures you enjoy life while safeguarding your loved ones' future when you're no longer there. Life insurance is a vital part of this plan, but its effectiveness depends on how it’s structured. Choosing the right beneficiaries is crucial to avoid...
The meaning of home: Reflections and wishes for 2025
One of my earliest memories of “home” is walking into my grandparents’ house in Redlands, in the early 1970s. There was a special plaque on the wall, which etched itself so deeply into my heart that it has stayed with me my entire life. There was always some kind of...
Ask the Realtor – Rising consumer confidence drives real estate surge: Are you ready?
Did you feel that shift in the real estate market after Nov. 5, 2024? I sure did! The past six weeks have been some of the busiest of the year for me, with more homeowners asking for my help and more would-be buyers returning to the market armed with fresh loan...







