Ask The Realtor
Ask The Realtor – The great housing dilemma: Renters struggle to buy in our local competitive market
In recent years, the rental market has become increasingly competitive, with a reported 30 renters vying for every available rental property in 2024, a stark increase from just 10 renters per rental in 2006, per a recent Freddie Mac report. This trend has left many...
Estate Planning – Why you need a power of attorney and health care directive, even if you have a will or living trust
A will or living trust is essential for estate planning, but these documents only take effect after death. They do not cover situations where you’re still alive but unable to make decisions. This is why having a power of attorney (POA) and health care directive is...
Ask The Realtor – Why real estate agents are rethinking showing feedback in California
Real estate agents often face the delicate and complex challenge of providing showing feedback. While sellers anxiously await insights, real estate professionals must juggle confidentiality, honesty and professionalism in a process that often leaves both parties...
Estate Planning – Understanding capacity and communication in will making
In California, creating a valid will requires that the person making the will (the testator) meets specific legal standards. One of the most fundamental requirements is that the testator has the mental capacity to understand what they are doing. This can become...






