Estate Planning – The importance of formality in family loans: A cautionary tale
In the world of estate planning, intrafamily loans can be powerful tools for transferring wealth to the next generation. However, a recent case highlights the importance of treating these loans with the same formality as third-party transactions to avoid unintended...
Ask The Realtor – Unlocking the benefits of open houses for buyers and sellers
Open houses have been a staple of the real estate market for decades. They conjure up images of curious neighbors and casual "lookie-loos," but their role in today’s market has evolved. With the nationwide changes to real estate practices implemented on Aug. 17, 2024,...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – A Simple Song of Freedom
I know this is repetitious, but it’s important. If you had read the edition of this newspaper last year that talked about Crestline being named a “City of Peace” – and I trust you, as a loyal reader, did – you would, no doubt, have seen and hopefully read the article...
Dear Sidney
My hubby and I are blessed to be grandparents six times over. Their ages range from 4 to 9. Unfortunately, the parents of our blessings live down the hill in three different arenas: Chino, Rancho Mirage and Hesperia. Papa and I are unmercifully invited to every Little...
