The real estate scene in September 2023 is telling an interesting tale, one that diverges from the national trends. Real estate, we must remember, is all about location, location, location. So, while the rest of the nation might be headed in one direction, our local...
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Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Autumn Leaves /Against the Wind
Back in the day, when I was a little sprout in the OC, my pappy would get me out of bed at the crack of dawn to make me rake leaves after a Santa Ana windstorm. He would say something like, “Up and at ‘em,” which was an old Army saying. Well, I didn’t mind that so...
Dear Sidney – 09/28/2023
I am a multi-hyphenate artistic type who writes stories, plays, songs, etc. Like many fellow artists, this doesn’t provide my main source of income. While it may not fill my coffers, my endeavors do lift my heart and spirit, turning the drudgery of everyday life into...
Are foreclosure properties on the horizon?
Have you heard the buzz about rising foreclosures in the housing market? Don't hit the panic button just yet! Chances are, you've come across headlines proclaiming a surge in foreclosures within today's real estate market. It's natural to have questions, especially if...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – The Rain Song
It never ceases, the weather, that is. First it was the blizzard, then weeks and weeks of rain, followed by a hurricane and mudstorm, which occurs when it rains at the same time as there’s a duststorm, which we had back in June, when everyone was driving around with...
Dear Sidney – 09/21/2023
After reading your inspiring column for a year now, I still am not sure if you are male or female. I suppose not knowing is half the fun! Last Friday, my dear husband and kind provider of exactly 40 years drove us over for a beer or two and great music at Market Night...




