Have you ever checked your credit score, looked at the number and decided buying a home was out of the question? You're not alone. But here's something that might surprise you: The number you're looking at may not be the number your mortgage lender uses. And thanks to...
Man, that sure was a humdinger of a windstorm we had recently, a near record “24-bagger.” What that means is that I ended up raking and bagging 24 of those 33-gallon trash bags of oak leaves and pine needles that have been raining down on my backyard, front yard and...
With Halloween coming up in just a couple of days, let’s take a look at the history of this spooky holiday. Though it’s been celebrated for over a century in the United States, it’s not in any other area of the globe. I have an old friend who used to reside in Great...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian After the Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) declared, in1973, that the level of Lake Arrowhead had to be lowered by 70 feet, due to earthquake safety concerns, many in the community became outraged and concerned. A public...
When parents think about leaving an inheritance in trust for their children, they often assume trusts are primarily for young beneficiaries or adult children who may not be financially responsible. But even a successful, responsible adult child may benefit from having...
We've been talking a lot about housing affordability lately, but I think it's time we change the conversation. Affordability isn't just about how much money you've saved for a down payment or closing costs anymore. It's about understanding the market, knowing which...
