I got a big shock this week: An appraisal for one of my buyer clients came in $40,000 under the contract price. Was the house overvalued? Not in my opinion. It’s a vintage home in picture-perfect condition on a flat lot of about 10,000 square feet, surrounded by more...
Growing up in the OC (Orange County), Tustin in particular, before the advent of computers, Butchwax, Blackjack gum, S&H Green Stamps, coffee shop diners with tabletop juke boxes, dial telephones, newsreels before the movie, 45 rpm records and ice-cold popsicles...
When someone dies, their debts do not simply disappear – but they also do not automatically become the responsibility of their children or other beneficiaries. Understanding what happens to debt after death can prevent grieving families from paying bills they may not...
There’s an interesting conversation happening in one of our local Facebook groups: Why are so many short-term vacation rentals for sale? Great question. But I think there may be another question hiding underneath it: Are there actually “so many” or are we simply much...
Many Americans dream of retiring overseas or splitting their time between the United States and another country. Whether you're relocating permanently, becoming a dual resident or simply spending several months each year abroad, one important question often gets...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Baylis Park is located on the south side of Highway 18, about a half-mile east of the Lake Gregory Drive signal on Highway 18. This spot was a part of Pinecrest’s South Park, and the day-use picnic area was named to honor Dr....
