Back in the day – don’t recall exactly which day it was – my dear friend Helen of Leeds used to visit us here at Motley Manor several times a year. By the way, Leeds is a town in northern England where The Who recorded their “Live at Leeds” album. On her last visit,...
When it comes to estate planning in California, one of the most important things to understand is the difference between community property and separate property. Because California is one of only a handful of community property states, how your property is classified...
It’s that time of the year once again when we’re blessed with an overabundance of autumn leaves. The falling leaves drift by my window, the falling leaves of red and gold. I see your lips, the summer kisses, the sunburned hands I used to hold. (“Autumn Leaves” – Nat...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Late summer and early fall are usually sizzling in the San Bernardino Valley with hot Santa Ana winds. In 1905, agriculture was the leading industry, so the crops grew and residents sweltered in the heat. Some wanted to...
Buying a home is stressful enough without unexpected surprises, but one of my recent Lake Arrowhead transactions proved that even the “perfect” buyers can hit a roadblock. My clients were first-time homebuyers with credit scores above 800, stable careers and plenty of...
For many homeowners in retirement, the house isn’t just a place to live – it’s their biggest financial asset. That’s where a reverse mortgage comes in. Unlike a traditional loan, which requires monthly payments, a reverse mortgage allows you to borrow against your...
