In real estate, everyone has an opinion – and sometimes, those opinions derail actual results. I know this won't win popularity points, but it has to be said: We are not in a fire sale market for buyers, nor are we in a frenzy market for sellers. If you want to buy or...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Logging in the San Bernardino Mountains started during the 1840s Mexican era using primitive sawpit methods, followed by David Seely who built a water-powered sawmill on Seely Flats in the 1850s. Lumbering moved into Little Bear...
I guess I don’t have to tell you it was hotter than a witch’s broomstick last week. But, let’s face it, it’s always hot this time of the year, and people always complain about the weather, especially me. But then people complain when it’s cold. Some folks, especially...
In today’s economy, buying a home can feel like trying to sprint through molasses. Interest rates are hovering around 7 percent, home prices are still rising and inflation isn’t doing anyone any favors. Even folks with solid incomes are looking at their potential...
Creating a living trust is a powerful estate planning tool – but its value depends entirely on whether it’s properly funded. Funding a trust means transferring ownership of your assets into the trust’s name. Without this crucial step, the trust may not serve its...
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor The Lake Arrowhead branch library in Blue Jay was the place to be for folks who are curious about the history behind a number of mountain spots. This was Russ Keller’s monthly historical presentation, sponsored by the Lake...
