This may shock you, but I recently turned down a listing. Amid the skeptical raised eyebrows from my faithful readers – and perhaps gasps of panic from my fellow real estate agents – I’d like to explain why. After all, in any real estate market, “she who has the...
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Ask the realtor – From meltdown to milestone: How data dismantled homebuying fears
One of my buyer clients had a total brain meltdown this week. After nearly a year of house hunting – with his exacting standards and strict price point – the search felt endless. Then, like a plot twist in a rom-com, I unearthed the perfect home from my network: an...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – My Funny Valentine
Well, here I am a day late and a dollar short…Um, well, OK, so I’m a month late and still a dollar short for celebrating Valentine’s Day. However, I did get the Missus a giant, heart-shaped box of dark chocolate… “Mmmm, chocolate!” (Homer Simpson – “Krusty Gets...
Estate Planning – When can you contest a trust in California?
Trust contests in California typically arise when beneficiaries or potential heirs believe something went wrong in the trust's creation or administration. While trusts are generally more difficult to challenge than wills, there are several legitimate grounds for...
Veterans can access care at Mountains Community Hospital
Veterans in the mountain communities can receive high-quality outpatient care close to home through the VA Community Care Network (CCN), the VA’s direct connection with community providers. As an approved provider, Mountains Community Hospital offers essential...
Estate Planning – New laws that may affect estate planning
As we enter 2025, several important legislative changes are poised to affect estate planning in California. From federal tax revisions to new reporting requirements, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve to protect assets and ensure smooth wealth transfer. Federal...









