Did you feel that shift in the real estate market after Nov. 5, 2024? I sure did! The past six weeks have been some of the busiest of the year for me, with more homeowners asking for my help and more would-be buyers returning to the market armed with fresh loan...
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Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Well, it won’t be long before Jolly old Saint Nick comes plunging down my chimney. Actually, I believe he will have one heck of a time plunging down my chimney. What I mean is that I’ve noticed that the jolly old elf has put on quite a few more pounds of late, if you...
Estate Planning – Successor trustee vs. executor: Key differences in California
In California, the roles of successor trustee and executor both involve managing and distributing a loved one’s assets after they pass away, but they differ significantly in responsibilities, costs and court involvement. Understanding these differences is essential...
Selling your home during the holidays: Don’t let opportunities slip away
I can’t believe I’m sharing this, but I just had the most frustrating experience trying to schedule property showings for a pre-approved buyer. Out of the five homes I contacted for appointments, only one allowed a showing. The other responses were variations of this...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Green Christmas
Well, it won’t be long before it’s Christmas. Nothing says Christmas better than a beautiful Douglas fir Christmas tree. It won’t be a very tall one, though. I figure about three or four feet will do, since it will likely cost about a hundred bucks… that’s inflation...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Happy Honda Days
It seems that the Christmas shopping season is beginning earlier and earlier each year, and this year is no exception…excuse me, I meant to say “Holiday” shopping season, and I only say that because it’s grown politically incorrect to say “Christmas” because some...








