Back in the day, when I was a young lad growing up in the OC, Mr. Holly Jolly Christmas himself, Burl Ives, showed up at an assembly when I was in second grade at Tustin Elementary School and entertained us kiddos with a whole mess of Christmas songs, one of which, of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
