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...
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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...
Estate Planning – Common estate planning myths debunked
You might think estate planning is only for the wealthy or too complicated and expensive. These are just a few myths surrounding estate planning that I hear often. In reality, estate planning is critical for everyone, regardless of age or financial status. Many people...
Ask the Realtor – Is building a new home in the mountains out of reach? The shocking truth about construction costs
Building a new home in our mountain resort communities, spanning Crestline to Lake Arrowhead to Running Springs, has become an increasingly cost-prohibitive endeavor. With an average home sales price of $557,000, our area is already battling housing affordability...
Easier Asset Transfer in California: Small Estate Affidavit Update
In California, the Small Estate Affidavit is a simplified method for transferring assets from a decedent’s estate without formal probate. This process is available when the total value of the estate falls under a certain threshold, offering families a quicker, less...








