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Ask the realtor: Running Springs real estate — Where half the market lives in one price range

Over the past 90 days, just over half of all homes sold in Running Springs closed between $300,000 and $400,000. That single price band accounted for 20 of the community’s 39 sales, clearly defining where the center of the local housing market currently sits. That...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Mountaineer Days

Jul 8, 2024 | Uncle Mott

So, I was thumbing through a June 2004 edition of The Mountaineer, a bi-monthly magazine published by The Alpenhorn News, a predecessor to the Alpine Mountaineer, which you are reading right now, or else you wouldn’t know any of this good stuff. Well, as it turns out,...

Dear Sidney – 04/11/2024

Jul 8, 2024 | Dear Sidney

I’m 11 years old and I’m already five feet ten inches tall. Everybody thinks I’m in high school, but I’m still in sixth grade. Even my mom, who is five feet tall, questions just where I came from. Dad wants to sign me up for a girl’s summer basketball team, but Mom...

Ask The Realtor – Navigating California’s best first-time homebuyer loan options

Jul 8, 2024 | Ask the Realtor

Buying your first home in California is an exciting journey, but it can be overwhelming to navigate the various loan programs available. Understanding the most popular options can make the process smoother and more manageable. Here, we’ll break down three of the most...