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Well, the children are now fully settled into the school year so it’s a good time to check out the neighborhood and find out what it’s like to live where there is a school. Do you plan to live there or invest to then resell? Either way, the statists say that living near a school […]

Vehicle registration fees have escalated 40% or more. Gasoline tax has put us at the 2nd highest priced in the nation (Hawaii is the highest). The Public Utility Commission granted the Edison Company a small increase and my bill doubled with the same usage. If you walk your dog off-leash and are caught, the first […]

It’s blazing hot around here at this time of year but that doesn’t mean we can’t make it cooler while having enjoyment. Funny thing, most people believe the heat will be over as soon as summer is over. September, October, and even at times November are still extremely hot at least in California, throughout the […]

July 4th is one of the most important National holidays of the Unites States because we are celebrating the Declaration of Independence in 1775. The Declaration stated clearly that “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among […]

After much research, I’ve discovered that a house with a pool doesn’t usually recover the investment as much as I had hoped. In fact, it seems that’s one of the worst investments if planning to sell within the next 5 – 10 years. The cost of installing an in-ground pool and all that’s needed for […]

Fur, fur everywhere! If your pets are cats and dogs, summer heat has them shedding all over the house! That’s natural since they must go through moulting every year to regulate their temperature and keep their skin healthy. The fur drives us crazy all over the house and clothing but they are family members so […]

Summertime can be such a fun time for both you and your family, especially if you have a backyard to enjoy. Either a large yard or a small one can be decorated for enjoyment and will add value to your home. We’re lucky here in California or in any warm climate to be able to […]

Explaining that weeding is just a part of home ownership can fall on deaf ears to stubborn seniors. The truth is that young or old, those weeds must be removed from your yard and this is the time of year that they can be a pest. Weeds and unwanted grass can grow through the pretty […]

  Well, the old saying is that “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors” but that’s not always true. Sometimes you can agree but sometimes you just can’t come to good terms. In most states both neighbors are required to split the cost of replacing or repairing a fence and both sides must have the same grade […]

Disabled renters can be very grateful to an accommodating owner and can be a very loyal tenant. If treated fairly, you can establish a great rapport. They have definite legal rights which should not be ignored. Some have been discriminated against and won’t tell you of their disabilities until after moving in for fear they’ll […]