For those considering becoming a homeowner, there are a lot of variables to think about. Rents are high and mortgage rates are low. Many people tell us that they would prefer to make a mortgage payment as opposed to paying rent each month, but that they just don’t have the down payment in the bank. What many do not realize is that they may be closer to being able to afford a home than they think. The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) has loan programs that are desi

For those considering becoming a homeowner, there are a lot of variables to think about. Rents are high and mortgage rates are low. Many people tell us that they would prefer to make a mortgage payment as opposed to paying rent each month, but that they just don’t have the down payment in the bank. What many do not realize is that they may be closer to being able to afford a home than they think. The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) has loan programs that are desi

I'll be the first to admit it: I'm a digital hoarder. I can clean out my closets like a rockstar, but when it comes to my phone and computer?...Well, I usually wait until it crashes or tells me there's not enough space to take a picture before I "clean" anything digital. Here are a few ideas to inspire you (and myself) to get motivated to digitally spring clean.... 1. Update Your Contacts Even in a digital age, business cards are still the order of the day in a lot of industr

I'll be the first to admit it: I'm a digital hoarder. I can clean out my closets like a rockstar, but when it comes to my phone and computer?...Well, I usually wait until it crashes or tells me there's not enough space to take a picture before I "clean" anything digital. Here are a few ideas to inspire you (and myself) to get motivated to digitally spring clean.... 1. Update Your Contacts Even in a digital age, business cards are still the order of the day in a lot of industr

People often ask us: “Is this house zoned for horses?” If the answer is yes, the next question is usually: “How many?!” These are good questions to ask, especially if you intend to keep horses on your newly purchased property. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to take a look at the municipal code for the city you are looking to buy in. Take Yorba Linda for example. Here are some highlights of regulations regarding the keeping of various animals on residential property

People often ask us: “Is this house zoned for horses?” If the answer is yes, the next question is usually: “How many?!” These are good questions to ask, especially if you intend to keep horses on your newly purchased property. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to take a look at the municipal code for the city you are looking to buy in. Take Yorba Linda for example. Here are some highlights of regulations regarding the keeping of various animals on residential property

The Easter Bunny never seems to disappoint. Just when I think Santa Claus can't get any creepier...I am reminded just how weird having your child pose with an adult in a bunny suit really is! I feel like some of the costume "designers" never actually looked at a bunny before making their creations....Enjoy.

The Easter Bunny never seems to disappoint. Just when I think Santa Claus can't get any creepier...I am reminded just how weird having your child pose with an adult in a bunny suit really is! I feel like some of the costume "designers" never actually looked at a bunny before making their creations....Enjoy.