The holiday season is upon us, and many of us have already begun to celebrate. From trimming trees to lighting candles, it’s the time of year to fill your homes (and hearts) with holiday joy. But there’s no need to stop at your front door. Let the spirit of the season radiate outward from your […]
An Insiders Look at Creating Christmas Wreaths
In case you weren’t aware, my brother Brian and his wife, Robin own and run a Christmas tree farm in Foresthill, California. The Guthrie Tree Farm is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra-Nevada mountains in Placer County. Every year, Libby and I go up to visit and make Christmas wreaths for our clients. This year […]
5 Things to Do Before the End of 2018
Chickens GIF from Chickenlittle GIFs The end is near! Well, the end of the year is near. 😉 This week is Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. More on that later. Then just 30 days until Christmas. After that, it’s goodbye 2018. But before we bid adieu to this year, there are some things we recommend […]
5 Reasons Why Winter is a Great Time to Buy or Sell a Home
‘Tis the Season to buy or sell your home It’s a common misconception that you shouldn’t try to buy or sell a home during the fall and winter months. This is generally considered the “offseason” in real estate, even by many real estate agents. Many sellers mistakenly believe that the cold weather will keep buyers […]
Everything You Need to Know about VA Home Loans
Guest post by Patti Shaner HomeBridge Financial What is a VA Home Loan? A VA Home Loan is a mortgage loan provided by private lenders, such as mortgage companies and banks. The loan is partially guaranteed by the Veterans Administration. The Veterans Administration does not lend money, itself. The VA gives a mortgage lender a guarantee that if […]
Veterans Benefits You Might Not Know About in 2018
Military Exchange Benefits As you may know, Active duty and retired military have always had the ability to shop at the military exchanges. As of late last year, all honorably discharged veterans now have those privileges as well! This is just for the online Exchanges, not the physical locations. Here’s what Tom Shull, director, and […]
What’s Ahead for the Real Estate Market in 2018
“How’s the Market?” you ask? A few weeks ago, we wrote an update on the local real estate market for October. But what about what’s happening to the national real estate market? We got you covered there, so read on. While no one can predict the future with certainty, most experts expect to see modest […]
