First Day of Spring: 12 Ways to Inaugurate the Season “Just as there are seasons in the world around us, so there are in our interior life,” Teresa of Avila wisely observed. “We cannot expect it to be otherwise.” Spring is a season of renewal and rebirth. It’s a time when buds become leaves and […]
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Why getting a mortgage may be easier now — and riskier Getting approved for a mortgage is like running an obstacle course: There are lots of hurdles to overcome and you’ll probably be tired and a bit bruised at the finish line. Frustratingly for many would-be homebuyers, the race ends early because they have too […]
7 Important Repairs to Make Before Selling A House The most critical things to do to increase your home’s value before putting it on the market. As a smart seller, you’ll want your home in tip-top shape — but you don’t want to eat into your profits by overspending on home improvements. You won’t […]
Simple Practices for Resilient Happiness Why? As we move into 2019, here are my top five inner practices for helping this year be a good one for you and others (click the links to see the first four): Drop the stone Let it flow Learn as you go “Us” all “thems” Be amazed By “be […]
Catch a wave in Surf City, USA The endless summer lives on in Huntington Beach. Southern California’s beach culture thrives along this city’s curving shoreline, where you can bicycle down an oceanfront path, play volleyball, and, of course, surf. Go to the International Surfing Museum, and you’ll see up close how this Orange County town, with 10 […]
Interest rates will keep rising in 2019, but a slowdown is on the horizon Uncertainty looms ahead as we transition into 2019. But one thing remains clear: Borrowing costs — at least for now — are still going up. The Federal Reserve rattled markets by raising its benchmark interest rate in December, bringing the total number […]
Organizing your home now can make it worth more when you go to sell It requires a lot of time and energy to maintain an organized home, but the benefits of that labor can pay off, while you’re living in your house and when you’re ready to sell. Real estate agents consistently report […]
Huntington Beach is a postcard-worthy picture of Southern California living at its best: 8.5 miles of uninterrupted public coastline, 67 parks, expansive white sand beaches, and surfable waves all set against the backdrop of year-round sunny weather. Sukie Fee (who is known simply by “Sukie”) is all too familiar with the Huntington Beach promise of […]
How to Make (and Keep) a New Year’s Resolution Are you making a resolution for 2019? Warning: More than half of all resolutions fail, but this year, they don’t have to be yours. Here’s how to identify the right resolution to improve your life, create a plan on how to reach it, and become part […]
2019 Housing Forecast Is Pretty Interesting Here’s a look at realtor.com’s® housing forecast for 2019. Look at rising mortgage rates to play an even greater part in affordability, slowing the market for sellers and impacting buyers. Home prices are still expected to rise, though at a much slower rate than we’ve become accustomed to. Realtor.com forecasts home […]