No surprise! Sheltering in Place has forced companies and employees to figure out ways to work from home. For many employees, the luxury of a dedicated office space does not exist. Zillow conducted a survey to find out about the home "office space" environment. Here's what they learned: About two-thirds of survey respondents say they're working from a room that's not a dedicated home office. Most Americans working from home say they'd consider a move if allowed to work remote

Yipee! We're heading into Stage 2 Expansion for the Monterey County Shelter in Place order. Face coverings are still required and of course social distancing but some businesses are opening up. List of businesses being added this week: Dine-In Restaurant Service - with Restrictions Car Washes Pet Grooming Services Offices Outdoor Public Places Residential Cleaning and Janitorial Shopping Malls Religious Observances with Restrictions Schools with Restrictions Outdoor Museums L

Although we are now saving money on gas and eating out, we need to remember to focus on how to conserve energy and expenses at home. Here are some helpful hints from my Realtor Magazine: 1. Turn off electronics when not in use. Keeping gadgets on constantly will add to your electricity bill. Consumer electronics and common devices can account for 23% of the average electricity bill—or about $322 annually, according to Sense. Place printers, PCs, laptops, home entertainment eq