Zone Zero is California’s newest defensible‑space requirement, designed to protect homes from wind‑blown embers—the leading cause of structure loss in wildfires. It focuses on the first five feet around a home. Zone Zero was mandated by Assembly Bill 3074 (2020), but the regulations were delayed as the State Board of Forestry was working on rules and implementation. It's expected to go into effect this spring. So, what is ZONE ZERO?.... It's the zone between 0 to 5 feet fr

As a longtime realtor and advocate for homeowners across Monterey County, I have heard some terrible stories about homeowners getting scammed, usually when they are under financial stress. Two scams in particular—Equity Skimming and Mortgage Elimination—are targeting homeowners who are trying to stay afloat. Let’s break down what these scams look like and how you can protect yourself and your property. Equity Skimming: Equity skimming happens when a bad actor convinces a str

It’s Women's History Month so I thought it would be a great opportunity to share some history about a woman’s right to own her own home...

I am building an ADU in Pacific Grove and solar panels came up as an option. Here is some information that you should consider when...

California Proposition 19 passed in November 2020 and will go into effect on April 1, 2021. So what's the big deal? Take a look..... TAX...