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...