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My orange tree, in Burbank Ca., is a good illustration of how nature can forget the word “moderation”. This tree is prolific – it produces bushels and bushels of navel oranges, only once per year – but when it does – Katie bar the door. This year we had an especially...

I am usually very healthy – rarley do I get sick. I attribute that to alot of hand washing…probably something bordering OCD….and healthy living. This year I added Santoro and Sons to my existing workload, which meant a start up company with all that extra work, worry...

As mortgage rates have edged higher, many borrowers have been locking in loan rates for a home purchase or refinancing. What does locking in a loan mean? A lock-in agreement — also called a rate lock or rate commitment — protects against sudden spikes in interest...

According to the Wall Street Journal (link below), the “Great Recession” predictably lowered the credit score of the average American due to increased defaults. According to the WSJ, 25% of all Americans now have a FICO score of 599 or less. This compares to 15% prior...

A lot has happened in the Burbank Real Estate market since we last talked. We had a nice year – thanks to our great clients and the wonderful city of Burbank! Our goals were to brand ourselves in the community as ‘go-to’ agents that take a deep, personal interest in...

Great 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home in the charming Magnolia Park area of Burbank. Turn Key – has a pool – has a wonderfully spacious family room. Close to all that matters in Magnolia Park. You will love it!

Time Marches On……………… I often wonder why, when I was younger, it appeared that time was moving at a snails pace, it seemed as though time was my enemy – slowly, slowly going along – while I wanted to move so much faster. I recall feeling frustrated and ready for...

The snooze button on your alarm…. How many times d o you hit the snooze button on your alarm in the morning? Be honest…..one, two, possibly three times? Is your alarm set to the actual time or is it fast? Come on, I said be honest!!! Ok, mine is 15 minutes fast and I...

The Heat Is On!!!! Its summertime….Are you ready to feel the heat? Let’s talk SOLAR POWER in Burbank, CA!!! What made me want to revisit a complicated and expensive proposition? BP did – I am very disgusted by the BP mess! Being faced with environmental issues and...