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Thanksgiving Day Meal Preparation: Embracing the Southern Holiday Menu
Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday steeped in tradition and familial gatherings. Across the United States, it’s a day to give thanks and feast on an array of delicious food. In the South, Thanksgiving culinary traditions take on a unique flair, reflecting the region’s rich culture and heritage.
Hard Money Loans, a quick overview
One of the biggest misperceptions in the co-housing community, is that the property needs to be paid for with cash.
An End to Real Estate Buyer’s Remorse
Recently I sat with a friend who is suffering from buyer's remorse on a recent real estate purchase. They found themself in the same financial place as many post-retired people. When we stop working, we often don't have the required cash flow stream to get a real estate loan.
Important Considerations for Aging in Place
When individuals and families decide to set a strategy for aging in place, they should address these important considerations.
SRES Designation Certificate 2016
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation This week I successfully completed the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation course and was awarded the appropriate certification. I decided to complete the course to demonstrate a commitment to [...]
Tax-Deferred 1031 Exchanges
This tax-deferred strategy allows investors to sell their investment property and use the proceeds to purchase a new property within a certain period of time, all while deferring capital gains taxes.
Can an IRA Own Real Estate?
A traditional IRA, Roth IRA, or SEP can own real estate in a self-directed account.
Make Your Money Work: The Benefits of Saving versus Investing
The most common types of assets that investors invest in include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and commodities.
10 Acre California Ranch in Northern and Central California
I am working with a buyer who is seeking to replace her rural ranch property for 10 acres close to an urban area. She is seeking 2-3 bedrooms and would like multiple outbuildings. The buyer is seeking ample water during California's driest periods.
Small Country Property
This retired professional woman is seeking something quiet and rural. She is downsizing so needs less land (1/2 acre). She is hoping to stay in Northern California. Project Description: Small country property in small town
Conventional Loan
A conventional loan is a mortgage that is not guaranteed or insured by the US government. Conventional mortgages include construction loans, portfolio loans, and subprime loans. Conventional loans are the most common type of [...]
Loan Application Checklist
All Applicants Copy of current form SSA-1099 for receipt of Social Security Current bank statements, dated within 30 days of application. (All pages for each account: savings, checking, etc.) Current monthly statement for mutual [...]
SSL Security for Clients and Patients
SSL security for clients and patients is often overlooked when private practices develop purchase web development services.
Graphic Design and Logos
Graphic design is an essential part of every piece of marketing collateral and is undertaken to convey a specific message (or messages) to a target audience. I provide a variety of graphic designs for logos, packaging, branding, print and web. I use a combination of typography, visual arts and page layout techniques to produce a balanced, focused and symmetrical final result.
CMS Client Training for WordPress and Drupal
CMS Client Training for WordPress®, Drupal®, and Joomla® Websites Learn how to create content for your WordPress website with private CMS client training. One-on-one training is instructor-led interactive online with private [...]
Seattle WordCamp 2013 at University of Washington
I am excited to attend this year's Seattle WordCamp 2013. I've been lucky enough to attend WordCamp in SF, but this is the first time in Seattle.
Introduction to Laguna Woods
Laguna Woods is a unique and interesting city in Orange County, California. It is listed as one of the safest in California by Movoto, Safewise, and more. The population is between 16,000-17,000 with a median age of 78. The majority of the City consists of Laguna Woods Village, an age restricted community.
Best Online Storage Reviewed
Online storage of computer files is becoming more important to companies, professional practices, and even individuals and families.
Take Control of Your Site
It is easy for small business owners to manage their own hosting and domain registration services if you keep it simple and avoid temptations. 1) Start Here with hosting. Do this before you initiate [...]
Configure Email for Outlook
Be sure to replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain name. Your/Display name: anything you want Email address: enter the full address (name@yourdomain.com) Type of connection: POP3 or IMAP Incoming mail server: mail.yourdomain.com Outgoing mail [...]
Managing your Email with cPanel
Managing your email is a snap with cPanel and Webmail. Simply follow the simple steps below and you are on your way to having total control over your email. Intended Audience: Clients with maintenance [...]
Adding Value to Your Practice Increases Your Net Worth
I was recently talking to local practitioner about ways to add value to the firm. During the course of the conversation I realized that he and I were talking about two different concepts.
How to get started with a Website
This article was written to answer some simple questions about websites, domains, email, hosting, and other important internet services.
How to Set-Up Email with cPanel
I provide cPanel software for my clients to manage their server account. cPanel is server administration software that makes it easy to perform the necessary tasks to maintain your server. Many clients want to manage [...]
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Private Practices
Writing effective copy is a very challenging job that has been made more difficult with the need to make the information search engine optimized.
WordCamp San Francisco 2012
WordCamp San Francisco took place August 7 and I was able to attend the streaming edition of the Camp. I had purchased a ticket and was unable to attend in person so this was the next best thing. Naturally the most exciting presentation was the "State of the Word" by Matt Mullenweg.
Housing Corporations
Housing Corporations at Laguna Woods Village Third Laguna Hills Mutual Condominiums United Laguna Woods Mutual Stock Co-Operative Laguna Woods Mutual No. Fifty High-Rise Condominiums Financial Requirements Summary Assets of $125,000 more than the price of the [...]
Emergency Services
Emergency Services - Call 911 CALL 911 IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY Emergency Resource List Care Ambulance Service Call 911 Orange County Fire Authority Call 911 Hospitals And Medical Centers Near Laguna Woods Hoag Hospital [...]
