California

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2012-01-27 California - Native trees:

This is subject to debate, as well as how you define "tree", "native", and "Santa Barbara area".  Is the Manzanita, for example, a tree or a shrub?  Some tree seeds, whether intentionally or inadvertently

2012-01-22 California - Redwood National Park:

Good question, and unfortunately my advice may be dated.  Crescent City is too far north, Eureka is a gritty working town.  I would do some car camping, which can be very pleasant in summer.  The Redwoods

2012-01-20 Real Estate: California - Loan Transfer/Assumption for a property in California:

Vic -    A quit claim deed would remove your name off the title.  However, there is no way to pull your name off the mortgage without refinancing.  Therefore, you would still be responsible for the debt

2012-01-19 Real Estate: California - Prop 60 deadlines:

Paul,  Yes, you do need to have the home filed as a Prop 60 replacement within 2 years from date of sale of the original property.  I have never heard of Prop 60 being applied to land, since the new property

2012-01-05 Real Estate: California - Home Additions:

Michael -  Three thoughts.  1)  Any improvements that you do to add value must be permitted and be part of the living space.  Some outdoor living areas qualify as living space, some don't.  If you're expanding