Have you hugged your dog lately? You might also want to give your furry friend extra belly rubs too just to show how much you appreciate them—especially since today is National Dog Day! This canine holiday was founded in 2004 by animal expert and advocate Colleen Paige, along with National Puppy Day (March…
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Bureau Of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA)
Real Estate Appraisals: Important in Real Property Financial Decisions
Anyone who has bought or sold a house knows the importance of real estate appraisers. Appraisers are needed for many property transactions. For example, a lender concerned whether the property being sold will serve as sufficient collateral for purchase financing will often engage an appraiser to provide an opinion…
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Many people may not realize how important professional fiduciaries are until they need them. Professional fiduciaries are independent third parties who provide critical services to seniors, persons with disabilities, and children. They manage matters for clients that can include daily care, housing, and medical needs. They also offer financial management…
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Homeowners hire contractors year-round, but especially during the summer for remodeling, repairs, and landscaping needs. There are several companies open for business even amid the Coronavirus pandemic. After all, air conditioners and heaters can break down, indoor and outdoor pipes can burst, and always of course when you least expect…
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Social distancing, flattening the curve and shelter-in-place are catchphrases for many of us, that less than two months ago, weren’t part of our vocabulary. However, that was before the global Coronavirus pandemic gripped the world, upended our lives and now has us wondering if they’ll ever be the same again.…
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Drop. Cover. Hold On. Doing these three things could possibly save your life during an earthquake. That’s the message the Earthquake Country Alliance, the U.S. Geological Society and the Southern California Earthquake Center wants the public to know and why they’ve joined forces to create the annual “Great California ShakeOut”…
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Most people tend to ignore the warning signs of hearing loss. Yet, it’s the third most common health problem in the United States behind heart disease and arthritis. In fact, according to the Center for Hearing and Communication, 48 million people in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss…
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Reading glasses-or “cheaters” as they are often referred to-have come a long way from those dangling-from-a-chain-around-your-neck professor looking spectacles. Once considered nerdy and geeky, readers now come in all sorts of hip styles and colors like high-end designer eye-wear and they’ve caught the eye-pun intended-of both young and young at…
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Acupuncture is a system of integrative medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles. It’s not as spooky as it sounds. It’s actually an ancient Chinese tradition and practice that’s been around for almost 2,500 years. Now, acupuncture is finally gaining mainstream recognition and being utilized within the…
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Words like “grandma” and “aggression” don’t seem to go together. But when grandma reaches out and pinches your cheek so hard it brings tears to your eyes, it can make you think they may not be so far apart after all. Plus, why does she always do that? These days, psychologists…