As we continue to face environmental challenges, the best way to feel prepared is to be ready. Get prepared—no time like the present. Wildfires California (wildfire season in California is typically May - October) Earthquakes (earthquakes can happen anytime in California) Flooding (flooding can occur spring through fall in California) 1. Start by making your personal disaster kit. This kit can be used in any major disaster. Refresh your bag every season and have it ready-to-g

The pandemic has changed all of our lives in so many ways. We have had to pivot in how we socialize, work, and play with one another. Baby boomers are rethinking their decision to downsize, and investment real estate is booming with opportunities. Little has been left unchanged by Covid-19, including our homes and how we live in them. The market is down slightly from 2019, but we are seeing prices holding steady and moving up in some cases. The lack of new construction, low-