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How To Help Your Pets Adjust To Your New Home

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Stanley The Cat

That picture to the right is our very friendly cat, Stanley. He actually handled the move into his new home without much fanfare – he settled in quite nicely. But, I know this is not true for many, and moving to a new home can be a difficult transition for everyone in the family, including the furry, four-legged members.

Dogs and cats develop a strong bond with their environment so when they from their territory it can cause them stress.

Here are some tips to ease your pets’ transition to a new home : Continue reading →

Are You Moving? Check Your New Cost Of Living Estimates

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Cost of Living adjustments in a new townAs a lender in Sacramento, I don’t typically have this conversation with my clients because we jump right into Mortgage and Real Estate stuff. With home values slow to rise and mortgage rates at all-time lows, there’s never been a more affordable time to own a home.

However, there is more to the cost of living than just a mortgage payment. There’s the cost of groceries, gasoline and getting your hair cut, too.

Not surprisingly, where we live affects our costs. Big cities are often more expensive to live, and local tax laws influence daily costs, too.  Continue reading →