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? NEW HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ?

If you own a residential property as your primary residence, you can file a Homestead Declaration with the County's Registrar-Recorder's Office. Previously, homestead exemption amount was $75,000-$175,000. Effective January 1, 2021, homest...

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Rancho Palos Verdes real estate

Sun-drenched Rancho Palos Verdes occupies an enviable spot in the Palos Verdes Peninsula. It's perched on top of scenic bluffs that jut out to the Pacific. Residents can all agree that when you live in Rancho Palos Verdes, you also have the...

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? Are you Updating your Earthquake/Emergency Kits? ?

No matter how well you've prepared your emergency kits, they need to be updated frequently. You may have different clothing size needs, expired food (even canned foods), water & medical prescriptions, old batteries in flashlights etc. Go t...

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Adopting a Dog During the Pandemic

During these trying times, nothing beats the companionship of your loved ones. It can be your family, your circle of closest friends,  or even people who share the same interests as you. Others get an extra dose of unconditional love and s...

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? HOLIDAY SHOPPING ?

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, but perhaps that's for the better. There have been more and more studies showing that Black Friday isn't all it's cracked up to be. Aside from the physical dangers (amplified by Covid), reports in ...

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What You Need to Ask During a Virtual Home Tour

Virtual home tours are the new normal. And even if the pandemic passes, it looks like this new method of looking at homes will be here to stay. As we slowly adjust to the new normal, here are a few pointers and questions to bear in mind as ...

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Top dog-friendly restaurants in Rancho Palos Verdes

Looking for dog-friendly restaurants in Rancho Palos Verdes? You have plenty of choices in and around the area. Many of these have reopened their doors after temporarily closing down in light of the pandemic, adopting enhanced sanitation an...

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