A History of Interest Rates

This picture is a great visual of the amazing opportunities that buyers have nationwide right now.  I was only 4 years old when interest rates hit that all time high of 18.45%, but I can’t even imagine.  I know from the 5 years or so that I brokered mortgage loans...

First Snow in Mammoth Lakes!!!

First Snow in Mammoth Lakes!!!

Today (October 22, 2012) we finally got our first real snow in the town of Mammoth Lakes!  Today also happens to be my Sheppard’s 7thbirthday.  Yep, that’s right folks….for those of you who know my favorite grumpy bitch, well she just turned 7 years old today.  And...

Being an Efficient Homeowner

In the age of being “green”, saving our planet is a hot topic and a lifestyle that many have adopted into their everyday routine.  Whether the motivation is saving money or saving energy, there are literally thousands of easy choices we can make in our lives that will...

Mammoth All Weather Shuttle

Mammoth All Weather Shuttle

Need a ride?  Looking for reliable and professional transportation?  Well there is now the perfect solution here in Mammoth Lakes!  MAMMOTH ALL WEATHER SHUTTLE  www.mawshuttle.com   MAWS is a service offering pleasurable transportation both in and around the Mammoth...

Zike Bike Here I Come…

Zike Bike Here I Come…

Ok, so this may look like just some new version of a kids scooter….but I am here to tell you that this “Zike Bike” (as I like to call it) is fun, fun, fun…..and I’m gonna get one!!! The picture you see here is there Saber model which is their highest end Zike that...

To Play or to Work?

To Play or to Work?

….why not do both?  What I sincerely love about my lifestyle living here in Mammoth Lakes is the ability to make almost each and every day a work day, as well as a play day.  I’m blessed that I have found a career and environment that allows me to juggle both worth...

Mammoth Lakes Winter Transit

Mammoth Lakes Winter Transit

What I love about Mammoth Lakes is that you really don’t need to own a car to live here; especially during the winter where everything is so close.  And what makes this possible is the FREE shuttle service that zigzags itself through our 4 square mile town. 2013...

And all I wanted was a Pugsley….

And all I wanted was a Pugsley….

About two years I was in Moab, Utah for a week doing some fantastic mountain biking.  One of the days there we were at the famous Slick Rock area doing one of the standard biking loops.  It was then that I first laid eyes on a ‘fat bike’.  Here we all were on our full...

Lake Mary Forest Service Cabins

Lake Mary Forest Service Cabins

I had the unique opportunity to show property this last week on one of the US Forest Service cabins that are for sale within the Mammoth Lakes Basin.  Typically this would be the sort of property that would be shown to prospective buyers during the summer months, but...

Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Destinations for 2013

Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Destinations for 2013

…that’s right folks; the Eastern Sierra just ranked #6 on Lonely Planet’s top 10 US travel destinations for 2013!!!  Here you can read the article in full, but in summary, the author references our fantastic proximity to Yosemite National park, the ghost town of...

Mammoth Mountain Versus California

Mammoth Mountain Versus California

For those of you that know me, I love numbers, charts, graphs, spreadsheets, etc. And what is even more fun is when someone can put the numbers to work to show how Mammoth Mountain is dominating in terms of snow and skiable acreage! Check it out!

What a Day!!!

What a Day!!!

So yesterday the weather report kept saying “less than one inch of accumulation” for both Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning.  Meanwhile I was watching the snow accumulate on my deck and continue to get taller and taller.  Finally by late afternoon I headed up...