Kathleen Boss

02/15/2026

With the fires in LA, repurposed cement can be put to good use in rebuilding.

Thousands of computer simulations yield “a positive ‘re-discovery’ of a material we already have”

05/30/2025

Finally! They factor in the wind tunnels that so often carry flames through CA communities.

A first-of-its-kind “fire resilient” community has sprouted in Escondido, California, just north of San Diego, giving a new meaning to wildfire protection in a state that recently experienced its share of wildfire disasters. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener.

01/18/2025

From Pasadena Foothills Association of Realtor:

We are proud to announce a special program dedicated to assisting those impacted by the Eaton Wildfire. Our team, with the help of dedicated volunteers, is offering guidance and resources to help individuals and families get back on their feet.

Through this program, we provide:

Access to available housing units.

Assistance with the leasing process.

Guidance on insurance coverage.

Resources for short-term housing, clean-up efforts, financing, and next steps.

Contact me here for any help you may need.

Kathleen

11/25/2024

Something for new home buyers to find out in advance, something sellers can check out with a pre-sell inspection of the property.

Spray foam insulation promised energy efficiency and comfort, but for many homeowners, it’s become a surprising dealbreaker. Lenders are increasingly rejecting mortgages on homes with this insulation, sparking new concerns in the housing market. Is this popular upgrade quietly devaluing your prope...

11/19/2024

Lydia Fenet, an auctioneer, shares her strategy for ensuring successful negotiations by emphasizing the importance of immediate follow-up. Fenet advises finalizing deal points before leaving the meeting and sending a recap email to all parties involved, an approach that prevents second-guessing and....

11/08/2024

RELOCATING?
Are you or someone you know considering relocating? I can make referrals worldwide through Keller Williams Realty. Let me know your desired country, state, county, city or community and I can set you up with a local realtor suited to your needs.

09/27/2024

This is one of the most asked questions when preparing for a sale. Proof that most people are visually oriented.Even thought the big ticket items are roofing, flooring and A/C, street impressions and kitchens provide a bigger bang for your buck in renovating.

When it comes time to sell your home, some renovation projects can provide a bigger price bump than others.

09/27/2024

You are now welcome to send me your real estate questions on What'sApp.

09/08/2024

This of course is a big impetus for buyers in the GUSD, but that much?!
One can add AC later.

A typical home near a top-rated public elementary school cost an average of 78.6% more. But here's where the bargains are hiding.

09/08/2024

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/30801-Ridgeview-Ave_Sorrento_FL_32776_M59491-71419?cid=soc_shares_fs_ldp

Funky house of the month. See if you can find ALL of the bird imagery worked into the decor, the walls, the garden.

30801 Ridgeview Ave, Sorrento, FL 32776 is for sale. View 43 photos of this 4 bed, 3 bath, 2245 sqft. single family home with a list price of $525000.

07/28/2024

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cheap-loans-becoming-hit-home-201058380.html?

Pressed by soaring mortgage rates and record-high home prices, home buyers are looking for a break. More and more buyers are discovering cheap financing through a once-obscure workaround - assumable mortgages. These loans let borrowers take over, or assume, their sellers’ mortgage. But there’s a...