Month: February 2023

Bird Watching

There are many benefits to start bird watching today.  Bird watching gets you outside and provides you with a deeper connection to nature.  Bird watching is also quite a simple hobby to get involved in.  Simplicity also means that bird watching is relatively low cost, after the one time purchase of a decent set of binoculars.1  Bird watching or also called birding can be done anytime and anywhere.  Birding also has a social component.  You can join birding groups and

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Real Estate Fraud Part 2: Rental Scams

Renting an apartment can be challenging, especially here in the Bay Area where housing is expensive. Unfortunately, the experience of finding a rental is made even more difficult by the presence of rental scams. As with many other aspects of life, scammers have found ways to part unsuspecting renters from their money. We’re here to educate you about common rental scams and provide tips on how to protect yourself. There are different types of rental scams. Often, these scams involve

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Real Estate Fraud Part 1: Homeowner Scams

For many homeowners, their home is their most valuable asset. This makes it imperative that homeowners protect this asset from real estate fraudsters. Real estate fraud is fraud committed in the connection with the buying, sale, rental, or financing of real estate. This type of fraud can be criminal or civil and affects renters and property owners. While anyone can be a victim of real estate fraud, real estate fraudsters often target seniors and economically vulnerable members of our community.

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