We are honored to be presented at the Winter Festival in Rossmoor with the County of Orange Certificate of Recognition for our commitment as Neighborhood Block Captains for our wonderful community of Rossmoor December 19th, 2022.  Thank you to Andrew Do Supervisor, First District Orange County Board of Supervisors, and the RHA for acknowledging us with this certificate. W...

• calendar_month December 14, 2022
• category Community
• post 2022, Bike Friendly Community, Bruce Real Estate, Community, homeowners, Janie Bruce, neighborhood, Rossmoor / Los Alamitos, Rossmoor 90720

Our final home spotlight of the year is actually the tale of two structures, though not traditional homes by any stretch. It’s a story about chasing the end of a mirage only to run smack dab into the real thing without even seeing it. A tale in which one person may see reflection while the person beside them sees absolutely nothing. It’s the end of a Palm Springs home that was never...

• calendar_month December 15, 2022
• category Home Design & Decor
• post Home Spotlight, Palm Springs

Los Al Bucks are eligible for use at participating businesses commencing on Monday, September 19, 2022 through Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Click here to view the list of Los Alamitos Businesses enrolled in the program.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Double your Bucks" at these part...

• calendar_month December 16, 2022
• category Community
• post 2022, Bike Friendly Community, California, Community, Janie Bruce, Los Al Bucks, Los Alamitos, neighborhood, Orange County, Vendors

The Tradition continues...Holiday Lights Bike Rides through Rossmoor this Thursday December 22nd, 6-9pm and Friday, December 23rd, 6-9pm. Meet at Rush Park at 5pm to decorate your bikes or come a little before 6pm to begin the slow ride through our Bike Friendly Community.    Treat yourself to some fun, a little exercise slow ride, view beautiful homes decorated with ligh...

• calendar_month December 19, 2022
• category Community
• post 2022, Bike Friendly Community, Christmas, Community, Hanukkah, Holiday Season, Janie Bruce, neighborhood, Rossmoor / Los Alamitos, Rossmoor 90720

Los Angeles treasure Sparks wrote the original anti-Christmas carol with “Thank God It’s Not Christmas” as part of their solid 1974 record Kimono My House. During the chorus, Russell Mael gratefully imparts, “Thank God it’s not Christmas when there is only you and nothing else to do.” But there are much worse places to be than LA during Christmas…...

• calendar_month December 22, 2022
• category Local news, Misc., Tips
• post 2022, Entertainment, Local attractions, Los Angeles

Successful 2 Nights ...Holiday Lights Bike Rides through Rossmoor was held Thursday December 22nd, 6-9pm and Friday, December 23rd, 6-9pm. Began at Rush Park at 5pm to decorate your bikes or come a little before 6pm to begin the slow ride through our Bike Friendly Community.    Everyone had a blast and so fun, a little exercise slow ride, viewed beautiful homes decor...

• calendar_month December 24, 2022
• category Community
• post 2022, Bike Friendly Community, Community, Holiday Lights Bike Ride, Janie Bruce, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor / Los Alamitos

If you’re looking for a traditional New Year’s Eve celebration, it’s tough to beat Times Square in New York.  And Las Vegas is also always a great time. That being said, New Year’s Eve Los Angeles-style is a completely different animal. And while New Year’s Eve is often about looking to the future, these five local options pay reverent tribute to our...

• calendar_month December 27, 2022
• category Misc., Tips
• post 2022, Entertainment, Local attractions, New Year's Eve Celebration

For the past few years, the common theme in the home décor space was ‘Less is More’.  This is not the case for 2023 home décor trends.. All of the home décor inspo social media pages were showcasing clean rooms with minimal décor.  Everything felt fresh and renewing.  There is nothing like having a clean slate, an open space – free of...

• calendar_month December 31, 2022
• category Home Design & Decor, JANIE BRUCE
• post 2023, Bruce Real Estate, decor, Home Decor, Home Design, Janie Bruce

In Seal Beach, Zip Code 90740 there are 6 active and 3 homes sold in December 2022 with an average 8 days on the market, at a median selling price $1,760,000.  That's an absorption rate of 50%. Anything over 20% means a healthy market.      For more community info and home décor trends be sure to take a look at my blog!  I have a little s...

• calendar_month January 2, 2023
• category Absorption Rate
• post 2022, Absorption Rate, Buyers, Home Sellers, Home Values, homeowners, Seal Beach 90740

In Cypress, Zip Code 90630 there are 14 active and 8 homes sold in December 2022 with an average 9 days on the market, at a median selling price $941,500.  That's an absorption rate of 57%. Anything over 20% means a healthy market.      For more community info and home décor trends be sure to take a look at my blog!  I have a little somet...

• calendar_month January 3, 2023
• category Absorption Rate
• post 2022, Buyers, Cypress 90630, Home Sellers, Home Values, homeowner, homeowners, Janie Bruce, real estate, Selling