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The Capital Records Building Christmas Tree

Featured image credit: Amé Kali LA’s transition into a winter wonderland is subtle when compared to a lot of other U.S. cities. Maybe it’s all that year-round California sunshine. Sure, we have the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, falling on the first Sunday after Thanksgiving since 1928. Then there’s the more recent tradition of the Pershing Square Ice Skating...

Love Our Furry Friends

Our furry friends (or scaly friends, for you reptile owners) bring immense joy to our lives. In fact, according to a Harris poll, 95% of owners think of their animal as a member of their family – especially Alpha and Gens. However, living with pets in your home can also be a burden, especially if you’re renting. Many pet owners have been motivated to purchase a home to avoid th...

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Tips For Organizing

Photo credit: Getty Images It’s probably time to revisit your junk drawer. Not to grab your go-to tube of lip balm or a piece of gum, but to finally organize it. Before we move forward and tackle your junk drawer, let’s do a little historical rewind. References to a junk drawer date as far back as 1901, when a short story in The Michigan Alumnus mentioned &l...

4 Habits That Will Keep You Oranized

Photo credit: Getty Images Once you’ve put in some effort, elbow grease, and a couple of hours into organizing your home, the hard part is keeping it organized. And why is it that it’s so much easier to clutter up a space again than to declutter it? Life gets busy and suddenly you’re shoving things into a closet or junk drawer, letting your “clothes...

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Grant Deed For You

Keeping you informed and protected and making sure you have your grant deed on hand. I wanted to bring an important issue to your attention that has been making headlines recently: deed theft and title fraud. Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods, including AI, to target homeowners and steal properties through fraudulent documents. To make sure you're pro...

Slow Down Caution Signs For You

Slow Down Signs are available for you. We don’t need to tell you that there’s a lot to love about Orange County and Los Angeles.     We value action. In the spirit of “getting things done”, we’re excited to share with you our idea to optimize the safety of residential streets.   You can receive a Free Lawn Sign to be e...

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How To Use Fire-Resistant Building Materials To Give Your Home a Fighting Chance In Wildfire Season

As our neighbors consider rebuilding their homes following the horrifying wildfires that tore through the region just a little over a week into the new year, more and more homeowners are taking careful consideration into what materials and practices build fire-resistant homes. Sadly, a fully fireproof home just isn’t feasible. Otherwise, we may not be going through the ongoing head...

Deep Cleaning In Preparation To Sell

Often times potential homeowners are overwhelmed when an agent walks in the door and starts spouting off a laundry list of things to do to get a home ready for sale. I like to provide a practical list, but even this can cause a seller distress. What's essential is to advise the client with a strategy that will work best for them when getting a home ready for market. Not every sell...

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Happy Home With Family Pets

Our furry friends (or scaly friends, for you reptile owners) bring immense joy to our lives.  Many pet owners have been motivated to purchase a home and to give their beloved animals a better place to live.  Photo credit: Janie Bruce The challenges of renting with pets Pet ownership is a big responsibility and it can be quite challenging when renting is involved. We a...

Housewarming Gift Ideas For You 2025

Welcome Home!  So your friends have bought a lovely new house and have invited you to come to their house-warming party. Great! But you can’t show up empty-handed. Here are some housewarming gift ideas that are sure to inspire and will actually be appreciated by the new homeowners. Included some of the top Housewarming gifts for 2025, some of which are modern spins on traditiona...