Protect Your Home From Grant Deed Theft

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 protect...

  • calendar_month November 25, 2025
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The Heart of the Thanksgiving Feast and Your Home

When it comes to that unmistakable feeling of “home”, arguably no holiday can compare to Thanksgiving. The distractions of gifts, creepy masks, and egg hunts are nowhere to be found. Instead, we have shorter days, longer (and chillier nights), a spread of delicious food, and, of course, the company of one another all under a single roof. So, if you’re taking on the admirable y...

  • calendar_month November 26, 2025
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Pet Owners Are Buying Homes More Than Ever Why This is Having a Real Impact on the Housing Market

Pet owners are buying homes more than ever, and this is having a real impact on the housing market. Here’s why this trend is happening and where it’s particularly strong: Why Pet Owners Are Driving Home Buying Pets Are Now “Part of the Family”   People increasingly view pets as full family members, not just companions. That mindset makes housing decision...

  • calendar_month December 16, 2025
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Where is The Huntington Beach Real Estate Market is Going and Why

Where the Huntington Beach (HB), CA real estate market is headed — and why — based on recent data: Current Market Direction (2025) 1. Prices Are Generally Rising — But Not Exploding Everywhere Citywide median home prices hover around ~$1.3–$1.4 M, roughly flat to slightly up year-over-year — some data shows a small decrease (~0.4%) while other sources s...

  • calendar_month December 18, 2025
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5 Last-Minute Holiday Decorating Ideas You Can Use to Make Your Home More Festive

We know it’s a cliche, but where did this year go? It seems that Halloween was yesterday, and now we’re in a speed run through the holidays. Before you even finish reading this blog, your guests will likely be ringing your doorbell. However, if you have an hour or two, decking your halls shouldn’t be a problem with these last-minute holiday decorating ideas.  ...

  • calendar_month December 21, 2025
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Rock Star Professionals For You

One of the ways I bring more value to my clients, friends, and family is by building a strong network of professionals I trust. People I can confidently refer when someone needs help. Click the link below to view the professionals I currently work with: If you know someone who is a 'Rock Star' and would like to be included on my 'I Trust Them' page, please provid...

  • calendar_month December 24, 2025
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Organizing Ideas For You

Do you struggle to find the time and motivation to get organized? If so, you may benefit from the help of a professional home organizer. Saves time: A home organizer can save you time by helping you declutter and reorganize your space efficiently and effectively. They can help you identify areas that need attention and develop a plan to get your home in order. Increases product...

  • calendar_month December 29, 2025
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House Warming Gift Ideas For You

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 2026, some of which are modern spins on traditiona...

  • calendar_month January 7, 2026
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Rock Star Professionals For You

Hello all! I take the people I do business with very seriously, and if you ever need the services of any of these fine people I've listed on my site, know they will do amazing work. If you know someone amazing to be included on the list please let me know.   Check out - 1) Don's Repair Appliances - 562.437.6666 Ask for Josh 2) Plumber - Bryan - The Flow Plumbing 562.7...

  • calendar_month January 8, 2026
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How Much Do You Need to Save to Buy a Home and Why

Understand what you’re actually paying for. Most people think “I need 20% down,” but that’s only part of the picture (and often not required). I’ll break it down simply and realistically. The real costs of buying a home 1. Down payment (the biggest piece) Typical ranges: 3–5% → first-time buyer or low-down-payment loans 10% → com...

  • calendar_month January 9, 2026
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