You shouldn’t just consider curb appeal when selling your home. Rather, it should be a part of your lifestyle. You’re living in your home, so why not enjoy it? Outstanding curb appeal doesn’t just welcome guests. It welcomes you home after a long day. So, if you want to make sure you’re making the most of your personal palace, consider some of these 24 curb appeal ideas ...

• calendar_month August 24, 2023
• category Misc., Real Estate
• post 2023, Home Decor, Home Design, Home Sellers, Janie Bruce, Selling

Our furry friends (or scaly friends, for you reptile owners) bring immense joy to our lives. In fact, according to a 2015 Harris poll, 95% of owners think of their animal as a member of their family – especially Millennials. 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 ...

• calendar_month August 26, 2023
• category Community, Misc.
• post 2023, Cypress, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Janie Bruce, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, millennial, pet owners, pets, Rossmoor, Seal Beach

Life in LA. There’s nothing quite like it. Love it or hate it, no other city in the world can match the energy of a town that dreams enough for an entire planet. And sure, there are a few nightmares to balance out those dreams. Over the decades, several writers have found an unlikely muse in LA’s shadows. Here are just a few examples of novels that accurately captured the nuanced ex...

• calendar_month August 29, 2023
• category Misc., Tips
• post 2023, Best Books, Entertainment, Novels

Celebrating a Unique Property Sale in Rossmoor - 12131 Silver Fox Rd Sale price $1,645,800. Hello, fellow real estate enthusiasts! Today, we are thrilled to share the details of a recent closed sale that truly embodies the charm and uniqueness of Rossmoor, California. The property at 12131 Silver Fox Rd is one that we couldn't wait to showcase, and we're excited to take you on this j...

• calendar_month August 30, 2023
• category SELLERS
• post 12131 Silver Fox, 2023, Bike Friendly Community, Bruce Real Estate, California, Home Sellers, Janie Bruce, Just Sold, Orange County, Rossmoor, Sold

Below are August single-family home sale statistics. The areas covered include Rossmoor, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Long Beach ZIP 90808 & 90815, Torrance, Cypress, Lakewood, Buena Park and Huntington Beach Zip Code 92646. The month of August has brought some interesting changes in the housing sales activity. Despite the spring summer typically is a time of increased home-buying activity, in...

• calendar_month August 31, 2023
• category Absorption Rate
• post 2023, Absorption Rate, Buena Park, California Housing Market, Cypress 90630, housing market, Huntington Beach 92646, Lakewood, Long Beach 90808, Long Beach 90815, Los Alamitos 90720, Rossmoor 90720, Seal Beach 90740, Torrance

Los Angeles has had more than its fair share of musical magic over the decades. This is the city where Dr. Dre prescribed a heavy dose of lyrical flow to an entire generation. It’s where Bowie succumbed to the pale stain of the Thin White Duke and Brian Wilson dropped acid to dream about California girls. LA incubated an especially virulent form of punk rock, made contagious by bands like...

• calendar_month September 3, 2023
• category Entertainment
• post 2023, Entertainment, Los Angeles

Summer Fun Rossmoor Festivals. These events are so fun for the entire family and family pets. So..Bring your chairs, picnic basket, favorite beverage, blanket and family pets. Every show has a free concert featuring great Local Headline Rock bands like.. The Emperors and this year they are adding some live Country Music featuring Gold Rush Country.  These summer festivals also...

• calendar_month September 6, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, Bike Friendly Community, Community, Janie Bruce, Rossmoor Festivals, summer festivals

The fall season comes with a surge of pumpkin, gingerbread, apple crisp, caramel, hot chocolate, and other delicious fall-themed flavored drinks. Here is our list of popular fall drinks and where you can snatch them up for your slurping pleasure. 1) Pumpkin Spice / Pumpkin Fall Specialty Drinks The Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew fall drinks have risen in popularity &n...

• calendar_month September 10, 2023
• category Misc., Tips
• post 2023, fall, Misc., Pumpkin Fall, pumpkin spice, Tips

Selling a home is a major financial decision, and it's essential to do it right to maximize your return on investment. Unfortunately, many homeowners make mistakes that can significantly impact the selling process. Here are five common home-selling mistakes and how to avoid them. 1. Not using professional listing photos With the vast majority of home buyers starting their search onlin...

• calendar_month September 11, 2023
• category SELLERS
• post 2023, Bruce Real Estate, Cypress, Home Sellers, homeowner, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Orange County, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Selling

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...

• calendar_month September 12, 2023
• category SELLERS
• post 2023, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, Cleaning Service, Cypress, Deep Cleaning, Home Sellers, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Professionals, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Selling, Tips