The Federal Reserve is meeting this week to decide its next step on interest rates just as its yearlong fight against inflation is colliding with a crunch in the financial sector. The Fed’s next move will be closely watched as recent bank failures are stirring memories of the 2008 financial crisis. Even before the central bank policy decision on Wednesday, investo...

• calendar_month March 22, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Anaheim, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, Buyers, California, Cypress, Home Sellers, Janie Bruce, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Orange County, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Selling, Torrance, Westminster

Here’s what the highest Fed rates in more than a decade mean for your money Did you buy a home in 2020? Did you job-hop in 2021? Did you hold off on buying a new car or home in 2022 until you can find a cheaper deal and lower interest rate? Believe it or not, one institution impacts even the tiniest of your financial decisions: The Federal Reserve. What is the Federal Reserve? ...

• calendar_month March 27, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Anaheim, Banks, Buena Park, Huntington Beach, Lakewood, lenders, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Money, Orange County, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rossmoor, Seal Beach

Open House this weekend: Saturday and Sunday 1-4PM.  Nestled on a quiet end of a cul-de-sac in a gorgeous Los Alamitos neighborhood, this lovely tri-level single family pool home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2752 sqft of living space! The entryway makes a dramatic first impression with its large double front doors and soaring cathedral ceilings. A generously-sized living room com...

• calendar_month March 31, 2023
• category SELLERS
• post 2023, Anaheim, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, Buyers, California, California Real Estate, Cypress, Home Sellers, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Laguna Beach, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange County, Rancho Palos Verdes, real estate, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Selling, Torrance

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 February 10, 2024
• category Community, pet owners
• post Anaheim, Bike Friendly Community, Buyers, Community, Home, Home Sellers, Janie Bruce, Janie Bruce real estate insights, Los Alamitos, neighborhood, Orange County, pet owners, pets, Rossmoor, Rossmoor / Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Selling

Below are February single-family home sale statistics. The areas covered include Rossmoor, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress and Long Beach. The month of February has brought some interesting changes in the housing sales activity. Despite the spring season typically is a time of increased home-buying activity, inventory remains low in most cases. As a resu...

• calendar_month March 3, 2024
• category Absorption Rate
• post 2024, Absorption Rate, Anaheim, Buena Park, data analytics, Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach 92646, Long Beach 90808, Long Beach 90815, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Seal Beach

If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful planning and the right team of experts. Research from Freddie Mac shows 28% of all households (36.1 million) are sole-person, and that number is growing. Over the past 40 years, the nu...

• calendar_month March 30, 2024
• category Community, SELLERS
• post 3051 Saint Albans Dr Rossmoor, Anaheim, Big Bear, Bike Friendly Community, Bruce Real Estate, Buyers, buying, Community, Home Sellers, Home Values, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Janie Bruce real estate insights, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Los Alamitos 90720, millennial, Orange County, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Selling

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• calendar_month April 24, 2024
• category Community, PROFESSIONALS
• post 2024, Anaheim, Cypress, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Professionals, Resources, Rossmoor, Seal Beach

I know if I were to have another profession other than real estate, I would own a nursery and spend my day playing with the plants. I ran across a fantastic site titled Gardening LA. I felt like I had won the lotto on all things gardening. Perhaps I am a little late to the party as Ivonne, the consummate blogger/garden aficionado, has been advising and posting for years. Bel...

• calendar_month April 25, 2024
• category Tips
• post 2024, Anaheim, Garden, Home Decor, Huntington Beach, landscape, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Tips

New beginnings and a new home. Spring is upon us, and we welcome the new season with lots of excitement! Time to fall in love with a new home this season. I’m just a call away. 714-310-4982. We have Many years of experience and would love to help you with your next move.     Popular Articles you may enjoy:  https://janie.jhagents....

• calendar_month April 27, 2024
• category Current Real Estate
• post 10931 Chestnut St Los Alamitos, 11721 Martha Ann Dr, 3051 Saint Albans Dr Rossmoor, Anaheim, Bike Friendly Community, Bruce Real Estate, Buyers, Community, Home Sellers, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Janie Bruce real estate insights, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Orange County, Orange County real estate, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Selling

Top reasons people move include: They need a larger home for a growing family and entertaining Downsizing closer to family and making new friends in wine country New life experience into a new neighborhood Walking distance to coffee shops, dining, parks, beaches and private golf course Moving closer to their family and enjoy the outdoor...

• calendar_month April 30, 2024
• category Community, Current Real Estate
• post 2024, Anaheim, Bike Friendly Community, Bruce Real Estate, Current Real Estate, Home, Home Sellers, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Janie Bruce real estate insights, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Seal Beach