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Autumn Season Adding a Fireplace?

We’re deep into fireplace season here in California. True, we don’t have to ignite the ol’ fireplace too often here in the southern part of the state. But when we do, nothing can quite match that cozy feeling. Let this be your reminder that California has its own stringent rules regarding fireplaces in the California Building Code. And the state updates these rules e...

2952 Bostonian Dr. Rossmoor

Hello, fellow real estate enthusiasts! Today, we are thrilled to share the details of my Newest Listing 2952 Bostonian Dr. in Beautiful Rossmoor, Orange County.  The Floor Plan: Must be seen to be believed. The Kitchen: A chef's dream, perfect for Gordon Ramsay Website link: Jhhre.com/Bostonian Call Janie for details and private showings 714-310-4982. ...

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Holiday Home Tour Dec 8 2024 Rossmoor

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR 2024 An annual tradition for more than 30 years, the Holiday Home Tour usually kicks off the festive winter season on the first Sunday of December with tours of beautifully decorated, remodeled homes; a tea room, a gift basket raffle, entertainment, and more.   ** All net proceeds go to fund t...

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...

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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...

Garden Tour For You in Rossmoor

The Tradition continues...Spring Garden Tour in Rossmoor.  Colorful Gardens | Beauty | Friendships | Sunshine | Food a Spring Garden Tour for the community.  Sunday, May 18th, 2025. 11AM-4PM. Tickets Available for purchase on the Rossmoor Woman's Club RWC website. https://www.rossmoorwomansclub.com    Treat yourself to food, a fresh coffee or hot tea an...

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Modernism Week Palm Springs Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Magic Line-Up

Photo credit: Abbe Rose It seems there isn’t a second that passes in the Coachella Valley when Mid-Century designs aren’t celebrated in some way. Yet, Palm Springs still devotes a “week” to Mid-Century Modern styles. That “week” lasts 10 days this year, but it still doesn’t seem like enough time to pack in every event, tour, lecture, and pa...

Backyard Ideas You Will Love

Photos credit: Janie Bruce Enjoying the warmer weather, chances are that you’re already spending time in your backyard. Here are some simple do it yourself (DIYs) ideas you can do to improve your backyard’s appeal. 1. Light up your backyard Photo credit: Janie Bruce Did this tip just make a light bulb pop up over your head? It should have, because this genius...

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The Starburst House is the Home That Wasn't But Someday Could be

All imaged credited to: Whitaker Studio Normally, a house like the one we’re looking at today would get a feature in our home spotlight series. But to make it into that column, a house needs to actually exist. And outside of a concept, that’s not the case with the Starburst House. Perhaps you’ve seen it featured on CNN, Business Insider, Homes and Garden...

Spring 2025 Creates New Opportunities

  If you are looking to sell your home, you will want to make sure that the property is at its best when it comes time for the photographer to arrive. Preparing your home for real estate photos is not just about getting it clean and organized, but also an exercise in positioning things to show off what you want prospective buyers to see. ...