In 2019, the millennial generation (those born from 1981-1996) became the largest generation in the United States, finally surpassing the baby boomers. While exact numbers are not available, projections had the famed Millennial generation reaching 73 million members. (For those interested, Generation X is projected to overtake Boomers in 2028).  Delayed Until Further Notice Statistic...

• calendar_month May 20, 2020
• category Industry
• post affordability calculator, benefits of owning, credit rating, equity, homeownership, Los Angeles Real Estate, Orange County real estate, renting

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 number of sole-person households has nearly doubled, ...

• calendar_month October 6, 2022
• category home owners, millennial buyers
• post Bruce Real Estate, Buyers, Community, Home Sellers, homeownership, Janie Bruce, Los Alamitos 90720, Rossmoor / Los Alamitos, Rossmoor 90720

In Lakewood, there are 35 active and 32 homes sold in December 2022 with an average 9 days on the market, at a median selling price $755,000.  That's an absorption rate of 91%. Anything over 20% means a healthy market.      For more community info and home décor trends be sure to take a look at my blog!  I have a little something for ever...

• calendar_month January 6, 2023
• category Absorption Rate
• post 2022, Absorption Rate, Home Sellers, Home Values, homeowner, homeowners, homeownership, Janie Bruce, Lakewood 90712

In Buena Park,  there are 28 active and 22 homes sold in December 2022 with an average 9 days on the market, at a median selling price $715,000.  That's an absorption rate of 78%. Anything over 20% means a healthy market.      For more community info and home décor trends be sure to take a look at my blog!  I have a little somet...

• calendar_month January 7, 2023
• category Absorption Rate
• post 2022, Absorption Rate, Buena Park 90620, Home Values, homeowners, homeownership, Janie Bruce

You probably already have a home maintenance checklist: Replace the furnace filter each season, shut off water spigots before winter, clean the gutters, etc. That's a good start, but there are jobs that homeowners often forget about, or don't even know about. To turn a daunting requirement into a more easily manageable checklist, we’ve broken down home maintenance tasks that...

• calendar_month January 10, 2023
• category Real Estate, SELLERS
• post 2023, Bruce Real Estate, home maintenance, home renovations, homeowners, homeownership, Janie Bruce, Los Alamitos, Orange County, Professionals, Rossmoor 90720, Tips

I take the people I do business with very seriously, and wanted to share with 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 or someone you know would love to be included with these fine professionals, Email or Call/Text me. 714-310-4982. Check out - 1) Handyman - Mike Teran (562) 243-8641 2) Exchange ...

• calendar_month January 19, 2023
• category JANIE BRUCE, PROFESSIONALS
• post 11331 Kensington Rd Rossmoor, 2023, 2024, 2025, Anaheim, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, Buyers, Cypress, home improvement, home maintenance, Home Sellers, homeownership, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, La Mirada, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Los Angeles, Orange County, Professionals, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rossmoor, Rossmoor / Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Torrance

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 February 24, 2023
• category SELLERS
• post 2023, Anaheim, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, Community, Cypress, home maintenance, Home Sellers, homeowner, homeownership, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Selling

Moving can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially if you’re not adequately prepared. However, creating a moving survival guide can make the process a lot easier and less stressful. This blog post will look at some essential items to include in your moving survival guide. 1:Tools Basic tools can help you disassemble furniture, remove curtains, and make minor repa...

• calendar_month March 10, 2023
• category SELLERS, Tips
• post 2023, Bike Friendly Community, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, Buyers, California, Community, Cypress, Home, Home Sellers, homeowner, homeownership, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Janie Bruce real estate insights, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Orange County, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Selling