The summer months can be uncomfortable, even dangerous for pets and people. It's difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity, but things really get tough in areas that are hit with the double blow of intense heat and storm-caused power outages, sometimes with tragic results. We can help you keep your pets safe and cool this summer. Follow our tips f...

• calendar_month July 11, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, Bike Friendly Community, Buena Park, Community, Cypress, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Los Alamitos, pet owners, pets, Rossmoor, Seal Beach

New Listing - 12131 Silver Fox Rd. Rossmoor.  A + Street, Peaceful, Prime Center of Tract, Tree Lined Street in Rossmoor! A short distance to Rush Park. From the enchanting private front entry with its immaculate custom white front entry door to its freshly manicured private backyard. Meticulously maintained inside and out, Remodeled home features 3 bedrooms (2 master bedrooms), 3 bathroom...

• calendar_month July 20, 2023
• category SELLERS
• post 12131 Silver Fox, 2023, Active Listing, Bike Friendly Community, Bruce Real Estate, Buyers, Community, Home Sellers, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Rossmoor, Rossmoor / Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Selling

If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you’ve seen it’s getting harder to secure California homeowners insurance. Farmers Insurance, the second most popular home insurance California provider, just announced their intentions to place a cap on new policies. This trails even stricter decisions by State Farm and Allstate to completely cease issuing homeowner’s policie...

• calendar_month July 27, 2023
• category Current Real Estate
• post 2023, Buena Park, Current Real Estate, Cypress, Huntington Beach, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Rancho Palos Verdes, Real Estate News, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, South Bay Torrance, Tips, Torrance

Have you heard about the new style taking the interior design industry by storm? Does the idea of embracing natural elements in your home décor excite you?  Well then you may just be ready to give Biophilic home décor a try.  Biophilic Interior Design is a growing trend among designers and interior decorators that incorporates natural elements, colors, patterns, and natu...

• calendar_month July 28, 2023
• category Home Design & Decor
• post 2023, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, Cypress, Design Trends, Home Sellers, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Selling

Seal Beach is just minutes away from Rossmoor, Los Alamitos and Long Beach. The area is known for its stunning beaches, beautiful sunsets, small beach town feel, old down Seal Beach, on the hill, family and pet friendly parks, Arbor Dog Park, and the pier is great for watching surfers, fishing, bike friendly community, Old Ranch Country Club, Tennis Pickleball Courts, jogging, walking, Bru...

• calendar_month August 3, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, Beaches, Bruce Real Estate, Buyers, Entertainment, Home, Home Sellers, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Long Beach, 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 number of so...

• calendar_month August 20, 2023
• category RE News
• post 2023, Buena Park, Cypress, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Orange County, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, South Bay 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 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

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

Who doesn’t love the idea of a front porch? Picture a cool lemonade in the shade on a hot summer’s day while watching the world go by. Or imagine sitting outside at night with the string lights lit, winding down after a long day of work.  Backyards have always been popular but now more people are also wanting a little bit of space in the front of their homes. In this blog, we w...

• calendar_month September 15, 2023
• category Home Design & Decor
• post 2023, Bike Friendly Community, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, Community, Cypress, Front Porch, Home Decor, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Seal Beach