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

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

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

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

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 September 7, 2023
• category SELLERS
• post 12131 Silver Fox, Bruce Real Estate, Buyers, Home Sellers, Janie Bruce, Rossmoor, Rossmoor real estate, Selling

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

Get luxury home decor for less! Ever fantasized about transforming your home into an exquisite, celebrity enclave? Sure, we’d all love to hire top artists and designers to takeover our space and transform it into the interior design masterpiece of our dreams. But let’s face it; IT’S EXPENSIVE! Rather than keep your head in the clouds, wishing for that day to come, we thought w...

• calendar_month September 16, 2023
• category Celebrity, Home Design & Decor
• post 2023, Home, Home Decor, Home Design, interior design, Janie Bruce, kitchen, Misc., Rossmoor, Tips