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

Don’t miss your chance to see this darling 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in a charming and highly-sought-after Long Beach neighborhood! I’ll be opening the doors for you to tour it at your leisure this weekend!    3580 Monica Ave. in beautiful Long Beach, Saturday 1/14 and Sunday January 15th, 1-3pm.  Call Janie for details (714) 310-4982.  For more community inf...

• calendar_month January 13, 2023
• category JANIE BRUCE, Open Houses, Real Estate, SELLERS
• post 2023, Bruce Real Estate, Buyers, Cypress, Home Sellers, Housing, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Los Angeles County, Open Houses, Rossmoor, Rossmoor / Los Alamitos, Rossmoor 90720, Seal Beach, Selling

Home maintenance is essential to keeping a home in good condition and increasing its longevity. Monthly tasks, such as cleaning gutters, checking smoke detectors, and testing ground fault circuit interrupters, can prevent more significant issues from arising in the future. By staying on top of these routine maintenance tasks, home owners and renters can ensure their living space is safe, comfor...

• calendar_month February 17, 2023
• category SELLERS
• post 2023, Anaheim, Bike Friendly Community, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, Buyers, California, Community, Cypress, home improvement, home maintenance, Home Sellers, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Orange County, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Selling

If you're planning to sell your home, you might be wondering how to get the most out of your investment without breaking the bank. While it's true that home improvement projects can be costly, there are plenty of affordable ways to enhance your property's appeal and make it more attractive to potential buyers. Here are some of the best ways to improve your home for sale when you hav...

• calendar_month February 22, 2023
• category SELLERS
• post 11331 Kensington Rd Rossmoor, 2023, Anaheim, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, Buyers, California, Community, Cypress, Home Sellers, homeowner, homeowners, Janie Bruce, Janie Bruce real estate insights, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Orange County, Rossmoor, Rossmoor real estate, Seal Beach, Selling, Sold Journey with Janie, Tips

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

Your home's first impression. The Entryway. Everyone wants a stunning entryway that will greet their guests with an inviting presence. Whether you have a spacious entryway or a more minimal nook, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the variety of ways you can create a beautiful entryway. The possibilities for creating an inviting foyer are virtually endless when it comes to adding co...

• calendar_month March 3, 2023
• category SELLERS
• post 2023, Anaheim, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, Buyers, California, Cypress, Home, Home Decor, Home Design, Home Sellers, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Orange County, Orange County real estate, 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

Selling a home can be a stressful and time-consuming process. Homeowners often make improvements to their homes in an effort to make it more appealing to potential buyers. However, not all home improvements are created equal. In fact, some improvements can actually make your home less desirable to buyers. This blog post will discuss the top 10 worst improvements a seller can make to sell their ...

• calendar_month March 12, 2023
• category SELLERS
• post 2023, Anaheim, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, California, Community, Cypress, Home, home improvement, Home Sellers, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Janie Bruce, Laguna Beach, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Orange County, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Selling, Westminster

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 March 14, 2023
• category SELLERS
• post 2023, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, California, Cypress, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Laguna Beach, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Orange County, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Torrance, Westminster

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