The Design Center
Interior Designer Kelly Custer loves to help people add their own personal design touches to their new homes. That’s why working in the Castle & Cooke Design Center was a perfect fit for her. In this short video she explains the variety of options Castle & Cooke gives homeowners to personalize their new homes with […]
How a Scary Incident Led to a New Home in Windermere at Seven Oaks
When a drunk driver crashed into their home, Darren and Holly Kerns knew they had to find a safer neighborhood. They had been searching for some time when Darren remembered visiting Windermere at Seven Oaks with his wife when the community first opened. They decided to visit again. One look at the gated entry, the […]
The Last Few Homes
Castle & Cooke envisioned Village Green as a family-friendly, village-like community where neighbors and their families can connect and develop life-long friendships. In the grassy central park with its picnic tables, playground and resort-style swimming pool, children enjoy birthday parties, cookouts, Halloween festivals and more. In this short video Village Green sales agent Lupe Chavez […]
Bakersfield takes the #2 Spot!
We are all ready for some good news about our community and the housing market in 2012 and now it is here. According to a news report, and as featured in Bakersfield Observed, Bakersfield’s housing market is likely to rebound! According to California Business Minute, Bakersfield ranked No 2 on a list of 10 cities […]
Some Sweet Giving this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day may mean endless chocolate, roses and love for some. For others who are alone they may wish this day did not exist. To many it could appear to be a greeting card company’s gimmick to boost sales. In fact the term “Hallmark” holiday is appropriate, considering around 180 million Valentine’s Day cards are […]
GOOD NEWS FOR 2012
The best news on the economy is the rise in employment but more specific the rise here in Kern County. Recently Bakersfield was ranked number 4 among cities in the rate of new jobs created between November 2010 and October 2011. Bakersfield saw an increase of 6,613 jobs over the past year, up 4.88%. Overall […]
A RESOLUTION YOU CAN KEEP
When you think of New Years you think resolutions. The #1 resolution most people make is to get fit in the coming new year. Joining a gym might seem like the first step to your goal but why not go a step further and commit to making your daily surroundings a healthy one? How can […]
SELLING YOUR HOME MADE EASY
Price: You might think that the location of your home would be the most important factor but not necessarily. If your home is in a great location but listed thousands of dollars above the rest of the comps in the area, nobody will be interested in your home! The same property priced correctly will always […]
TOP 10 REASONS TO GO GREEN
You’ll increase your home’s value There’s a growing buzz among buyers about “green homes”. And what’s not to like: Green homes use sustainable materials that are better for the environment, and have lower utility bills and healthful air. That means you’ll increase your homes value with big and small eco-friendly projects. So whether you splurge […]
10 Summer Moving Tips
How to prepare for a hassle free move. If you’re moving this summer, the busiest season for moving, you know how overwhelming it can be. But if you create a blueprint for your move, the transition from house to house will go more smoothly.Here are 10 things you can do to prepare for a seamless […]