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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 […]

Best New Home Builder in Kern County!

Castle & Cooke voted Best New Home Builder in Kern County! The readers have spoken, and we are happy to announce Castle & Cooke was voted Best New Home Builder in Kern County for 2011, according to The Bakersfield California’s 2011 Best of Kern County poll. What makes Castle & Cooke the favorite? Well it […]

8 REASONS TO BUY NEW/CASTLE & COOKE

Don’t settle for pre-owned! Trying to fit your style into what someone else has already designed can be a hassle. When you buy a new Castle & Cooke home you have the luxury of making it your very own. And your home will include beautifully selected Designer amenities you’ll be sure to love. Hold on […]

5 Things to Know About Foreclosures

You can rely on uncertainty. If there is one thing you can count on in buying a foreclosure it will be the uncertainty of what is happening in your buying process. Most buyers would like the peace of mind of knowing where they stand with the seller. When you’re buying a foreclosure you’ll be dealing […]