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The Story of Friends, Fraud and Intuition

Susan Saurastri Seven Gables Real Estate

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Across from us sat two women, an $8,000 cashier’s check resting in their hands and shiny keys waiting in ours. The lease ready to be signed, the tenant anxious to receive the keys, and the owner eager to see rent deposited. But too many things just didn’t add up.

Who Said Change Is Bad? A Local Look at Real Estate’s Biggest Shakeup

Susan Saurastri Seven Gables Real Estate

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

It’s been nearly a year since a $1.8 billion lawsuit between home sellers and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shook the real estate industry to its core.

A 54-Year Fountain Valley Resident Begins a New Chapter

Lily Campbell

Monday, April 28, 2025

8894 Swordfish Ave, Fountain Valley for Carol and her husband, Lee—a transaction that touched my heart. Carol just turned 80 and Lee is 88.

CITY WILL AGAIN SEEK FEDERAL FUNDS TO HELP PAY FOR NEW FIRE STATION

News Staff

Monday, April 28, 2025

By Curt Seeden Fountain Valley Living Magazine California took a $68 million hit last month when Congress cut numerous budget items from the federal spending bill — including $5 million that had been earmarked for a lease” sign appeared on the property.

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THYME TO GROW

Daniel Coats

Thursday, February 27, 2025

It’s spring and the weather is nice, so it’s time to get outdoors. While you’re there, why not plant some vegetables? Medical research shows a diet rich in vegetables prevents, delays or mitigates almost every major disease, from cancer and diabetes to heart disease and Alzheimer’s.

An annual check-up for you and your home!

Susan Saurastri Seven Gables Real Estate

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Every year many of us schedule annual check-ups to determine if all our body parts are in good working order. We get blood drawn, maybe some x-rays or other diagnostic examinations. Gym memberships soar at the beginning of each new year. The focus is on maintaining or improving our overall wellness.

Protect Your Most Valuable Asset: Why Your Home Should Be in a Living Trust

Lily Campbell

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

First Team Real Estate As a Realtor, I understand that buying a home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make and likely your most valuable asset, so protecting it should be a top priority.

Fountain Valley; Sweet Land of Liberty, New Housing is on the Horizon

Susan Saurastri Seven Gables Real Estate

Monday, December 23, 2024

Whatever side of the fence you sit on, red, blue or purple, change is inevitable and it’s on the horizon. The election results have some households delighted and cheering, and others in a tizzy.

The True Value of Land: A Fountain Valley Perspective

Susan Saurastri Seven Gables Real Estate

Friday, September 27, 2024

In the world of real estate, one is often beguiled by the aesthetics of a home, its gleaming countertops, lavish upgrades, and grand architecture. But as any seasoned realtor will declare, the true value of a home is not found solely between the walls or décor.

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HOW TO OUTSMART PORCH PIRATES AND PROTECT YOUR BOOTY

Dara Holland

Friday, September 27, 2024

Shopping online has become a way of life. The convenience, lower prices and instant gratification made online shopping spike hard during the pandemic, and permanently won over many to the shop-fromhome experience.

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