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About bchrealestate

Specializing in beach and marina properties at the Channel Islands Harbor on California's Gold Coast located halfway between Malibu and Santa Barbara.

Pumpkin Quick Facts

Posted on October 24, 2011 by bchrealestate

Pumpkin Quick Facts Pumpkins are not vegetables, they’re fruits. Technically, they are berries – very BIG berries. In 1584, the French explorer Jacques Cartier reported that he had found “gros melons,” which translated into English as “ponpions,” or pumpkins. In … Continue reading →

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Halloween Party at Moqueca Restaurant

Posted on October 20, 2011 by bchrealestate

Moqueca Halloween Party Saturday October 29, 2011 6 PM Costume Contest Brazilian Somba Dancers for more information and reservations call 805-204-0970 or go to:  MoquecaRestaurant.com

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Maritime Museum Construction

Posted on October 20, 2011 by bchrealestate

Construction has begun on the Maritime Museum’s new home. The new facility will have three beautiful appropriately lit galleries A building exterior that will look brand new because of the new roof, wood trim, fresh paint and a bright new … Continue reading →

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Farmer’s Market Pumpkin Fun Day

Posted on October 19, 2011 by bchrealestate

Sunday, October 30, 2011 10:30 AM  – 1:00 PM at the Farmers Market 3350 S. Harbor Blvd Hollywood Beach Enjoy a wonderful fall harvest day that is FREE to the public!  There will be a pumpkin decorating contest, pumpkin bowling, … Continue reading →

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Did you Know?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bchrealestate

On October 18, 1867 the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million President Andrew Johnson signed the agreement on May 28, 1867.  Title transferred to the United States on October 18th.

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 11, 2011 by bchrealestate

However, don’t leave alcohol near the pumpkins!!!           Photo courtesy of Martin Mcloughlin and Joe Lininger

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Read about Janice’s Journey

Posted on October 8, 2011 by bchrealestate

Janice and her husband Robert live at The Colony at Mandalay.  Janice was a court recorder.  One day while exiting the 101 at the Vineyard Exit, she had an accident and virtually drove her car off the embankment into the … Continue reading →

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Will Your Home Age Gracefully With You???

Posted on September 17, 2011 by bchrealestate

I often hear from clients who are worried about their parents (or themselves) when it comes to living in their home through their retirement years.  There are lots of reasons why a dream home can become a retirement nightmare as … Continue reading →

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Proposed Channel Islands Harbor Improvements

Posted on September 15, 2011 by bchrealestate

Boating Instruction and Safety Center The Boating Instruction & Safety Center, operated by California State University Channel Islands, will provide boating education, marine science courses, exhibits, and activites.  It will also feature exhibits by the Channel Islands National Park and … Continue reading →

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9-11-2001

Posted on September 10, 2011 by bchrealestate

10 Year Anniversary of 9/11 – We are still fighting – still surviving and will never back down.  This is an anniversary not of tragedy but of the renewed spirit of America…

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