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Bruce Springsteen, Circa 1984

The Most “Boss” House in Belmont!

Bruce Springsteen’s surprising connection to Belmont, California, and a home we had the pleasure of selling. Did you know that Bruce Springsteen, better known around the world as “The Boss,” has a
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American flag honoring Veterans Day on November 11, commemorating the historic World War I armistice.

The Eleventh Hour on the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month—Where Will You Be?

Why do we celebrate Veterans Day on November 11 instead of moving it to a Monday? The answer dates back to the end of World War I and the historic 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
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Belmont's former Country Store, painted light pink, at Ralston Avenue and Old County Road.

Belmont’s Historic Country Store: From Emmett & O’Neill to the Famous Pink Building-Piecing Together the Four-Corners Part I

Remember Belmont's famous Pink Building? Discover how Emmett & O'Neill's 19th-century general store evolved into the Country Store at Ralston Avenue and Old County Road, and why this beloved landmark disappeared in 1998.
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Homemade Thai beef salad with sliced filet, fresh vegetables, herbs, and Thai-inspired dressing.

Houston’s Thai Beef Salad – or a Close Approximation

Love a great Thai beef salad? We've adapted Houston's famous recipe with tender filet, fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a delicious sweet, spicy, and tangy dressing. It's a restaurant-inspired favorite you can make right at home!
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Old and new water heater magnesium anode rods showing how sacrificial corrosion protects a steel water heater tank.

Want Your Water Heater to Last Longer? Replace This One $40 Part!

Why is water heater anode rod replacement important? The anode rod helps protect your water heater's steel tank from internal corrosion. As the rod gradually deteriorates, it sacrifices itself to help prevent the tank from rusting.
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