5 Biggest Home Buyer Mistakes

5 Biggest Home Buyer Mistakes

When you’re a first-time buyer, the home buying process can feel complicated and unfamiliar. It can be easy to overlook some important steps if you don't know what to keep…

Financing a Fixer with a 203K Loan

Financing a Fixer with a 203K Loan

For many the idea of buying a home that needs TLC is appealing, but the financial reality of coming up with a down payment and money for work to the…

Second Mortgage vs Home Equity Line of Credit

Second Mortgage vs Home Equity Line of Credit

The housing market in Long Beach is strong and we're still in what's considered a seller's market. In fact, July 2022, the median sales price for homes in Long Beach was $906,000.…

What the Shifting Market Means for You

What the Shifting Market Means for You

If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about changes to the current housing market might leave you with more questions than answers. There’s no denying that we’re experiencing…

What to Know About Price Reductions

What to Know About Price Reductions

Selling a home is an exciting process, but it can also be stressful if you're not getting the interest or offers you were hoping for. One option to consider is…

4 Top Cookie Spots in Long Beach

4 Top Cookie Spots in Long Beach

These may not be your grandmother’s cookies, but they sure come close! National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is on August 4th and to celebrate, we’ve put together a list of…

Should I Wait to Buy a Home Until the Bubble Bursts?

Should I Wait to Buy a Home Until the Bubble Bursts?

With all the headlines and buzz in the media, some consumers believe the market is in a housing bubble. As the housing market shifts, you may be wondering what’ll happen next or…

Seller's Guide to Home Showings

Seller's Guide to Home Showings

As a seller, you want to make sure that your home is shown in the best possible light – literally and figuratively. The way your home is presented during showings…

Buying a Vacation Home

Buying a Vacation Home

Over the past couple of years, the pandemic has shifted how and where people are spending their time. For some, it created greater flexibility in where they could live as a…

It's Time for a Home Equity Check

It's Time for a Home Equity Check

You know what they say, homeownership builds wealth, and that couldn't be closer to the truth. Over the past few years, homeowners have gained a significant amount of equity from rapid…