Best Thrift Shops in Long Beach

Best Thrift Shops in Long Beach

Ready, set, THRIFT! It’s National Thrift Shop Day and we’ve curated a list of some of the top thrift shops here in Long Beach. You may have gone thrifting in…

What is Home Equity?

What is Home Equity?

We often hear people say "Owning a home is one of the best investments you can make!" but what does that really mean? They're referring to your home's equity, which…

How Long Should It Take To Sell Your Home?

How Long Should It Take To Sell Your Home?

Since we’re in a strong sellers market with low inventory, some people expect their home to sell within a couple days. When that happens, it’s super exciting but should selling…

Signal Hill, The City Within a City

Signal Hill, The City Within a City

Within Long Beach, there lies another city: Signal Hill. There's a lot to love about the 2.2 square mile radius that makes up Signal Hill, including its history that goes…

Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home

Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home

So, you’re thinking about selling your home? Congratulations! Since inventory is low, homes are selling quickly and for outstanding prices. But, selling a home is a process and in order…

10 Ways to Impress Potential Buyers

10 Ways to Impress Potential Buyers

First Impressions Count!You may not be able to tell a book by its cover, but you’ll likely pay more for a book if the cover is charming and attractive! If your…

The Cost of Waiting to Buy a Home

The Cost of Waiting to Buy a Home

“I’m just going to wait to buy a house until the prices come back down.” We’re hearing this often, but it’s not safe to assume that home prices will fall…

Improvements You Shouldn’t Make if You’re Planning to Sell

Improvements You Shouldn’t Make if You’re Planning to Sell

We love a good DIY project, but don’t hurt your selling potential by making a home “improvement” that could actually lower your home value. It seems counterintuitive, you’d think making…

Paint Colors That Sell - And Ones That Don’t

Paint Colors That Sell - And Ones That Don’t

When planning to sell your home, paint colors play a bigger part than you may realize. Colors affect moods, feelings, and impressions of a space as well as the people…

Helping Your California Yard Beat the Heat

Helping Your California Yard Beat the Heat

Late summer is upon us, and for most of Southern California, that means more sun and heat while other parts of the country begin to feel autumn creeping up. On…