Condos Versus Houses

Condos Versus Houses

Sometimes people begin the home buying process already knowing whether they'd like a condominium or a house. But other times, they're unsure. While some people feel that houses are a…

How to Buy a Home in a Strong Seller's Market

How to Buy a Home in a Strong Seller's Market

Long Beach is currently in an extremely strong seller's market. Thanks to historically low-interest rates and a lack of inventory, sellers find themselves closing quickly and for high prices. When…

Your Guide to DIY Projects

Your Guide to DIY Projects

Let's face it, we could all use a break right now! Life is stressful, and with the holidays around the corner, things could get even more stressful! Next time you…

Real Estate Market Update November 2020

Real Estate Market Update November 2020

Last month homes in Long Beach sold on average for 100.6% of the original listing price. That's a stunning number indicating the continued strength of the current seller's market. The…

Airbnb Hosting: What you Need to Know in Long Beach

Airbnb Hosting: What you Need to Know in Long Beach

Airbnb was once a cash cow for people with an extra bedroom or even an extra home. However, that all came crumbling down once travel all but stopped thanks to…

Do Fireplaces Add Value or Just Mess?

Do Fireplaces Add Value or Just Mess?

With the weather cooling across the country, people are firing up their fireplaces again! Even in Southern California where the weather doesn't get that cold, a fireplace is still great for adding…

How to Create an Attractive and Kid-Friendly Home

How to Create an Attractive and Kid-Friendly Home

Have you ever been to someone's house before they had children, then visited after they had kids? Did you feel like their house transformed from a home to a glorified…

Prepping for the Holidays

Prepping for the Holidays

It's that time of year again - holiday decorations are already starting to pop up in Costco, Target, and TJ Maxx. It feels too early, but believe it or not,…

Lucky Numbers and Other Real Estate Superstitions

Lucky Numbers and Other Real Estate Superstitions

Today is Friday the 13th, a day many people seem to feel is unlucky.  So we decided to look into superstitions and luck when it comes to the real estate…

Why Sell My Home Now and Not Next Spring?

Why Sell My Home Now and Not Next Spring?

As we move toward the end of the year, some would-be home sellers assume they've missed their selling opportunity. Generally, winter isn't perceived by some people as one of the…