The Ins and Outs of VA Loans

The Ins and Outs of VA Loans

If you served our country, then you qualify for a number of benefits as a thank you for serving our country. One of these benefits is a particular type of…

Tiny House Pros and Cons

Tiny House Pros and Cons

Recently a lot sold in Long Beach for just $87,000! However, the lot is only 1,184 square feet so there's only one type of home that will work on that…

Shed Savvy: The Wonderful Ways to Use a Shed

Shed Savvy: The Wonderful Ways to Use a Shed

When you hear the word 'shed,' you tend to picture a small rustic garden shed where the lawnmower is stored. However, sheds have progressed a lot recently. Quality sheds are…

How to Create Curb Appeal

How to Create Curb Appeal

Curb appeal is judged in seven seconds so that is the amount of time you have to make a good first impression. Think about your last job interview, date, or…

Do I Need to Make Home Improvements Before Selling?

Do I Need to Make Home Improvements Before Selling?

Whether you're planning to live in your home for many years or considering selling it soon, you should know that some home improvement projects pay off more than others. The…

Why Young People Are Buying Homes

Why Young People Are Buying Homes

The demand for homes this year is extraordinary as record-breaking numbers of hopeful buyers continue to shop for homes. In a normal year, the peak homebuying season comes to a…

Haunted Houses & Real Estate

Haunted Houses & Real Estate

We've all seen movies like The Exorcist, Poltergeist, and Paranormal Activity, but what happens in real life when something spooky occurs in a home? Do "haunted" houses sell any differently…

How to Create Privacy When it Feels Like You Don't Have Any

How to Create Privacy When it Feels Like You Don't Have Any

It's not uncommon to live in close proximity to neighbors. And with more multigenerational living thanks to COVID, it's easy for your house to start feeling a little crowded. So…

Should I Sell My Long Beach Home Now?

Should I Sell My Long Beach Home Now?

Many industries have been devastated by COVID-19, but real estate is not one of them. On average, Long Beach homes are selling for 8.9% more than they were last year…

Should You Move Before or After Your Retire?

Should You Move Before or After Your Retire?

For many people, retirement represents carefree living, financial freedom, and a slower, more relaxed day-to-day pace. For all of these dreams to become a reality, some well-thought-out planning is required…