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…

How to Stage Your Own Home

How to Stage Your Own Home

When it's time to sell your home, the question of how to present or "stage" the rooms is an important one. The bottom line is simple: staging helps sell homes.…

Top 10 Long Beach Spots for Your Sweet Tooth

Top 10 Long Beach Spots for Your Sweet Tooth

It turns out that Long Beach isn't just a great location for the beach, entertainment, and walkability. It is also a paradise for those with a sweet tooth. Judging from…

Long Beach CA Real Estate Market Update October 2020

Long Beach CA Real Estate Market Update October 2020

We feel like a broken record at this point, but we continue to be in a strong seller's market. Inventory remains low and demand remains high because of historically low-interest…