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 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?
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
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
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
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?
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…
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
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
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…