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
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
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
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…
Why You Need A Pre-approval
Getting a pre-approval has always been an important, initial step in the homebuying process. But today, in the age of coronavirus, pre-approvals have become more important than ever. Here are…
6 Ways to Create an Attractive Home Office
With so many people working from home now, the consumer's home wish list is changing. A huge trend we're seeing is the desire for a home office. Especially with kids…
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a House in Cash
I'm sure you've read by now that mortgage rates are at historic lows. So if buyers have the money to buy a home in all cash, is it even worth…
Home Equity: You May Have More Than You Think
We may be in the middle of a pandemic, but home equity is soaring. According to CoreLogic, in the 2nd quarter, home equity for homeowners rose 6.6% annually. That equals…
Should I Rent or Buy a Home?
Choosing whether to rent or buy a home is not an easy decision. It requires carefully examining the factors and costs associated with each option. But when looking at renting…
Long Beach Dog Parks
Photo Credit: Justin RuddLong Beach is one of the most dog-friendly cities you can find! There are many great parks for dogs (and their humans) to get outside and enjoy…