Unpacking California's Migration Trends

Unpacking California's Migration Trends

Even before the current pandemic, California's migration trends were making news. Articles carried headlines like  For 7th Year in a Row, More People Left California Than Moved In. Or, 'Not the Golden…

Plan For Your Pool Home Now

Plan For Your Pool Home Now

Summer is around the corner and what better way to cool off from the SoCal heat than to take a dip in your very own pool? If you’re looking to…

Long Beach CA Real Estate Market Update August 2020

Long Beach CA Real Estate Market Update August 2020

As we start to wrap up summer, we remain in a strong seller's market. Relatively low inventory and high demand because of historically low-interest rates are fueling this seller's market.…

Is Now the Right Time to Sell?

Is Now the Right Time to Sell?

Inventory is arguably the biggest challenge for buyers in today’s housing market in Long Beach CA and in many other areas, making this an extremely strong "seller's market."Bidding wars have…

Luxury Real Estate Trends in Long Beach

Luxury Real Estate Trends in Long Beach

When one thinks of luxury real estate in Southern California, Beverly Hills or Malibu may be more high profile. But Long Beach has its own luxury market, which is thriving…

Top 5 Tips For First-Time Buyers To Know

Top 5 Tips For First-Time Buyers To Know

First-Time Buyer “Setbacks” (And How To Prepare For Them Now)Thanks to low mortgage rates, the number of first-time buyers is on the rise.According to the National Association of Realtors:“The share…

How to Grow an Herb Container Garden

How to Grow an Herb Container Garden

Herb container gardens are always a great idea, but especially right now when you might want to limit your trips to the grocery store. Plus herbs thrive in the heat…

Fall Foreclosures? Don't Count on It

Fall Foreclosures? Don't Count on It

The coronavirus pandemic has led businesses all over the nation and locally here in Long Beach to reduce or discontinue their services altogether. Many people have been laid off or…

How to Buy a Home Virtually

How to Buy a Home Virtually

Our world was already becoming increasingly virtual, but thanks to COVID-19 the progress has accelerated. You can now order your groceries, go to work, and "visit" other places right from…

Is the Suburban Lifestyle the Future?

Is the Suburban Lifestyle the Future?

The pandemic has caused consumers to re-examine the components that make up the “perfect home.” Many families are no longer comfortable with the locations and layouts of their existing homes.…