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Grow Your Own Vegetables
There Are Lots of Reasons To Grow Your Own Vegetables Cultivating a back yard vegetable garden is a great spring and summer project. There are many reasons the USDA encourages …
"Keep Your Home California" Expands Help
Keep Your Home California Expands Criteria of Programs To Help Homeowners Attain Affordable Mortgage Payments SACRAMENTO - Keep Your Home California announced today changes to help more low and moderate …
Smart Under-Stairs Storage
If you've got a two-story home, the sometimes neglected space under your staircase may provide an ideal spot for some smart under-stairs storage. Because really, what home couldn't use more …
Rose Park Egg-Stravaganza A Hit!
The Rose Park Egg-Stravaganza was a big hit! Held in the neighborhood's namesake Rose Park, at 8th and Orizaba, dozens of children and their parents gathered to participate in an …
The Sweet Smell of A Successful Home Sale
Last year, I was called out to a home by a would-be Long Beach home seller who warned me ahead of time: “This home stinks.” He was right. His mom, …
Should I Walk Away From My Long Beach Home?
Last weekend I met with a woman who was trying to decide what to do with a Long Beach home. Her uncle just passed away and as the trustee and …
Is It Important to Get Building Permits in Long Beach?
Frequently, I am asked by Long Beach home buyers and sellers about permits -- how important are they? The answer is -- very! If you are making additions or improvements …
Strategic default may not be strategic
Recently, I've heard the term "strategic default" being used more frequently from homeowners in Long Beach, Lakewood and surrounding communities. It shouldn't be a surprise. With more than 25 percent …
5 Reasons To Buy During the Holidays
In many parts of the United States, homebuying over the holiday season slows down to a glacial pace. Let's face it -- only really motivated buyers would put on heavy …
Are you falling behind on your mortgage?
If you're in a position where you owe more than your home is worth and you need to sell, a short sale may be your best option. But don’t get …