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Reality of Bank Owned Properties in Long Beach
2008-07-30 10:30:00
With the increase in foreclosures many people think tha the banks are just giving them away. I mean, really, where is that ocean view home in Long Beach or Palos Verdes for $200,000? The bank is hurting and needs to get rid of it...right? WRONG! For those who are bringing up fond memories of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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California Home Sale Price Medians By City For June 2008
2008-07-29 15:10:00
Here is the latest and greatest on home sale activity for the entire state of California including comparisons from June of 2007. This is a great snapshot of how things are holding price wise and the amount of inventory that's actually moving. Click Here To Get The ReportGreat up to date... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


Reserve Your Condo at Blu with No Risk
2008-07-29 09:30:00
Have you ever wanted to own a brand new condo in Long Beach but weren't sure if you could afford it? Well now is your time. The brand new condo development in downtown, blu, is presenting a wonderful opportunity for many buyers who were previously not able to afford a brand new condo. So what... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Is the Home Owners Relief Act to little too late?
2008-07-25 07:56:00
There are many home owners, not just those with long beach real estate, that have been facing tough issues with their homes and their home loans. The government for the state of California has been working to pass a bill that would help the home owners and not hurt the banks at the same time. This... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Floorplans of Cliff May Homes in Long Beach
2008-07-24 10:30:00
Finding information on the Mid-Century modern homes here in Long Beach is not always an easy task. With the highest concentration of these homes existing in the Rancho neighborhood you can certainly drive around and see some great homes, but it helps if you know what is behind those doors! As Long... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Mid Century Modern Long Beach vs. Hancock Park
2008-07-23 10:30:00
Mid-Century modern homes aren't just popular in Long Beach . As you may know within the Rancho tract of homes there is a popular mid-century modern series of homes that was designed by Cliff May. On July 11th, the La Times featured a wonderful mid-century modern home that has recently been listed... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Long Beach Bank Owned Multi-Units - Get yours!
2008-07-22 10:15:00
For awhile people had been calling and asking us "Hey, I so can I get a bank owned multi-unit in Long Beach ?". I would say no, because literally there wasn't anything available. The bank owned properties were condos and homes. Lending standards on the multi-units had been a bit tougher so we... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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WHY this is the best time for real estate investors!!!
2008-07-21 12:08:00
So has anyone actually heard any GOOD news on the radio on real estate lately? Didn’t think so. Good news doesn’t sell and that’s why you won’t find it. In fact, let me add to the doom and gloom for a minute, but then tell you why this gets me very excited to be investing in the Southern... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


What are you NOT seeing in your Long Beach MLS Search?
2008-07-21 10:30:00
If you have searched online using different MLS systems you have probably found that you often get some very different results. I mean why does one website show you there are 7 available homes in Belmont Heights, while another shows 12 (currently there are actually 65 single family homes in Belmont... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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New Crew Acquires Historic Queen Mary Cruise Ship
2008-07-18 13:55:00
The Los Angeles County office of Old Republic Title Company closed the $43,000,000 sale of the historic Queen Mary cruise ship to a real estate development group known as Save the Queen, LLC. The Queen Mary is moored in Southern California's famous Long Beach Harbor and is owned by the City of Long... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Save on Long Beach Real Estate with your own paintbrush!
2008-07-18 10:31:00
The old real estate marketing saying was "bring your paint brush and save!". This usually referred to the ultimate goal of many people to buy the worst home on the best block. The strange reality is that if you are looking for Long Beach home or Long Beach condo right now, you can actually achieve... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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3 Neighborhoods to have on your list if you are attending CSULB
2008-07-17 10:30:00
If you are looking to attend CSULB in the fall, congratulations! CSULB is a great institution (my sister in law graduated this year) providing a wide base of learning and a wonderful location in the heart of Long Beach. As you are deciding what classes you would like to take, you may also... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Credit 101
2008-07-17 09:13:00
The subject of credit and what is included on a consumer’s credit report can be a source of much debate, confusion and sometimes frustration. Outlined below are some of the more important facts relating to credit to gain better insight into a person’s credit report and history. What is included in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!


Bank Owned Properties Hit Belmont Park
2008-07-16 10:38:00
Did anyone ever think that banks would be taking back properties within 2 blocks of the ocean? Even people who bought properties in the high end of the market have been hit with the adjusting of their mortgage or other issues that caused them to fall behind and now banks are listing properties in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Short Sales in Long Beach are 26.6% of the market
2008-07-15 10:53:00
How many short sales are there in Long Beach , CA? According to the MLS that serves the area 26.6% of properties are either attempting a short sale or are about to be one. By the way that is for those who are accurately reporting the situation (this is solely my opinion and more on that later in the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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How To Record A Quitclaim Deed In Los Angeles County (or any other document for that matter)
2008-07-14 10:30:00
Like most things in life there are companies that provide these services. I like to use SPL Inc. because they're located right at the recorder's office. Here's the process: 1. Print out the quitclaim deed or other document you're going to record. 2. Don't forget to print out a copy of the PCOR... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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5 New Questions to Ask Your Long Beach Real Estate Agent
2008-07-14 09:00:00
Since you are here at the blog we hope you like digging in deeper to find some of the information we have put together so you can learn more about the Long Beach real estate market. Often as we meet with buyers and sellers in this market I find that people aren't sure what questions to ask. I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Buyer's Market?..Apparently not in Bixby Village
2008-07-11 10:30:00
Bixby Village is a townhome community that is just east of the Bixby Village Golf Course. With 374 units in the total development you would think it would feel like there are too many properties, but it was really created like an new neighborhood so really there are groupings of only about 6-8... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Bixby Knolls Real Estate offers Buyers Options
2008-07-10 10:29:00
For those who aren't familiar with bixby knolls there are multiple different communities within bixby knolls and you can find those over at Let's look at what is available in this area located just north of the 405 freeway via Long Beach Blvd. What kind of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Not many choices in El Dorado Park
2008-07-09 09:17:00
El Dorado park is just to the east of the 605 Freeway in Long Beach. For those who haven't had a chance to visit the El Dorado park area you are truly missing out. Do you like to be near to golf, tennis, and the biggest park in the city of Long Beach? If you do then El Dorado park is the place for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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What can one get in University Park, Park Estates, or College Park Estates
2008-07-08 09:25:00
For those who are new to Long Beach we have a couple of areas of homes near the CSULB campus that are home to some amazing homes (and condos). Students, professors, and those that just like being near the college campus call this area home. The areas (as defined in the MLS) are listed as the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Can investors make money in our current market?
2008-07-08 00:14:00
One thing that continues to puzzle me is when I hear people say that real estate is a bad investment. Yes, we are in a downturn market (at least in Southern California where I live) but there are still investment strategies that can be done to make money! How fast we forget the old cliché – BUY... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


9 Guidlines on Setting the Price and Attracting Buyers
2008-07-07 15:48:00
What is your home worth? Here are 9 guidelines to go by when setting your price:Don't base your price on what your neighbor is selling their home for or what you originally paid for your home.Make sure to examine all the home prices in your neighborhood that are currently for sale, along with all... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Tired of renting in Belmont Shore or Naples?
2008-07-07 11:38:00
Belmont Shore and Naples are some of the more expensive areas within Long Beach. Although there aren't as many homes as the media would have you believe if you keep a careful eye out for homes and condos you can find the property that you thought you couldn't afford years ago. So if you are... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Investment Properties in Long Beach
2008-07-03 09:44:00
Have you been looking for an investment property in Long Beach ? I am talking specifically about properties between 2-4 units. That means that the building has at least 2 separate living spaces and a maximum of 4 units. Anything above 4 units is considered commercial and if you need a great long... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Long Beach Lofts - Not as many available as you think
2008-08-14 10:30:00
Lofts in Long Beach are one of those types of properties that usually aren't abundant in choices. In the state of the current housing market, the neatest aspect is that if you are looking for a loft you can actually choose between any of the Lofts here in Long Beach . Be aware that some of those... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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How many properties sold in Long Beach in July 2008?
2008-08-13 09:28:00
What does the real estate market in Long Beach look like? Well to be honest it looks quite a bit better than it looked just a few months ago. Those who were waiting for things to get worse are looking at a market that continues to have properties being sold and values holding steady in many areas... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Long Beach Real Estate Agents and Olympic Stories
2008-08-12 10:30:00
It's the Olympic s! I think the Olympics are an absolutely amazing set of events. The fact that they happen only once every 4 years makes it even more of a marvel. The best of the best throughout the entire world compete to see who will be crowned champion. Sometimes even more interesting than the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Home Stretch for CSULB Close Real Estate
2008-08-07 10:30:00
The start of a new term at Cal State Long Beach is quickly approaching. Many students and parents have been feverishly looking for the deals in Long Beach real estate, only to be faced with multiple offers on the few coveted bank owned properties. After all, despite the hype of the media, bank... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Wake Up Long Beach Real Estate Agents
2008-08-06 10:30:00
In today's real estate market in Long Beach many people are blaming sellers for unrealistic pricing. Better yet, they are blaming buyers for just trying to "get a deal". WAKE UP! The reality in today's market is that the attitude of Long Beach real estate agents in the market must change with the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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