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If you’ve been trying to decide how to finally own your home, buying a condo can be a good first step out of renting and into home ownership. There’s good news about condos right now, too. The National Association of Home Builders reports that the production of condominiums a... read more >>

While your home or condo is unique and a reflection of you and your lifestyle, when it comes to home buying, as with most things, societal trends are noted through at-large studies and statistics, not individual results. Study pools are often segmented by age and the National Ass... read more >>

Halloween is just around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to make plans for throwing the best costume party in your Long Beach home or condo. A costume party can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like. With creative costume ideas and good food, you have everything you ne... read more >>

A condominium can be a great choice if you are considering downsizing your home. There are special rules that apply to condos, though, so be sure you know exactly what they are before you buy your condo. A good real estate agent should be able to show you the rules before you get... read more >>

Back to Work – Extenuating Circumstances” program. Although several conditions need to be met, this could be an opportunity for you to purchase your dream Long Beach home or condo. To qualify, borrowers must prove that they lost their home because of a significant economic in... read more >>

There are many great things about owning your home or condo, but dealing with plumbing problems is not one of them, especially as holidays approach. The good news is that there are several simple and inexpensive steps you can take to keep plumbing problems — and expens... read more >>

How do you welcome fall at your home? Do you pull out the hay bales, carve up the pumpkins, welcome the howling wind and wait as the leaves fall to the ground, casting a perfect look of disarray on your normally well-kept lawn? Perhaps you prefer to focus on stocking up on treats... read more >>

Autumn is in full swing, which means it’s a good time to start winterizing your Long Beach home or condo. Start off the season by getting your furnace inspected and cleaned if necessary. It’s wise to change the filters on your furnace every month, for better energy efficiency... read more >>

Updating the windows in your Long Beach home or condo can be a big investment; however, it can be a great way to improve your energy efficiency, especially as cold weather approaches. Here are a few things to consider as you weigh the prospect of updating windows. If your home or... read more >>

Curious about how rate changes may affect your Long Beach home buying experience? Higher rates may result in adjustments needing to be made on the amount of loan you qualify for, so be sure to discuss your individual situation with a lender, so that you are aware of the options a... read more >>