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Summer is here in Long Beach, and it’s time to take a look around your home or condominium to see what, if any, preventative maintenance is needed. With this checklist and a couple of weekends you’ll feel secure knowing that your home is being well-maintained. 5 Tips To Maint... read more >>

Home buyers everywhere are bemoaning the lack of inventory and if you happen to be in the market to buy your home, there are a few things you should know. When you find the perfect home, make an offer. Don’t wait, don’t bargain. Offer your best possible price and a high depos... read more >>

If you want to make improvements to your home, you may want to take a second look at Houzz.com. Cited as a source for inspiration and collaboration and research for home owners everywhere, Houzz is also a source for hiring local contracting professionals, too. ... read more >>

Moving from your home can be a stressful experience. Regardless of whether you are moving across town or two states away, it is a process that requires time, organization, and a plan. If you are selling your home, you probably are already trying to pare down your belongings. Less... read more >>

Whether you are trying to sell your home or hoping to buy in the greater Long Beach area, the latest report from Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research Group, along with some localized statistics, share a positive outlook. The Group report indicates a marked increas... read more >>

Current market conditions may be tempting you to sell your home while demand is high and interest rates are low. However, before jumping into the sale of your home, you may want to spend a few minutes consulting with a local real estate professional, like me, to make sure you und... read more >>

Are you a “Do-It-Yourselfer” when it comes to making repairs and improvements to your home? May is National Home Remodeling Month and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers are using increased seasonal awareness to outline risks that a DIY approach can br... read more >>

Although the recently released NAHB/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) illustrated decreases from April’s 273 to 258, news throughout the United States continues to bode well. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) even feels confident about the fut... read more >>

Improving the landscape around your home is not just about good looks. Home value can also increase with fine-tuned and maintained landscaping. Before hiring a landscape designer to reconstruct your home, it’s helpful to compile a list of questions. You may share images of desi... read more >>

Houzz and luckily they have now added a “Real Estate Agent” category! This is good news for you and your home because it gives you an easier way to communicate when it comes time to buying or selling your home. Perhaps you are in the market to buy a home… simply show favori... read more >>