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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Current Color Trends — Sophisticated Gray

Out with the old … beige, cafe au lait, pale mocha, bone … favorite neutrals for the past decade, may give way to more sophisticated gray-based neutrals. So you might ask, isn’t gray just bla... read more >>

Friday, April 11, 2014

Do you Want to Buy an Older House?

With many older neighborhoods experiencing revitalization, an older home might be a smart investment. So, whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to flip a house for cash, an older home in a... read more >>

Friday, April 4, 2014

Smart Selling to Today’s Homebuyers

If you’re considering selling now that the housing market outlook is improving, take a few moments to consider how buyers have changed what they look for in the home buying process. During the pa... read more >>

Friday, March 14, 2014

Real Estate Terminology: Abatement, the First in a Series

Every industry has its own vocabulary, and real estate is no exception. If you are newly in the home-buying market, you may find yourself stumped by the lingo, acronyms, abbreviations and jargon co... read more >>

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Long Beach Real Estate — What Gen Y Looks for in a Home or Condo to Buy…

If you’ve lived in your home or condo for some time, you notice when neighbors around you are changing to a younger demographic. Thinking this might be a good time to sell, you wonder what wa... read more >>

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Condo? Co-Op? Apartment? Townhome?

Which is which?

Although all are part of the common-interest housing category, condos, co-ops, townhouses, and apartments may mean different things to different buyers, so h... read more >>

Friday, January 24, 2014

Curb Appeal for Long Beach Condo Sellers

It's the first impression that makes your home memorable:

  • Make sure the entry way is clean, clear and clutter free. Relocate bulky furniture that makes the entry seem smaller. Avoid co... read more >>

Monday, January 20, 2014

Greening an Older Home

Your budget dictates that you buy an older home, but your heart wants that home to be environmentally responsible, so what do you do? Here are some ideas for making any home greener. If you plan fo... read more >>

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Design Trends in New Homes

When the housing market rebounded, so did home builders eager to show off their design skills. Buyers expect that newly constructed homes will be safer and more energy efficient, but they’re also... read more >>

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Mortgage Rates and Long Beach Housing Prices Expected to Rise in 2014

30-year fixed rates dropped in the first half of January, many analysts expect ... read more >>


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