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Monday, July 15, 2013

Mortgage Rates Drop -Time to Buy or Sell Your Home?
Although not back down to their all-time lows, interest rates have started to come back down. So…if you were worried about the effect current mortgage interest rates may have had on your home for sale, you may be feeling a bit better. As of July 18th, 2013, the Freddie Mac Pri... read more >>

Sunday, July 14, 2013

NAR Reports Most Agree Buying Your Home is a Good Idea
Was buying your home a good financial decision? According to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), most people living in the United States would answer that question affirmatively. The 2013 National Housing Pulse Survey revealed that eight out of ten Ame... read more >>

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Making Your Home Into the Summer Party Headquarters
Long Beach has a worldwide reputation as a carefree summertime city. People have come to Long Beach to “summer” ever since our beautiful city was founded, and who has not heard of “Summertime in the LBC.” If you’ll be celebrating summer with a party in your home this ye... read more >>

Friday, June 28, 2013

Will Creeping Mortgage Rates Affect Your Home?
Despite that fact that mortgage rates are slowly creeping higher, Freddie Mac reports that they are still low enough to allow high home-affordability for your home or condominium. In fact, Long Beach area home and condominium sales continue to rise and new construction is being c... read more >>

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Take a Look at Your Home – It’s National Homeownership Month
June is National Homeownership Month, giving you an excuse to fall in love with your Long Beach home or condo all over again or find ways to revive it! What advice would you share with young buyers on purchasing a Long Beach area home or condo? What do you wish you had known when... read more >>

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Your Home, Interest Rates and Quantitative Easing
average rates creeping to nearly 4%, although inventory still shows significant lows. Still, you may find yourself wondering how and if these rate changes could impact the sale of your home or condo, and the future of housing in the Long Beach real estate market. An introduction... read more >>

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Relocating Your Home With Kids
Your home is a place of stability and peace for you and if you have children, it can be a grounding force in their lives. Relocating to a new community (or even a new block) can be a very challenging, though exciting, event for you and for them. As friends and schools are left be... read more >>

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

5 Ways To Help Keep Your Home Safe While on Vacation
Summer is definitely here and vacation plans may have you planning on leaving your Long Beach home or condo in the very near future. Don’t forget to take a few preventative measures to ensure the safety of you and your home while you are away. You’ll find that being prepared ... read more >>

Monday, June 10, 2013

Buying Your Home with the Fair Housing Act
“There’s no place like home,” takes on new meaning when you are buying your Long Beach home or condo for the first time. There is so much to do and sign in preparation for move-in day and potential snags rest at every corner as you approach home ownership. Should you run in... read more >>

Monday, June 3, 2013

Selling Your Home “As-Is”
Thinking about selling your Long Beach home or condo but not sure you want to make needed repairs before listing it for sale? You’re in luck! These days, many homes and condos are being sold “as-is” due to an ever-increasing lack of inventory. An “as-is” home sale propo... read more >>

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