Wrigley, Long Beach, California Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Wrigley NeighborhoodWrigley is a district of the city of Long Beach, California along the eastern bank of Los Angeles River that's located northwest of the downtown district. The district includes the neighborhoods of Wrigley Heights, Memorial Park, Central Wrigley, and South Wrigley. Wrigley is primarily a residential district which serves as a bedroom community for Long Beach. There are various suburban residential areas in the community featuring mostly single-family homes.Houses for sale in Wrigley come in a variety of models and designs. There are older bungalow type homes with wood panel exteriors, craftsman homes, and various custom-designed properties. Home buyers who consider to purchase multi-family ... 07/07/2019

Eastside, Long Beach, California Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Eastside NeighborhoodEastside is a large part of the city of Long Beach encompassing the area in between the downtown district and the roundabout in Circle Area. The district's name is used as a local term to cover most of the areas found east of the downtown area. The neighborhood includes all or portions of the 90808, 90815, and 90803 ZIP codes. The region encompassing Eastside is a well-developed urban community with various suburban residential areas, commercial districts, large developments, public parks, and more. Thanks to the massive territory of the neighborhood, there is a diverse selection of residential real estates you can consider within the district. These include apartment complexes, condomini... 07/07/2019

Lincoln, Long Beach, California Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Lincoln NeighborhoodLincoln is an urban neighborhood located in the central part of the city of Long Beach, California. The neighborhood is bounded by East Anaheim Street to the north, Junipero Avenue to the east, East 10th Street to the south, and Martin Luther King Jr Avenue to the west. The highly-developed community features various commercial establishments and restaurants along its roads with suburban neighborhoods mixed into these businesses. Different bus routes in the district provide an easy commute to and from the downtown district, and to other business centers in the city.There is a diverse selection of properties you can buy in the Lincoln neighborhood. There are single-family homes, multi-family... 07/07/2019

Alamitos Beach, Long Beach, California Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Alamitos Beach NeighborhoodAlamitos Beach is a beachfront neighborhood covering a good portion of the Junipero Beach shoreline in the city of Long Beach, California. The community is located southeast of the downtown district and is a short drive to many of the landmark buildings and tourist attractions in the city. There are several bars, clubs, restaurants, and stores along the main roadways, especially along East Ocean Boulevard. Alamitos Beach Community AmenitiesThe highlight of the neighborhood is Junipero Beach which attracts visitors and locals alike. The refreshing breeze and the ocean itself promote great opportunity for a variety of water activities, and the long beachline offers a lot of spot... 07/07/2019

Zaferia, Long Beach, California Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Zaferia NeighborhoodZaferia is a mixed-use urban neighborhood with various residential properties, commercial establishments, schools, and other local businesses. The community is in the eastern part of the city bounded by East 10th Street, Junipero Avenue, Pacific Coast Highway, and Loma Avenue. There is a diverse real estate market in the neighborhood with apartment buildings, single-family homes, condominiums, and multi-family homes available in the area. These residences come in one to four-bedroom models with a variety of features, architecture, designs, and sizes. Home buyers, either looking for a private home or a rental property will find excellent real estate opportunities in this community.  Zaferia ... 07/06/2019

Willmore, Long Beach, California Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Willmore NeighborhoodWillmore is a historic district located north of the downtown district of the city of Long Beach, California along the eastern bank of the Los Angeles River. Historic landmarks in the community include the iconic Historic Bembridge House. Real Estate you can buy in Willmore is a combination of single-family homes, multi-family residences, and apartment buildings. The home layouts for these properties include studio type and one to three-bedroom designs. Home buyers who are considering to purchase a home in the area will love the diverse selection of properties available in the Willmore neighborhood. Willmore Community AmenitiesResidents living in the Willmore Historic District can enjoy t... 07/06/2019

Sunrise, Long Beach, California Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Sunrise NeighborhoodSunrise Boulevard is a historic landmark district north of the Poly High neighborhood in the northern part of the city of Long Beach, California. This small community is known for its well-preserved homes and buildings that offer a glimpse of the region's rich history. These houses feature Spanish colonial revival homes built during the early 1920s, craftsman bungalows, and other designs that feature a variety of period styles. Another iconic landmark in the area is the old El Cortez building which has been repurposed into an apartment complex. Nowadays, homes you can buy in the Sunrise Boulevard Historic District are smaller bungalow properties built for middle-class families or larger cra... 07/06/2019

East Village, Long Beach, California Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe East Village NeighborhoodEast Village or East Village Arts District is the neighborhood directly east of the downtown district of the city of Long Beach, California. The community is bordered by East 7th Street to the north, Long Beach Boulevard to the west, West Ocean Boulevard to the south, and Alamitos Avenue to the east. The mixed-use community is known for its iconic art galleries, restaurants, jazz lounges, bars, and more.The residential real estate in the neighborhood includes a combination of high-rise condominiums, low-density apartment buildings, multi-family homes, and single-family houses. These properties provide convenient access to the major business center of the city, iconic tourist attra... 07/06/2019

Belmont, Long Beach, California Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Belmont NeighborhoodBelmont is a primarily residential district comprised of several neighborhoods located in the southeastern part of the city. Neighborhoods in the community include Belmont Heights Central, Belmont Heights South, Belmont Heights North, Belmont Shore, Belmont Shore - Ocean, and Belmont Park. These neighborhoods feature lovely single-family homes perfect for families who are looking for a new home close to the beach, or investors looking for excellent real estate opportunities. Residences in the area include older homes with wood panel exteriors, more modern custom-built houses, and a few low-density condominiums. Belmont Community AmenitiesThe Belmont Shore - Ocean neighborhood includes the e... 07/06/2019

Downtown, Long Beach, California Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Downtown NeighborhoodDowntown Long Beach is the primary recreation and shopping district of the city, and home to Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, theme parks, government offices, outdoor parks, marinas, historic landmarks, and shopping centers. Homes in the community are primarily multi-family residences as well as several single-family homes. Condominiums, apartments, and attached townhouses in the area come in a variety of layouts, designs, additional features, and architecture. Downtown Community AmenitiesThe district is one of the primary tourist attractions of the city promoting family oriented spots and places of interest that residents and visitors can enjoy while providing ample employme... 07/06/2019

Poly High, Long Beach, California Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Poly High NeighborhoodPoly High is an urban city district located in the northwestern part of the city of Long Beach, California. The community is bordered by several neighborhoods including South Wrigley, Washington, Lincoln, Sunrise, and Whittier. The district is comprised of various parts of these neighborhoods that surround the campus of Long Beach Polytechnic High School. Residential Real Estate in the Poly High neighborhood is mostly single-family homes along with a few multi-family townhouses and attached residences. These properties come in a variety of designs and architecture, ranging from studio to three-bedroom layouts. Each house typically comes standard with a kitchen, dining area, living room ... 07/06/2019

Whittier, Long Beach, California Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Whittier NeighborhoodWhittier is a neighborhood in Long Beach, California, not to be confused with the similarly named city in Los Angeles County. East 15th Street to the south, Junipero Avenue to the east, Pacific Coast Highway to the north, and Martin Luther King Avenue to the east bound the neighborhood. Located close to schools, public parks, and along the Pacific Coast Highway, the district is ideal for home buyers looking for a property in the heart of Long Island. Properties in the neighborhood are a combination of custom-built single-family homes, older residences built during the early years of the city, and a few low-rise apartment buildings. Whittier Community AmenitiesWhittier is a mixed-use neigh... 07/06/2019

Rose Park, Long Beach, California Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Rose Park NeighborhoodRose Park and Rose Park South are two residential neighborhoods within a few blocks north of Junipero Beach in the city of Long Beach, California. The district, like many others in the region, has several commercial developments along its main roads, community amenities available to residents and visitors, and various residential properties. Homes for sale in the area are primarily suburban single-family properties that come in a variety of designs and floor layouts. Home models in the region come in one to three-bedroom floor plans with small private yards, attached parking garage, full kitchen, and living room space. Rose Park Community AmenitiesRose Park which is located in the north... 07/06/2019

Cambodia Town, Long Beach, California Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Cambodia Town NeighborhoodCambodia Town is an urban community comprised primarily of commercial establishments on the eastern part of Long Beach, California. The neighborhood is known for its many restaurants, entertainment venues, stores, and other local businesses. Residential real estate in the area is perfect for families who are looking for an urban home in the central part of the city. Real Estate in the region is a combination of single-family homes, townhouses, and low-rise apartment buildings. These residences range from one to three-bedroom layouts providing home buyers with a variety of property options when they're looking to buy a new home in the neighborhood. Cambodia Town Community Ameniti... 07/06/2019

Should I Get a HELOC? Thankfully, many of our clients are happy with their mortgages.  The interest rate, the terms, the peace of mind --- all are satisfactory and there's no motivation to change or refinance.  But what happens if there's a need to use the equity in the home to finance a remodeling project, a large purchase or to just have a "safety net?"  A home equity line of credit or "HELOC" can be used to meet these purposes, but should you get a HELOC and, if so, how do they work? What Is a HELOC?A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, is most often a second mortgage or junior lien, that "goes behind" your existing (first) mortgage.  Unlike a traditional "closed end" mortgage that is fully-amortized, a HELOC usually allows the borrower to draw a balance on a line or limit, then pa... 07/06/2019

 Homes for Sale in the neighborhood of Lakewood Plaza in Long Beach California  Welcome to the "Lakewood Plaza" real estate blog post.   Every week you will be updated on the activity surrounding the neighborhood of Lakewood Plaza located in Long Beach, California.  You will have access to the following reports: Available Inventory for SalePending/In Escrow HomesEnd of Month Home Sales    Each one of these reports is free! You will not be asked to register or to fill out any forms to log in. You will have the option to preview the information online, or you can download them to your computer as a PDF file.   In case you missed my last blog post titled "What can we say about the Los Angeles Real Estate Market?" just click here and you will have a chance to read it.  It's great reading!  ... 05/18/2019

 Homes for Sale in the neighborhood of Lakewood Plaza in Long Beach California  Welcome to the "Lakewood Plaza" real estate blog post.   Every week you will be updated on the activity surrounding the neighborhood of Lakewood Plaza located in Long Beach, California.  You will have access to the following reports: Available Inventory for SalePending/In Escrow HomesEnd of Month Home Sales    Each one of these reports is free! You will not be asked to register or to fill out any forms to log in. You will have the option to preview the information online, or you can download them to your computer as a PDF file.   If you would like additional information on a home, request a personalized CMA (Comparative Market Analysis Report), or you wish to set up a showing appointment just  Click Here to ... 04/26/2019

 Homes for Sale in the neighborhood of Lakewood Plaza in Long Beach California  Welcome to the "Lakewood Plaza" real estate blog post.   Every week you will be updated on the activity surrounding the neighborhood of Lakewood Plaza located in Long Beach, California.  You will have access to the following reports: Available Inventory for SalePending/In Escrow HomesEnd of Month Home Sales    Each one of these reports is free! You will not be asked to register or to fill out any forms to log in. You will have the option to preview the information online, or you can download them to your computer as a PDF file.   If you would like additional information on a home, request a personalized CMA (Comparative Market Analysis Report), or you wish to set up a showing appointment just  Click Here to ... 04/13/2019

This crawl space inspection indications some serious issues. My written report shows with photos and documented results and experience of a certified home Inspector. This inspection shows electrical and structural issues. Crawlspaces are host to a large number of conditions that may harm the house or inspectors. Never enter a crawlspace without proper personal protective equipment. Crawlspaces are notorious for the nasty discoveries made there by inspectors, and it isn’t hard to figure out why; for one thing, their cool, dark environment attracts undesirable pests and can promote dangerous conditions. And since crawlspaces are mostly unmonitored, hazards can breed there unchecked for long periods of time. The following are some of the more common dangers discovered in crawlspaces: • mol... 03/11/2019

Figure 1 before a 203k consultant was involvedMost 203(k) consultants are presented like a football team’s offensive coordinator – a point guard that runs plays on a basketball court and a star infielder – all in one the point is working as a team!. Seem like an exaggeration? When it comes to 203(k) consultants the comparison is accurate: these professionals really know the HUD and Fannie Mae Guidelines and prove to be the most valuable member of the Renovation Loan Process that helps out when you buy a home and make major repairs with a standard FHA 203K renovation loan – also called a Consultant K* loan or the Home Style Loan.When you buy a property that needs structural repairs and/or needs repairs, you are talking about projects that may require professional experience and expertise... 03/09/2019