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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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>