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Owning your home certainly provides one of the cornerstones of a good foundation for retirement. Second homes and rental property can also provide an additional layer in your financial plan. It is a very good idea to include your home and buying a second home in your retirement... read more >>

It is never too early to begin preparing your home or condo for holiday gatherings. Be sure to think about how many guests you will be having well in advance so you can prepare enough seating and clean and organize the rooms that need attention. Keep in mind that kids really do e... read more >>

There’s definitely a chill in the air, and we are even starting to experience the first storms of the season. Now is a great time to clear away any debris from the exterior of your home or condo. If you have spider webs on any outdoor furniture or fixtures that need gentle car... read more >>

The SoCal lifestyle is one thing for which Long Beach is known — especially areas like Naples, Belmont Shore, Downtown, and the Ocean Corridor. Plan An Adult-Only Party in Your Home Planning an adult-only holiday party in your home can be a wonderful way to de-stress this hol... read more >>

Is your home or condo no longer the home of your dreams? Do you look around and see outdated rooms and projects that you would love to see completed? If you answered yes, you need to realize that you are not the only ones facing this issue. Yet, the options can be overwhelming, c... read more >>

If you’ve been trying to decide how to finally own your home, buying a condo can be a good first step out of renting and into home ownership. There’s good news about condos right now, too. The National Association of Home Builders reports that the production of condominiums a... read more >>

While your home or condo is unique and a reflection of you and your lifestyle, when it comes to home buying, as with most things, societal trends are noted through at-large studies and statistics, not individual results. Study pools are often segmented by age and the National Ass... read more >>

Halloween is just around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to make plans for throwing the best costume party in your Long Beach home or condo. A costume party can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like. With creative costume ideas and good food, you have everything you ne... read more >>

A condominium can be a great choice if you are considering downsizing your home. There are special rules that apply to condos, though, so be sure you know exactly what they are before you buy your condo. A good real estate agent should be able to show you the rules before you get... read more >>

Back to Work – Extenuating Circumstances” program. Although several conditions need to be met, this could be an opportunity for you to purchase your dream Long Beach home or condo. To qualify, borrowers must prove that they lost their home because of a significant economic in... read more >>