Blog

There are many great things about owning your home or condo, but dealing with plumbing problems is not one of them, especially as holidays approach. The good news is that there are several simple and inexpensive steps you can take to keep plumbing problems — and expens... read more >>

How do you welcome fall at your home? Do you pull out the hay bales, carve up the pumpkins, welcome the howling wind and wait as the leaves fall to the ground, casting a perfect look of disarray on your normally well-kept lawn? Perhaps you prefer to focus on stocking up on treats... read more >>

Autumn is in full swing, which means it’s a good time to start winterizing your Long Beach home or condo. Start off the season by getting your furnace inspected and cleaned if necessary. It’s wise to change the filters on your furnace every month, for better energy efficiency... read more >>

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 >>