Long Beach and Lakewood Real Estate Blog

If you and your real estate agent have discussed holding an open house as a way to market your home, you're in luck - there are three simple things you can do to help buyers fall in love on the spot.  3 Tips to Amaze Buyers at an Open ...

If you're like many people, you browse real estate listings and nod your head when you read about a home that's located "on a quiet street." But is living on a busy street all that bad? Here's what you need to know. Should You Buy a House on a Busy ...

Do you think you could manage buying a fixer-upper? If you're considering buying a house that needs a little (or a lot of) TLC, here's what you need to know first. Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper? Buying a home that needs serious remodeling is a big ...

If you're buying a home while you're trying to sell the one you currently live in, there are a few tricks of the trade your real estate agent might share with you - and a few things you shouldn't do, too. Buying and Selling at the Same Time? Here's ...

If you're buying a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, you need somebody looking out for you - and that means working with a real estate agent. For most people, it's a no-brainer; having someone in your corner is invaluable (and besides, it doesn't cost ...

You might be surprised to learn that sometimes, sellers can back out of a real estate transaction. No, they can't just walk away because they feel like it - but here are five instances in which it's okay for a seller to make a fast exit out of your ...

When you're getting ready to sell your home - or when you've purchased a new home - you're going to be looking at making your bathroom appear larger. The best way to do that: Declutter everything. Check out these three bathroom storage hacks to ...

Your home is your sanctuary, so when you can find even the smallest way to make an improvement it can make all the difference. From fixes for irksome eyesores, to enhancements that cost little or nothing, here are two hacks that you can try today....

You don’t need to change out your windows. You need only change the way you see them. Amplify the presence of your windows using these tricks. Widen and heighten the look of your windows with a simple rod adjustment. Curtain rods can be a ...

So you’re putting your house on the market and you’ve heard that staged homes sell faster and fetch higher prices than un-staged ones, but you don’t have the cash to hire a stager. What do you do? Here are a few easy and ...

The idea of artificial grass for your landscape sounds more and more appealing, but you’ve got lots of questions before you can decide to take the next step. More of your questions are answered here. How Tall or Short Can I Make My Grass? When ...

Artificial grass. Artificial turf. Synthetic grass. Synthetic turf. Different terms for the same product. Whatever you call it one thing’s for sure: you never have to cut it. It stays green. Your yard looks perfect. Here’s everything you ...

So you’ve been mulling over the idea of artificial grass for your landscape for some time now. The prospect of no longer having to mow and edge your lawn sounds like a dream. Many of your questions have been answered, and now you’re ...

The annual Lakewood Run is right around the corner – it’s scheduled for March 7, rain or shine. While early registration is closed, you can still get in on the action for the 5K or 10K course, or for the 1K Fun Run or a 5K walk. ...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means now is the time to start scheduling your reservations and planning a special night out with someone you care about. We’re planning, too, so we did a little digging to find the most ...

When your neighbors list their home, there are a few things you can do. First, tell all your friends (wouldn’t it be great if your bestie lived next door?). Then, start paying attention so you have a good idea of what would happen if you were ...

When your home is for sale, you want to do everything you can to make sure it’s as appealing to potential buyers as possible—but aside from home staging and curb appeal, what can you do? Actually, you can do a lot. 3 Great Tips for ...

When you’re buying a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, you need a home inspection – and it’s one of the most important aspects of the transaction. Unfortunately, many people make some serious mistakes when it comes to having a home ...

Buying / Selling A Home  As technology continues to advance and evolve, so does the real estate industry. While the fundamentals remain, so much has changed about the way we buy and sell homes.    Real Estate in the Internet ...