Long Beach and Lakewood Real Estate Blog

Shopping from home is so convenient. You look, you like, you point, you click. In a matter of days the item is at your doorstep. And if you end up not liking your purchase when you see it in-person—whether it be clothes, shoes, or home ...

Selling your home can be exciting - but it can be a lot of work, too. Check out these three showing secrets from the pros to make sure you're getting buyers excited about putting in an offer. 3 Showing Secrets That Can Help You Sell Your House ...

If you're like most people, you'll need to take out a mortgage loan to buy a home. Generally, lenders require homeowners to take out special insurance policies that cover damage to the home. That's because insurance is a way to protect the lender ...

If you're like most people, you're taking out a mortgage to buy a home - and that means your lender will most likely require you to buy homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance kicks in when there's a covered natural disaster, like a flood or ...

Buying a new home is exciting, and your real estate agent will be with you every step of the way. Your REALTOR(R) will explain what you have to do after the seller accepts your offer and help ensure that you've covered all your bases - but what, ...

If you're like many people who are thinking about selling a home during the coronavirus pandemic, you have questions - and some of them are big ones, like "Should I reduce the price of my home?" Here's what you need to know. Should You Reduce Your ...

If you're selling your home, your real estate agent will talk to you about how important it is to stage your space properly. Staging means arranging and decorating your home so that it's as appealing as possible to prospective buyers - and part of ...

When you're selling your home, your real estate agent will likely come over and talk to you about improvements you can make that will attract more buyers. One of the things your agent may address is curb appeal. Curb appeal is extremely important, ...

If you're like many people, you know that real estate agents do comparative market analysis reports for their clients every day - and you may even know that these reports, commonly called CMAs, are used to determine how much a home is likely to be ...

If you've spent any time online when you're considering selling your home, you've probably seen the term comparative market analysis, or CMA. And if you haven't yet, you will. So what is a comparative market analysis when it comes to real estate, ...

Fall 2020 is right around the corner, and if you've been thinking about selling your home this year, you might be on to something. Experts say that this fall may be the perfect time to put a house on the market. Here's why. Is Fall 2020 a Good Time ...

If you're like many people, you're not quite sure what kinds of improvements your home needs to make it more marketable. Your Lakewood REALTOR(R) will definitely walk through your home with you to make suggestions and give you great ideas, and one ...

Summers in Long Beach can bring sweltering heat. Consider these four tips to help you chill without running up your cooling bill. Put Yourself on Ice Well, not literally. But close. Here’s the deal. Fill a bowl with ice. Place the bowl in ...

Allison Van Wig, Van Wig & Associates was Named to REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals in the Long Beach, Lakewood and surrounding areas. Long Beach & Lakewood, CA, June, 24, 2020 Allison Van Wig, Van Wig & ...

In the month of June, California’s housing market experienced the largest month-to-month sales increase in almost 40 years, and the state’s median home price hit a record high, according to the California Association of Realtors. June ...

Whether you're home with kids or you really know how to have fun, check out these four things every home needs over summer break. 4 Things You Need for (Cheap) Backyard Fun in Lakewood Your backyard is your built-in entertainment hub during the ...

When you're ready to sell your home in Lakewood or Long Beach, your REALTOR(R) will complete a comparative market analysis, or CMA, for you. The CMA lets you know how much other people are paying for homes similar to yours, which enables you to set ...

When you're upgrading, updating or just rounding out your backyard - whether it's to sell your home or just so you can enjoy it more - it's important to make the best use of your space. Here's what you should consider before you decide on a project....

Virtual showings are growing increasingly popular - and right now, there's a good chance that you're going to encounter some prospective buyers who prefer to take a virtual tour before seriously considering an in-person visit. So what can you do to ...