Long Beach and Lakewood Real Estate Blog

If you’re buying a home for sale in Lakewood, you’ll eventually sign a purchase contract with the seller. Your contract will include contingencies – but what are they, and what will they mean for you?   What Are Contingencies ...

If you’re a foodie buying a home for sale in Lakewood, you’ll love living close to several amazing restaurants. The best part? You can find something for every palate in Lakewood. Here’s a short list of the best restaurants in ...

The end of summer is right around the corner, and whether you’ve just bought a home in Lakewood or you’re thinking about selling yours, it’s time for a little end-of-summer home maintenance. These five tips will prepare your house ...

Smart homes are becoming more and more popular – and whether you’ve just bought a home for sale in Lakewood or you’re selling one, here are five must-have gadgets.   5 Must-Have Smart Home Gadgets   While everyone has ...

If you’re selling your home in Lakewood or Long Beach, you might think that you should power-wash it to make it look clean, bright and new to potential buyers.   But that could be a big mistake.   Here’s why.   3 Reasons ...

Buying a home for sale in Lakewood is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make – but if you’re not careful, you could accidentally fall prey to one of these three huge pitfalls that prevent buyers from getting the home of ...

If you’re buying a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, you’ll love knowing that there’s always something spectacular going on here – and September 2018 is no exception. Check out this list of things to do in and around ...

If you’re thinking about buying a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, there are three things you have to do before you even start looking:   1.       Figure out how much you can afford 2....

How Technology Has Changed  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 ...

Simple Ways to Better Organize Your Home in the Fall For Lakewood and Long Beach homeowners, fall is the perfect time for organizing your house. Not only are the kids back to school, but it’s also getting darker earlier, so you won’t ...

For many Lakewood and Long Beach homeowners, it makes sense to buy a home with in-law quarters – and here’s how (and why) it works.   What Are In-Law Quarters? Technically, what used to be called in-law quarters are now called ...

The Signal Hill hike... an incredible experience   If you’re “staycationing” right here in Long Beach, you might want to add a Signal Hill hike to your itinerary. The whole trail is slightly over two miles long and ...

If you’re selling a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, it’s important that you create a dazzling first impression for prospective buyers – and these three curb appeal tips can help you do exactly that.   3 Curb Appeal Tips to ...

Everyone wants a beautiful outdoor living space – but there are some plants that are a nightmare you should avoid. Whether you’re buying a home for sale in Lakewood or you already own one here, check out this quick list of five plants ...

When you’re buying a home for sale in Long Beach, Lakewood or any of the surrounding communities, your Realtor® will be with you every step of the way – but it’s better to be prepared, so make sure you know about these five ...

If you’re buying a home for sale in Long Beach or Lakewood, you’ll have to put down an earnest money deposit with your offer – but here are a few things you need to know first.   What is Earnest Money?   An earnest money ...

If you’re like most people who are selling a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, your Realtor® has already talked to you about staging the house and making it as appealing as possible to prospective buyers.   But could staging actually ...

If you’re buying a home for sale in Lakewood, CA, you’ll be glad to know that there are plenty of amazing places to get tacos – Tuesday or not! Check out this quick list of the five best taco places in Lakewood. 5 Best Taco Places ...

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 ...