Long Beach and Lakewood Real Estate Blog

If you're like many people, you already know that the various systems and appliances in a home aren't designed to last forever - and that affects you whether you're a buyer or a seller. So how long do most systems and appliances last? This guide ...

If you're thinking about selling your home, chances are pretty good that the market - and the whole selling process - is different than it was the last time you sold a house. The reality is that since the coronavirus pandemic swept the world, ...

If you're like many people, you want to make a few home improvements that will help you sell your home quickly (and at the right price). But where do you start? Should you redo your entire kitchen, revamp the bathrooms or work on your outdoor ...

If you’re a new real estate investor, you’re probably looking for tips and tricks anywhere you can find them – and this guide is here to help. New to Real Estate Investing? Check Out This Guide As a new investor, the first thing ...

Like many people, you love vintage furniture—authentic vintage furniture. The craftsmanship and exquisite style evident in the work of some furniture designers give their pieces allure and staying power. Many people who appreciate these kinds ...

Exposed brick is commonly used in many homes and there are lots of ways that it can complement a design scheme. It can act as a feature wall that contributes to an urban, industrial loft atmosphere. Brick that's behind a plaster wall can be ...

Some interior designs create classic looks while others offer throwback charm. Such designs, however, may not always be as safe as they are beautiful. Consider these two trends that may need to be modified for safety inside of your home....

Is your home’s exterior brick too orange, or too red? If you’re thinking about giving it an update before putting your home on the market, consider these three ways to modernize your masonry if it’s just a little stuck in the past....

Classic white bathtubs and basins are, well, classic. White is a timeless color that doesn't go out of style. So are white bathtubs out? The short answer is…No. But what about the rest of the bathroom? According to a recent article in Homes ...

Unless you like them as pets, no one wants snakes in their home. But certain ways that you maintain your house may be enticing these reptilian home raiders into your residence. Avoid these four ways that you might be inadvertently inviting ...

Aside from your landscape, your front door and entryway make up the welcome party for homebuyers. Once visitors cross your threshold your entry should set the tone for what's to come. But what color should you paint this space? While you want to ...

Every once in a while you may need to take a break from the daily grind. When you’re ready to slow down a bit consider taking a jaunt to one of these small towns near Long Beach to enjoy authentic local charm. Cayucos, California.   ...

Summer’s over, but from time to time you still need to get away from the daily grind. When you want to take a breather consider enjoying the amenities of one, or a few, of these small towns near Long Beach. Encinitas, California.   ...

A guide to Paper Management … What Should you Keep and For How Long?  Some financial documents need to be kept, others can be scanned and then shredded and tossed.  In this age of paperless documents, scanned images converted to ...

The Long Beach Water Department has long encouraged water-wise home landscapes and incentivizes residents who replace water-guzzling grass lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives. If you're not someone who’s really into yardwork, like mowing ...

If your family is like most, you probably frequently use air-freshening aerosols or wall plug-ins to keep things smelling good around the house. Wouldn’t it be nice, though, to have natural ways to freshen the air? Consider using one, or ...

These days you may spend a little more time at home for work or entertainment, and if your family is like most, you may also frequently invest in air-freshening aerosols and plug-ins. But wouldn’t it be nice to have a natural way to ...

If you plan to perform updates to your Long Beach home before you put it on the market, it’s important to know that while some parts of your residence may require a periodic refresh, certain interior and exterior elements make up the bones of ...

  If the lingering odor of cigarette smoke hangs in the air inside a house you’ve fallen in love with during your home search, you may understandably have serious reservations about moving forward with an offer. If you buy the house will ...