Long Beach and Lakewood Real Estate Blog

The internet is full of tips for improving your credit score when you want to buy a home - but a lot of those tips are impractical and unrealistic. ("Save money!" "Skip out on your morning coffee!" "Don't have a car payment!" Those are good ideas, ...

If you're a first-time buyer, you probably don't know everything there is to know about purchasing a home - and that's okay. In fact, that's what we're here for; we can help you through the process and ensure that you get the best possible deal, ...

If you're thinking about selling your home in Lakewood or Long Beach, there are a few things you can do to make it irresistible to buyers. This guide explains. 7 Clever Ways to Make Buyers Fall in Love With Your Home Check out these seven clever ...

If you're thinking about selling your home in Lakewood or Long Beach, now's a great time - but you should follow these tips to make sure your sale goes off without a hitch. Our Top 5 Tips for People Who Want to Sell a Home in Lakewood or Long ...

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 ...

If you're getting ready to buy a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, you know that it requires quite a bit of legwork on your part - but with the right guidance, you can snag your dream home before you know it. This guide explains the five steps you ...

Thinking about buying a home in Lakewood or Long Beach? Check out the biggest challenges most people face when they're buying a home... and how to overcome them. The Biggest Challenges Most People Face When Buying a Home These are generally the ...

If you're getting rid of furniture, clothing, decor or other household items this holiday season, there are plenty of great places to donate near Lakewood. This guide covers a number of local charity centers and thrift stores so you know where to ...

If you're downsizing and getting rid of household items before the holiday season, check out these worthy places in Long Beach that could use your goods. Where to Donate Household Items in Long Beach Here's a quick list of places that accept ...

If you're like many people, you know that Lakewood and Long Beach are great communities - but what you may not know is that these two cities really know how to do things right on Halloween. Check out these can't-miss Halloween activities and events ...

If you're like many people, you know that Lakewood is a great community - and that there's always something to do or see here. Check out this list of our five favorite things to do in fall to get a sneak peek at the area. 5 Fun Things to Do in ...

If you're thinking about buying a home for sale in Lakewood, you're not alone - people all over California (and from elsewhere) are house-hunting in the city as you're reading this. But you may not want to wait much longer; now is the perfect time ...

If you're thinking about selling your home in Lakewood or Long Beach, you may be on the fence for a while - many people are. But how can you tell if it's time to take the leap? This guide offers you a few ways you can tell if you're really ready to ...

If you're like many people, you know that selling your home is a big deal - and it requires you to do a little legwork. But what are you supposed to do to prep your home for the market, and what happens if you miss a few key tasks? This guide ...

If you're thinking about selling your home in Lakewood or Long Beach, now's a great time - you may be able to sell it quickly and for top dollar. You have a better shot at moving your home quickly (and at the right price) if you follow the seven ...

If you're like many people, you know that it's important to work with a skilled, knowledgeable real estate agent when you buy a home in Lakewood or Long Beach. You probably also know that you should rely on your agent's expertise, which will steer ...

One of the things I love about our local real estate market in Lakewood and Long Beach are the various types of neighborhoods and the wide variety of architectural style homes. Mid-Century Modern, Spanish, Craftsman, Cape Cod, Colonial, Ranch, ...

If you're thinking about buying a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, it's in your best interest to make sure it's in good shape - after all, if you take the leap and buy it, its problems become your problems. But how can you tell if a home ...

Moving is stressful - not just for people, but for pets, too. When you move, your cat may really feel it, so this guide covers a few tips to help. How to De-Stress Your Cat When You Move Check out these five tips to help your cat stay as ...