Halloween Events in Long Beach, CA for 2020
If you’re like many people, you understand that Halloween is going to be a bit different this year than it has in years past – but check out this list of events happening in and around Long Beach to help you get into the spooky spirit ...
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on October 29, 2020 in Local Attractions
How to Vote in Lakewood
Lakewood residents who are registered to vote can vote early. Everyone who’s registered should have received a Vote by Mail ballot, which Los Angeles County mailed out beginning in October. You can complete your ballot and return it to ...
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on October 25, 2020 in Tips and Tricks
Do You Need Your Own Real Estate Agent When You Buy New Construction?
If you’re buying new construction in Lakewood, Long Beach or anywhere else, you need your own REALTOR® – you shouldn’t use the agent the builder has in the office. Here’s why.
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on October 20, 2020 in Buying a Home
Should Your Builder Offer You a Home Warranty?
If you’re like most people buying a new home – one that’s being built just for you – you’re excited. But there’s one thing you have to do before you dive in with both feet, and that’s to make sure that your ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on October 17, 2020 in Buying a Home
DEED FRAUD - What is it and How You Can Prevent it!
Deed Fraud: Losing Your Home with the Stroke of a Pen
One little known aspect of identity theft is deed fraud. Deed fraud occurs when someone steals your identity, forges your name on a deed, and takes title to your home. While it may seem that it ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on October 14, 2020 in Tips and Tricks
4 Things to Look for When You’re Buying New Construction in Lakewood or Long Beach
If you’re looking for a newly built home in Lakewood or Long Beach, check out these four things you can’t forget during your search.
4 Things to Look for When You’re Buying New Construction in Lakewood or Long Beach
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on October 14, 2020 in Buying a Home
9 Fees You Can Expect to Pay When You Use a VA Loan to Buy a Home in Lakewood or Long Beach
If you’re like many people, you qualify to use a VA loan to buy your next home – but you’ll have to pay out of pocket for a handful of costs associated with using your benefit.
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on October 11, 2020 in Buying a Home
5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Condo
If you’re thinking about buying a condo for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, you have to think about the condo owner’s association you’ll be part of. The association will collect dues from you to take care of routine maintenance, ...
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on October 8, 2020 in Buying a Home
Condo vs. Apartment: The Basics
If you’re browsing real estate listings in Lakewood and Long Beach, there’s a good chance that you’ve come across a number of condominiums. But in a technical sense, what are condos – and other than ownership, how are they ...
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on October 3, 2020 in Buying a Home