Long Beach and Lakewood Real Estate Blog

What Are In-Law Quarters?

What Are In-Law Quarters?

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 ...

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Halloween 2018 Events in Lakewood and Long Beach

Halloween 2018 Events in Lakewood and Long Beach

If you’re buying a home for sale in Lakewood, CA, you’ll be glad to know that the city is extremely holiday-friendly – and there are plenty of great opportunities to celebrate for the whole family. Check out this list of ...

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Pet Moving Safety 101

Pet Moving Safety 101

When you’re moving to Lakewood or Long Beach with pets, you need Pet Moving Safety 101. Here’s a quick list of tips to keep your four-legged family members safe before, during and after the big day. Pet Moving Safety 101 Before you ...

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3 Cost-Effective Curb Appeal Hacks

3 Cost-Effective Curb Appeal Hacks

When you’re selling a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, you know you need dazzling curb appeal - but where do you start? Check out these three cost-effective curb appeal hacks to kick things off on the right foot. 3 Cost-Effective Curb Appeal ...

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3 Flaws in Your Home That Buyers Might Hate

3 Flaws in Your Home That Buyers Might Hate

If you’re selling your home in Lakewood or Long Beach, you need to know that buyers can be incredibly critical. Check out these three flaws in your home that buyers might hate. 3 Flaws in Your Home That Buyers Might Hate Your house isn’t ...

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Big Problems Home Inspectors Can Discover

Big Problems Home Inspectors Can Discover

When you’re buying a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, you’ll have a home inspection done by a qualified inspector. The inspector’s job is to check for issues that could affect your enjoyment of the home - and sometimes ...

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Closing Terms You Need to Know

Closing Terms You Need to Know

When you’re buying a home for sale in Lakewood, Long Beach or anywhere else, you’ll have to get to know some common closing terms before you sign the dotted line. This quick glossary of closing terms can get you started - but if you have ...

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Let's Talk About Earnest Money

Let's Talk About Earnest Money

When you want to buy a home for sale in Lakewood or Long Beach, you’ll have to come up with an earnest money deposit. But what is earnest money, and what happens to it when you close on a home? What is Earnest Money? Earnest money is money ...

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What to Do if Your Home Has a Lien Against It

What to Do if Your Home Has a Lien Against It

When you sell your home in Lakewood or Long Beach, a title company will look for problems with ownership - and if your home has a lien against it, it’ll pop up. It can derail your entire transaction, too. So what should you do if your home ...

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