Beautiful Remodeled Home in Ridgewood Heights Area of Long Beach Has Just Been Listed

Just listed by Super Broker Allison Van Wig is this charming three bedroom and two bath home. Open and airy with glossy hardwood flooring gives you over 1600 square feet of living space.

This home has just come on the market and is a delight to see … for a virtual tour CLICK HERE or … to visit the property’s website just visit www.4736Boyar.com.

     

With spring time upon us … the home buying season will be in full swing within the next few weeks … there is a lot more to buying a home than just looking at property on the Internet. You need a smart and savvy real estate agent to guide you through the process.

Many new home buyers have a lot of questions and need reliable information so they can make decisions that are right for them.

Home sellers need an experienced agent to price their property to sell in the least amount of time for the most amount of money.

I have been serving Long Beach and Lakewood sellers and buyers for over 23 years … if you need help getting started … just give me a call. If you want to get started I invite you to visit my websites.

If you want to buy a home you can get started on your computer by visiting www.GreatLakewoodHomes.com where you can search the MLS database for properties … you can save your favorites and leave messages if you have questions about a certain property.

If you are thinking of selling, visit www.SuperBroker.com and you can see how I market my listings for my clients.

562-882-1581

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Local Realtor®, Allison Van Wig Wants You To Know That Snow Is Predicted In Long Beach On March 19th … Grab Your Mittens & Get Ready!

March 19th will bring snow to Long Beach … You can count on it!

I am always looking for fun and interesting things to do in Long Beach and Lakewood and when I find them I am anxious to let my clients and fellow residents in on the facts and fun. The following event is right around the corner … mark your calendars!

Snow Day In Long Beach - Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell will host the annual Fourth District Snow Day event on Saturday, March 19th at Long Beach’s Whaley Park (5620 Atherton Street) from 11:00 a.m. to– 3:00 p.m.

Snow day is completely free and open to the public. Guests can park for free at California State University, Long Beach’s adjacent Parking Lot 14 on Atherton Street.

“This year’s Snow Day event will be bigger than ever,” O’Donnell said. “We’ve got so many things to do and see for the whole family that we expect to see even more people coming from all sides of the City.”

Indeed, this year’s day of fun and play in the snow is shaping up to be much bigger than in years before. There will be bounce houses, a live DJ, snow cones, face painting, arts & crafts, barbecued hot dogs from the Long Beach Police and Fire Departments, free giveaways from various local merchants and safety demonstrations from Police and Fire. And, new this year, the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Aquarium on Wheels will stop by to give kids hands-on experience learning about ocean wildlife.

For more information on life and living and the real estate market in Long Beach and Lakewood visit www.SuperBroker.com or give Allison a call at 562-882-1581.

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JUST LISTED–3933 N VIRGINIA RD IN LONG BEACH

Beautiful top floor condo just listed in Long Beach on a tree lined street. Close to Bixby Knolls shopping area. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and priced to sell quick!


This unit has been completely redone ... brand new kitchen with granite counter tops and travertine flooring. Fresh paint and new carpet throughout this 1362 square foot home.
Formal dining area opens out onto a large balcony though the sliding glass doors.

To see property info and inside pictures you can text 3933VR to 79564
For more information on the property and all other listings … visit http://www.superbroker.com/

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Local Farmers Markets Bring Year Round Farm Fresh Vegetables & Fruits To Long Beach & Lakewood Residents To Enjoy!

How fortunate we are to have such a variety of choices of produce and so many market venues to select from. Last month I wrote about several things that I really appreciated about living in Long Beach and Lakewood … but one thing I did not include in that list was the wonderful selection of produce and products that are available to us year round through our local farmers markets. In the middle of winter, a trip to the farmers market may even feel a little like summer.

Why do I personally love going to the farmers market? It gives me a grounded feeling … it makes me feel like I am on vacation with a renewed feeling. There is nothing better than heading out on my bike on a Sunday morning and biking over to the market.

It’s the best of both worlds … like going to a health food store and a swap meet all rolled up into one. Plus every time you visit the farmers market it is always different, almost like opening a package and not knowing what is inside.

I love being able to find unusual items such as handmade soaps, jewelry, and whole wheat bran muffins … you see, most of the time the same vendors are there but they usually have something different each time.

Being able to find new and unusual fruits and veggies … ones that are hard to find in the regular grocery stores plus … the vendors are very happy to share with you simple and unique ways to prepare your recipes.

As you may have guessed by now, I am quite the “foodie” so another really big draw for me is how much I enjoy the smell of kettle corn in the air plus having grown up in the 70’s, I always feel nostalgic when I smell the soy candles.

In addition to buying the farm fresh produce, I have also enjoyed the selection of home grown plants that they offer. For instance, just last year I was really happy to find a Papaya tree to purchase – now that’s not something you can find just anywhere!

Believe me when I buy a plant, it is always a fun challenge figuring out how I am going to get it home on my bike. Between my stuffed backpack and plant … well, it is quite a site!

So where are a few of the farmer’s markets in and around your area?

SUNDAY

Alamitos Bay Marina - 9 to 2 pm

6448 E. Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA

Old McDonald’s Giant Farmers Market – 8:30 to 2 pm

Family Friendly with Pony Rides & Petting Zoo

Corner of Spring St & Clark Ave, Long Beach, CA

THURSDAY

Long Beach Uptown/Bixby Knolls - 3 to 6:30 pm

600-698 E 46^th St, Long Beach

FRIDAY

City Place - 10 to 4 pm

274 E. 4^th St

So many of us would love to have the room and time to cultivate a home vegetable garden and … all of us want to eat healthy foods! I just feel that our local farmers markets bring us the best of all these things.

The next time you're “off to market” you just may find me sorting through a bunch of spinach or inspecting a bundle of fresh herbs … or enjoying a bag of kettle corn.

I hope you will enjoy shopping these markets as much as I do. Remember, last month, I urged everyone to take time this year to enjoy the “best things to appreciate” so … this month make sure you visit one of these farmer markets and let me know what you think.

When I am not shopping the farmers markets I am busy finding homes for my real estate buyers and buyers for my real estate sellers.

If you want to know what the Long Beach and Lakewood real estate markets have available visit www.superbroker.com or from your mobile smart phone visit m.Superbroker.com or scan the tag for a FREE real estate phone app.

Next week I will give you an update as to why waiting to buy a house could very well cost you over $300.00 a month! It is a must read!!

Have questions, just pick up a phone a call me.  562-882-1581

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Allison Van Wig Is Showcasing Her New Listing at 1630 Park Avenue, Unit #8

My new listing at 1630 Park Avenue is a stunning top floor condominium unit with vaulted ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors.

Large private patio just off living is perfect for entertaining.

This home offers 2 bedroom and 2 baths, a open living room with vaulted ceilings with lots of windows to let in the light. Updated kitchen has a garden window and an adjoining dining area.

Large master suite plus a nice sized second bedroom. Fresh paint and new carpet – this is move in ready!

To see a virtual tour or see a property brochure visit www.1630Park.com plus sit back and enjoy the YouTube Tour!

Beautiful Top Floor Condo

To see virtual tours of my other listings visit www.SuperBroker.com

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Long Beach & Lakewood Realtor® Allison Van Wig Gives Interview On Local Radio Station

My Keller Williams Media Coordinator submitted the following press release about my upcoming interview and I wanted my blog readers to know about this.

PRESS RELEASE

Local Realtor® Allison Van Wig of Keller Williams Realty will be a featured guest and interviewed by Ron Siegel, Radio Host of the Real Estate Radio Network. This interview can be heard by tuning into KLAA AM 830 or you can catch it streaming from the Internet from www.AM830.NET the time is from 10:00 – 11:00 am.

Van Wig is a top producing and consistent award winning Realtor®, who has been successfully serving the Long Beach and Lakewood communities for the past 23 years. She will be discussing her views on the current local real estate market and what she feels the future holds for the communities in which she specializes.

Van Wig is one of those Realtors® who has been through several real estate trending cycles and each and every time her level of commitment to excellence has galvanized her client-first approach in guiding her sellers and buyers to a successful escrow closing.

Throughout the years, her experience has evolved and grown as she has initiated fresh marketing techniques while harnessing new and cutting edge technologies to market her listings and bring information to her selling and buying clientele.

Her expertise includes working in all stages of homeownership; whether it is a first-time-home-buyer, a seller who has outgrown their home and needs to sell and move-up, or a homeowner who now owes more on their mortgage than their home is worth and they just don’t know who to trust or get answers from. Since 1988, Van Wig has been filling that need by providing those answers and solutions for 100’s real estate sellers and buyers.

· What advice does Van Wig give to her clients when they ask what they could do to their home in order to get the best price?

· What solutions does she offer to first time home buyers who are faced with the challenges of today’s rapidly changing real estate and mortgage marketplace?

· How does she envision the average Long Beach and Lakewood homeowner five years from now and, what can buyers do today to prepare for homeownership?

For answers to these questions and to hear a great discussion from a local real estate expert, tune in on Sunday, January 23^rd at 10:00 am.

They say that all that really matters in real estate is local and because Van Wig specializes in Long Beach and Lakewood, her thoughts on our local real estate market couldn’t come at a better time.

When not giving radio interviews, Allison Van Wig can be reached at her Long Beach real estate office by calling 562-882-1581 or visiting www.SuperBroker.com.

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Hire a Local Realtor® and Win

Your brother-in-law is a Realtor^® and wants your business when you are considering listing your home for sale. Only problem is, he lives in another city. “No problem,” he says. “I can handle the entire transaction. Besides, I’m only an hour away.”

Is it a good idea to list with him? Sure, he’ll probably discount his commission but what will that minor reduction really cost you in the long run? It doesn’t matter if he’s a stellar Realtor^®, if he isn’t from your area, mistakes are inevitable.

Hiring an agent that works in your city is one of the best investments that you can make when selling your home. For example, they know local ordinances; this ensures that you won’t be out of compliance with local ordinances. Your out-of-area agent may put up a for sale sign that could get you into trouble with the city’s code enforcers while a local agent knows exactly what’s allowed.

Many cities such as Long Beach, California require that ALL Realtors^® and real estate agents conducting business within the city limits of Long Beach hold a valid business license … does your out-of-area Realtor^® have a valid business license for Long Beach? Are they willing to get one? How long would that take?

Local Realtors® know the market and will assist you in pricing your home appropriately. While your brother-in-law has access to area comps, does he know the nuances between all the various neighborhoods? A local agent most certainly does and can price your home appropriately.

What happens when you need something? Can your brother-in-law come over right away? What if someone calls to see the home when they are driving by the sign? Can he be there within fifteen minutes? Will the potential buyer have to wait an hour or more? What if you run out of flyers? How long will you have to wait before new ones are put into the box out in front? A local agent is just minutes away and ready to serve.

The Multiple Listing System (MLS) is one of the most powerful tools any Realtor^® can use. Your out-of-area agent should use it to list your home so that other agents can find it. Problems sometime arise when out-of-area agents accidentally places the home in the wrong area. What if he lists your home in his locality out of habit?  If that is the case, when local Realtors^® have buyers in your city, your home won’t pop up when they search the MLS! Likewise, Realtors^® in other cities will see your home and dismiss it because it’s not in the correct area where their buyers are searching for homes.

Does your out-of-area Realtor^® have a regular advertising contract with local advertisers? Your brother-in-law might be a genius in HIS city but does he know yours?

What does an incorrect MLS listing or lack of suitable advertising mean to you? Qualified buyers won’t even know your home exists. Your home will languish on the market and you will be forced to lower your price. As your listing grows older, the few buyers who DO find your home will wonder why it has been on the market for so long.

When the time comes to list your home for sale, instead of hiring an out-of-town Realtor^®, hire a local one and give your home the best advantage possible. If your brother-in-law offers his services, suggest that he refer a local agent to you instead; he’ll get a referral fee and you’ll get a local professional realtor to sell your home. This is a win-win for everybody!

For more information about what a difference a local Realtor^® can make, just give me a call at 562-882-1581 or visit my website at www.SuperBroker.com 

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