After researching the Multiple Listing Service for closed sales for Long Beach & Lakewood just since the beginning of the year ... which is typically not the strongest selling season ... I came up with some interesting statistics ... watch this short video to learn more.
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If you are thinking about taking the next step in life and purchasing a home, chances are you are feeling the pressure and the anxiety that generally goes along with this difficult decision. Those who buy homes can become very anxious and should be eager to get any information they can about real estate.
To overcome this stress and to be as prepared as you can before you buy a home, it always helps to learn all that you can.
In addition to doing your homework, the very first thing you’ll need to do when buying a home is to find out just exactly how much you can qualify for and comfortably afford to borrow. You should also make it a point to check your credit and know where you stand. If you have any problems, you should strive to correct them before you attempt to borrow money for a home mortgage. Remember the higher your credit rating, the lower your interest rates will be.
It is always best to get pre approved by a mortgage lender, as this will enhance your bargaining position when you do find a home and are submitting an offer. So to summarize, once you have been pre approved for a mortgage and you know where you stand with your monthly payments, you can start shopping for property.
Secondly, Before you start looking, you should always make a list of everything you want your home to have, based on what you want and what you actually need. You should also make sure that you mark out any areas that you are willing to compromise so when you are faced with the decision of which properties to eliminate … your list of must haves and would like to haves will help you along the way.
To assist you with finding the perfect home, you should enlist the services of 
When you meet with your agent, you will go over how much you are willing to spend, and what type of home you are looking for. You’re agent will know where ideal properties are, and can help you find the home that is best for you.
In addition to searching for homes on the Internet, your agent can supply you with a list of potential properties that meet your budget and your specific features. Once you have your list, I suggest you drive by the homes and check out both the home AND … the neighborhood.
You should consider the appearance and location of the home, safety, access to the freeway, schools nearby, commute time to work, local shopping, and even recreational activities. Remember … if you don’t find something that interests you the first time, don’t give up … you should keep looking until you find the home that is best for you.
For more information on getting tips on buying or selling real estate please visit www.SuperBroker.com or call 562-882-1581
If you are looking for a home where you can just move right in, then this is it! New paint, new landscaping, new flooring, new kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.
You will be all set to entertain in this big easy care back yard with fruit trees and a brick patio area … take a peek at this home tour video and then for more information just visit the property website at www.4529PaloVerde.com or www.SuperBroker.com
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There I was last Sunday, running errands to pick up a few things in the Lakewood Center Mall near Costco, when the vision before me made my heart stop … I had heard that there was going to be a new store opening soon called Adopt & Shop and believe me this one is going to be a super hit among pet lovers!
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Want to adopt a pet without the hassle of going to a shelter?
As reported by Pamela Hale-Burns a Staff Writer with the Long Beach Press Telegram … Found Animals, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit group, is bringing shelter animals to the people at its first retail pet adoption center, Adopt & Shop, which opened just last week.
"It's a concept that's been around for a while. The idea is that there are great pets at shelters, but people just don't go to shelters," said Aimee Gilbreath, executive director of Found Animals. "So, the idea is to bring the pet to the people in a pet-store environment."
All of the pets will come from one of Found Animals' shelter partners, the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority in Downey.
The Lakewood store will feature cats, dogs, rabbits and other animals available for adoption, said Gilbreath.
The 1,084-square-foot retail store broke ground in January. Much like a traditional pet store, it will feature pets and carry all of the basic supplies needed for a new pet, including food, collars, leashes, ID tags, bowls, litter boxes, kitty litter, eco-friendly toys and bedding.
"We are incredibly excited for Adopt & Shop to open, because we know it will have a tremendous impact on the number of shelter animals adopted into loving homes throughout the area," said Dan Morrison, executive director of SEAACA. "We can only hope this is the beginning of a shift in the way people view the adoption of shelter animals."
Adopt & Shop pets will be neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped and will go home with resources and support to ensure a successful integration into the household.
The center, located next to the Lakewood Center Costco, will be open Tuesdays through Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. An official grand opening event will be April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I think that all shelter animals deserve a chance to find a loving home with responsible owners … this is just one of the many, many things I love about living in the Lakewood and Long Beach communities.
As a full-time Realtor® I am happy to have the opportunity to share this information with my clients. For more information about this or anything else about living in Lakewood or Long Beach … visit my website … www.SuperBroker.com or just give me a call 562.882.1581
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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.
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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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