Allison Van Wig Presents 4529 Palo Verde in Lakewood California–3 Bedrooms & 1 Bath Home

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

If you need instant information call Allison Van Wig at 562-882-1581

 

Fabulous Home … Everything has been redone!

Local Realtor® Allison Van Wig Wants To Know … How Much Is That Doggie In The Window? New Adopt & Shop in Lakewood Mall Is Now Open!

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!

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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Allison Van Wig Lists Home in Prestigious Crown Pointe Gated Community

Behind the gates of this beautiful home awaits a private retreat for you to call home sweet home…

A dappling sunlit path leads to the entryway that greets you and your guests and welcomes you to a spacious living room with soaring cathedral ceilings.

On Sunday, April 9th Allison Van Wig will be holding this home open from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm … stop by and see this 3 bedroom and 3 bath home for yourself. To see a virtual tour you can visit

http://tour.circlepix.com/TAHB94

or … to see the property’s exclusive website visit http://www.4002marion.com/

If you would like more information about this property or any other property that is for sale … please visit http://www.superbroker.com/ or call Allison Directly 562-882-1581

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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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