Allison Van Wig Completes Annual Relay For Life To Raise Funds for American Cancer Society

Last Saturday, June 25th I was proud to participate in the annual American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Fundraising event.

The relay was a team-oriented event that took place over a 24-hour period. My team mates and I walked and ran relay-style around Bellflower High School’s track to raise money and awareness for cancer research and special programs and outreach.

Opening ceremonies began at 9 a.m. followed by a survivor’s lap at 10 a.m. The event was highlighted at day’s end by a luminaria ceremony at 9 p.m.

I personally walked and hula-hooped around the track with a few rest periods in between from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. I then went home, showered, changed clothes, fed my puppy dogs and returned to continue walking until 3 a.m. I QUIT COUNTING AT MILE 25 … 

The day was a very big success and I am very proud to have been able to contribute to the outcome of raising over $105,000 in this one day event.

Going the extra mile has always been something I believe in … whether it is participating in an event such as this or serving my clients in my Lakewood and Long Beach real estate practice.

If you would like to know about any other upcoming events … give me a call … I would love to include you.

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Allison Van Wig, Local Realtor® Reports on Monthly Real Estate Sales for Long Beach & Lakewood PLUS Fun Facts On Tree Trivia

It is the first day of Summer and the numbers are in for May 2011 sales for Long Beach and Lakewood. If you listened to the news you would think that the real estate market was dead. The truth is our local real estate market is buzzing with lots of activity.

After reviewing the data for closed sales I am happy to report that Long Beach had 263 closed home sales and Lakewood had 56 closed home sales … for a grand total of 319 transactions. When you consider that this time last year the Home Buyers Tax Credit was driving the market … we are doing okay … in my opinion!

One thing I have noted in working with my buyers and sellers this spring, everyone has commented on how especially beautiful the Jacaranda trees were this year … this is more than likely a result of our abundant rainfall. This got me to thinking … just what are the most popular trees in Long Beach? … So I did a little research.

Allison Van Wig Wants You To Know … Top Five Most Popular Trees in Long Beach

If you would like to get some more information about the history of Long Beach and Lakewood real estate … give me a call … I would love the opportunity to visit with you and share some more real estate trivia. 562-882-1581 or visit www.SuperBroker.com .

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The Real Estate Buying Season Is Really Here!

School is just barely out and Summer is officially still a few more days away but … things are really jumping as far as well priced real estate listings are concerned.

Just this one week alone, I know of several properties that have been snatched up by buyers who are getting a head start on the buying season … inventories are low for standard sale properties (vs. short sales) so my advice is that if you are lucky enough to find that “perfect home” … don’t take too long before you decide on your next move … these properties that are standard sales are selling like hotcakes.

Speaking of hotcakes … one of my new listings is a hot property and will be held open tomorrow Friday June 10th from 3 to 5 pm and again this coming Sunday, June 12th from 1 to 4 pm.

One of my Keller Williams associates will be holding this open and would love the chance to show you this beautiful home and all that it has to offer.

For a sneak peek you can visit the property’s website www.2120Petaluma.com 

 

 

For more information about this property or any other property on the MLS please visit www.SuperBroker.com or you can give me a call at 562.882.1581

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One Month To Go Before HALF-TIME For The Year!

Now that June is here … it is time to check up on our goals, dreams, plans and … accomplishments. Here is what I have been up to lately.

In my May 13th blog, I wrote about my upcoming participation in the Long Beach Bike Festival and Tour of Long Beach … I am happy to report that I successfully completed my 31 mile bike challenge.

  

 

 

 

 

Here we are at the start … I had my red warm-up jacket on and was joined by my niece Meggan in gray and brother in law, Peter (see yellow sleeve).

I am currently training for the upcoming Tour de Big Bear in August where I am registered to complete a 50 mile course … here is a link if you would like to join in. www.tourdebigbear.com .

My thinking is that Signal Hill has enough hills to get me ready for this challenging ride … two months of training & I will be ready! Nothing recharges me more than a bike ride either at the start of my day or … before sunset, work schedule permitting of course.

June brings us graduations, gardening, back-yard BBQ’s & band concerts … but for me it is also prime time for buying and selling real estate.

These past two weeks, I have been very busy with my new listings and have two more coming up next week. Go to my website www.SuperBroker.com for all the information.

I am also developing my new YouTube channel, ReSuperBroker where you can find my own personally guided home tours of my listings, market updates and informational tips and tricks on the real estate market.

Feel free to check it out … www.YouTube.com/ReSuperBroker and let me know what you think. All suggestions are welcome.

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Allison Van Wig Presents 2708 Arbor Road in Lakewood California & Is Having an Open House!

One of the largest three bedroom Lakewood homes of all the original models built back in the 1950’s will be available for viewing on Saturday May 21st from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

2708 Arbor Road in the Lakewood Mutuals area of Lakewood California is a wonderful family home with everything you need to just move right in. This is a standard sale (not a short-sale) so you can close escrow in a normal period of time.

This home features a garden with established flower beds and fruit trees plus a spacious covered patio for your outdoor California entertaining.

To get a sneak peek of all that this home has to offer visit the property’s exclusive website www.2708Arbor.com

Speaking of original models … Van Wig & Associates has a unique display for you to see … if you live in Lakewood, have you ever wondered what your home may have looked like when It was first built?

Take a peek at this video and then give us a call to see our display up close and in person.

Allison Van Wig Presents Her Display of original Lakewood Homes and Floor Plans

For more information about buying or selling in Lakewood California, give Allison a call at 562-882-1581.

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Allison Van Wig, Local Realtor® to Participate In Bike Festival & Tour of Long Beach

The Tour of Long Beach on Saturday, May 14th will feature more than 3,000 participants cycling for a cure, with funds being raised for Miller Children's Hospital. Children, parents, families and amateur cyclists of all skill and age levels have been invited to participate in this very worthy cause!

This event is dear to my heart as those of you who follow my blog probably already know. I am an avid cyclist and enjoy my morning bike rides as often as possible … which I have shared pictures of on many occasions.

Speaking of cyclists of all skill levels … my two nieces Devon and Meggan have been busy training with me and we have registered for this Saturday’s event as the Butt Burners.

However … our team is down one cyclist as Devon had an unfortunate mishap last Saturday by colliding with a curb and is now sporting an arm sling to heal her broken elbow. Please join us in wishing her a speedy recovery!

If you would like to cheer the cyclists on … the best place would be The Finish Line Festival from 9AM-4PM. Come down to the lawn area of The Pike at Rainbow Harbor and cheer on the thousands of participants in the Tour of Long Beach as they cross the finish line.

Enjoy the family-friendly festival complete with a vendor fair, children's activity area, bike safety and education booths, live music and delicious food!

At the beginning of this year I blogged about the best things about living in Lakewood and Long Beach … well, it is this type of an event that belongs on that list … It is my passion to help my many clients with their buying and selling needs as they relate to our local real estate market … if you would more information … I have several sources of information available for you.

On YouTube search for ReSuperBroker for up to the minute market reports and property tours.

To see virtual tours of my Long Beach and Lakewood listings please visit www.SuperBroker.com or … give Allison a call directly at her office at 562-882-1581 but … better wait until Monday so she can recover from her thirty-one mile bike-a-thon. Wish Us Luck!!

Think the Long Beach & Lakewood Real Estate Market is Slow? Watch This Short Video!

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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Home Sales Report Presented by Allison Van Wig 562-882-1581

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