Latest Blog Posts for Long Beach/Southern California Real Estate

• October/November Prices in Long Beach, Lakewood, Cerritos, Seal Beach
  on Dec 13, 2016 in Condos Market Reports Single Family Homes
  Happy December in Long BeachIn Los Angeles County, the median priced home in October, 2016 was $570,000 , up from $510,000 in October, 2015.The current median single family home price is $513,520 for all of California, an increase of 7.3% statewide s...
• Beautiful Sea Ridge Home in Signal Hill - Fantastic Views!
  on Aug 29, 2016 in For Sale Signal Hill
  This desirable highly sought-after home is still on the market at $1,248,000.It is located in the beautiful Signal Hill development of Skyline Estates. Situated on a unique promontory in the highly coveted “Sea Ridge” with sweeping and explosiv...
• Brexit May Hurt and Help the Economy
  on Jul 14, 2016 in Brexit
  Brexit -- the exit of Britain from the European Union via the U.K. June 23rd vote -- brought a sharp reaction in global markets. The drop in the Euro and the British pound, to the U.S. dollar rate, is good news for U.S. travelers going there. But Br...
• How Long to Wait to Buy After Foreclosure or Other Negative Event
  on May 25, 2016 in bankruptcy Foreclosure Short Sale
  According to The State of the Nation's Housing 2015 report published by Harvard University, "Up to 1 million households who lost their homes to foreclosure have already restored their credit standing, making them again eligible for FHA and other mort...
• Financing Energy Efficient Property Improvements via the HERO Program (aka PACE)
  on May 20, 2016 in Energy Efficiency Property Taxes solar panels
  The clue to how these programs work when purchasing qualifying energy efficient improvements is in the name:  Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE).  These particular programs are NOT loans or leases, they are County-approved financing prog...
• Down Payments and PMI: Get the Facts
  on May 12, 2016 in First-Time Buyer Programs For Buyers How To Choose a Loan
  If you're in the market to buy a home, your down payment is likely top of mind. And no doubt you've heard the rule of thumb that you shouldn't buy a home unless you can put 20% down. Before accepting this myth, it's important to do your homework, wei...
• Starting in 2016, Delinquent HOA Fees May Be A Part of Your Credit Score
  on May 9, 2016 in Credit Report HOA
  Consumers' financial obligations for mortgages, auto payments and credit card payments have long been part of their credit profile. However, HOA dues payments have not. Although non-payment of HOA dues, in California, can eventually even trigger fo...
• Beautiful Signal Hill Home in Skyline Estates Waiting for a Buyer!
  on Apr 21, 2016 in Signal Hill
  Home on Sea RidgeThis desirable highly sought after home is still on the market.It is located in the beautiful Signal Hill development of Skyline Estates. Situated on a unique promontory in the highly coveted “Sea Ridge” with sweeping and explo...
• Sales Volume in Los Angeles County is Down, Prices Continue Upward in 2016
  on Apr 21, 2016 in Long Beach Local Los Angeles County Market Direction
  Long Beach, a great city to live in.The median price of an existing, single-family detached Los Angeles County home rose in March to $545,000 from $535,250 in February. The March 2015 median price was $510,000.  All data comes from Realist. Th...
• Some Homeowners May Be Helped by New Principal Reduction Plan
  on Apr 18, 2016 in CalHFA FHFA loan modification
  Grow a new startWhile the number of distressed properties on the market has declined greatly, there are those homeowners who are still suffering through with high mortgage payments.  While the Los Angeles/Southern California home market has rise...

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