Long Beach Homes - Are YOU Safe

Are You Safe in Your Own Home?

Your home is your safe haven from the world.  At least it is supposed to be.  What if it isn't?  What if anybody could get in at anytime?  Would you still feel safe?  My Dad sent me an email yesterday with a link to a news video about bump keys.  To say that it was enlightening would be a major understatement. 

Have you heard about Bump Keys yet?  Apparently they can be purchased online for about $2.00 each and can be used to open almost any lock in seconds. I urge your to watch this video. You may want to upgrade the locks on your Long Beach Homes after watching it.

How does this work? Check out this short video as well.

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Posted on March 08, 2008 14:05:19 by Laurie.Manny

Long Beach California Beach Communities - Area Information

About the Beach Communities of Long Beach California

Beach Communities of Long Beach CA Business, Schools, the Arts, Marinas, Parks, or just easy beach living¦Long Beach has it all! If you work in Los Angeles or in Orange County commuting is easy from here, we are centrally located. Do you prefer waterfront living or an inland lifestyle? You can choose your dream home from our downtown urban condos, co-ops, lofts, etc. all the way to Alamitos Bay homes with a resort hideaway setting.

Long Beach California Real Estate

Beach Communities of Long Beach

• Marine Stadium - Alamitos Bay
• Alamitos Beach 
• Belmont Shore and Naples Island
• Belmont Heights Neighborhood
• Bluff Heights
• Bluff Park
• The Peninsula

Resort Style Living at the Heart of Long Beach

Want to live in a luxurious resort community without giving up the conveniences of an urban lifestyle? Head to Belmont Shore and Naples Island along the Long Beach Peninsula. Youll find resort style living at the heart of Long Beach! Here, rows of sailboats bob at docks along the waterfront. Palm trees are massaged by cool ocean breezes. Look no further for top notch shopping, entertainment, beaches, water activities, and unsurpassed dining opportunities. And its all just minutes away from bustling, vital, Downtown Long Beach.

Waterfront Enchantment

Do you like the beach? Theres plenty of it here! At the southern end of Long Beach land stretches and thins into a finger shaped wedge of waterfront enchantment. On one side of this peninsula graceful East Coast shingle style homes overlook the vast Pacific Ocean. On the other, lovely Alamitos Bay caresses the three luxurious water encircled bundles of earth that are Naples Island. At the tip of the Peninsula is the Long Beach Yacht Club.

Lovely Belmont Shore

Travel just around the bend at the Second Street/Livingston/Ocean Boulevard stoplight in Long Beach and youll find yourself in friendly.   Belmont Shore. Youll be in good company! Youll enjoy meeting neighbors as you stroll by the boutiques, businesses and shops of the popular Second Street shopping area. Grab a cappuccino at Starbucks and enjoy the day. The fun doesnt stop just because the sun goes down! People travel from all over the country to visit this lovely four mile area. 

Graceful Yachts and Elegant Mansions

Follow Second Street across sparkling Alamitos Bay and youll be at the center of quaint Naples Island. Here, graceful yachts float before elegant waterfront mansions. Flower-lined walkways, five Venetian inspired bridges and a city full of palm trees line a mile of tranquil canals. Youll view spectacular ocean vistas from patios in some of the most sought after places to live.


Be sure to meander along the waterfront where sidewalks are shaded by tall palms and garnished with colorful flowers. Here, children play in the sand and paddle about in brightly hued kayaks. In the summer, one bay front street is closed so children can safely travel to and from the beach.

Romantic Naples Island

Youll love the canals, bay and beaches that surround Naples Island! Naples consists of three individual islands¦and all have canals that pour into Alamitos Bay. Just like its European namesake, streets in this popular seaside community have Italian names. And since 1971, La Bella Fontana di Napoli, a large fountain at the center of Naples, has been a popular meeting place. Looking for a romantic getaway? Take your sweetheart on an Italian style Gondola Cruise along picturesque canals.

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Posted on March 01, 2008 21:25:11 by Laurie.Manny

Buyers Specialist Position Available

Position Available - Buyers Specialist

Seeking experienced, warm and congenial addition to our rapidly growing Long Beach Real Estate team of professionals. 

The perfect candidate is a highly experienced, professional Long Beach Realtor/Buyers Specialist, seeking a steady stream of buyers to assist. 

Keen knowledge of contracts, sharp negotiating skills and a client first attitude mandatory. 5 or more years experience preferred.

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Posted on February 25, 2008 16:54:19 by Laurie.Manny

Separate Property- Whats Love got to do with it?

Separate Property - Whats Love got to do with it?

One of the pitfalls in relationships is that many eventually end. When real and personal property are involved it can be difficult to muddle through it all. There are ways to protect both your personal and real property - before this happens¦

How does Separate Property affect Long Beach Home Ownership?

Why do people combine households without understanding what is involved in the dismantling of these relationships? Whether you are getting married, combining households or registering as domestic partners, the issues involved with home ownership and personal property are quite serious. When these relationships do not work out it is critical to have your paperwork in order.


This is easier to say than to do, I understand. It is a difficult subject to tackle with somebody you are in love with and are thinking about spending the rest of your life with. How many relationships actually last forever? It is reported that the divorce rate in America hovers in the 50% range.


From: Divorcerate.org

The divorce rate in America for first marriage, vs. second or third marriage
50% percent of first marriages, 67% of second and 74% of third marriages end in divorce, according to Jennifer Baker of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri.'

According to enrichment journal on the divorce rate in America:

• • The divorce rate in America for first marriage is 41%
  • The divorce rate in America for second marriage is 60%
  • The divorce rate in America for third marriage is 73%

LaborLawTalk.com states the average divorce rate for the state of California is 75.54%, based on Court Statistics Reports for 1996-2004. These are staggering numbers and should not be ignored.

What is Separate Property?

Nolo defines separate property: In community property states, property owned and controlled entirely by one spouse in a marriage. At divorce, separate property is not divided under the states property division laws, but is kept by the spouse who owns it. Separate property includes all property that a spouse obtained before marriage, through inheritance or as a gift. It also includes any property that is traceable to separate property " for example, cash from the sale of a vintage car owned by one spouse before marriage-and any property that the spouses agree is separate property. Compare community property and equitable distribution.




Property owned prior to and brought into a marriage is considered separate property. In order for it to remain 'separate property' it must never be commingled with marital or community property. Once separate property is commingled with marital or community property it becomes community property and cannot be undone.


Some states, such as California, have a separate property rule that says that all property brought into a marriage, including gifts and inheritance, which is kept separate and apart from community property remains the separate property of the spouse that owns it.

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Posted on February 15, 2008 04:01:01 by Laurie.Manny

Romance in Long Beach - Valentines Day

Romance is in the Air in Long Beach!

Valentines Day seems to turn everyone into a Romantic. Here in Long Beach there are many men that are in a complete panic over February 14^th. To make their lives a little easier here are Ten Romantic Things to do in Long Beach CA this Valentines Day with your Long Beach Sweetheart!

1. Go the traditional route. Take your Long Beach Sweetheart out to dinner. Long Beach is full of wonderful restaurants to select from:

1. Parkers Lighthouse will provide you first class surroundings and award winning cuisine 435 Shoreline Village Drive Long Beach CA 90802
2. Romantic Northern Italian try Christys Ristorante - 3937 E. Broadway Long Beach CA 90803 (866) 919-5774
3. Your Long Beach Sweetheart is a little more exegetic? Try Café Piccolo 3222 E. Broadway Long Beach CA 90803 (562) 438-1316
4. In the mood for a great Steak? Then off you go to Kellys Restaurant - 5716 East 2^nd Street Long Beach (562) 433-4983
5. Talk about Love, How about taking your Long Beach Sweetheart to The Queen of Long Beach CA? The Queen Mary has several dining options for you to select from. 1126 Queens Highway Long Beach CA 90802 (562) 435-3511
6. Do the two of you enjoy Jazz? Try this little romantic spot Nicos Restaurant 5760 E. 2^nd Street Long Beach CA 90803 (562) 434-4479
7. Perhaps a more contemporary American cuisine is what your desire? Then try The Madison 102 Pine Avenue Long Beach CA 90802
8. Want a great view of Long Beach; try The Reef on the Water. 880 Harbor Scenic Drive Long Beach CA 90802 (562) 435-8013
9. Elegant seven course meal how about Delius Restaurant - 3550 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach CA 90807 (562) 426-0604
10. Your Long Beach sweetheart loves wine, try LOpera Ristorante with an extensive wine list that is sure to please. 101 Pine Avenue Long Beach CA 90802 (562) 491-0066
11. The ultimate romantic evening-dining and dancing at the top of the Breakers at The Skyroom; 40 South Locust Avenue; Long Beach, Ca 90802; 562-983-2703 - Like stepping back in time¦
12. Or my personal favorite in Downtown Long Beach - LaTraviata; 301 Cedar Avenue; Long Beach, CA 90802 562-432-6222

2. On a budget? Romance is not about how much you spend, but the time you spend together. How about taking your Sweetheart to the Aquarium of the Pacific and spend the day together walking hand in hand and enjoying the Aquarium and the sense of wonder¦ Go on a Whale Watch or take advantage of the Valentines Day Dinner.

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Posted on February 10, 2008 22:25:54 by Laurie.Manny