Downtown Long Beach-Belmont Shore-Parking Solutions-Long Beach California

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Long Beach Parking Solutions

Last month the Long Beach Real Estate Home Blog published an article on Downtown Long Beach Parking.  The article discussed the escalating parking problems caused by the re-development in the Downtown Long Beach area.  One of the potential parking solutions addressed was Vertical Parking.  The article went on and examined an assortment of related potential issues and raised a whole bunch of questions for which there were no immediate solutions.  

Shortly after publishing this article I was contacted by the owner of Apex Skypark.  They are a Robotic Parking Solution company located right here in Anaheim.  He took the time to address the concerns and informed me that they are currently working with the City of Long Beach in an attempt to bring these solutions to the Downtown Long Beach and Belmont Shore neighborhoods.  Well, both communities can certainly use more parking - he piqued my interest. 

An invitation to contribute to the Long Beach Real Estate Home Blog was extended to Apex in an effort to better explain this to Long Beach residents.  We are pleased to welcome Harold W Ashworth, a Long Beach Peninsula resident and Vice President of Apex Skypark.

By:  Harold W Ashworth

I have become intimately involved with The City of Long Beach and their Parking Issues. Working with the Long Beach Re-Development Agency has shown me just how critical parking is in the Downtown Long Beach area. As a Long Beach Resident (The Peninsula) I have experienced many of the same issues everyone else faces as they try and Park on 2^nd Street in Belmont Shore for dinner in the evenings and or dinner on the water at Shoreline Village. Whether it is waiting for the Valet to bring your car or running out to re-fill the meter has become quite the challenge.

That being said - The Automated Robotic Car Garages hits close to home for me as I am involved with a local company right here in our own backyard. Apex Skypark®, Inc., located in Anaheim, builds the Robotics and Systems for this new Technology - New to the USA only. Presently there are only 4-5 Garages operating in the USA but many are either under construction or they are in the design phases. We are currently working with Developers and the City of Long Beach on a couple of locations for this very thing. Long Beach will become the first on the West Coast for an Automated Robotic Garage.

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Posted on September 02, 2008 23:47:00 by Laurie.Manny

Fun on the Naples Island Canals-Long Beach California Real Estate

Long Beach Community News

Naples Island - Long Beach California

Life and Fun on the Naples Italianesque Canals

Saturday afternoon, August 30, 2008

Another glorious day in Long Beach California.  Does this ever get boring?  Not!  Today I showed duplexes in Belmont Shore and Seal Beach, dropped my client off and cruised around Naples Island taking pictures on the canals. 

I met 2 lovely young ladies, Sophia and Sylvia, who were sunning themselves on one of the bridges.  They were kind enough to agree to let me photograph their sunny faces, so cute!  Imagine my surprise when they asked me "Do you want to see us jump off of the bridge?"  Well, they didn't wait for an answer, they just went ahead and jumped off of the bridge!  Then dragged themselves out of the canal at a convenient dock. 

The 2 adorable little river rats were having a ball.  I cracked up laughing.  Just had to get pictures of this to share. 2 little hams, didn't mind, they wanted to make sure I got them mid air.  So, here they are, mid-air...  They are looking forward to seeing their pictures here.  Girls I hope you like them. 

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Posted on August 30, 2008 23:04:23 by Laurie.Manny

Back to School - Long Beach Resources

Long Beach Community News

Back to School Resources

The lazy, hazy days of summer are just about over.  September is closing in on us and the beginning of the new school year is just around the corner.  Are you ready? 

The CBS Early Show put together this great segment on cool back to school gadgets:

• Crammer Study & Sound System - Cool Tool!
• Lightweight laptops -EEE PC 900 (only 2.18 lbs., runs Windows XP and plenty of space, it even has a webcam and it is somewhat shockproof) See the video below to view the many features this neat little gadget provides.
• Digital lunch pail/printer - unlikely duo, but it works
• Cheap MP3, only $39 - not a favorite with kids though
• Back friendly back packs with air lifts to lift the weight off your child - those books are heavy! 

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Posted on August 30, 2008 12:00:00 by Laurie.Manny

Alamitos Beach Condos Market Report-2008-Long Beach Real Estate Sales

Alamitos Beach Condos Market Report

2008

Long Beach Real Estate Sales

Ocean Boulevard Corridor Condo Sales

January 1, 2008 - August 29, 2008

Active

There are currently 54 Ocean Blvd Corridor Condos For Sale in Alamitos Beach, many with fantastic waterfront views, some with city views.

• 14 condos are priced under $500,000 and range from 706 sq ft to 1,202 sq ft.
• 24 condos are priced between $500,000 and $1,000,000 and range from 736 sq ft to 1,850 sq ft.
• 15 condos are priced between $1,000,000 and $1,499,000 and range from 1,259 sq ft to 2,052 sq ft.
• 1 condo is priced at $1,850,000
  

• Average Price:  $788,490
• Average Days on Market:  100
  

Alamitos Beach Condos and High Rise Condos For Sale

• Alamitos Beach Condos For Sale $400000 to $500000
• Alamitos Beach Condos For Sale $500000 to $600000
• Alamitos Beach Condos For Sale $600000 to $800000
• Alamitos Beach Condos For Sale $800000 to $1000000
• Alamitos Beach Condos For Sale $1000000 and more
• Alamitos Beach-Downtown Long Beach-Ocean Blvd Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate For Sale

Pending

4 Alamitos Beach Condos on Ocean Blvd. are pending in escrow.

• 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 626 square feet; $239,000
• 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1,104 square feet; $299,900
• 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,097 square feet; $365,000
• 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,245 square feet; $625,000
  

• Average Price:  $382,225
• Average Days on Market:  153
  

Back Up Offers

3 Alamitos Beach Condos on Ocean Blvd. are in escrow accepting back up offers:

• 1 bedroom, 1 bath,700 square feet; $245,000
• 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 814 square feet; $499,999
• 3 bedroom, 2 bathe, 1,800 square feet; $797,999
  

• Average Price:  $797,999
• Average Days on Market:  62
  

Closed Sales:

37 Alamitos Beach Condos on Ocean Blvd.  have closed escrow this year (2008) to date:

• 20 Under $500,000
• 15 Between $500,000 and $1,000,000
• 2 over $1,000,000
  

• Average Price:  $532,077
• Average Days on Market:  69
  

Cancelled

39 - Alamitos Beach Condos listed for sale on the Ocean Blvd. corridor were taken off of the market. Average Days on Market: 145

Expired

46 - Alamitos Beach Condos on the Ocean Blvd. corridor, listed for sale, expired in 2008, Average Days on Market: 160

Hold

3 Alamitos Beach Condo Owners have placed the sale of their homes on hold.

Leased

3 Alamitos Beach Condos have been leased.

• Long Beach CA Ocean Blvd Condos For Sale

• Alamitos Beach Luxury High Rise Condos Market Report-Ocean Boulevard Corridor-90802-January-December 2007
  

Long Beach Relocation Resource Guide

• Relocating to Long Beach California-Resource Guide

Downtown Long Beach Condos For Sale

• Downtown Long Beach-Alamitos Beach-Ocean Blvd Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate For Sale
• Emerald Villas Condos-555 Maine Ave-Downtown Long Beach Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate For Sale
• Sunset Pointe Condominiums-640 W 4th St-Downtown Long Beach Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate For Sale
• Golden Gate Square Condos-730 W 4th St-Downtown Long Beach Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate For Sale
• Ocean Gate Square Condos-720 W 4th St-Downtown Long Beach Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate For Sale

Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale

• Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale $500000 and up Long Beach Real Estate For Sale
• Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale $300000 to $500000 Long Beach Real Estate For Sale
• Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale Under $300,000 Long Beach Real Estate For Sale

Prefer Luxury Waterfront Long Beach Homes with room for a boat?

Try Spinnaker Bay.

Or perhaps the Belmont Shore and Naples areas:

• Belmont Shore and Naples Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate
• Belmont Shore Naples Homes For Sale in Long Beach CA $2000000 and up
• Belmont Shore CA Homes for sale under $1000000
• Belmont Shore-Naples Homes For Sale in Long Beach California $1000000 to $2000000
• Marina Pacifica Condos for Sale Long Beach CA
• Bay Harbour Homes For Sale Long Beach California

Posted on August 29, 2008 23:22:08 by Laurie.Manny

Alamitos Beach Homes Market Report-2008-Long Beach Real Estate

Alamitos Beach Homes - Market Report - 2008

January 1, 2008 - August 29, 2008

Home sales have picked up a little bit and prices have been holding steady in the Alamitos Beach area for the last couple of months. 

Lenders have tightened up on lending standards, interest rates are lurking around 6.5%, buyers must be pre-qualified, and down payments are necessary.  First time buyers should be aware that FHA has a 3% down payment loan that is reported to be increasing to 3.5% on October 1, 2008.   It's a smart buyer that has a lock in letter and a loan commitment from their lender to protect themselves.  

There are some strong buyers on the market right now and they are looking to purchase the most their money will buy.  There are some really great buys available right now, well priced homes are receiving multiple offers and investors are out shopping. 

This is a great time to be on the market priced to sell; it's a fantastic time to buy.  

There are currently 13 Alamitos Beach Homes for Sale

Average Price: $785,376

Average Days on Market: 108

0 homes in Alamitos Beach are in escrow accepting back-up offers. 

3 homes in Alamitos Beach are currently pending in escrow.

Average Price: $311,600

Average Days on Market: 13

8 Alamitos Beach Homes have Sold (closed escrow) in 2008. 

Average Price: $439,125

Average Days on Market:75

9 Alamitos Beach homeowners cancelled their listings.

Average Price: $491,433

Average Days on Market: 113

8 Alamitos Beach homes listings expired.

Average Price: $542,487

Average Days on Market: 189

1 Alamitos Beach Home for sale was leased. 

Alamitos Beach Condos Market Report-2008-Long Beach Real Estate Sales

Relocating to Long Beach California-Resource Guide

Posted on August 29, 2008 22:08:13 by Laurie.Manny