Downtown Long Beach-Urban Minded Buyers

World Trade Center - Downtown Long Beach California

Downtown Long Beach Living

Urban Minded Buyers

While Downtown Long Beach is certainly not the perfect place for just anybody to live, it can fulfill the needs and desires of many urban minded buyers.  Some areas of Downtown are still a little gritty, but for the most part this has become one heck of a desirable place to call home. 

The Sunset Pointe Condominiums on West 4th Street have much to offer in the way of location and access to all of the wonderful entertainment and fine dining that Downtown Long Beach has to offer.  Just one short block to the lovely Cesar Chavez Park and a short walk to Pine Avenue, the beach or to The Pike, makes this a slam dunk. 

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Posted on 2007-02-27 @ 11.24:51 am by Laurie.Manny

Gallery of Long Beach Street Murals

Gallery of Long Beach California Street Murals

 

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Posted on 2007-02-23 @ 7.30:51 pm by Mary McKnight

Title Insurance Issues

In a recent transaction I represented a buyer purchasing a Long Beach CA condo.

One of the many components involved in a purchase is Title Insurance. Early on during the escrow process the Title Company will deliver a Preliminary Title Report to the REALTOR® for review and to disburse to the buyer.

The title report will disclose any obstruction to the transfer of clear title from the seller to the buyer. It will show balance of mortgage due, any unpaid taxes, liens, judgements, all which must be cleared prior to the close of escrow in order to transfer clear title. It will also show any easements and anything else that might cloud clear title.

This particular Preliminary Title Report had a paragraph, buried deep in the back of the report in the boilerplate of the contract. I noticed this while I was reviewing the document and was initially so confused by the statement that I had to re-read it 4 or 5 times, run it by a couple of people in my office and call the title officer that I normally use. I could not believe what I was reading, and was convinced that I must be having a half-heimers moment because this just could not be possible!

The basic crux of the paragraph was that the title company would not deliver title insurance on the 2 parking spaces that are deeded to the unit. I can not even begin to describe the potential problems this could cause. The title company was instructed to remove the paragraph or another title company would be used. They did so, and very quickly when challenged.

Understand that the Title Company is "INSURING" clear title to your new home and these 2 parking spaces are deeded to and a part of your new home.

My title officer went on to explain to me that this is a new ploy being used by a few less than reputable title companies in an effort to reduce their liability. Well it seems to me that if they did their job properly and did proper searches to do just that, they would not have to worry about reducing their liability.

He went on to explain that this has already caused a problem for one Long Beach Buyer and REALTOR®. They were fortunate enough to have been able to work the problem out. Apparently the 2 spaces deeded and transferred had been with that particular unit through several owners and the fact that a prior owner had switched spots with another owner in the building had gone undetected (more poor work by other title companies). When searched the problem was resolved by switching the spaces back without harm. Under different circumstances this could have been a huge problem.

So now we are back on track in the transaction (you would think).

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Posted on 2007-02-23 @ 9.46:07 am by Laurie.Manny

Aquarium of the Pacific - Downtown Long Beach CA

LONG BEACH REAL ESTATE

Aquarium of the Pacific

Rainbow Harbor - Downtown Long Beach California

While cruising the web (YouTube.com) I came across a few really nice short videos from the Aquarium of the Pacific that I thought you and your family might like to watch, so I thought I would share these with you.  I hope you enjoy these as much as I do. 

Aquarium of the Pacific Video

FUN VIDEO FROM THE AQUARIUM

Sea Lion at Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific

A Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific

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Posted on 2007-02-23 @ 4.40:38 am by Laurie.Manny

Relocating to Long Beach?

RELOCATING TO LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA?

Moving is a stressful experience. So much to do, so little time. Relocating adds so many factors to a move there is often just not enough time to find out much about the area you are moving to. With that thought in mind we have put together a series of articles containing links to just about everything that is Long Beach, California. We hope you find this information helpful.

While you are visiting our sight, please be sure to stop by our Buyers Information Center and our Sellers Information Center for more valuable information. For your convenience we have provided a Long Beach City Guide with helpful links to just about everything.  It includes a section for those of you that are new to the Long Beach area.

Get to Know Long Beach California

Visit the following links for more detailed information about Long Beach.Find out about the peaceful beauty, sizzling urban lifestyle,attractions,local amenities and activities. Learn why so many people want to make Long Beach their home.

Long Beach California

  If you like ocean breezes, sunshine, cultural diversity, spectacular vistas and exotic food, then youll love Long Beach!  We have 345 sunny days a year and our average temperature is 64 degrees. Come and enjoy the Pacific Ocean and beautiful sunsets.

Downtown Long Beach

This is the heart of the city!  When you visit the Waterfront District youll find shopping, entertainment, the Aquarium of the Pacific, a Farmers Market on the promenade and wonderful pubs and cafes.

Beach Communities of Long Beach  

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

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Posted on 2007-02-22 @ 2.37:12 pm by Mary McKnight