Downtown Long Beach - Downtown Long Beach California

Downtown Long Beach California

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, wonderful pubs, cafés and more¦

The Downtown Long Beach area has gone through a vibrant revitalization which still continues. New hi and low-rise condos, Manhattan style loft developments, condo conversions, new malls and entertainment complexes all either at the beach or within a several blocks walk continue to sprout. A total urbanization of the area is under way. It really is quite spectacular.

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Downtown Long Beach Condos For Sale

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Feb
21

Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale 90802 90813

Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale

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Homes in Downtown Long Beach have become very affordable once again. Buyers who waited too long in the hot sellers market and were priced out of it have a very real opportunity here to finally realize their dream of home ownership. Some of these homes can be purchased for the same price as a condo.

First time buyers can actually afford to purchase homes now. It is still possible to obtain home loans, FHA loans are flowing once again and assistance programs exist.

Some of these homes are short sales. Short Sales provide buyers with a great opportunity to purchase Long Beach homes for a really good price. Short Sale purchases can take several months to be accepted by the banks, the banks are inundated and are very backed up so the process is often a long one.

Some of these homes are bank owned foreclosures. Bank owned homes are often highly negotiable and can close escrow quickly once an offer is accepted.

Buyers should know that short sale and bank owned or foreclosed homes are often not in the best of condition and usually require an infusion of after purchase cash for repairs and upgrades.

Read: Long Beach Homes-Issues for 1st Time Home Buyers

Some homes are conventional purchases, some are in Long Beach historic districts and a few have a rental unit.

Available homes in Downtown Long Beach:

5 + Bedroom Downtown Long Beach Homes

Zip	TGNO	Bd	Bth	Sty	Gar	SqFt	Yr Blt	Price
90802	795C7	5	2	1	1	600	1945	$299,900
90813	795D6	5	2	2	4	2,701	1905	$380,000
90813	795D6	7	3	1	0	2,073	1911	$519,000
90813	795E7	5	2	2	1	2,082	1907	$539,000
90802	795D7	6	7	2	2	4,414	1906	$1,300,000

4 Bedroom Downtown Long Beach Homes

Zip	TGNO	Bd	Bth	Sty	Gar	SqFt	Yr Blt	Price
90813	795E6	4	4	2	2 A	2,092	2005	$465,777
90802	795E7	4	3	1	0	1,536	1905	$549,000
90813	795E6	4	2.5	2	2 A	2,293	1918	$649,000
90802	795D7	4	5	2	0	3,000	1905	$799,000
90802	795E7	4	3	1	0	1,536	1905	$569,000

3 Bedroom Downtown Long Beach Homes

Zip	TGNO	Bd	Bth	Sty	Gar	SqFt	Yr Blt	Price
90813	795E7	3	1	1	0	1,050	1913	$310,000
90813	795D6	3	1	1	0	700	1904	$375,000
90813	795F6	3	2.5	2	2	1,393	2001	$379,900
90813	795C7	3	2	2	0	1,338	1906	$459,000
90813	795c6	3	2	1	0	0	1901	$475,000
90813	795C6	3	1	1	1	1,177	1921	$479,000
90802	795E7	3	2	2	2	1,498	2000	$529,000
90802	795c7	3	3	2	2	2,112	2008	$579,000

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Posted on 2008-02-21 @ 10.50:45 am by Laurie.Manny

Feb
19

Downtown Long Beach Condos Market Report January 2008

Downtown Long Beach Condos Market Report

January 2008

Downtown Long Beach Condos Summary

AVG DOM

Active 154 86

Pending 13 91

Back-Up Offers 2 31

Sold 8 127

On Hold 3 196

Withdrawn 2 127

Cancelled 18 118

Expired 27 157

Downtown Long Beach Condos 3+ Bedrooms

12 Active Downtown Long Beach 3+ Bedroom Condos For Sale, ranging in price from $349,000 to $2,,695,000; ranging in square footage from 1,260 to 4,250 sq ft; 61 average days on market.

1 Unit Sold; $1,300,000; 1,759 sq ft.

4 listings expired
1 listing was placed on hold

Downtown Long Beach Condos 2 Bedrooms

74 Active Downtown Long Beach 2 Bedroom Condos For Sale, ranging in price from $169,900 to $1,250,000; ranging in square footage from 822 to 1,630; 91 average days on market.

2 Units Sold:

$275,000; 1,006 sq ft; 202 days on market
$282,000; 985 sq ft; 88 days on market

1 unit is accepting back up offers, listed at $279,000; 908 sq ft; 14 days on market.

10 units are pending, ranging in price from $255,000 to $574,900; 88 average days on market.

1 listing was withdrawn from the market.
11 listings were cancelled.
10 listings expired.

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Posted on 2008-02-19 @ 9.51:02 am by Laurie.Manny

Feb
02

Long Beach Homes-Issues for 1st Time Home Buyers

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Long Beach Homes

With so many Long Beach homes on the market at affordable prices one would think it should be really easy to find a home and get a great deal. So why are so many first time buyers having trouble finding a home that suits their needs at a price they can afford?

Up until a year ago it was almost impossible to find decent homes in Long Beach for under $500,000. Prices have been dropping so rapidly that some homes have finally become affordable to 1^st time home-buyers. Recognizing this, many are out shopping, trying to make the dream of home ownership a reality.

Most 1^st time home buyers are utilizing 100% financing programs and need to have closing costs covered in their offers in order to purchase. This means they are actually purchasing these homes for the cost of the appraisal and physical inspection, about $600. Sounds great, doesnt it? Homes currently on the market; affordable to 1^st time home buyers, are predominantly short sales and bank owned properties and are not necessarily in the best condition. Even with a deep price reduction most of these homes are still beyond the reach of 1^st time buyers because the buyer will have to lay out considerable cash after purchase to bring the house into livable condition. 1^st time home-buyers just dont have this kind of cash to invest in the home for repairs and upgrades after the purchase.

Some of the problems buyers have discovered in many of the available homes for sale on the market are:

Damaged foundations
Damaged chimneys
Excessive layers of roofing
Bent ridge-boards (part of roofs framing)
Leaking, damaged and old roofs in need of replacement
Potential mold issues resulting from leaking and damaged roofing
Kitchens in need of replacement
Baths in need of replacement
Incomplete renovations leaving partially completed kitchens and baths
Badly damaged flooring
Leaking plumbing
Electrical problems and upgrades

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Posted on 2008-02-02 @ 2.33:48 pm by Laurie.Manny

Feb
01

About Long Beach California

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Long Beach California

Everything You Need is Right Here

Theres a reason that people who live in Long Beach CA tend to stay in here. Everything youll ever need is right here! In Long Beach, youll enjoy 5 ½ miles of wide sandy beach, trendy nightclubs, fine dining and cultural events. Visit the Waterfront District in Downtown where youll find world class entertainment like the Aquarium of the Pacific. Stroll the shops of Shoreline Village. Sip a cocktail at a waterfront café as you slip into the comforting sights and sounds of Long Beach Harbor. Listen as a calming foghorn blows in the distance¦and watch as an inimitable California sunset cast its pinks and blues over the glittering Pacific Ocean.

Climate

Long Beach has an amazingly mild year round average temperature of 64 degrees. You can count on almost every day being sun filled with 345 sunny days annually. Climate doesn´t get much more perfect than that!

Youll Love Long Beach CA

If you like clean air, sunshine, ocean breezes, spectacular vistas, exotic food and cultural diversity¦youll Love Long Beach. Dine on a wide variety of mouthwatering delights in a city where there are great restaurants of every type. Here, quaint Craftsman bungalows line peaceful tree lined streets. Spanish duplexes and fourplexes with classic clay tiled roofs dot the landscape. Are you seeking an estate sized home? Tour the million dollar mansions that run along Bluff Park or enjoy the luxury of a golf course view from your Virginia Country Club Estate. For location, climate, beauty and lifestyle¦Long Beach is 50 square miles of perfection.

From Here to Anywhere

Do you travel for business? The Long Beach Airport is right in town and offers convenient flights to wherever you want to go. The Long Beach Municipal Airport is the west coast hub for Jet Blue Airways. Need more? The city is 25 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport. And John Wayne Airport is just 20 miles south of Long Beach in Irvine. Prefer to drive? Sitting at the edge of Los Angeles County, Long Beach is a handshake away from most Southern California cities. Its easy to get from here to anywhere with major freeways like the 405, 605 and 710 running through town.

Beat Freeway Traffic

Commuting is easy when you live and work in Long Beach. Heading into Los Angeles? Sip a cappuccino and enjoy your newspaper as you ride the Metro Blue Line into Downtown Los Angeles. Is your destination farther out? Amtrak or Greyhound will take you there! Its easy to beat freeway traffic using Long Beachs public transportation system.

Unique Culture

From business suits to bikinis, you´ll see it all in Long Beach. Street murals, trendy and ethnic restaurants, period architecture and the Pacific Ocean all promote the Bohemian feel and allure of Long Beach. Youll find art in our architecture¦and on our buildings too. Since 1985, local buildings have featured exquisite mural displays. All are created by local artists through the Long Beach Mural and Cultural Arts Program. These exhibits promote cultural understanding and unity within the community. And theyre beautiful! View a Gallery of Street Murals

Cultural Diversity

If you enjoy the flair, food and fun of a culturally diverse city, you´ll love Long Beach. Nearly every culture and nationality is represented here! Next to Paris (and excluding Asia), Long Beach boasts the second largest population of Cambodians in the world. There are Central American communities, a small population of Pacific Islanders, especially Samoans, and Long Beach is home to one of the nations largest gay communities. Almost every month of the year, there´s a celebration including a Grecian Festival, Gay Pride Parade, Bayou Festival, Martin Luther King celebration, Scottish Festival and Games, Cambodian New Year and Brazilian Street Carnaval, just to name a few.

Downtown

Theres plenty to do in bustling, busy, colorful Downtown Long Beach. Access the internet from anywhere in the city¦its a Wireless Hot Zone! Do you like art? Tour galleries in the East Village Arts District. Enjoy a late night, European style dinner at one of many fine Pine Avenue restaurants. Take in some waterfront shopping and nationally acclaimed entertainment at the Shoreline Village and Marina. Dont miss the Wyland Whaling Wall, a 116,000 square foot mural painted on the cylindrical shaped Long Beach Convention Center! Read More About Downtown Long Beach

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Posted on 2008-02-01 @ 9.02:08 am by Mary McKnight

Feb
01

Relocating to Long Beach California-Resource Guide

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Relocating to Long Beach California?

If you are relocating to Long Beach California you will need lots of information. You will be curious to know about Long Beach communities, neighborhoods and resources. We have tried to include as many area resources as possible here to make your transition a smooth one.

Long Beach California has become a destination resort area. This sleepy seaside city, known as Iowa by the sea, has blossomed into a fabulous beach resort area. Luxury high rise condos are sprouting all along the coastline, in Downtown Long Beach and Alamitos Beach. These elegant and prestigious coastal properties provide sweeping ocean views down the beautiful California coastline, views of Catalina Island - 25 miles off of our coastline and delicious, clean ocean breezes wafting in daily. The sound of gently lapping waves can be heard from your 17th floor Hi Rise condo on the sand.