Mortgage rates in Long Beach, California for July 7, 2008. Loan amounts up to $417,000:
3/1 ARM 5.250%
5/1 ARM 5.500%
7/1 ARM 5.750%
10/1 ARM 6.000%
30 Yr Fixed 6.375%
All rates offered to the borrower with 1 point cost. Rate quotes
assume a purchase transaction with a 20% down payment, 720 credit
score, and full income
qualification. Rates are subject to fluctuation. Custom rate quotes
and rate lock advice are available by calling at the number below..
So many people are downsizing and looking for new diggs in a more urban environment. What I am hearing more often is "I want to be able to walk to stores, coffee shops and entertainment." Where better to live than our very own "Downtown Long Beach". With such a wide variety of choices there is housing available to quench almost any buyers thirst.
Downtown has its very own Historic Districtreplete with early century Craftsman Homes, Victorian Homes, California bungalows and lovely Spanish style homes (Willmore City Historic District). Prefer a duplex, triplex or fourplex; perhaps a stock co-op or an own your own (OYO)? We have those as well, and in all price ranges; from the very affordable to the very pricey.
In Downtown Long Beach, condos both old and new, fantastic loft spaces (urban living at its finest), abound. Prefer a brand new luxury high rise condo on the waterfront or with an ocean view? We have those too! We even have a landmark historic high rise on the ocean that it just to die for gorgeous, have you seen the Villa Riviera lately?
Moving your business here as well? Downtown Long Beach has many commercial properties; office space is available.
Buyers who are thinking about "Relocating to Long Beach" usually ask for particulars about the area. Questions like "What is there to do in Downtown Long Beach"? This question always brings a smile to my face, because our little Downtown is a jumping mecca of entertainment for all types and ages, we have a lil sumptin to entertain just about everybody here.
If you are feeling like a slug, you can sit outside of one of our many coffee shops or restaurants and just people watch; bring your laptop and tap into the Downtown Wireless Hotzone network. Now that may sound pretty boring to some of you, but I assure you Downtown is anything but boring. While you are sitting there, you may hear some incredible jazz or blues and choose to follow those enticing sounds right on over to the Blue Cafe. Stay a while, enjoy the music, play a game of pool, chill out. If it happens to be a Tuesday afternoon, between 11 AM and 4 PM, you can walk across the street to the Farmers market and pick up some fresh fruit and veggies for dinner. Check out the local crafts on display here as well.
The East Village Arts District in Downtown Long Beach hosts the 2nd Saturday Artwalk every month 4 - 10 PM. Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, food and wine. Hey make a day of it, walk over from the Blue Cafe, its a short walk.
"MOLAA" (The Museum of Latin American Art) is free every Sunday in July 2008, compliments of Target. Hey, thanks Target! Enjoy the Latin Culture of Long Beach free every Friday, compliments of MOOLA.
Head on over to the Aquarium of the Pacific for Shark Lagoon Night from 6 - 9 PM, go ahead, reach out and touch one of over 150 sharks. Aw geez, I just never had the guts for this one, but my little niece and nephew shamed me by reaching in and stroking jaws!
The Queen Mary is hosting several very interesting events this July.
LA Motorcycle Show - July 12-13
Calendar Girl Music Fest - July 12-13
Caribbean Summer Music Festival - July 27
Did you ask if we had Sports?
Yes, Downtown Long Beach hosts sporting events on a regular basis. This month (July 2008) we have some exciting sporting events:
California Heights Historic District Homes 2008 Market Report
Its like going back in time or Living in History.
If you would like to live in a community with old-fashioned ambience,
you have found it! Take a stroll down the tree-lined avenues lit by
renovated antique street lamps. Along the way, you´ll see a wide
variety of home styles including Ranch, Tudor Revival, Spanish
Colonial Revival, lovely Victorians and the well-known Craftsman
Bungalows.
From the massive front porch timbers of
the Craftsman Bungalow to the intricately detailed Victorian
woodwork...theres a historic home style here to suit every preference.
Founded in 1926 California Heights is
comprised of approximately 1500 homes within a 50 block area, most
lovingly restored, and was named the West's Best Neighborhood by Sunset Magazine.
California Heights Historic District is bounded by:
Are you concerned about how you will afford to maintain your Historic Long Beach Home? The Mills Act makes preservation easy! This 10 year endlessly renewable contract with the city provides tax incentives to owners of Long Beach Historic Properties.
Average 2008 sale price in the Cal Heights neighborhood is currently $510,999; averaging 100 days on market. With 28 closed sales so far this year; sales in the Cal Heights community are doing quite well in this market.
Contact Lauriefor an appointment to view any of the 22 homes for sale in the California Heights neighborhood of Long Beach (562) 212-5420:
City/ Area
Bdrms
Baths
Gar
Sq Ft
List Price
1
3647
Gardenia Ave
3
1/1
1
1,008
$389,000
21
2
3436
Myrtle Ave
2
1/1
1
1,008
$439,000
64
3
3447
Lewis Ave
3
1/1
1
1,320
$439,500
263
4
3506
Lime Ave
2
2/1
1
1,136
$440,000
160
5
3738
Walnut Ave
2
2/1
1
1,307
$447,900
64
6
3712
Orange Ave
2
1/1
1
900
$459,900
13
7
3565
Olive Ave
3
2/1
1
1,444
$499,900
51
8
3745
Gardenia Ave
3
2/2
1
1,623
$510,000
140
9
3725
Brayton Ave
3
3/
2
1,406
$529,000
296
10
3400
Gardenia Ave
3
2/2
1
1,553
$535,000
63
11
3761
Lemon Ave
3
2/1
2
1,337
$549,900
23
12
3521
Orange Ave
2
1/1
1
987
$569,000
100
13
3421
Olive Ave
3
2/2
1
1,518
$579,900
7
14
3644
Gaviota Ave
3
2/2
1
1,502
$599,000
4
15
3720
Falcon Ave
3
1/1
1
1,569
$599,900
71
16
3505
N Gaviota St
3
2/1
1
1,315
$600,000
20
17
3454
Cerritos Ave
3
2/2
1
1,806
$629,000
100
18
3752
Falcon Ave
4
2/1
2
1,797
$654,000
52
19
3629
Myrtle Ave
3
2/1
1
1,882
$669,000
13
20
3513
Myrtle Ave
4
3/2
2
2,658
$714,000
52
21
3556
Lime Ave
4
3/2
1
2,200
$724,000
18
22
3749
N Elm Ave
4
6/3
2
6,002
$2,400,000
15
Average
3
1,694
$635,313
73
1 California Heights Home is currently accepting back up offers:
Offered at: $635,000
Days on Market: 164
5 California Heights Homes are currently pending in escrow:
Average Price: $539,000
Average Days on Market: 53
1 California Heights home is currently on hold:
Listing Price: $635,000
Days on Market: 112
28 California Heights Homes have sold this year:
Average Price: $510,999
Average Days on Market: 100
2 California Heights homes for sale were leased:
Average Days on Market: 140
2 California Heights homeowners Withdrew their homes from the market:
Average Price: $442,000
Average Days on Market: 76
11 California Heights homeowners cancelled their listings:
Average Price: $539,618
Average Days on Market: 11
8 California Heights home listings expired:
Average Price: $647,606
Average Days on Market: 190
Contact Laurie to begin your search for your California Heights Home (562) 212-5420
Are you thinking about selling your California Heights home?
Internet exposure and marketing has never been more important.
Expansive internet exposure will drive many buyers to view your home.
Hire an internet savvy Realtor. Contact Laurie (562)212-5420
At this time I have a young professional couple seeking a California Heights home. We have not been able to locate quite what they are looking for. If you are thinking about selling your California Heights home, please read this article for the details:
Over 80% of all home searches
start on the internet. Your Long Beach homesneed to be online, and findable, when buyers begin their
search. Have the Realtors you interview show you their ability to market your
Long Beach properties on the internet. Step back;
pick keywords that should bring that item to the front page of
Google; keywords like Long Beach Real Estate. Are any of the sites that
your Realtor is using to promote your property coming up at the top of the
engines? No? Keep shopping. Better yet, call the Realtors on the front
page of Google, they already know how to get there and you can cut right
through the unlikely candidates.
Over 25% of all Home Buyers
FIRST saw the home they purchased on
the internet. If
your Long Beach homes are not heavily marketed on the internet, you are missing
thousands of potential buyers. Laurie believes in marketing your Long Beach home for all that it is worth!
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Independence
Day is a celebration of America's
Independence from the British
Empire. We celebrate the
freedom we enjoy with fireworks and parties.
It is a time to remember those that have served this country to protect
that freedom for which we enjoy. It is a
day of picnics with family, community parades and fireworks to celebrate the
birthday of the United
States.
At the time of the signing the US consisted of 13 colonies under the rule of England's King
George III. There was growing unrest in the colonies concerning the taxes that
had to be paid to England.
This was commonly referred to as "Taxation without Representation" as
the colonists did not have any representation in the English Parliament and had
no say in what went on.
Home Sales in Belmont Heights
are picking up. The availability of lower priced homes has todays
buyers out shopping. The plethera of available short sale and bank
owned homes has brought prices down in Belmont Heights. Well priced homes are often receiving multiple offers.
Smart sellers
are pricing their homes to sell instead of chasing the market down, which is never a good idea. If you do not need to sell, this is not the time to be on the market. Smart buyers are out shopping.
There are currently 68 homes for sale in Belmont Heights.
Average Price: $1,111,793
Lowest Price: $530,000
Highest Price: $2,500,000
30 Homes are priced under $1,000,000
38 Homes are price over $1,000,000
Average Days on Market: 91
6 homes in Belmont Heights are in escrow accepting back-up offers.
Average Price: $804,650
Average Days on Market: 83
2 homes in Belmont Heights are currently pending in escrow.
Average Price: $1,019,000
Average Days on Market: 34
42 homes in Belmont Heights have Sold (closed escrow) in 2008.
Average Price: $820,619
Average Days on Market: 85
27 Belmont Heights home owners have cancelled their listings.
Average Price: $967,201
Average Days on Market: 119
6 Belmont Heights homes have withdawn from the market.
Average Price: $1,056,000
Average Days on Market: 104
22 Belmont Heights single family home listings have expired.
Contact Laurie to begin your search for your Belmont Heights Home (562) 212-5420
Are you thinking about selling your Belmont Heights home? Internet exposure and marketing has never been more important. Expansive internet exposure will drive many buyers to view your home. Hire an internet savvy Realtor. Contact Laurie (562)212-5420
Why Hire an Internet Savvy Realtor?
Over 80% of all home searches
start on the internet. Your Long Beach homesneed to be online, and findable, when buyers begin their
search. Have the Realtors you interview show you their ability to market your
Long Beach properties on the internet. Step back;
pick keywords that should bring that item to the front page of
Google; keywords like Long Beach Real Estate. Are any of the sites that
your Realtor is using to promote your property coming up at the top of the
engines? No? Keep shopping. Better yet, call the Realtors on the front
page of Google, they already know how to get there and you can cut right
through the unlikely candidates.
Over 25% of all Home Buyers
FIRST saw the home they purchased on
the internet. If
your Long Beach homes are not heavily marketed on the internet, you are missing
thousands of potential buyers.
Visit our blog for more helpful Long Beach Real Estate Information and Updates
Independence
Day
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