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Long Beach CA Community Information Reports

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Long Beach CA Community Information Reports

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For your convenience I have prepared the local community statistics for Long Beach California, broken down by Zip Code, for you:

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Posted on May 05, 2007 17:59:46 by Laurie.Manny

May
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Summer in Long Beach California - Reduce Your Energy Costs and Stay Cool

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Summer in Long Beach California

Reduce Your Energy Costs and Stay Cool

Lazy days and cooler temperatures are a normal summer, if you live in Long Beach California. Unlike the hell of the valleys and the inland empire, in Long Beach the breeze travels in over the ocean cooling the air as it wafts in over us divinely. Most homes anywhere near the beach dont even have air conditioning. For the most part we dont need it. We have adapted to our lovely weather.

Does that mean it doesnt get hot in Long Beach? Not on your life! It can get absolutely molten here, and does, but usually only for about 2 weeks of the year total. I keep a window air conditioner in my garage, which I can pop into a bedroom window in a hot minute, if necessary. I think I used it a grand total of 5 nights over about 5 years when it was just unbearable.

Even with our lovely climate our homes do hold in the heat, and an attic temperature can reach in excess of 120 degrees, holding unwelcome heat in your home. Our homes can stay uncomfortably warm until about 10:00 PM, while the air outside is cool. Using fans to move air through your home can help but doesnt really cool down the house, because the air in the attic is still cooking.

Solution:

A whole house fan installed in your attic is the way to go in your Long Beach home. Open some windows, turn on the whole house fan. It pulls the cool air in from outside pushing the existing air in the home up into the attic which pushes the molten attic air out of the home. Let the fan run for about 10 minutes and all of the air in both your home and attic is refreshed and as cool as the outdoors.

Whole house fans are easy to install. They are designed to fit between the joists in the attic, either 16' or 24'. The opening for the fan, usually installed in a hallway ceiling, is approximately 14.5' by 22.5'. Easily installed, if you are handy.

The bonus? You save big on your electric bill. A 5 ton air conditioning unit can use more than 6000 watts per hour. A typical whole house fan uses only about 118 to 600 watts, and you are only running in for short bursts several times a day to refresh the air.

Personally I think it pays to have a whole house fan installed even if you have air conditioning. Air conditioning is not necessary most of the time down here at the beach. It is really nice to be able to keep cool, fresh air running through your home, to be able to keep your windows open and to be comfortable in your home.

Enjoy your summer, and stay cool.

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Laurie Manny Long Beach Realtor (562) 212-5420
Main Street Realtors Belmont Heights 244 Redondo Avenue Long Beach California 90803
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Posted on May 05, 2007 10:56:11 by Laurie.Manny

May
04

Long Beach Real Estate - Seller Tips - Choosing Your Long Beach Realtor

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Long Beach Real Estate

Seller Tips

Choosing Your Long Beach Realtor

You have prepared yourself and your Long Beach Home for sale now it is time to find your Realtor. You find yourself with some interesting but confusing choices.

Neighborhood Realtor - Has been sending you postcards and flyer's for years, knows the area, has a proven track record in your area. This is a real option. Has this Realtor kept up with the quickly changing market? Do they have the ability to market your property on the internet effectively? The market has changed so quickly an in depth interview would be necessary here to make certain that they have kept up, have the tools in place, and can properly represent your home in today's market.

Agent Friend - Many people do not like to mix business and friendship and do not want to run the risk of harming a valuable and cherished relationship. Agent may or may not know the area very well. Not usually the best choice, but one that is often made because it is too difficult to say no to a friend. Usually a mistake.

Agent Relative - Friends and relatives are held to a higher standard. Often either the standard is too high or the experience too low, this scenario rarely works out well. The relative is not usually an area expert, often does not have the right tools in place, and is operating in the dark. A dangerous proposition in todays market where precision is needed.

Listing & Internet Marketing Specialist - This Realtor has their finger on the pulse of today's market. They have the tools in place to market your Long Beach Property quickly and effectively. Internet marketing is an art when performed properly. The top of Google is a very small place. With only 10 spaces available on page one and another 10 on page 2, how many Realtors canREALLYget there? DoYOUever look beyond page one or two of Google? Does anybody?

Where do you think your buyer is on the demographic chart below?

Placing your property at the top of the search engines is only a small part of what a Listing & Internet Marketing Specialist can do to make your property visible to todays buyers. Call Laurie today for further information or an in depth consultation, 562-212-5420.

Demographics of Internet Users
Below is the percentage of each group who use the internet, according to our December 2006 survey. As an example, 69% of adult women use the internet.
	Use the internet
Total Adults	70%
Women	69
Men	71
Age
18-29	83%
30-49	82
50-64	70
65+	33
Race/ethnicity
White, Non-Hispanic	72%
Black, Non-Hispanic	58
English-speaking Hispanic	69
All Hispanics(June-October 2006)*	56
Household income
Less than $30,000/yr	49%
$30,000-$49,999	75
$50,000-$74,999	90
$75,000 +	93
Educational attainment
Less than High School	36%
High School	59
Some College	84
College +	91
Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project, November 30 December 30,, 2006 Tracking Survey. N=2,373 adults, 18 and older. Margin of error is ±2% for results based on the full sample and ±3% for results based on internet users. *Data related to all Hispanics was gathered through telephone interviews conducted in Spanish and English between June 5 July 3, 2006, and August 10 October 4, 2006, among a sample of 6,016 Hispanic adults, aged 18 and older. For a full discussion of this data, please refer to

Laurie Manny Long Beach Realtor (562) 212-5420
Main Street Realtors Belmont Heights 244 Redondo Avenue Long Beach California 90803
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http://www.lauriemanny.com/000976

Posted on May 04, 2007 20:51:05 by Laurie.Manny

May
04

Long Beach Jazz Festival

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"20th" Long Beach Jazz Festival

Downtown Long Beach California

Close your eyes
Imagine
A hot summer night
A cool ocean breeze
A gorgeous grassy knoll
A beautiful Lagoon setting
Good friends
Good food
Divine music
Does life get better than this?

One of Southern California's Premier Jazz Festivals

Friday, August 10, 2007 through Sunday, August 12, 2007

Shoreline Drive in Downtown Long Beach

Laurie Manny Long Beach Realtor (562) 212-5420
Main Street Realtors Belmont Heights 244 Redondo Avenue Long Beach California 90803
Long Beach Real Estate Blog Long Beach Real Estate Website

http://www.lauriemanny.com/000974

Posted on May 04, 2007 12:39:57 by Laurie.Manny

May
03

Long Beach Real Estate - Seller Tips - Preparing Your Home For Sale

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Long Beach Real Estate

Seller Tips

Preparing Your Long Beach Home For Sale

Presentation is Everything

When preparing to sell your Long Beach Home or Condo there are several important issues to consider. Have you accumulated an abundance of possessions? It is time to clear it out and unload the clutter.

Donate
Have a Garage Sale
Give it away
Put it in Storage

It's time for a serious Spring Cleaning.

Pack up the precious pictures and knick-knacks that adorn your surfaces. Go through your closets and dispose of those items you have not used in years. Why keep moving them around if you are not using them anyway?

When buyers view your home with clear surfaces they have the opportunity to envision pictures of their loved ones and their personal possessions adorning the surfaces of, what might be, their new home.

After you have decluttered you have probably noticed the walls may need a quick coat of fresh paint, go for it-add a little color. Contrasting walls can enlarge a room. The right colors can change the entire appeal of your home.

Long Beach Homes For Sale Go outside and take a serious look at the front of your home. This is the first thing a prospective buyer will see. Does it need a little sprucing up? Have a look at this article for some great tips for creating Curb Appeal on a Budget, you will find some great tips for improving the overall look of your home without breaking the bank.

Lets face it, we don't all have the knack for interior decorating. Home staging has become a thriving industry for a very good reason. A professional home stager can literally transform your home using your own furniture and accessories while blending them with some borrowed or rented items. Utilizing the services of a professional home stager can speed the sale of your home by improving its overall appeal and can net you a higher sale price, paying for itself several times over.

Home staging can cost you anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Don't let those numbers throw you. You will make that back in the sale price of your home.

Over the winter months Real Estate sales in Long Beach suffered. Approximately 80% of the homes listed did not sell, mostly due to overpricing. There are a lot of properties on the market already and many more preparing to enter the spring market. Don't become a casualty! Invest in the sale of your home.

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Laurie Manny Long Beach Realtor (562) 212-5420
Main Street Realtors Belmont Heights 244 Redondo Avenue Long Beach California 90803
Long Beach Real Estate Blog Long Beach Real Estate Website

http://www.lauriemanny.com/000967

Posted on May 03, 2007 20:07:32 by Laurie.Manny

Long Beach California is Best Neighborhood for Walking

One of the most appealing draws to living in Long Beach California is the walkability of many of our local neighborhoods.

Long Beach California has been ranked as the 8th Most Walkable Neighborhood!

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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.

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Long Beach CA Community Information Reports

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Summer in Long Beach California - Reduce Your Energy Costs and Stay Cool

Summer in Long Beach California

Reduce Your Energy Costs and Stay Cool

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Choosing Your Long Beach Realtor

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