Belmont Heights Open House-3935 E Livingston-Sunday-January-11-2009-Long Beach Condos For Sale

BELMONT HEIGHTS OPEN HOUSE

Long Beach Condo with Peek-A-Boo Ocean Views

3935 E Livingston Drive

Belmont Heights - Corner of Termino and E Livingston

Long Beach, CA 90803

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JANUARY 11, 2009 - 10 AM Until 5PM

Light and airy Belmont Heights Condo is a front corner upper unit with a nice open floor plan, hardwood floors and a wide expanse of windows to enjoy peek-a-boo ocean views and sultry ocean breezes.

Located within a short walk of Belmont  Shore shops and restaurants this lovely Long Beach condo is just 2 short blocks to the sand and the Belmont
Pier. Walk over to the Belmont Brewing Company for a great sunset dinner or to La Palapa for dinner and light entertainment. Head into the very trendy Belmont Shore for shopping, entertainment and the many great restaurants on Second Street or walk up to Broadway for a fantabulous java fix at the Library Café, it’s all just a short walk from home. Not in the mood to go out? Swing by the nearby newly renovated Vons supermarket and pick up fixings to barbeque on the patio for a nice quiet dinner at home.

• 2 Bedrooms (Front Bedroom has Peek-A-Boo Ocean Views)
• 1 Bath
• 969 Sq Ft
• Built 1952
• HOA $173
• Living Room (has Peek-A-Boo Ocean Views)
  
• Dining Room (Peek-A-Boo Ocean Views)
• Large Kitchen with lots of Windows (Peek-A-Boo Ocean Views)
• Hardwood Floors
• Crown Molding
• Central Heating
• Air Conditioning in Living Room
• Newer Triple Pane Windows
• Kitchen features corian
  countertops
• Ceiling fans
• Private garage
• Window Coverings

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Offered at: $399,000

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JANUARY 11, 2009 - 10 AM Until 5PM

For further information or to request a private showing contact:

Laurie Manny (562) 212-5420 or Wendy Rich-Soto (562) 606-4040 Co-listing agents.

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Posted on January 6, 2009 by Laurie Manny

Spinnaker Bay Home Sales Market Update - Luxury Waterfront Homes and Townhouses - Long Beach Real Estate

Spinnaker Bay Home Sales

Market Report 2007 and 2008

Spinnaker Bay - Long Beach California

Luxury Waterfront Homes and Townhouse Sales

1 Spinnaker Cove Luxury Townhouses For Sale

1. Waterfront Townhouse on widest section with Upgrades, 40′ Boat Slip, 1,748 sq ft, HOA $575 + $106

4 Spinnaker Bay Luxury Homes For Sale

1. Beautiful Newly Upgraded, 27′ Boat Slip, 2,032 sq ft, HOA $140+ $130
2. Highly desirable immaculate home on greenbelt with spa, 2,323 sq ft, HOA $140
3. Waterfront home with 24′ Boat Slip, 2,307 sq ft, HOA $145 + $135
4. Coveted corner luxury home with 33′ Boat Slip, 2,323 sq ft, HOA $145 + $135
   

12 Spinnaker Bay Homes have Sold - Closed escrow in 2008.

• Average Sale Price: $1,314,358
  
• Average Days on Market: 170
  

Spinnaker Bay Luxury Homes and Townhouses - Sales 2008

Spinnaker Bay Luxury Homes and Townhouses - Sales 2007

6 Spinnaker Bay Luxury Homes and 4 Townhouses - Sold - Closed Escrow - in 2007

• A - For Sale
• P - Pending in Escrow
• B - In Escrow, accepting Back-up offers
• S - Sold - Closed Escrow
• DOM - Days on Market
• TGNO - Thomas Guide Map Number

Call Laurie today for your appointment to view beautiful Spinnaker Bay Luxury Dream Homes and Townhouses

(562) 212-5420

• About Long Beach California
• Long Beach California Beach Communities - Area Information
• Belmont Shore and Naples Island California
  
• Romantic Gondola Cruise - Naples Canals

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Posted on January 5, 2009 by Laurie Manny

525 Seaside Way-Harbor Place Tower Condos-Downtown Long Beach Luxury High Rise Condominiums

Harbor Place Tower Condominiums

525 Seaside Way

Downtown Long Beach Luxury High Rise Condos

Long Beach California 90802

Located at the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Linden, living at the Harbor Place Tower Luxury high rise condos places you directly in the heart of Downtown Long Beach. Find fine dining, interesting shops, the Performing Arts Center, the Promenade, Pine Avenue, Shoreline Village and the marina all within steps of your front door.

The Harbor Place Tower Condos, completed September 1992, has 22 floors (no 13th floor), 220 residential units, one commercial space plus offices, 3 levels of parking and was designed to provide many different views. Enjoy sweeping shoreline and waterfront views south to Newport Beach, the Long Beach Marina, Long Beach Harbor and the Port of Long Beach, as well as views including the Cruise Ships entering and exiting the Harbor, the Queen Mary and fantastic city lights views. Ocean view units enjoy ringside seats of Shoreline Drive, which is converted every April into the Long Beach Grand Prix Racetrack. Ocean view condos also have prime seats for the Downtown Long Beach Fireworks Display on July 4th. Enjoy the races and fireworks from the comfort of your living room or patio without dealing with the crowds. Grand Prix track map can be viewed here.

Resort style amenities and sweeping waterfront and city views……………….does it get any better than this?

• Pool
• Spa
• Gym
• Sauna
• Concierge
• 24 hour security
• Emergency helipad on rooftop
• 22 stories
• 220 residential units
• 1 commercial space plus offices
• 3 Parking Levels

Main Entrance is on Seaside Way

Ocean Boulevard Entrance is reserved for residents only

Search all available Condos For Sale at Harbor Place Towers

Call today for an appointment to view available condos at Harbor Place

(562) 212-5420

2008 Harbor Place Tower Sales

Status:

• B=In escrow accepting back up offers
• P=Pending in escrow
• S=Closed Sales

DOM = Days on Market, provided where available.

• Downtown Long Beach Market Update
• Long Beach California Luxury Home Market Update
• Other Long Beach Market Reports and Updates

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Posted on December 24, 2008 by Laurie Manny

Long Beach Real Estate Sales-Homes and Condos YTD 2008

Long Beach Real Estate News

Long Beach Homes and Condos Sales and Market Update 2008

December 5, 2008

Daily the media pounds Americans with numbers, statistics and real estate market information which is general across the nation. None of these numbers are relevant to any local real estate market, they are estimates from test markets in various places and are combined numbers which we are to believe are true in all real estate markets. These numbers do not translate down to the local real estate market level and are not necessarily indicative of the Long Beach Real Estate Market.

Sales trends can change not just from state to state and city to city, but there can be vast differences in market trends at the neighborhood level in any given city. Cities are made up of many neighborhoods, some affluent, some average, some lower income. While certain neighborhoods may be plagued by foreclosures and short sales, which are continuing to drag prices down, not all neighborhoods are suffering from this malady. Some Long Beach neighborhoods, for instance, do not have many foreclosures or short sales and prices, after initial drops, have remained fairly stable since the beginning of the summer.

Long Beach Homes and Long Beach Condo Sales have steadily increased this year through October, as is reflected on the graph below. While November sales have dropped sharply, this is normal in our market and is not cause for alarm. November and December traditionally reflect reduced sales, the holidays always slow sales down. People just don’t have the time during the holiday season to shop for real estate and don’t want to list their homes during the holiday season either. This is a time for family and preparation for the upcoming holidays. This increase in sales is reflected statewide as reported by DQ News in their October Sales Report.

Little new inventory has entered the market for the last 6 weeks or so, and won’t until the beginning of the new year. After the holidays there will be a rash of new inventory for buyers to choose from. Even the banks have slowed placing new bank owned homes and condos listings onto the real estate market, holding back, presumably to take the loss in the new year.

January usually brings a surge of buyers onto the market, fueled by today’s lower prices, the new inventory interests them. If you are thinking about putting your Long Beach Home or your Long Beach Condo on the market soon, this is the time to do so. New inventory, priced to sell immediately, is welcome by buyers who have been looking for months and have not been intrigued by the current inventory of homes and condos available. Today’s buyers are not willing to overpay, if your home or condo is priced right, straight out of the gate, this could be your opportunity to sell rather quickly.

Long Beach Real Estate - Closed Sales

January - November - 2008

* Lofts include Loft Live and Work spaces

Contact Laurie to begin the Search for Your Long Beach Home or for Your Long Beach Homes Value

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Posted on December 6, 2008 by Laurie Manny

Long Beach Home Buyers-Understanding Your Credit Scores

Long Beach Home Loans - Understanding Your Credit Scores

Understanding how your credit score will affect the purchase of Long Beach
homes.

We all know that a good credit score is not only helpful, but today it is necessary to get a mortgage to purchase Long Beach homes, or even buy a car.  Your credit score will also determine the interest rate you have to pay.

Factors that go into figuring a credit score?

• Have you Established Credit? Paying cash is often construed to be the act of a responsible consumer, by doing so you establish no history for a mortgage lender to examine. One way to establish credit is to get credit cards and use them - you can, and should, pay them off every month and on time.  A credit score considers the number of creditors as well as payment history.
  

Read Also: How to establish credit

• Prompt Payment of Financial Obligations. This is very important, but you should know that this accounts for only about a third of the total score.

• Amount of Available Credit. Your credit score might be impacted by the number of credit cards you have, even if you never use them.  They indicate the amount of credit you have access to, thus opening up the chance of financial strain.

• Your Debt Ratio.
  Lenders will consider your debt ratio when you apply for a Long Beach mortgage. In spite of an excellent credit rating they will use this debt ratio to see if you can take on additional debt for a mortgage on your Long Beach home.

• Consolidation of Debt. Although, this might make it easier to pay off debt and thus increase your credit score, the process of consolidation will have no effect on your credit score.
  

What do the Credit Score numbers mean?

Your FICO score is comprised of a compilation of your credit history from the three major credit reporting bureaus, Equifax, Transunion, and Experian. Basically your credit score is determined by a formula that is calculated that is proprietary information and owned by Fair Isaac.  Your credit score number will be between 300-900, and the higher the number the better off you are.

Are you ready to start the process of applying for a Long Beach Mortgage now?  Before you approach a lending institution for a Long Beach home mortgage, know where you stand with your credit score.  Not sure where you stand, a good Mortgage professional will assist you with obtaining a copy of your report.  After obtaining a copy of it, they will review it with you and assist you to resolve any issues that are affecting your
credit score negatively.

Guest author: Colleen Kulikowski, Buffalo NY Realtor

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Posted on November 20, 2008 by Laurie Manny