Long Beach Real Estate - A Peek Inside the Business of Selling Long Beach Real Estate

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Here on our Long Beach Real Estate site I usually write purely real estate related articles targeted at educating and informing buyers and sellers of Long Beach Real Estate. Today I would like to give you a little peek into the business side of things and explain how they can affect the sale or purchase of your Long Beach homes.

In a recently published post I disclosed the 2008 closed sales in Long Beach; 674 of them, through 4/30/08. While the chart shows the sales increasing each month, the sales figures are still very low. (Includes sales of homes, condos, lofts, co-ops, Oyos, 2-4 units and 5+ units as recorded on the MLS)

• Jan 130
• Feb 153
• Mar 179
• Apr 212
• Total: 674

These are difficult times for those of us surviving in the real estate industry. Going into this down market there were about 2900 licensed Realtors on record, there are currently about 1600 licensees active in the Long Beach area. Every market will support a certain amount of agents based on the closed sales of that market. Each agent needs a certain amount of closed sales in order to survive. Lets assume that 8 to 10 closed sales for the year are required for a Realtor to even survive this market; 674 closed sales would produce 8 to 10 sales for the year, for between 200 and 250 Realtors. Those sales are currently spread across 1600 current licensees, which would equate to less than ½ of a sale for each Realtor for the first 4 months of 2008.

In the real estate industry we have an 80/20 saying. It states that 20% of the agents do 80% of the business. 20% of 1600 agents = 320 which would equate to about 2 closed sales for the majority of the 20% still doing business.

So how are 1600 Realtors surviving a market with sales that will currently only support 200 to 250?

• Some have other income, or a spouse or significant other with income.
• Some have taken on Part or Full time jobs, while trying to juggle their real estate.
• Some have anticipated this market and made plans to survive it.
• Some are making enough sales to manage.

What of the 80%? That is 1280 agents, still active, for the last 4 months. How are they surviving with little or no sales? Well, they either have spousal support a trust fund or they have accepted salaried positions. Lets take a look at that. Real estate is a more than full time job; it is a commitment which permeates every hour of every day of our lives. Real estate transactions require a lot of attention on a daily basis. Escrow, title, lenders, inspections, appraisers banks and more need to be attended to, mostly during normal business hours. Buyers need to see properties around their schedules which often means after work or weekend showings. Sellers properties often need tending, flyers run out; keys go missing from a lock box or end up in another box on the same property. A pipe may burst on a listing with an out of town owner; anything can happen. How is an agent who has accepted employment elsewhere, with a set schedule, going to be able to deal with the schedule and responsibilities of a full time Realtor? How does that affect the buyer or seller? Has the agent even disclosed to the buyer or seller that they are not fully available? Do you know if your agent is available to conduct business, full time on your behalf?

 

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Long Beach Own Your Owns-OYO-OYOs-Condo Conversions-Income Properties in Long Beach

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Long Beach Own Your Owns - OYOs

What the Heck is an OYO?

Why would I want to own one?

 

Long Beach has been home to many Own Your Owns over the years. They can be found throughout Downtown Long Beach, Alamitos Beach, Bluff Park and into Belmont Heights; older, usually 2 or 3 story buildings tucked between newer and sometimes taller buildings.   Recent Condo Conversions have trimmed the numbers of available OYOs considerably. OYOs used to be a really good investment, selling for considerably less than Long Beach Condos, they proved to be a very desirable purchase. When they successfully converted to condominiums owners realized large profits.  Often condo conversion was the motivation for purchasing an Own Your Own. 

 

Many buyers ask about OYOs.  They want to know if they are the same as a condo, or more like a stock cooperative. 

 

OYOs are similar in ownership to condos in that they are both fee simple ownership with individual tax bills and deeds. OYOs are a pre-condominium form of ownership, mostly built in the 50s. They generally sell for less than condos and are occasionally candidates for condo conversion, if they qualify, at which time they increase in value dramatically. Often OYOs will not have sufficient parking to qualify for condo conversion. 

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Lakewood Plaza and Rancho Neighborhoods of Long Beach

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Lakewood Plaza

and Rancho's

If you are seeking a tree lined, quiet, well established neighborhood with a family atmosphere...you'll love Lakewood Plaza and the Rancho's.

It's located close to Long Beach's El Dorado Park where your family can enjoy a day of golf or a picnic in the park. Nearby freeways are easily accessible and make for an easy commute to work and shopping. The Plaza area is home to Cubberley School, a K-8 California Distinguished School.

Ranch style homes are the specialty

Built up between 1950 and the late 1960s, this neighborhood is well known for its open floor plan Ranch style homes. Whether you´re looking for a smaller starter home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath or a spacious family home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, you'll find it here. There are homes from 850 square feet to over 1,700 square feet.

Of particular interest are the Cliff May ranch-style homes, built in the early 50's, for which The Rancho's are famous. Considered by many to be the father of the California ranch-style house, Cliff May was a builder with extraordinary vision of what the ideal California home should encompass. He believed homes should be designed for livability rather than facade and designed about 18,000 of these beautiful homes as well as more than 1000 custom homes across the United States. His additional goal of bringing the outdoors in was achieved in his designs by incorporating large expanses of glass creating a home that was filled with natural light bringing the outside gardens in, vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, clean lines with little decoration, attached garages, large patios with sliding glass doors, and rooms that flow into each other.

As you can imagine, the classic, mid-century Cliff May style homes are highly desirable and as a result rarely come on the market. If you're interested in finding out more about the availability of these fabulous homes, give Laurie Manny, your Rancho's real estate expert, a call at (562) 212-5420.

Enjoy the Outdoors

At nearby El Dorado Park, you'll find activities for the whole family. There's a 12-station fitness course, an archery range, bicycle trails and even radio controlled model aircraft and sailboat areas.

El Dorado Regional Park Encompassing 815 acres, El Dorado Regional Park, located in Long Beach California, is one of the largest regional parks in southern California and indeed in the entire USA. Although El Dorado Regional Park is a very large park, you´ll find it still retains a homey, old-fashioned feel. The park is comprised of the following areas:
El Dorado East Regional Park El Dorado Nature Center El Dorado Park West and the El Dorado Tennis Center El Dorado Park 18-Hole Golf Course
You´ll find varied recreational, sports and wildlife opportunities for the entire family. There are plenty of easily accessible clean restrooms and generous parking facilities throughout the park system. There´s so much to see and do, you could explore for days and never see it all!
El Dorado East Regional Park This section of the El Dorado Regional Park is the largest with a massive 400.8 acres of accessible fun for all. The park is located at 7550 E. Spring Street. For information including hours of operation, call (562) 570-1771. Kids of all ages will enjoy the playgrounds with slides and swings throughout the park. Need a place to take your youth group? The park has a campground set aside just for the enjoyment of youth groups. For those of you who love fishing, there are fully stocked fishing ponds. Reserve a picnic shelter for your next family reunion or a small get-together. Or, show off your grilling techniques at one of the picnic areas equipped with barbecue grills. Tired of cooking? Take advantage of the food and catering services.
You can even reserve a party package at "Caboose Corners." Party packages include a reserved picnic site for up to 100 people. Included in the package are 25 tickets for a train ride on the El Dorado Express. Food is not included; however you can call for a list of catering companies with the park office at (562) 570-1771.	El Dorado East Regional Park Train
Let your spirits soar while you fly model airplanes in the model aircraft flying area. If sailing boats are more to your liking, you´ll love the model sailboat area. If you like to exercise and stay fit, bring your bicycles and enjoy a beautiful day in the rolling hills. The bicycle trail has over 4 ½ miles of paved bicycle trails. In addition, there are 12 stations with physical fitness courses. There´s an archery range with plenty of free instruction and you can bring your own equipment or use the park´s at no cost to you. Call (562) 924-2880 to schedule the one hour safety and orientation class. There are other amazing activities available for youth and adults alike. You will find train rides, pony rides, hay rides and a petting zoo for the children to enjoy. If you like the water, schedule some time in one of the pedal boat rentals. El Dorado Nature Center
El Dorado Nature Center	Get away from the harried pace of urban life at the serene El Dorado Nature Center. The Nature Center sits in a lush, green space of 102.5 acres of woodlands right in the middle of Long Beach and is easily accessible. The center opened in 1969 and is part of the El Dorado East Regional Park. Originally it was a flood plain of the San Gabriel River and later became a calico bean field. Today, the Nature Center is home to all kinds of wildlife including a wide variety of birds such as egrets, hawks, herons, coyotes, foxes, squirrels and skunks.
There are a variety of trees including redwoods, oaks and alders. See the magical trees with roots so large they have burst through the top soil and formed caves. The roots are so tall they tower over your head and you have to walk about 100 yards to get around the roots.	El Dorado Nature Center Flowers
El Dorado Nature Center Bridge	Enjoy a peaceful day walking around the serene, treed, canopied trails. For a short walk, try the ¼ mile paved trail. Ready for something longer? Go for the 2 miles of unpaved trails that wind around lakes and a stream. When you need a breather, sit beside the waters edge and take in the natural, breathtaking scenery while your cares float away.
El Dorado Park West
This area of El Dorado Regional Park encompasses 303.8 acres. It´s located at 2800 N. Studebaker Road and you can call the park at (562) 570-3225 for information. You won´t believe the sports and recreation areas available. There are plenty of picnic areas and playgrounds with slides and swings. You´ll even see a large duck pond where the ducks congregate in large numbers. Bring snacks for the ducks and spend some quiet time feeding them.	El Dorado Park West
El Dorado Skate Park	You will find a generous sized community center for all kinds of activities. Call (562) 570-3111 to rent the community center or reserve a picnic site. Get together a game of Frisbee or Croquet with family and friends. All of the sports areas are lit at night for your nighttime enjoyment. They have clean restrooms and plenty of parking facilities. Get your team together and head to either the baseball, softball or soccerbasketball, volleyball or tennis courts. There is even a roller hockey court and a skate park. fields. Bring your friends and get a real workout at either the basketball, volleyball or tennis courts. There is even a roller hockey court and a skate park.
El Dorado Tennis Center
If you really enjoy the challenge of a great game of tennis, you´ll love the 15 lighted tennis courts at the El Dorado Tennis Center. Break your string? Don´t worry...there´s a 24 hour racket stringing service so you won´t have to lose much time on the court. Tennis classes are available from beginners to advanced skill levels. Tennis enthusiasts can see United States Tennis Association sanctioned tournaments throughout the year. Additionally, there is a fully stocked tennis pro shop and computerized ball machines...wow; now that´s easy!	Ready for a Game of Tennis?
El Dorado Park Golf Course If you´re an avid golfer who loves playing a beautiful course, try the El Dorado Park 18-Hole Golf Course. It´s located in the El Dorado Park West area at 2400 Studebaker Road. You can call (562) 430-5411 for more information and to reserve a tee time.
El Dorado Park 18-Hole Golf Course	This gorgeous golf course was the previous site of the Queen Mary Open Golf Tournament. The tournament was named for the ship "Queen Mary" that resides in the Long Beach, California harbor. The El Dorado Park Golf Course is currently the venue of the highly prestigious Long Beach Open Golf Tournament. The 18-hole course is a par 72 for men and par 73 for women. Warm up and practice your shots on one of the practice facilities available before your game. You´ll find this course will take all your skills to maneuver around the many water hazards!
When you have finished your game, you can get a refreshing drink and snack in the restaurant. Reserve the restaurant facility for up to 150 people for any special occasion, family reunion or business meeting. This "Ultimate Player´s Course" will definitely be a winner with you and you´ll want to come back time and again. Want to Know More? Are you thinking of buying or selling in Lakewood Plaza or The Rancho's? I can help you find your dream home. Call Laurie Manny today at (562) 212-5420. If you are Relocating to Long Beach; thinking about Selling your Long Beach Home or about to Purchase a Long Beach Home, Contact Laurie today. Because: In a Slow Market you need a Strong Realtor. I don't make promises. I deliver results! Laurie Manny Long Beach Realtor Prudential California Realty Long Beach, California (562) 212-5420 Long Beach CA Real Estate

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Wrigley Heights Neighborhood of Long Beach California

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Come Home To Wrigley Heights, Long Beach

 

 Wrigley Heights

Would you like to live in a quiet, tree lined, neighborhood with a small town atmosphere, but still have the amenities of the big city...come home to Wrigley Heights. 

Wrigley was one of the first communities to be established in Long Beach.  The neighborhood was first developed in 1905.  The town received its name from William Wrigley, the owner and founder of the well-known Wrigley Spearmint Gum Corporation in Chicago.

Located north of Downtown Long Beach and south of Bixby Knolls, California Heights and the Virginia Country Club areas, Wrigley Heights is a terrific community with diverse home styles and prices.  Choose from Traditional, Tudor, Craftsman, or Spanish distinctive style homes that range in size from 1,300 square feet and up.  Looking for space to spread out?  There are some lots that are over 10,000 square feet.  Thinking of buying a duplex?  You'll find one here. 

 

Wrigley is in the Long Beach Unified School District. 

Community information by Zip Code; 90806  &  90807

Long Beach Unified School District LBUSD, District Map

 

 

 Easy Access to Freeways

If you like living close to Long Beach and easy access to freeways, you'll love Wrigley Heights.  All local freeways are just a short drive away.  The area is bounded on the north by the 405 Freeway, on the west by the 710 Freeway and the LA River, on the south by Pacific Coast Highway and on the east by Long Beach Boulevard.  From Wrigley it is easy to jump on the Metro Blue Line light rail for easy commuting into Downtown Long Beach or into Los Angeles.  The Metro Blue Line is one of the most successful light rail lines in the country with an average of 63,000 riders daily. 

 

 

Shopping

The new Wrigley Marketplace shopping district (a joint venture between The City of Long Beach and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority) is a must see.  This innovative Marketplace combines retail stores with a modern park and ride facility for light rail commuters.  You'll love the wide variety of shops and restaurants.  Eat lunch at a local bistro or have dinner at your favorite restaurant.

 

 

Recreation and Sports

Is your family into recreation and sports?  Then you'll want to get involved with Veteran´s Park.  This new community sports park, located at 101 East 28th street, encompasses 14.69 acres.  This park is purely for your enjoyment.  You'll find facilities for baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis and volleyball.  In addition, there are picnic areas, a playground and community center. 

 

 

The residents of Daisy Avenue in Wrigley host the Daisy Avenue Christmas Parade every December.  The parade begins at Pacific Coast Highway and proceeds to the greenbelt at Hill Street.  The large fir trees that line the Daisy Avenue center medians are lit for the Christmas holiday season.  Many of the Daisy Avenue residents participate by lavishly decorating their homes and have contributed to the area being dubbed "Christmas Tree Lane".  The parade is a wonderful event which the locals look forward to every year and for which motorists line up for the holiday drive up the avenue.  It has been an annual tradition since 1953.

 

Make Wrigley Heights Your New Home

 

For an agent who is knowledgeable about this area and market values, call Laurie Manny, today at (562) 212-5420 for all of your Wrigley Heights and Long Beach CA Real Estate needs.

 

 

 

 

 

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Long Beach California History-Historic Homes and Districts

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History of Long Beach California

From the People of the Earth to the City of Long Beach California

A Native American tribe known as the Tongva (which means "the people of the earth") were the city's first known residents. The Tongva disappeared in the 1800s as settlers began pouring into the area. Manuel Nieto built a rancho on a huge parcel of land awarded him through the Spanish Land Grant in 1784. Over time, his property was divided many times for business and personal reasons. Long Beach grew out of two settlements that came from Nieto's tract: Los Cerritos and Los Alamitos.

Settling Long Beach California

In 1880, Englishman Erwin Willmore created the first township here by subdividing parts of Los Cerritos. Even after the township failed, settlers were drawn to the area's easy access to the ocean, wide beaches and business opportunity. By 1888 the City of Long Beach had a name, 59 buildings and a school. Long Beach incorporated in 1897. Do you like historic homes? Today, Historic Willmore City has more Craftsman, Prairie, Victorian, Mission and Spanish Colonial Style homes than any other Long Beach historic homes districts. Named for Mr. Willmore, it was part of the city's original 1881 plan.

In 1933 Long Beach was hit by a very large earthquake which caused incredible damage to buildings for miles around the city. During the 30's and 40's the city slowly rebuilt itself and began to attract the motion picture industry. Elizabeth Taylor spent her first honeymoon at the Hilton Hotel on Ocean Boulevard, which is now the Breakers Hotel right here in Long Beach. She married Nicky Hilton, son of Conrad Hilton. The Breakers Hotel Penthouse has since been converted to the magnificent restaurant The Skyroom, my personal favorite for a very special evening.

Long Beach was known as the motion picture capital of the world until post World War I when Hollywood developed around the glitz of the era. With its perfect Southern California climate, Long Beach afforded the perfect setting for the industry. There were eight film houses, two stock companies, roller-coasters and bath houses at the historic Pike, along the shore of Downtown Long Beach. This was the home of the Balboa Amusement Production Company, the world's most prolific silent-film studio. W. C. Fields and other stars lived in beautiful mansions in the Bluff Park neighborhood along Ocean Boulevard and First Street, many of which remain in the families to this day.

In 1967 the Queen Mary (built in 1936) was withdrawn from service to the Cunard line and brought to rest in Long Beach Harbor. She was to become a floating hotel, open to the public. She was outfitted with restaurants, shops and tours open to the public. Did you know that the Queen Mary transported troops during World War II and served as Winston Churchill's headquarters at sea? She was painted gray and nicknamed "The Gray Ghost". The Queen transported over 800,000 troops and traveled 660,000 miles. The Queen Mary is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places.


Historic Landmarks

Long Beach is home to many interesting and well preserved historic landmarks. One such historic landmark is Fire Station #10, the oldest remaining fire station in Long Beach. Today it is no longer in service for firefighters, but instead houses the Long Beach Firefighters Museum and contains a collection of antique fire engines, historical photographs, and other firefighting memorabilia.

The Long Beach Museum of Art, in historic Bluff Park, is housed in the historic Elizabeth Milbank Anderson House, a stunning Craftsman Mansion, built in 1929. The museum is perched on a towering bluff overlooking Long Beach Harbor. With ocean front gardens and a charming cafe, it is a wonderful place to escape to for a day of gazing out over the ocean, watching the comings and goings of the cruise ships and viewing the harbor.

If you love books, be sure to visit the historic landmark Acres of Books a family owned used books store that has been in Long Beach for over 50 years. With more than 750,000 used books in stock, you're sure to find something to enjoy. (...Read More About Long Beach Historic Landmarks)

Historic Treasures

Today the Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens and Rancho Los Cerritos Historic sites are owned by the City of Long Beach. Be sure to stop by these history-rich treasures! You'll see agricultural buildings, acres of gardens and adobe ranch homes dating from the 1800s. Long Beach is packed with historic homes and significant older structures.

Long Beach California Historic Homes and Districts

Historic Long Beach California Real Estate

Long Beach is widely celebrated as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United States. But diversity is not just for people! You'll recognize the width and breadth of our uniqueness as you tour homes in any of the city's 17 historic neighborhoods:

• Belmont Heights
• Bluff Heights
• Bluff Park
• Brenner Place
• California Heights
• Carroll Park
• Craftsman Bungalow Historic Village
• Eliot Lane
• Linden Avenue
• Minerva Park Place
• Rose Park
• Rose Park South
• Sunrise Boulevard
• Willmore City/Drake Park
• Wilton Street
• Wrigley

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the varied architectural styles of these

Long Beach neighborhoods)

From the massive front porch timbers of the Craftsman Bungalow to the intricately detailed Victorian woodwork...there's a historic home style here to suit every preference.

A Community Working Together

Grab a sweater on a cool coastal morning and smell the sweet fog as it melts into a crisp California day. Relax on a bench on the wide open porch of your vintage Craftsman Bungalow style home. The wide eaves reveal authentically exposed roof rafters that make you feel uniquely peaceful. Across the street, a neighbor tends to her garden as children play under ancient oaks and elms. You admire the intricate wrought iron grillwork and heavy red tile roof of your neighbor's Spanish Colonial Revival style home. There is comfort in living among a community of people working together to assure the vitality of your neighborhood.

Step Back in Time

Are you searching for a well maintained, architecturally significant home in a neighborhood where community is valued? As you drive along the tree lined streets you'll feel as if you've stepped back in time. You'll see antique street lamps lighting cobblestone paths and gardens bordered by authentic picket style fences. You'll see beautifully manicured lawns and flowering gardens. You'll see neighbors working together to assure that historic features of an area are maintained. When you live in a historic district, you become part of a unified effort to protect the area's rich heritage.

Dedicated to Preservation

Long Beach is dedicated to the preservation of its rich history. In 2003, the city received an A on the Los Angeles Conservancy's report card for overall preservation. Long Beach was one of only five cities to receive high marks out of 45 Southern California locations. And in 2004 the Willmore City historic area won the Neighborhoods USA Best Neighborhoods contest for social revitalization.

Individual Long Beach California Real Estate qualifies for historic status when it:

• is historically significant
• is architecturally unique
• has retained its original style
• is built from original materials

A more recently built structure may qualify for historic status when it is a well built representation of a past architectural style. Want to know more about Long Beach's rich history? Visit the Long Beach Historical Society.

Preserving the Past

If you love strong, structurally sound, beautiful old homes...Come Home to Long Beach CA! Historic districts here maintain or re-create an atmosphere of old Long Beach. Is your Long Beach California Real Estate in a potentially historic area?
If your community contains a high concentration of intact and original vintage architectural styles, and property owners want to protect the buildings as assets to the community...your neighborhood may qualify for historic status.

Historic Status for Your Neighborhood

A district may qualify for historic designation when:

• two-thirds or more of the structures in the area are 50 years old -- or older
• buildings retain their original appearance
• buildings are constructed of original building materials

An area may be designated historic when structures together preserve the visual qualities and ambiance of the past. Sometimes individual homes are already designated historic -- sometimes it's the area itself that's notable.

Meeting the City's Criteria

To gain historic status for your neighborhood, contact the Long Beach Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC). You'll provide specific information about your community to the commission, who will conduct a cultural resources survey to determine if the structures in your area meet the city's criteria for historic designation. The CHC makes a recommendation to the Planning Commission who drafts an ordinance for City Council approval. This is the final step! Once the ordinance is approved, your area is officially designated a historic district.

A Valuable Asset

Your historic home is more than a poignant reminder of a by-gone day. It is a glittering emblem of community pride. It attracts tourists interested in viewing a piece of the past. And historic neighborhoods enjoy increases in property values that exceed similar non-designated neighborhoods. Whether you're interested in revitalizing a neighborhood, love vintage properties or are considering an investment in Long Beach CA Real Estate...your historic home is a valuable asset!

Saving Money with the Mills Act

Are you concerned about how you'll afford to maintain your historic Long Beach California Real Estate? 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.

The Mills Act

Since 1972, The Mills Act has provided deep tax discounts to owners of historic Long Beach California Real Estate. This legally binding 10 year "endlessly renewable" contract helps homeowners afford maintenance and restoration of historically and architecturally significant properties.

• View the current inventory of Historic Districts
• Learn how to apply for Mills Act status
• To receive more information about the Mills Act and have a packet mailed to you, call 1-562-570-6864.

See Sold Long Beach California Mills Act Historical Home
Picture Gallery Included

All Qualified Historic Structures Benefit

In 1972, historian, writer and statesman, Jim Mills, introduced this little known bill. It grants tax discounts ranging from 24 to 60 percent to owners of qualified historic structures. All designated historic buildings may apply! Whether you live in your historic single family residence or use it as an income producing commercial enterprise...you may qualify for tax benefits under the Mills Act.

Good for You...Good for the Community

Returning tax money to you benefits everyone. It creates incentive to purchase and restore beautiful homes and neighborhoods within the community. When you purchase restoration materials, local businesses thrive. Property values go up! Neighborhoods are strengthened as standards of living increase. And neighborhood enhancements stimulate community pride.

Promising to Maintain and Preserve Your Historic Property

When you sign a Mills Act contract, you are promising to maintain and preserve your historic property following predetermined standards. This is to protect the value of your investment while assuring the community's overall historic integrity. Modifications to your home or building should respect the structure's original historic and architectural character...while changing it as little as possible!

Everyday maintenance and General Repairs

Zoning requirements, building codes, development and owner entitlements remain the same for all neighborhoods. Everyday maintenance and general repairs that don't affect your home's overall construction or design are not regulated.

Buying or Selling a Mills Act Home

Are you buying or selling a home that comes with an existing Mills Act contract? Lucky you! As a buyer, you'll assume the Mills Act contract along with purchase of your home -- and benefit from tax savings already in place. Selling a Mills Act home means increased marketability of an already desirable property

Come Home to Long Beach

Are you buying or selling historic Long Beach California Real Estate? Call Laurie Manny, your Historic Homes Specialist, today at (562) 212-5420. Laurie is a Top Long Beach Realtor.

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