Belmont Heights Market Report - Long Beach California

Belmont Heights Market Report

Long Beach California

January 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009

Belmont Heights is a lovely, eclectic mix of early century homes, low rise condos, smaller apartment buildings (including some fabulous Spanish duplexes), restaurants, coffee shops, funky stores, galleries and a nice mix of neighborhood friendly small business. Just blocks from the bluffs, overlooking the harbor, the beach, and a short walk into Belmont Shore, Belmont Heights is a tree lined Long Beach Community developed in the early 20th Century, and a great place to call home. Many of the neighborhood homes were originally built as summer cottages mostly between 1905 and 1939, later becoming year round residences. More bungalow style homes can be found here than in any other community of Long Beach.  Read More>>>

Real Estate Sales in Belmont Heights 1/1/2009 - 6/30/2009

Home sales in Belmont Heights: 38 homes in Belmont Heights closed escrow at an average selling price of $638,788, average days on market - 104.

Condo sales in Belmont Heights: 37 condos closed escrow in Belmont Heights at an average selling price of $350,932, average days on market - 66.

Income Property sales in Belmont Heights: 18 income properties closed escrow in Belmont Heights at an average selling price of $840,266, average days on market - 119.

Belmont Heights Real Estate For Sale - Long Beach California

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Belmont Shore and Naples Island Luxury Real Estate For Sale

• Belmont Shore and Naples Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate
• Belmont Shore Naples Homes For Sale in Long Beach CA $2000000 and up
• Belmont Shore CA Homes for sale under $1000000
• Belmont Shore-Naples Homes For Sale in Long Beach California $1000000 to $2000000
• Marina Pacifica Condos for Sale Long Beach CA

Long Beach Homes For Sale

• Long Beach Homes For Sale $300000 to $400000
• Long Beach Homes For Sale $400000 to $500000
• Long Beach Homes For Sale $500000 to $700000
• Long Beach Homes For Sale $700000 to $900000
• Long Beach Homes For Sale $900000 to $1200000
• Long Beach Luxury Homes For Sale $1200000 to $2500000
• Luxury Homes For Sale in Long Beach California $2.5 Million and up

Long Beach Condos For Sale

• Long Beach Condos For Sale $1,500,000 and higher
• Long Beach Condos For Sale $1,000,000 to $1,500,000
• Long Beach Condos For Sale $900,000 to $1,000,000
• Long Beach Condos For Sale $800,000 to $900,000
• Long Beach Condos For Sale $700,000 to $800,000
• Long Beach Condos For Sale $600,000 to $700,000
• Long Beach Condos For Sale $500,000 to $600,000
• Long Beach Condos For Sale $400,000 to $500,000
• Long Beach Condos For Sale $300,000 to $400,000
• Long Beach Condos For Sale Under $300,000

Long Beach Income Properties For Sale

• Income Property For Sale in Long Beach California-5+ Units
• 2 to 4 Units For Sale in Long Beach California
• Triplexes For Sale in Long Beach California
• Duplexes For Sale in Long Beach California

Contact us for further information on any of these Long Beach properties.  It will be our privilege to assist you in your next real estate purchase.

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Posted on July 4, 2009 by Laurie Manny

Redesign or Home Stage Your Long Beach Homes

Redesign or Home Stage Your Long Beach Homes

In today’s buyers market, now, more than ever, Home Staging
or Redesign is an absolute must! This includes homeowners who are still in
their Long Beach
homes as well as vacant homes. The Long Beach real estate
market includes a multitude of homes that have not been cared for. Some homes
have been served a Notice of Default or have gone through the foreclosure
process. The information and photos of these homes are often misleading to buyers
since it’s based on what the home looked like months ago. If you need to sell your home in this market
a home stager can help you sell your Long Beach
home!

De-cluttering, cleaning and furnishings are basically what
home staging and redesign are all about. Some Long Beach homes are so cluttered with stuff,
that it’s time to learn about getting organized. Contact NAPO
for a professional organizer in your area, or get a book on organizing, home staging,
painting, or design; there are many to choose from.

You can start with your curb appeal; making sure your lawn,
shrubs and flowers are all neatly trimmed.
Paint your front door and create an inviting entrance. Counters inside should be cleaned off, remove
furniture that is not necessary, use your dining table without the leaf and
only 4 chairs, organize closets and add plants and flowers. Create a focal point in each room, and
de-clutter. I can’t say it enough;
clutter is the biggest challenge for a redesign expert.

If you don’t have the time, energy, or desire home stage or
redesign yourself, call a home stager.
Some home stagers will redesign, others will not. Our redesign report lists suggestions of what
to take down, remove or pack away, furniture layout, tips on hanging pictures,
the importance of light, how color in your rooms affect your mood and many more
ideas. After you review the detailed report contact your Long Beach home stager to set up another day
to complete the redesign.

The cost of hiring a company to stage your home ranges from
$1,800 to $3,800 but can also go much higher.
Check with your Long Beach Home Stager for pricing. The price, size and
location play a big part in the cost.

Diane Concialdi

DC Redesign

714.815.3506

Read also:

• Redesign Home Staging for Your Long Beach Homes
• Long Beach Home Staging-Define Your Long Beach Homes with Color
• Staging Your Long Beach Homes
• Stage YOUR Long Beach Home to Sell
  
• Selling YOUR Long Beach Home - It’ Tough Out There - Are YOU ready for this real estate market?
• Selling YOUR Downtown Long Beach Condos-State of the Market
• Remodeling Your Long Beach Home?
• Curb Appeal On A Budget
• Summer in Long Beach California - Reduce Your Energy Costs and Stay Cool
• Self-Healing Homes
• Why Stage Your Long Beach Home or Condo?
• Long Beach Backyards-Ponds and Nasty Swimming Pools
• Long Beach Home Kitchen Remodels
• Long Beach Home Bathroom Remodels

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Posted on December 22, 2008 by Laurie Manny

The Memorial Day 2008 Super Meme

Mary McKnight thought it would be funny to Meme me. A meme is a sort of internet chain letter, yeah I know we all hate chain letters, I’m no exception. A meme lets other people know details about you that you might not otherwise disclose on your blog. This particular meme revolves around the number 8. There are 8 questions and I have to annoy 8 other bloggers to do this as well. The number 8 is the infinity symbol, 8 is Mary’s favorite number and it is 2008.

So without further ado:

1. Who is your favorite musical artist? (post a youtube video)

Oh great! How am I supposed to pick a favoite artist? There are so many! From which era of my life? For which one of my moods? Good grief!

• Pink Floyd?
• Billy Joel?
• Bruce Springsteen?
• The Beach Boys?
• Bette Midler?
• The Beatles?
• The Stones?
• Billie Holiday?
• Billy Idol?
• Cat Stevens?
• David Bowie?
• Eric Clapton?
• Etta James?
• Louis Armstrong?
• Harry Chapin?
• The Mama’s and the Papa’s?
• and on and on and on…

Ok, I grew up in New York and when I was a kid I would travel with my Grandmother during the summers. One of our many trips took us to California. I was 14 and I knew I arrived at my future home the minute my foot hit the tarmac and I breathed in the California air.

My hat is off to the Mama’s and the Papa’s for this one:

2. Who is your favorite artist (post a flicker photo)

Wyland, a Laguna Beach Artist famous for his dolphin and whale paintings.  He has painted walls and buidings all over the world.  Unfortunately his paintings are very much copyrighted and are not available to post here.

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Posted on May 25, 2008 by Laurie Manny

I Hate Scum Sucking Vendors

What is it with the scum sucking rip-off artists vendors surrounding the real estate industry in Long Beach these days?  I know the pickings have been slim, but when did a sense of decency and fair play go straight out of the window?  This week I was approached with yet another hair brained scheme to pass costs along to the consumer needlessly. Yes I am on a rant here. 

Salesman barges into my office, laptop fired up and in his arms, already talking - with no regard for the fact that I am on the phone.  (I already dont want to do business with him!)  This one wants to show me a wonderful new system; for JUST $50.00, which by the way - you can JUST pass along to your customer - your customer gets their entire file on a CD framed with the Realtors advertising.  Also the broker will get a copy of the entire file. 

Lets clarify what they are referring to:

1) They will copy the broker file.  Which is a basic file with transaction related forms in it.  It does not contain any of the correspondance, fax confirmations, rejected offers, etc¦  It is just the basic file - Big Whoop! Doesnt do me a lot of good if I need the rest of the file at a later date. 

2) If the Realtor wants a copy it is an additional $8.00. You have got to be kidding!  Didnt you just ask me to sell your product to my clients? Do I need to explain this to you?

3) Why is the customer paying for a copy of the CD for the Broker? How does the Broker benefit?  Great Question!  The brokers pay a lot of money for the storage space those files take up, they can attrition that out over the next 4 or so years they are required by law to keep the files.  What a great way to pay nothing - just charge the customer! And benefit from reduced expenses by way of eliminating your storage costs.  For crying out loud - pay the damn $8.00! How much commission did you just earn?

4) So Mr. Salesman lets see if I understand you correctly.  You want me to sell your product to my client?  You want me to pay an additional $8.00 if I want a copy for my records?  You are giving the Broker a free copy of the disc? The Broker saves the exorbitant cost of file storage? 

Are you aware that I am in the business of selling real estate? Why would I want to sell your product and stick it to my client?  Why would you bring such a hair brained scheme to me, and not even offer me a copy of the CD as part of the package?  Are you stoopid?  Or do you think I am? 

First of all IF I were interested in this product - and I am not - the cost would not be passed along to my client.  I would absorb it, the same way I absorb costs for transaction co-ordination (which many agents charge their clients for) and other fees that I dont believe should be passed along to the client.  These fees are part of our internal cost of doing business, nuff said?

Second, I certainly would not pay for copies for other parties, they can just pay for their own. 

Most importantly, I want you Mr. Vendor to understand that you have deeply offended me.  Your assumption that we Realtors would not see through your intent is an insult to our intelligence.  You have assumed that we are not very bright, you are wrong.  Contrary to the opinions of some, many Realtors are exceptionally bright.  Smart enough to see right through you!

Would you like to try to read and explain some of our contracts? Or perhaps try negotiating a few of them?

I didnt think so!

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Posted on March 28, 2008 by Laurie Manny

RSS Hugger Blog Directory

RSS Hugger (cute name) is a great new blog directory.  A central location which sounds like a great place to find new and interesting reading material.  Their Top 100 list is sure to be a hit.  RSSpieces thinks it’s a great idea:

“Instead of some ridiculously useless chiclet, they want me to write a review of their site.  This a makes perfect sense, they get a high quality backlink and some press.  Now, what do I particularly like about RSS Hugger?  I have the ability to post my RSS feed, get listed in their directory and I am dealing with a service that actually understands SEO.  So, take your blog and submit it to RSS Hugger, NOW!”

I like the idea of RSS Hugger because it gives us another place to market through an RSS feed. 

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Posted on March 13, 2008 by Laurie Manny