Long Beach Real Estate

January  1, 2009 – June 30, 2009

Naples Island Canal Long Beach California Living

Travel just around the bend at the Second Street/Livingston/Ocean Boulevard stoplight in Long Beach and youll find yourself in friendly Belmont Shore. Youll be in good company! Youll enjoy meeting neighbors as you stroll by the boutiques, businesses and shops of the popular Second Street shopping area. Grab a cappuccino at Starbucks and enjoy the day. The fun doesnt stop just because the sun goes down! People travel from all over the country to visit this lovely four mile area.

Naples Island consists of three individual islands and all have canals that pour into Alamitos Bay. Just like its European namesake, streets in this popular seaside community have Italian names. And since 1971, La Bella Fontana di Napoli, a large fountain at the center of Naples, has been a popular meeting place. Looking for a romantic getaway? Take your sweetheart on an Italian style gondola cruise along picturesque canals.

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There are currently 25 homes in escrow in Belmont Shore, Belmont Park and on Naples Island.

• 8 Homes are accepting Back-Up offers
  
• 17 Homes are pending

Back-Up Offers:

• Average Price: $823,125
• Average Days on Market: 137

Pending Offers:

• Average Price:  $842,258
• Average Days on Market: 78

35 homes closed escrow (SOLD) in Belmont Shore, Belmont Park and on Naples Island

• Lowest Price Home Sold: $520,000
• Highest Price Home Sold: $2,400,000

• Average Price: $944,754
• Average Days on Market: 112

37 Homeowners Canceled their Listings

• Average Price: $1,433,640
• Average Days on Market: 142

3 Homeowner Withdrew their home from the market

• Average Price $1,407,666
• Average Days on Market: 62

18 Listings Expired

• Average Price: $1,258,088
• Average Days on Market: 197

7 Homes removed from their listings from the market and Leased

• Average Lease Price: $3,535
• Average Days on Market: 214

There are currently 5 condos in escrow in Belmont Shore, Belmont Park, Naples Island and Marina Pacifica.

5 condos are accepting back-up offer:

• Average Price:  $573,580
• Average Days on Market:  11

10 Condos are pending (in escrow):

• Average Price:  $349,870
• Average Days on Market:  35

19 condos have closed escrow (SOLD) in Belmont Shore, Belmont Park, Naples Island and Marina Pacifica in 2009

• Lowest Price Condo Sold: $200,000
• Highest Price Condo Sold: $1,262,500

• Average Price: $484,886
• Average Days on Market: 97
  

13 Condo owners Canceled their Listings

• Average Price: $468,515
• Average Days on Market: 148
  

5 Listings Expired

• Average Price: $368,979
• Average Days on Market: 107
  

2 Condo owners Leased out their units:

• Average Lease Price: $2,100
• Average Days on Market: 137

There are currently 2 income properties in escrow in Belmont Shore, Belmont Park and Naples Island.

• 1 income property is accepting Back-Up offers.
• 1 income property is pending.

Back-Up Offers:

• Price: $707,900
• Days on Market: 5
  

Pending Offers:

• Price: $818,000
• Days on Market: 18
  

6 income properties have closed escrow (SOLD) in Belmont Shore, Belmont Park and Naples Island in 2009

• Lowest Price income property Sold: $290,000
• Highest Price income property Sold: $3,145,000

• Average Price: $1,260,833
• Average Days on Market: 86
  

10 income property owners Canceled their Listings

• Average Price: $1,056,780
• Average Days on Market: 150
  

1 income property owner Withdrew their properties from the market

• Price $775,000
• Days on Market: 140
  

9 Listings Expired

• Average Price: $1,979,711
• Average Days on Market: 159

Belmont Shore and Naples Island Real Estate For Sale – Long Beach California

Updated on a regular basis:

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.

]]> http://www.lauriemanny.com/belmont-shore-naples-island-market-report-long-beach-real-estate/feed/ 0 http://www.lauriemanny.com/artcraft-manor-market-report-long-beach-ca-real-estate/ http://www.lauriemanny.com/artcraft-manor-market-report-long-beach-ca-real-estate/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:10:57 +0000 lauriemanny http://www.lauriemanny.com/?p=718 Artcraft Manor 2009 Market Report

January 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009

Just south of the 405 Freeway and north of the traffic circle, you will find this charming area of Long Beach.  Artcraft Manor provides the best of two worlds: Easy, quick access to work, fabulous shopping and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB); plus a family-friendly, quiet neighborhood where you can enjoy outdoor activities like walking or jogging.  Homes in the Artcraft Manor neighborhood were primarily built between the early to mid 1900s.

Centrally located in the Long Beach area it is only a hop, skip or a jump to the beach, Belmont Shore, Downtown Long Beach, Bixby Knolls, Colorado Lagoon, or to El Dorado Park for a great day of golf or outdoor family fun.

2009 Home Sales in the Artcraft Manor Neighborhood of Long Beach California:

6 homes closed escrow in the first 2 quarters of 2009.

Average Price:  $408,583

Average Days on Market:  35

1 income property – duplex – closed escrow in the first 2 quarter of 2009.

Price:  $490,000

Days on Market:  26

3 condos sold in the Artcraft Manor neighborhood.

Average Price:  $186,666

Average Days on Market:  157

View all available homes and condos for sale in Artcraft Manor:

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Contact the Laurie Manny Professional Group for all of your Long Beach real estate needs.

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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New FHA Loan Limits

Los Angeles County and Orange County FHA loan limits are rising January 1, 2009. What does that mean to todays home buyers? This means that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans remain high through the end of 2008, buyers can qualify for higher loans on homes closing prior to the end of this year. Once the New Year rolls around buyers will have less buying power due to the lower loan limits. This is true for all residential loans, including; homes, condos and residential investment property under 4 units.

Whats the big deal? Lower maximums loan amounts means decreased buying power.

Today is November 16, 2008. It is still possible to find and close on a home or condo before the new lower loan limits take effect. If you have been thinking about buying, were contemplating putting that purchase off until after the New Year and are in the price range that would be affected by the new lower FHA loan limits, you might want to consider getting out there right now while you can still take advantage of the higher FHA loan limits. Remember, your escrow must close prior to 12/31/2008.

Federal Housing Authority Home

Real estate is always a good purchase, now really is a very good time to consider purchasing a Long Beach Home, Condo or Income Property. If you have been sitting on the fence call us today to discuss your needs and wants. We are always here for you. Call Laurie (562) 212-5420

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California Heights Historic Home SOLD

Closed Sale	California Heights Historic District Charming Historic Home
	2 Bedroom 1 Bath 960 Square Feet 3,840 Lot Size Built 1924 Detached 2 Car Garage Most Original Features Intact Hardwood Floors French Doors Crown Molding Nice Landscaping Sprinkler System Copper Plumbing 5 Days on Market 184 Combined Days on Market Subject to Historic District Rules Buyer Represented by: Laurie Manny Long Beach Realtor (562) 212-5420 Long Beach Real Estate Blog Long Beach Real Estate Website Long Beach Photoblog
Represented Buyer	Offered at: $439,000 Closed Escrow at: $439,000 Closed November 10, 2008

California Heights Historic District Market Report (Updated every couple of months)

Marketing your homes on the internet is critical in this market.

We market Long Beach Homes for sale and reverse prospect for our buyers special needs:

Seeking California Heights Home for sale

Why Hire an Internet Savvy Realtor? Over 80% of all home searches start on the internet . Your Long Beach home needs to be online, and findable, when buyers begin their search. Have the Realtors you interview show you their ability to market your Long Beach property 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.

Call Laurie for all of your Long Beach Real Estate needs

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]]> http://www.lauriemanny.com/3650-olive-ave-california-heights-historic-home-sold-long-beach-real-estate-sales/feed/ 0 http://www.lauriemanny.com/long-beach-california-history-historic-homes-and-districts/ http://www.lauriemanny.com/long-beach-california-history-historic-homes-and-districts/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:57:20 +0000 lauriemanny http://www.lauriemanny.com/?p=537 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.

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 Historic District
• Wilton Street
• Wrigley

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.

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.