525 Seaside Way 1505 - Harbor Place Luxury High Rise Condo For Sale - Downtown Long Beach Real EstateHarbor Place Tower Condominium For Sale525 Seaside Way 1505
Panoramic Ocean Views -Waterfront Luxury Living Downtown Long Beach Luxury High Rise Condo
Sweeping Oceanfront Views from Balcony, Living Room and both Bedrooms
Buyer to verify sq ftg. Seller & builder say property is 1382 sq. ft., including the 58 sq. ft. balcony. This is the second largest unit in the building, except for penthouses. The end units, '03 and '09 units, are the largest, with 1399 sq. ft. Assessor's estimates for all units are inconsistent.
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Posted on July 14, 2009 00:00:00 by Laurie Manny
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Long Beach Home Kitchen RemodelsLong Beach Home Kitchen Remodels - Nothing increases the appeal or saleability of Long Beach Homes and Condos more than a great kitchen and bath remodel.Long Beach Homes - Kitchen Remodels
Where do you start?
The key is in the design. If your kitchen is the center of activity in your home then the design needs to accommodate that. Consumers are seeking more integration, more space and more high-end features in today's kitchen remodels. They want a kitchen they can be proud of and show off.
In most older Long Beach Homes kitchens are very closed off, separate rooms, removed from the activities of the family, Formal Dining rooms sit largely unused. Many Long Beach Homeowners are opting to tear out the doors and walls between the kitchen and dining room and are incorporating the square footage into a more useful, functional and attractive space, integrating the kitchen with the rest of the home.
While some homeowners are still opting for white cabinetry, the current trend is towards the darker woods, light cherry and maple are the most popular with some interest in hickory as well. Oak is so out!
Consumers are concentrating on the design and style, choosing more streamlined cabinets with less detail, instead placing more emphasis on pulls and hinges.
Granite countertops have long been a favorite and still are. Other popular countertop materials such as glass, wood and concrete are providing options for one of a kind looks. Many homeowners are combining and incorporating different materials together for a unique look. Use of decorative concrete is very popular in the Downtown Long Beach Lofts, greatly enhancing the appeal of the Manhattan style loft lifestyle.
Hewn and Hammered, a subsidiary of Rejuvenation.com published a wonderful article a while back on unique remodeling materials which I thought was outstanding. While you may or may not be interested in their suggestions, the read really gets the mind working on the endless possibilities that are available in today's market. Rejuvenation.com is a great resource if you are considering a home remodel of an older or historic home.
Consumers are purchasing Energy Star rated appliances with their kitchen remodel. The majority are leaning toward the higher-end stainless models which work best with the more streamlined designs.
Green building materials are becoming more available, for instance Richlite countertops, which are made from paper believe it or not. These countertops blend well with the sleeker look consumers seem to crave.
Green building choices have not made the impact that many have hoped that they will. I wonder if it is because we are just not as familiar with what is available or because we just have our minds set on granite or another equally as popular surface? They certainly are a viable option.
This Downtown Long Beach Condo Kitchen Remodel reflects some of the above mentioned design styles and materials:
A well thought out and nicely designed kitchen and bath remodel can make the difference in whether a buyer decides to write an offer on your Long Beach Home or another. These are upgrades worth considering.
If you are considering a future sale and are remodeling in anticipation of that sale, it is wise to consult with your Realtor. We work with and know what Long Beach Homebuyers are looking for in their new homes. A consultation could make the difference in the amount you net at the closing table. It would be our pleasure to work with you, call Laurie (562) 212-5420.
Thinking about a remodel of your Long Beach Home? You may also find this article helpful: Long Beach Home Bathroom Remodels
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Posted on July 12, 2009 17:00:00 by Laurie Manny
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Nothing increases the appeal or saleability of Long Beach Homes and Condos more than a great kitchen and bath remodel. With all of the information and choices out there it can get pretty confusing for a consumer. 
Allowing more natural light to stream in can create the illusion of more space. Many are adding additional windows, skylights or are just increasing the size of existing windows. 
Long Beach Home Bathroom RemodelsLong Beach Home Bathroom Remodel - Long Beach Homeowners want their bathrooms opened up. They want more space, more light and room for more than one person to be comfortable in the room at the same time
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The Master Bath is the homeowners retreat, they want a little luxury here. Homeowners are insisting on many of these items:
Baby Boomers considering remodeling are having bathtubs removed and are replacing them with large glassed-in showers with multiple heads. Boomers like to spend a lot of time at home and are craving more luxury accommodations in their home. Other features the Boomers are seeking are: |
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Harborplace Tower Luxury High Rise Condominiums-525 E Seaside Way-Downtown Long Beach CondosHarborplace Tower Luxury High Rise Condominiums-Downtown Long Beach California CondosHarborplace Tower Luxury High Rise Condominiums
525 Seaside Way
Downtown Long Beach California 90802
Located at the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Linden, living at the Harborplace 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 Harborplace 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?
Main Entrance and Guest Parking is accessed at the Seaside Way Entrance Ocean Boulevard Entrance is reserved for residents only
Harbor Place Tower Luxury High Rise Condo For Sale Large 2 bedroom 2 bath with sweeping panoramic ocean views on high floor; is lowest priced 2 bedroom in complex, is a Conventional Sale; not an REO, Bank Owned, Foreclosure or a Short Sale.
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2009 Harborplace Tower Sales1/1/2009 - 7/11/2009
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Posted on July 10, 2009 21:00:00 by Laurie Manny
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Summer in Long Beach California - Reduce Your Energy Costs and Stay CoolSummer in Long Beach California - Reduce Your Energy Costs and Stay Cool
Long Beach Real Estate 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 an air conditioner in my bedroom window, but I don't use it much.
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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Posted on July 07, 2009 15:00:00 by Laurie Manny
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