If you are thinking of selling your Long Beach home, chances are you're caught up in a mass of emotions. You may be looking forward to moving up to a new home or facing the uncertainty of a major move across country. You may be reluctant to leave your memories behind or eager to start new and exciting adventures. We hope you will find the answers to your many questions in the many articles we have prepared here for you.
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Long Beach Homeowners-Earn Cash-Become Movie LocationsLong Beach Homeowners-Earn Cash-Become Movie Locations-List your Long Beach Home Condo or Business for extra incomeLIGHTS CAMERA ACTION - EXTRA INCOMELong Beach Homes Condos Lofts and Business Owners
As a Realtor in Long Beach I understand how important representation is when you are swimming in unknown waters. It's no different when you are thinking about signing a contract with a production company. When you list your Long Beach home for sale you depend on your Realtor to market it, negotiate on your behalf and act as your representative. When you list your home for consideration as a location you need somebody to promote it, negotiate on your behalf and act as your representative. Not so different huh? Wouldn't it be nice if your representative also watched over your home during the production, made certain that your home was insured, treated with respect and was put back together when returned to you? Seriously, wouldn't you expect that? Beyond just having an opportunity to provide some extra cash flow, it's kinda cool to see your home in a commercial, TV show or feature film, isn't it? Do you think that the bragging rights might even make your home more desirable to a buyer when the time comes to sell? I do! Bragging rights get transferred!
LB Locations has 8 plus years experience negotiating with film productions. They have a search-able database, not unlike the MLS, to meet the needs of location scouts when they are seeking the right location. Shoots can last for 1/2 a day to several weeks.
Please don't think that your Long Beach home isn't good enough, they are always scouting a wide variety of different types of locations. All kinds of Long Beach homes, boats, businesses, etc... are needed for shoots, those in good and not so good condition, check out the location library and see for yourself. Check them out on Facebook too. Their recent message on Facebook? "Happy because rumor has it, lots of commercials are on production companies' schedules in the upcoming months! NOW is a great time to get your awesome location listed with us!"
Find out How To Be a Location. Email lblocations@mac.com or call 562-951-0306, send some photos and your contact information, they will contact you and help you become a location.
On a very serious note, becoming a location for a major film production could mean the difference between keeping your Long Beach home and going into foreclosure or short sale. While this solution will not work for everybody, it is my sincere hope that it will save somebody. If you are in trouble it just cant hurt to list your Long Beach home, condo or loft as a possible location and may provide you with the time needed to correct your situation.
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Laurie Manny Professional Group 244 Redondo Avenue
(562) 212-5420
http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/00A720 Posted on February 06, 2010 06:51:13 by Laurie Manny
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Home Staging on a Budget - Staging Your Long Beach Homes and CondosHome Staging on a Budget - Tips for Staging Your Long Beach Homes and Condos on a budget. Inexpensive bathroom mirror framing and accessory ideas make a huge difference in appeal.Inexpensive Bathroom Makeover - Home Staging on a Budget
Are you are thinking about selling? Need a little inexpensive staging? Maybe you just want to spruce up your Long Beach home or condo? There is nothing better than making a major change in appearance for just a few dollars. Lets face it remodeling is expensive and many sellers in Long Beach just cant afford it, many can't afford the cost of staging. If you can spend a few dollars and make a major difference in appearance it could be the difference in whether you sell or not and in the price you net when you do sell.
Are you familiar with the 'apartment style' bathroom mirror? You know the one, it's the size of the vanity with polished edges and clips holding it onto the wall. It screams apartment. By adding a nice rich looking, but inexpensive, frame to that mirror, and a few inexpensive accessories, you can change the whole appeal of the room. Remember you only have one chance to make a first impression.
Mirror Mate will custom make frames for your boring old bathroom mirror that will transform your bathroom for very reasonable prices. Take a trip to Pier 1 or Bed Bath and Beyond and add a few coordinated accessories, a fabulous shower curtain and throw rug, a few green plants and you have transformed your ordinary, boring bathroom into an inviting space that you or your buyer will want to spend time in relaxing. Check out their website, look at some of the before and after photos, see the difference a makeover makes and imagine how your buyer will see your bathroom after a few inexpensive changes. All Mirror Mate product are 100% Made in the USA! (This is NOT a paid advertisement)
Pottery Barn is running a Dream Room give away sweepstakes through February 15, 2010. They are offering a chance to win a $5000 shopping spree, head on over and register, somebody is going to win it. Additional Home Improvement Tips:
When you are ready to sell, or need advice as you are getting ready to sell, give us a call. Ask about our aggressive internet marketing plan to place your home in front of buyers shopping online.
Laurie Manny Professional
Group 244 Redondo Avenue
(562)
212-5420
http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/00A70F Posted on February 05, 2010 04:27:00 by Laurie Manny
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Long Beach Lofts - Market Update - Long Beach Real Estate For SaleLong Beach Lofts-Market Update-562-212-5420-Long Beach Real Estate For SaleLong Beach Lofts - Market Update
Last Updated 1/15/2010
Have you been out looking for a condo in Long Beach? Not finding anything that suits you? Really wanting something a bit different? Looking for something a little more upscale and a little less apartmenty? There may be a loft in your future! Long Beach has lofts of all types; High Rise, Low Rise, Historic or Sleek and Modern...there is a loft in Long Beach to suit your taste! Back in 2003 Long Beach experienced its first stirrings in the loft market, both in Downtown Long Beach and in Alamitos Beach. The first loft conversion was being completed and others were in the works bringing with them more variety when choosing a place to live and a lifestyle. The first year, 2003, 1 loft sold in Long Beach! 2004 saw 3 loft sales, 2005 increased to 11 loft sales, 2006 saw another increase to 22 loft sales, 2007 topped out at 24 loft sales, then our real estate market collapsed. 2008 sales dropped to just 13 lofts sales as owners struggled with sub prime problems and their adjusting mortgages. 2009 sales rebounded to 24 sales strong as some of these units became short sales and foreclosures with affordable price tags! (See chart below for Long Beach loft sales statistics for 2000 through 2009) Lofts for Sale in Long BeachThere are currently 10 lofts for sale in Long Beach ranging in price from $300,000 to $1,030,000.
Long Beach Lofts for Sale as of January 15, 2010
Call Laurie to schedule an appointment to view any of these properties (562) 212-5420 Lofts in Long Beach in escrow, accepting back-up offersThere are currently 6 Long Beach lofts in escrow, accepting back-up offers.
Lofts in Long Beach Pending in EscrowThere are currently 4 Long Beach Lofts Pending in Escrow.
Long Beach Lofts - SOLD - 2009Comparable Sales
*Loft sales are those that are recorded in the SoCalMLS. *These figures do not include sales made by builders, not listed in the MLS. Long Beach Loft Sales 2000 - 2009
*Loft sales are those that are recorded in the SoCalMLS. *These figures do not include sales made by builders, not listed in the MLS.
The Lofts of Long Beach
Long Beach Lofts Market Update and Recent Sales Call Laurie today to view available lofts in Long Beach (562) 212-5420
Laurie Manny Professional Group 244 Redondo Avenue
(562) 212-5420 http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/00A5BA Posted on January 12, 2010 15:35:29 by Laurie Manny
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Investment Properties Market Report-2 to 4 units For Sale-Long Beach Real EstateInvestment Properties Market Update 2 to 4 units For Sale 562-212-5420-Long Beach Real Estate
Updated January 8, 2010
Sales of Investment properties (2 -4 units), increased again in 2009. Prices are down, days on market are up some. Smart investors are once again investing in the Long Beach income property market and future planning for retirement income. Some of these income property sales have provided some instant return on investment (ROI), others will do so in short order. Bank owned investment properties have been dribbling onto the market here in Long Beach providing excellent opportunities for ownership. Gross Rent Multiplier's (GRM) are down and Cap Rates are up. The days of a 14 + gross rent multiplier are gone. We are beginning to see GRM's back in the healthy 10 range once again, sometimes less. There are bank owned properties in the mix, smart investors are scooping these up rather quickly often with all cash offers or large down payments. Its a good time to be out shopping for investment properties. Although we are part of Los Angeles County, we do not have rent control in Long Beach. This makes Long Beach an ideal place to own and operate investment properties. 2 to 4 units may be purchased with a residential loan. 5+ units will bring you into the commercial arena requiring a commercial loan. Commercial loans are structured very differently than residential loans and the qualifying process is more rigorous. A commercial loan will likely require about 50% down payment and may be difficult to acquire for most borrowers. Many buyers contact us interested in purchasing residential investment properties. Some are new to this market and do not understand how to purchase. Banks require non-owner occupied units to place a minimum 20% down payment, sometimes higher. Owner occupied units can be purchased with lesser down payment. Claiming to purchase owner occupied and not actually occupying is considered to be bank fraud which is a felony. Before considering an income property purchase you should first contact your lender regarding qualification. Long Beach is currently experiencing a shortage of available homes and condos for sale. Buyers are turning to the residential income property market in an attempt to find a fit. Often a duplex, triplex or a fourplex will provide a nice front home which may work as a good fit for a 1st time home buyer. The rental income generated by the units is considered by the lender and will assist the buyer to qualify for a higher amount, making the purchase possible and manageable. If you are a 1st time buyer and think this may work for you call your lender, ask them how much you can qualify for with rental income from a duplex, triplex or a fourplex.
There are currently 95 duplexes for sale in Long Beach.Average Price: $422,435 Average Days on Market: 1124 Lowest priced duplex for sale in Long Beach: $185,000 Highest priced duplex for sale in Long Beach: $1,390,000
There are currently 28 triplexes for sale in Long Beach.
Average Price: $639,884 Average Days on Market: 177 Lowest priced triplex for sale in Long Beach: $234,500 Highest priced triplex for sale in Long Beach: $1,875,000 There are currently 65 Fourplexes for sale in Long Beach.
Average Price: $571,782 Average Days on Market: 201 Lowest priced fourplex for sale in Long Beach: $175,000 Highest priced fourplex for sale in Long Beach: $1,350,000
All 2 to 4 Unit Long Beach Investment properties for sale(Includes Signal Hill)
Direct MLS feed is always current and up to date
Properties marked contingent are currently in escrow accepting back-up offers.
Contact Laurie for more information, available property lists, or to purchase investment properties in Long Beach (562) 212-5420
(Direct feeds from the Southern California MLS) Belmont Shore and Naples Island Luxury Real Estate For Sale
Long Beach Homes For Sale
Long Beach Condos For Sale
Long Beach Income Properties For Sale
Laurie Manny Professional Group 244 Redondo Avenue
http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/009112 Posted on January 08, 2010 03:45:00 by Laurie Manny
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Spinnaker Bay Home Sales and Market Updates - Long Beach California Real EstateSpinnaker Bay Home & Townhouse Sales Market Report 2009 Includes: Closed Spinnaker Bay Homes and Spinnaker Coves Townhouse Sales Reports for 2007 and 2008Spinnaker Bay Home & Townhouse SalesMarket Report 2009 Includes: Closed Spinnaker Bay Homes and Spinnaker Coves Townhouse Sales Reports for 2007 and 2008
January 1, 2009 - December 16, 2009
Spinnaker Bay - Long Beach CaliforniaLuxury Waterfront Homes and Townhome Sales
3 Spinnaker Coves Luxury Townhomes For SaleSpinnaker Coves Community includes: Community Pool and Spa, Tennis Courts and Clubhouse nestled in a beautiful garden setting.
3 Spinnaker Bay Luxury Homes For Sale
Spinnaker Bay Luxury Homes and Spinnaker Coves Townhomes For Sale
Search Spinnaker Bay, Spinnaker Coves and other Long Beach Homes and Condos now:
Spinnaker Bay Luxury Waterfront Homes and Spinnaker Coves TownhousesClosed Sales 2009
Spinnaker Bay Luxury Homes and Townhomes - Sales 200810 Spinnaker Bay Homes and 2 Spinnaker Cove Townhomes closed escrow in 2008
Spinnaker Bay Luxury Homes and Townhomes - Sales 20076 Spinnaker Bay Luxury Homes and 4 Townhouses - Sold - Closed Escrow - in 2007
Call Laurie today for your appointment to view beautiful Spinnaker Bay Luxury Dream Homes and Townhomes (562) 212-5420
(Direct feeds from the Southern California MLS) Belmont Shore and Naples Island Luxury Real Estate For Sale
Long Beach Homes For Sale
Long Beach Condos For Sale
Long Beach Income Properties For Sale
Laurie Manny Professional Group 244 Redondo Avenue (562) 212-5420
http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/0093F7 Posted on December 16, 2009 17:15:00 by Laurie Manny
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To begin your search for the perfect home or to sell your home in the Long Beach area, begin your journey by calling Laurie Manny at (562) 212-5420.










With the economy in such turmoil many Long Beach homeowners are finding themselves short of cash when it comes time to pay the bills. Are you interested in making a bit of extra cash? Would you be willing to turn your Long Beach home or business over to a production company for filming to provide some extra cash flow? Would you even know where to start to make that happen?
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