Long Beach Real Estate-Long Beach Condos

BLU Condos Grand Opening

350 Long Beach Blvd.

Saturday, February 20th at 11:30 AM

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New Coastal City Residences Offer Vibrant Lifestyle in Long Beach

The highly anticipated collection of 82 urban residences in Downtown Long Beach will celebrate its official Grand Opening on Saturday, February 20th at 11:30 AM.  Priced from the $300,000s to the high $400,000s with 3.5% special down payment and financing available, Blu is one of the best condo values on the real estate market in Long Beach.  Map

Tours of the designer-furnished model residences and exciting community amenities will be offered along with great music, food and prizes. Henry G. Cisneros, former Secretary of U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development and Executive Chairman of CityView, will speak at 12:00 noon on how the new addition of the community is helping to meet Long Beach's critical workforce housing need while embodying smart growth principles.  Long Beach City Councilman Robert Garcia (CD1) and former Mayor Beverly O'Neill will also be sharing thoughts on Blu as the latest urban addition to the city's residential landscape.

The community's hub is comprised of diverse but connected social spaces that complement all lifestyles.  From a fitness center to a sports club with lounge to a lobby Internet café and outdoor fireplace, residents will never want to leave home, but when they do, they are just steps or blocks from the Metro Blue Line, beach, freeways, Long Beach Airport and an eclectic mix of shopping, dining and entertainment venues.  Blu's desirable Downtown Long Beach location makes the Metro, walking or beach cruisers great alternatives to driving, but when residents do need their cars, they feel confident knowing they have assigned and gated parking in the building's convenient and secure garage.

Interior Appointments Reflect Urban Style

Offering one and two-bedroom residences, including town-homes, penthouses and live/work lofts ranging from 1,047 to 1,638 sq ft, Blu offers a vibrant coastal city lifestyle in a five-story setting with an array of home designs to suit individual tastes. 

The clean lines of Blu's urban architecture are echoed by the stylish interior appointments.  Nine-foot ceilings lend to an open feeling while designer-selected decorative tile and plush carpeting enhance each home.  Gourmet kitchens are the modern heart of the residences.  Sleek Eurostyle maple cabinetry with brushed chrome handles ground the look, while designer-selected granite countertops and backsplashes add personality.  A full KitchenAid stainless steel appliance package with microwave, range/oven and dishwasher are the gourmet connoisseur's choice and undermount stainless steel sink and polished chrome Kohler faucet with pull-out spray complete the look, with pantries adding extra storage in most plans.

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Downtown Long Beach Loft Living

Its a Lifestyle

Long Beach Loft Lifestyle

Living close to the beach, or in large urban cities we become accustomed to smaller square footage.  For those with a need to move into a more urban environment or to be beach close, sacrificing that square footage can be a very difficult experience. Long Beach Lofts provide the opportunities of city life; proximity to Downtown nightlife, culture and employment, while providing far more space than the average condo. Long Beach lofts are also walking distance to Pine Avenue, the beach, Rainbow Harbor and the marina.   

As more people transition to working from home our housing needs have changed as well.  We have different spacial requirements in our homes, home work/office space has become critical.  Lofts provide for our more modern needs. 

For those who crave living in big open space loft lifestyle is a great choice.  Lofts provide open space allowing freedom of movement which is not possible with the constriction of walls.  Many lofts were once industrial or commercial buildings with high ceilings, large windows and sweeping space.  Once gutted they were raw spaces which a person with a flair for design could easily make their own, not unlike a tear down home.   Both New York and Chicago are famous for converting useless and abandoned industrial space into artists' lofts.  These lofts were large cavernous spaces with wonderful light, high ceilings and often had large, interesting windows which could easily be integrated into the design; they were perfect. In my opinion it is a natural transition for these types of buildings to eventually have become viable living spaces. 

Long Beach lofts are generally not raw space they are usually live/work space with high ceilings, open floor plans and plenty of light.  Most of the lofts in Long Beach are historic or landmark buildings which have been converted into residential lofts.  Builders have defined basic living space by installing kitchens, baths, bedroom/s, closet/s and storage space in most of the newly converted lofts in Long Beach. Doing this eliminated the after purchase expense of build out for the buyer and problems attaining financing.  Lenders do not like to lend on raw space and most will not finance without an existing kitchen and bath. 

Lofts do tend to be a bit noisier than the average home.  Area rugs, window and wall coverings and defined spaces will cut down on the noise.  With the exception of kitchens and baths, loft living spaces can be highly functional, spaces can be easily moved around to accommodate your needs and can be defined in many attractive and unique ways.   While defining spaces it is possible to leave them easily adaptable, for instance decorative screens can create an additional bedroom area for guests, or specific areas can be moved around to accomodate larger scale entertaining. 

Lofts are usually more attractive to those with a more eclectic flair. With endless decorating possibilities lofts are a great opportunity to mix the old with the new.  Perhaps unique windows were restored and can be left uncovered or an old wood floor may be left in place lending grace to the condo/loft, once sanded and polished to a new gleam.  Plop a brand new plush Italian leather couch onto the area rug in that living room and your loft is already warming up.  Go modern, go historic, go anywhere your taste and purse allow you to go.  A loft is a unique space that is uniquely yours!  The design possibilities in wide open spaces are only limited by your imagination. Go ahead and get your swank on!

Upgrade your Long Beach Homes Condos or Lofts with a Designer Fireplace

Call Laurie to see available Long Beach Lofts (562) 212-5420

The Lofts of Long Beach

• Temple Lofts 835 Locust Avenue Downtown Long Beach
• Kress Lofts 100 W 5th Street Downtown Long Beach
• Walker Building 115 W 4th Street Downtown Long Beach
• The Insurance Exchange 207 E Broadway Downtown Long Beach (on the Promenade)
• Courtyard Lofts 849 Pine Avenue
• Ebell Lofts 1100 E 3rd Street Alamitos Beach Long Beach CA
• BLU Condos-Townhouses-Lofts-350 Long Beach Blvd Downtown Long Beach

• Temple Lofts Penthouse For Sale-835 Locust Ave 611-Downtown Long Beach-90813

• Long Beach Lofts Market Update and Recent Sales

Long Beach Home Owner Tax Credit Information:

• Home Buyer and Home Owner Tax Credit Bill Passed by House and Senate>>>
• $8000 Tax Credit for Long Beach First Time Home Buyers>>>
• Long Beach Home Owner Tax Credit For New Insulated Garage Doors>>>
• Long Beach Home Owners Can Deduct PMI>>>

Long Beach Home Buyer Tips 

• Home Buyer Tips - Don't Make Any Major Purchases
• Home Buyers Tips - Changing Jobs Affects Your Ability to Purchase a Home
• Home Buyer Tips - Things to Avoid Before Purchasing a Home

Long Beach Area Information

• About Long Beach California
• Long Beach California Beach Communities - Area Information
• Belmont Shore and Naples Island California
• Romantic Gondola Cruise - Naples Canals

Laurie Manny Professional Group

244 Redondo Avenue
Belmont Heights
Long Beach, California 90803

(562) 212-5420

 

Harborplace 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? 

• Pool
• Spa
• Gym
• Sauna
• Concierge
• 24 hour security
• Emergency helipad on rooftop
• 22 stories
• 220 residential units
• 1 commercial space plus offices
  
• 3 Parking Levels

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 SOLD

Waterfront Views

Search all available Condos For Sale at Harborplace Towers 

Call today for an appointment to view available condos at Harborplace

(562) 212-5420

3 Harbor Place Tower Condos are currently in escrow:

• #1802 a 622 sq ft, 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo, on the market for 11 days. City Lights View.  Bank Owned.  Listed price:  $183,645
  
• #2210 a 625 sq ft, 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with sweeping ocean views, on market for 11 days.  Listed price:  $196,100
  
• #1707 a 1,220 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with coastal views, on market for 26 days.  Listed price:  $425,000

2009 Harborplace Tower - Closed Sales

1/1/2009 - 11/30/2009

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BELMONT HEIGHTS REAL ESTATE - LONG BEACH REAL ESTATE

Belmont Heights - Long Beach California

Belmont Heights is a lovely, ecclectic 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.

In Belmont Heights you will find a wonderful array of beautifully crafted Long Beach homes in many styles; the Craftsman Bungalow predominating with about 2/3 of the homes in the area. Other home styles found in the Belmont Heights neighborhood are:

• Victorian 1890s - 1910
• Craftsman Bungalow 1905 - 1922
• Mission Revival 1915 - 1925
• Spanish Colonial Revival 1925 - 1939
• Tudor Revival 1920s
• Neo-Traditional 1930 - 1940s
• Streamline Moderne 1930s
• Mediterranean

Belmont Heights boundaries are Ocean Boulevard (and Livingston Drive) to the south, Redondo Avenue on the west, 7th Street to the North, and Cherry Avenue to the east.

Belmont Heights Historic District boundaries are approximately Newport Avenue on the West; 7th Street on the North; Roswell Avenue on the East; and 4th Street on the South. Map of the Belmont Heights Historic District

If you are considering relocating to Long Beach, Belmont Heights would be a great consideration. Affordable and beach close, convenient to all area ammenities and freeway close this would be a smart choice. We are about 20 minutes south of Los Angeles Airport - LAX, about 20 minutes North of John Wayne Airport in Irvine and even have our own airport. Long Beach Airport is a major hub for Jet Blue Airlines (my personal favorite) and is extremely easy to fly in and out of. The City of Long Beach has great employment opportunities; the Port of Long Beach being the largest. We have a little something for just about everybody.

If you are thinking about relocating to Long Beach feel free to contact me for further information.

Other Long Beach Resources

• Relocating to Long Beach-Resource Guide
• Belmont Heights-Long Beach CA Market Report-2009
  
• Belmont Pier - Long Beach California
• History of Long Beach California
• THE MILLS ACT - Historic Homes Tax Incentives

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Lakewood Plaza and Rancho

If you are seeking a tree lined, quiet, well established neighborhood with a family atmosphere¦youll love Lakewood Plaza and the Ranchos.

Its located close to Long Beachs 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, youll 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 50s, for which The Ranchos 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 youre interested in finding out more about the availability of these fabulous homes, give Laurie Manny, your Ranchos real estate expert, a call at (562) 212-5420.

Enjoy the Outdoors

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