LET ME WELCOME YOU TO LONG BEACH REAL ESTATE AND SURROUNDING NEARBY COMMUNITIES!
Welcome to my WEBSITE. I hope that you find it to be an excellent source of information about homes for sale as well as investment properties in the LONG BEACH AREA as well as SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. I offer access to real estate listings available on our local MLS as well as information I hope you will find helpful regarding the real estate process whether you are a First Time Buyer or Seasoned Investor or Seller. For those who have utilized my website and worked with me and referrred your family and friends, I would like to thank you for your confidence in me.
Through the C.A.R. Housing Affordability Fund Mortgage Protection Program (C.A.R.H.A.F. MPP), first-time home buyers who lose their jobs due to layoffs may be eligible to receive up to $1,500 per month for up to six months to help make their mortgage payments. A qualified co-buyer also can participate in the program, for a reduced monthly benefit of $750 per month for up to six months in the event of a job loss. Program benefits also include coverage for accidental disability and a $10,000 death benefit. C.A.R.'s Housing Affordability Fund is dedicating $1 million to the program this year, and estimates that as many as 3,000 families will benefit from the program extended through Dec. 23, 2010 or until funds are exhausted.
To qualify for the Mortgage Protection Program, applicants must:
Be a first-time home buyer • someone who has not owned a home in the last three years
Open escrow April 2, 2009, or later, and close on or before Dec. 31, 2009
Use a California REALTOR in the transaction
Purchase the property in California
Be a W-2 employee (cannot be self-employed or military personnel)
First-time home buyers must request an application for the H.A.F. Mortgage Protection Program from their REALTOR. For applications and other information on this exciting new program, go to www.car.org/aboutus/hafmainpage/ or contact Monica Rodriguez at (213) 739-8380 or monicar@car.org.
The Mortgage Protection Program is a proactive approach by C.A.R. to address consumers' concerns about the real estate market and their ability to make their mortgage payments should they loose their jobs. I encourage you to take full advantage of this new program and there is no cost to you.
The City of Long Beach Want to Help you " SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME"!
Low 3% Interest Rate Housing Rehabilitation Loans are available to qualifying low and moderate-income homeowner-occupants for home repairs.
You can repair or replace-roofing-plumbing-heating-electrical system, update your kitchen,bathroom,flooring (including carpeting), insulate your attic, install energy efficient windows, and even repaint your home.
You pay NO "OUT OF POCKET" costs, may quaify to "defer all monthly payments" and repay yourloan balance when you sell your home.
Loans are also available for multi-family rental housing. Call (562) 570-6017 for more information.
Building on last year's successful event, C.A.R. and our media partner, the Los Angeles Times, will present the third annual Southern California Home Buyer's Fair March 13 and 14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It is another way we are reaching consumers to let them know now is an ideal time to buy a home. The Southern California Home Buyer's Fair features more than 50 educational "how-to" seminars and an exhibit hall designed to help consumers navigate today's real estate market with confidence and peace of mind. We've developed a fact sheet you can share with your clients. Read all about the Fair at www.homebuyersfair.com.
If you would like a LIST OF REOS/ FORECLOSURES(Bank-Owned) residential homes or investment properties emailed directly to you, just email me at bstrealtor@aol.com with your request, and I will set it up so they are emailed directly to you. Or, feel free to use my listing carousel below, it is set up to provide you with a list of foreclosures in the Long Beach area priced from $200,000-$500,000. Some are just in the beginning of foreclosure and are not on the market yet, others are bank-owned. When you see an address that you are interested in, just email me the address and I can check and let you know if it has hit the market yet for sale and when it will be available to get inside. If you are waiting on the fence to buy, there are good buys out there! Get pre-qualified so we can get started!
Looking to Search the MLS? Just click on Properties on the left side of the Page. Go to Home Search and Register by filling out the information needed as well as your search criteria, and an email with the most current listings from our MLS will be sent to you each day based on your requested search criteria. The MLS information is updated every 20 minutes to be sure I have the most current ist of properties available. When you want to update your search criteria , just go back to the Home Seach tab, log in & add the new search criteria.
Available Homes for Sale! Call me at 714-296-7270 for your Private Showing or when I will be holding Open House.
315 W. 3rd St. #303, Long Beach, One of a kind Historic Wilmore ! Gorgeous studio remodeled by a professional architect. Foyer with polished mahogany hardwood floors, custom moldings thruout, designer window treatments,recessed lights, beautiful kitchen with black tile and hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, cozy eating area off kitchen, upgraded bath maintaining classic 1920's charm, additional small room could be office, 3 blocks from Beach, Pine Avenue Shops, Ocean Blvd, Shoreline Theaters, Restaurants & Aquarium, and not far from the Blue Line to LA and easy access to 710 Freeway. Offered at $125,000 and requires a 20% down payment to finance. Call Barbara for details or for an appointment to see this gorgeous unit.
545 Chestnut #314, Long Beach- Charming 1 bedroom,1 bath condo with private small balcony. Small pet okay. Recently remodeled and includes newer range/oven & dishwasher., new carpet. Spacious Master has walk-in closet and even your own hot water heater. On Third level of 4 story mid-rise security building. Includes one parking space and storage cabinet. Elevator Building. Community Laundry. Easy walk to Pine Avenue Shops, restuarants, Historic Bed & Breakfast across the street, Shoreline Village & Entertainment, the vault and LA Blue Line. Easy access to the 710 Freeway too! You are less than a mile to the beach and could bike over to the bike path on the beach! Offered at $90,000! This is a SHORT SALE and due to the owner occupancy being 45% in the complex, CASH ONLY OFFERS acceptable as there is no conventional or government financing available at this time. You can rent this unit easily for $800-$850 a month which would be 9% on your investment. You can't get that in the bank not counting the write offs as an investment property. For more information on how a short sle works feel free to give me a call at 714-296-7270 or email me at bstrealtor@aol.com.
Two Houses on a lot at 3315 E. Ransom St. on the Eastside of Long Beach. Each house has two bedrooms, one bath and will be listed for $419,000. Live in One and Rent the Other. New roof on front house and garage. New landscaping, interior paint, exterior paint, new fences, all new applianes including washer/dryer, microwave, refrigerators, stoves, new carpet, tile floors in kitchen and aths. Private yards for both homes. If you would like more information or photos emailed to you, give me a call at 714-296-7270 or email me at bstrealtor@aol.com.
4383 Adenmoor Ave. Lakewood- Beautifully remodeled two bedrooms, 1 bath (originally was 3) with enlarged living room with wood/gas burning fireplace and skylight. Beautiful hardwood floors, Remodeled Kitchen with Garden Window, lots of cabinets, new dishwasher, range/oven, microwave hood, and refrigerator. Walk-in pantry across from inside laundry which includes washer/dryer. Remodeld Bath with Tub/Shower combination. Sliding glass doors from LR to covered patio great for entertaining. Home is located on large corner lot which has been professionally landscaped and has automatic sprinklers all around. Two-car detached garage with newer garage door and opener and cement pad with RV access for Boat or RV on west side of garage. This home is a beauty SOLD for $430,000 which was $50K over the listed price! I helped the Seller stage this home and quoting from his note to me after the offers came in " your suggestions on what furniture to remove and how to "stage" the house were very helpful. Getting 11 offers on a property would be exciting in the best of times, but it is practically unheard of in our current economic climate. I am convinced we would not have achieved this success without your experience and expertise."
12783 Ninth St. Garden Grove- .03 acres of Vacant Land with Great Location near Garden Grove Civic Center, GG High School,GG Downtown District,ROP Schools,GG Main Post Office, Home Depot, Costco,Kaiser Permanente Hospital,GG Senior Citizen Day Care Center,stores, retaurants, markets, churches, GG 22 Freeway,. Seller had this lot down zoned for a residential home but it was originally zoned for commercial use and seller believes it could be rezonedlwith permission from the City. Buyer to check with city if interested in changing zoning from residential to comercial or other use. Seller has studies on file along with civil engineer report and will be provided to Buyer. This land has so many possibilities. Check it out by driving by. Just off Euclid from the 22 Garden Grove Freeway on Ninth St. REDUCED TO: $250,000. !
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931 Euclid Ave. , Long Beach- Two Bedrooms, One Bath 1922 California Bungalow home with huge backyard being remodeled now. It has newer wood floors, newer copper plumbing, upgraded electrical, remodeled kitchen with new stove and refrigerator, laundry room with new washer/dryer, newly painted in and out, new garage door and newly landscaped! A Geat Buy at $389,000! Can be purchased with as little as 3.5% down. Call Barbara or email her for the details or to set up an appointment. This house is gorgeous! The backyard is amazing! Less than a mile to the beach and Downtown and Belmont Shore Activities!
If you would like further details on these listings, just give me a call at 714-296-7270 or email me at bstrealtor@aol.com.
Check out my other listings on this site too!
I believe GOOD SERVICE makes for GOOD BUSINESS. Thanks to my clients confidence in me and their referrals to their friends and family, I work hard for my clients and I would love to have the opportunity to share my success with YOU!
CLICK ON YOUR HOME- to read Frequently asked Q&As about Buying & Selling. There is some very important information for you here! Did you know that if you are 62 years of age or older that you can have your property taxes postponed and paid by the state until you move,sell or die. Call the County Tax Assessor's Office and they will provide you the appropriate form to fill out.
SELLERS: When it comes to SELLING your home "the right agent makes all the difference in the world". There is a lot more to selling a house than just putting a "For Sale" sign in the front yard. I try to reflect this idea in everything I do from my initial visit with you right on through the closing. My marketing plan gives potential buyers a good look at your home from both inside and out. For a free-no obligation market analysis of your property just CLICK ON SELLING AND FILL OUT THE INFORMATION and I will email your market analysis directly to you. If you provide your phone # I can set up an appointment to see your property, and will provide you with a more comprehensive analysis as well as an estimated closing cost net sheet so you can see what you will come out with at the close of escrow. Remember, there is never any obligation when I provide you with my marketing analysis to list your property with me even if I come out to see the property. I just want to provide the best information to you and would always appreciate the opportunity to work for you if you feel it will be of benefit to you.
BUYERS: When it comes to BUYING a home/investment property, the value of doing business with me is my 28+years of experience, hardwork, integrity, negotiating successful terms,& superb service. I offer a FREE search of the MLS to find the property you are looking for. New properties will be emailed directly to you that match your criteria. This information is updated every 20 minutes.
TO START: Just click the "Properties" button on the left side of the page. It's as easy as that!
NEED TO BE PREQUALIFiED TO SEE WHAT YOU CAN BUY?
Call Jan Preslo at Bank of America at 310-370-4633 X 220 or 310-991-8079 (cell). She has excellent loan programs which offer downpayment and closing cost assistance. Steve Soriano with Essex Mortgage has some excellent programs too. My buyers Claudia Calderon and John Toscano referred Steve to me and he did a great job getting them into their new home recently in Lakewood. You can call him at (562) 429-3532 and let him know you got his name from me!
Welcome to my WEBSITE. I hope that you find it to be an excellent source of information about homes for sale as well as investment properties in the LONG BEACH AREA as well as SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. I offer access to real estate listings available on our local MLS as well as information I hope you will find helpful regarding the real estate process whether you are a First Time Buyer or Seasoned Investor or Seller. For those who have utilized my website and worked with me and referrred your family and friends, I would like to thank you for your confidence in me.
Through the C.A.R. Housing Affordability Fund Mortgage Protection Program (C.A.R.H.A.F. MPP), first-time home buyers who lose their jobs due to layoffs may be eligible to receive up to $1,500 per month for up to six months to help make their mortgage payments. A qualified co-buyer also can participate in the program, for a reduced monthly benefit of $750 per month for up to six months in the event of a job loss. Program benefits also include coverage for accidental disability and a $10,000 death benefit. C.A.R.'s Housing Affordability Fund is dedicating $1 million to the program this year, and estimates that as many as 3,000 families will benefit from the program extended through Dec. 23, 2010 or until funds are exhausted.
To qualify for the Mortgage Protection Program, applicants must:
Be a first-time home buyer • someone who has not owned a home in the last three years
Open escrow April 2, 2009, or later, and close on or before Dec. 31, 2009
Use a California REALTOR in the transaction
Purchase the property in California
Be a W-2 employee (cannot be self-employed or military personnel)
First-time home buyers must request an application for the H.A.F. Mortgage Protection Program from their REALTOR. For applications and other information on this exciting new program, go to www.car.org/aboutus/hafmainpage/ or contact Monica Rodriguez at (213) 739-8380 or monicar@car.org.
The Mortgage Protection Program is a proactive approach by C.A.R. to address consumers' concerns about the real estate market and their ability to make their mortgage payments should they loose their jobs. I encourage you to take full advantage of this new program and there is no cost to you.
The City of Long Beach Want to Help you " SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME"!
Low 3% Interest Rate Housing Rehabilitation Loans are available to qualifying low and moderate-income homeowner-occupants for home repairs.
You can repair or replace-roofing-plumbing-heating-electrical system, update your kitchen,bathroom,flooring (including carpeting), insulate your attic, install energy efficient windows, and even repaint your home.
You pay NO "OUT OF POCKET" costs, may quaify to "defer all monthly payments" and repay yourloan balance when you sell your home.
Loans are also available for multi-family rental housing. Call (562) 570-6017 for more information.
Building on last year's successful event, C.A.R. and our media partner, the Los Angeles Times, will present the third annual Southern California Home Buyer's Fair March 13 and 14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It is another way we are reaching consumers to let them know now is an ideal time to buy a home. The Southern California Home Buyer's Fair features more than 50 educational "how-to" seminars and an exhibit hall designed to help consumers navigate today's real estate market with confidence and peace of mind. We've developed a fact sheet you can share with your clients. Read all about the Fair at www.homebuyersfair.com.
If you would like a LIST OF REOS/ FORECLOSURES(Bank-Owned) residential homes or investment properties emailed directly to you, just email me at bstrealtor@aol.com with your request, and I will set it up so they are emailed directly to you. Or, feel free to use my listing carousel below, it is set up to provide you with a list of foreclosures in the Long Beach area priced from $200,000-$500,000. Some are just in the beginning of foreclosure and are not on the market yet, others are bank-owned. When you see an address that you are interested in, just email me the address and I can check and let you know if it has hit the market yet for sale and when it will be available to get inside. If you are waiting on the fence to buy, there are good buys out there! Get pre-qualified so we can get started!
Looking to Search the MLS? Just click on Properties on the left side of the Page. Go to Home Search and Register by filling out the information needed as well as your search criteria, and an email with the most current listings from our MLS will be sent to you each day based on your requested search criteria. The MLS information is updated every 20 minutes to be sure I have the most current ist of properties available. When you want to update your search criteria , just go back to the Home Seach tab, log in & add the new search criteria.
Available Homes for Sale! Call me at 714-296-7270 for your Private Showing or when I will be holding Open House.
315 W. 3rd St. #303, Long Beach, One of a kind Historic Wilmore ! Gorgeous studio remodeled by a professional architect. Foyer with polished mahogany hardwood floors, custom moldings thruout, designer window treatments,recessed lights, beautiful kitchen with black tile and hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, cozy eating area off kitchen, upgraded bath maintaining classic 1920's charm, additional small room could be office, 3 blocks from Beach, Pine Avenue Shops, Ocean Blvd, Shoreline Theaters, Restaurants & Aquarium, and not far from the Blue Line to LA and easy access to 710 Freeway. Offered at $125,000 and requires a 20% down payment to finance. Call Barbara for details or for an appointment to see this gorgeous unit.
545 Chestnut #314, Long Beach- Charming 1 bedroom,1 bath condo with private small balcony. Small pet okay. Recently remodeled and includes newer range/oven & dishwasher., new carpet. Spacious Master has walk-in closet and even your own hot water heater. On Third level of 4 story mid-rise security building. Includes one parking space and storage cabinet. Elevator Building. Community Laundry. Easy walk to Pine Avenue Shops, restuarants, Historic Bed & Breakfast across the street, Shoreline Village & Entertainment, the vault and LA Blue Line. Easy access to the 710 Freeway too! You are less than a mile to the beach and could bike over to the bike path on the beach! Offered at $90,000! This is a SHORT SALE and due to the owner occupancy being 45% in the complex, CASH ONLY OFFERS acceptable as there is no conventional or government financing available at this time. You can rent this unit easily for $800-$850 a month which would be 9% on your investment. You can't get that in the bank not counting the write offs as an investment property. For more information on how a short sle works feel free to give me a call at 714-296-7270 or email me at bstrealtor@aol.com.
Two Houses on a lot at 3315 E. Ransom St. on the Eastside of Long Beach. Each house has two bedrooms, one bath and will be listed for $419,000. Live in One and Rent the Other. New roof on front house and garage. New landscaping, interior paint, exterior paint, new fences, all new applianes including washer/dryer, microwave, refrigerators, stoves, new carpet, tile floors in kitchen and aths. Private yards for both homes. If you would like more information or photos emailed to you, give me a call at 714-296-7270 or email me at bstrealtor@aol.com.
4383 Adenmoor Ave. Lakewood- Beautifully remodeled two bedrooms, 1 bath (originally was 3) with enlarged living room with wood/gas burning fireplace and skylight. Beautiful hardwood floors, Remodeled Kitchen with Garden Window, lots of cabinets, new dishwasher, range/oven, microwave hood, and refrigerator. Walk-in pantry across from inside laundry which includes washer/dryer. Remodeld Bath with Tub/Shower combination. Sliding glass doors from LR to covered patio great for entertaining. Home is located on large corner lot which has been professionally landscaped and has automatic sprinklers all around. Two-car detached garage with newer garage door and opener and cement pad with RV access for Boat or RV on west side of garage. This home is a beauty SOLD for $430,000 which was $50K over the listed price! I helped the Seller stage this home and quoting from his note to me after the offers came in " your suggestions on what furniture to remove and how to "stage" the house were very helpful. Getting 11 offers on a property would be exciting in the best of times, but it is practically unheard of in our current economic climate. I am convinced we would not have achieved this success without your experience and expertise."
12783 Ninth St. Garden Grove- .03 acres of Vacant Land with Great Location near Garden Grove Civic Center, GG High School,GG Downtown District,ROP Schools,GG Main Post Office, Home Depot, Costco,Kaiser Permanente Hospital,GG Senior Citizen Day Care Center,stores, retaurants, markets, churches, GG 22 Freeway,. Seller had this lot down zoned for a residential home but it was originally zoned for commercial use and seller believes it could be rezonedlwith permission from the City. Buyer to check with city if interested in changing zoning from residential to comercial or other use. Seller has studies on file along with civil engineer report and will be provided to Buyer. This land has so many possibilities. Check it out by driving by. Just off Euclid from the 22 Garden Grove Freeway on Ninth St. REDUCED TO: $250,000. !
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931 Euclid Ave. , Long Beach- Two Bedrooms, One Bath 1922 California Bungalow home with huge backyard being remodeled now. It has newer wood floors, newer copper plumbing, upgraded electrical, remodeled kitchen with new stove and refrigerator, laundry room with new washer/dryer, newly painted in and out, new garage door and newly landscaped! A Geat Buy at $389,000! Can be purchased with as little as 3.5% down. Call Barbara or email her for the details or to set up an appointment. This house is gorgeous! The backyard is amazing! Less than a mile to the beach and Downtown and Belmont Shore Activities!
If you would like further details on these listings, just give me a call at 714-296-7270 or email me at bstrealtor@aol.com.
Check out my other listings on this site too!
I believe GOOD SERVICE makes for GOOD BUSINESS. Thanks to my clients confidence in me and their referrals to their friends and family, I work hard for my clients and I would love to have the opportunity to share my success with YOU!
CLICK ON YOUR HOME- to read Frequently asked Q&As about Buying & Selling. There is some very important information for you here! Did you know that if you are 62 years of age or older that you can have your property taxes postponed and paid by the state until you move,sell or die. Call the County Tax Assessor's Office and they will provide you the appropriate form to fill out.
SELLERS: When it comes to SELLING your home "the right agent makes all the difference in the world". There is a lot more to selling a house than just putting a "For Sale" sign in the front yard. I try to reflect this idea in everything I do from my initial visit with you right on through the closing. My marketing plan gives potential buyers a good look at your home from both inside and out. For a free-no obligation market analysis of your property just CLICK ON SELLING AND FILL OUT THE INFORMATION and I will email your market analysis directly to you. If you provide your phone # I can set up an appointment to see your property, and will provide you with a more comprehensive analysis as well as an estimated closing cost net sheet so you can see what you will come out with at the close of escrow. Remember, there is never any obligation when I provide you with my marketing analysis to list your property with me even if I come out to see the property. I just want to provide the best information to you and would always appreciate the opportunity to work for you if you feel it will be of benefit to you.
BUYERS: When it comes to BUYING a home/investment property, the value of doing business with me is my 28+years of experience, hardwork, integrity, negotiating successful terms,& superb service. I offer a FREE search of the MLS to find the property you are looking for. New properties will be emailed directly to you that match your criteria. This information is updated every 20 minutes.
TO START: Just click the "Properties" button on the left side of the page. It's as easy as that!
NEED TO BE PREQUALIFiED TO SEE WHAT YOU CAN BUY?
Call Jan Preslo at Bank of America at 310-370-4633 X 220 or 310-991-8079 (cell). She has excellent loan programs which offer downpayment and closing cost assistance. Steve Soriano with Essex Mortgage has some excellent programs too. My buyers Claudia Calderon and John Toscano referred Steve to me and he did a great job getting them into their new home recently in Lakewood. You can call him at (562) 429-3532 and let him know you got his name from me!
