LONG BEACH CA REAL ESTATE

The 44 annual Transpac Yacht Race is well under way. Before the start a tribute was paid to Wendy Siegal, a successful competitor and promoter of recent Transpac's, who was found drowned last Thursday near her ship the Willow Wind in Downtown Long Beach at Rainbow Harbor.

The July 19th standings can be viewed here.

Transpac history and archives can be viewed here.

Transpac's official press release is full of information for you Transpac junkies.

Thank you Karin

LONG BEACH CA REAL ESTATE

Do you have a nasty old pool detracting from your Long Beach backyard? Don't use it anymore? Takes up valuable space? Costs a small fortune to maintain! Afraid it may get in the way of selling your Long Beach Home?

Not all Long Beach Buyers are interested in maintaining a swimming pool. For many first time buyers the expense of maintaining the pool is just too much for them to deal with. If the pool is not in pristine condition it could turn off a buyer, nobody wants to take on potentially unknown expenses. Removing an existing pool can be very expensive. It is time to get out of the box in your thinking.

Wouldn't you just love to have a beautifully landscaped pond instead? Apparently you are not alone!

Imagination! It amazes me! Some people are blessed with not only a fabulous imagination, but also with the ability to bring their dreams into reality. Erik, of Portland Oregon is such a man.

Erik purchased a home with a swimming pool and made his dream of a large pond come true. His blog recounts the entire conversion process with beautiful photos. His talents are limitless. He not only converted the pool, his landscaping talents are unparalleled. Erik designed a biological vegi filtration system for his pond which keeps the water crystal clear, uses no chemicals, the pond is self-sustaining and he makes it look effortless.

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AVP Crocs Tour Bud Light Long Beach Open

ASSOCIATION OF VOLLEYBALL PROFESSIONALS (AVP)

July 16 - 22, 2007

AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour comes to Long Beach at Marina Green Park later this month. Take part in the excitement as the world's finest players 'serve up' the best of beach volleyball.

Come cheer on Gold Medalist and Cal State Long Beach Alumna, Misty May-Treanor and watch the volleyball legend, three-time Gold Medalist, Karch Kiraly play his last season. Don't miss out on the action!


150 of the sport's top players will play a series of matches and chances to win prize money, at Alamitos Beach in Downtown Long Beach. The event has become a part of the Long Beach Sea Festival.

This is the first AVP that has come to Long Beach.

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LONG BEACH CA REAL ESTATE

44th Transpacific Yacht Race to Hawaii

Entries officially closed Thursday, Jun 7th for the 44th Transpacific Yacht Race from Long Beach to Hawaii.

There will be 76 Yacht's of all shapes and sizes setting sail from our beautiful Palos Verde Peninsula. They will travel 2,225 nautical miles to the island of Waikiki arriving at the Diamond Head Lighthouse where they will be greeted by spectators lining Diamond Head Road to view their stunning arrival.

• 3 of the ships are from Japan
• 1 is from Australia
• 2 from other countries
• 6 will be returning to their home state of Hawaii
• 64 represent 9 other states

Participants and crew began to arrive in Downtown Long Beach on July 6th. Festivities, Cocktail Parties, Dinners and Ceremonies have commenced and go on through July 12th.

On Monday, July 9th the first of the Yachts will begin their trip across the great blue sea. The starts will be staggered with groups beginning on July 9th, 12th and the final group on the 15th.

On Friday, July 13th:

• 2:00 PM - all Transpac boats will be in Rainbow Harbor "dressed" and ready to receive visitors.
• 2:30 PM - They will be welcoming a delegation of young people from the southern California Chapter of the Special Olympics.
• 3:30 PM - Governors and Mayors visit the Transpac Fleet
• 4:00 PM - Transpac Skippers and Crews will be introduced on stage
• 4:30 PM - The Mayors of Long Beach, Honolulu and the Governor's of Hawaii and California will be introduced.
• 5:00 - 6:00 PM - Cocktail Reception

The Final Start will be at 1:00 PM Sunday, July 15, 2007. What an incredible sight this will be.

Further details, including crew lists may be found on the Transpacific '07 website.

We will be covering the Transpacific Race from both sides of the ocean. Randy Prothero will be covering the finish line on Active Rain. His first post is already up: TRANSPAC 07 Starts This Week for the 44th Time.

From Transpac '05 - Sailing to Hawaii on the R/P 77 "Scout Spirit" set to "alive" by POD 2006 Singlehanded Transpac finishers anchored in Hanalei Bay after the race

Laurie Manny

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(714) 376-9550

Because Professional Home Staging Sells Long Beach Homes and Condos!

Long Beach has a tremendous amount of homes and condos on the market and only a limited number of buyers in a position to purchase. It is just common sense that these buyers are most interested in the homes that show the best.

Professionally staged Long Beach properties just look better than their competition. Buyers are no longer interested in purchasing homes or condos that need much in the way of upgrading. Most are barely willing to paint. They no longer have to do any of this to get a good buy in today's market.

If your home or condo needs paint and new carpet, your kitchen and bathroom are out of date, you must reflect this in your offering price. If you want a higher price, an investment in a professional home staging service may be the answer for you. Staged Long Beach Homes and condos sell faster and typically sell for higher prices.

Photos used to advertise and market your Long Beach Home or Condo show better when professional staging services are employed, driving more buyer traffic to your home. 92% of buyers are searching for their new home or condo on the Internet. The Internet provides buyers with pictures, slide shows, video tours... familiarizing them with the Long Beach Homes they are considering viewing. A staged Long Beach Home will have more interest to a buyer than one that is not, and will end up on the buyers 'must see' list. Because these homes show so well in the pictures, and when they are shown, they are viewed as being much better cared for and more well maintained.

Appraisers also view the homes as being 'well maintained' and often will appraise at a higher value.

A staged home is ready to move into. Just what many of today's Long Beach Buyers are looking for.

Stage your Long Beach Home or Condo and price it right you will sell. Deliver value.

Remember you only have one chance to make a first impression.