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Belmont Heights Real Estate is Bungalow Heaven in Long Beach Californai

Belmont Heights Real Estate - The Bungalow Heaven

If you want to live in a Long Beach neighborhood minutes to the beach and away from the summer heat of Los Angeles, then Belmont Heights is the place for you.  There are many 1920’s Craftsman Bungalow style homes to enjoy along the tree-lined streets of this great neighborhood.  Belmont Heights is situated in a wonderful location with the boundaries of Seventh Street to the north, Ocean Boulevard (and Livingston Drive) to the south, Cherry Avenue to the east and Redondo Avenue on the west.

 

A Variety of Homes to Choose From in Belmont Heights

This neighborhood offers more Craftsman bungalows than any other community in Long Beach, as well as a diverse mix of Spanish Colonial Revival, Mediterranean, Cottage style and Early Century homes.  There are also low rise condominiums, Spanish duplexes and small apartment buildings.  There are other home styles available in Belmont Heights, which include Victorian, Mission Revival, Tudor Revival, Neo-Traditional and Streamline Modern.  Designs by the famous Green and Green firm can also be seen in this cozy Long Beach community.  Because this neighborhood is less congested than surrounding areas, such as Naples, Belmont Shore and others, the homes are larger.  When you are ready to start your home buying process, The Red Wagon Team can help you select the home that best suits your personal style.  Now is the perfect time to start your Long Beach real estate search in this picturesque area of Long Beach.  

 

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What Happens at a Home Inspection in Sunny Southern California?

What Happens at a Home Inspection?

The home inspector will inspect the property based on an itemized list so they can give you an accurate report of the condition of the home or condo that you are purchasing. I suggest following the inspector around the home so that when they find something, they can explain it to you. At the end of the inspection, they typically go over everything they found and will produce a written report. This report will describe what they found that needs attention by the seller or future buyer.

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Do You Have Your Financial Ducks in a Row?

Are You Quacking About A Home Loan?

Do You Have Your Financial Ducks in a Row?
The most critical part of purchasing a home or investment property is having all of your financial ducks in a row. In today's real estate market with all of the banking changes in guidelines, some buyers still think that they can wait until they find the perfect home to talk to a lender.

The reality is...now is the time to do it. Waiting could cost you the buyer thousands of dollars by missing the chance to lock in a lower interest rate....not only that but, you may be wasting your time looking at homes are lower or higher than you can afford. How you spend your time is important to you, isn't it?

Of course it is...that's why top real estate professionals urge you to talk with a good, ethical loan officer first. Realtors care about you and want the best for you.

Plus, sellers weigh offers based on the strength of the buyer’s financial capacity to actually complete the purchase. If you are pre-approved by a lender, you have a better chance of getting your offer accepted.

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