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The fate of one of Long Beach’s most respected examples of art deco architecture wasn’t necessarily dictated by the group who eventually demolished it—though they had a hand, yes—but rather the voters of Long Beach.
Brian Addison
It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing market going to crash?” has…
Keeping Current Matters
The California Heights Historic District, with some 1,500 homes within its boundaries between Wardlow and Bixby roads and Lime and Gardenia avenues, is the largest historic district in Long Beach. Cal Heights is a quiet neighborhood lined with old shade trees and sharing…
Tim Grobaty
The industry has been eagerly awaiting further details about President Joe Biden’s proposed first-time home buyer tax credit—which originally featured a max of $15,000 per buyer toward their down payment on a home.The House Financial Services Committee recently released…
Liz Domenguez
Prices are up sharply as housing inventory continues to plateau, leaving 40% fewer homes on the market compared to last year, according to a report prepared by Black Knight. Instead of making up for the shortfall, new listings have slumped further in 2021. Year-over-year,…
April 5, 2021, 8:41 am By Georgia Kromrei
When we make friends we like to learn about them—we ask them where they grew up, where they went to school, and when they were born. Our homes are a lot like that. We spend time with them, value them, and take care of them. So it makes sense that we want to know more…
Emily Potter
Old and new are well integrated. “I don’t like seeing modern shine in an old-house kitchen,” Steve says. He wanted quarter-sawn oak. LaFleche countered by suggesting they use oak only for the built-in pantry wall, complementing that with classic painted cabinets to…
By Patricia Poore
Proposition 19: Property Tax Increase Limits on Primary Residences
How does Proposition 19 change the rules on tax basis portability? Prop 19 allows a homeowner who is 55 years of age or older, severely disabled or whose home has been substantially damaged by wildfire or…
Billy OBrien
