One West Ocean: Long Beach’s Hottest Condo Tower

Written by on April 28, 2009

PRIME HIGH-RISE CONDOS. METICULOUS DETAILS. PRICELESS AUTHENTICITY. One West Ocean, Long Beach’s tallest and fastest-selling residential tower, offers four exceptional, private luxury condos per floor. The commanding, 59-story ocean and city view condominium tower is perfectly positioned in the heart of downtown Long Beach. This full-time doorman designer skyscraper features beautifully tailored, expansive interiors that [...] Read more »

Short Sales 101: What’s All the Buzz About?

Written by on March 12, 2009

So you’re seeing the words “SHORT SALE” splashed all over real estate signs across town, on the news and in the headlines. Short sales are everywhere, but exactly WHAT ARE THEY and WHO BENEFITS from them? Let’s take a quick, painless, non-confusing look. You’ll be clued-in in no time, and if you have any questions, [...] Read more »

Top 5 Benefits of Buying a Bank-Owned Home

Written by on March 5, 2009

1. More home for your buck. How? By taking advantage of potentially lower interest rates and dramatically lower prices, two ways in which banks entice buyers to take a losing asset of their hands—fast! Bank-owned (REOs) and foreclosed upon properties average discounts between 20% and 25% off their overall retail value. Buying the property “as [...] Read more »

Obama’s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan: Who Is Eligible?

Written by on February 28, 2009

Here is what you need to know about President Barack Obama’s new Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (HASP) to help stabilize the housing market and help millions of struggling borrowers keep their homes. What is it? Who is eligible? How will it directly impact you and your family? The first portion of HASP, the Homeowner [...] Read more »

Luxury Beachfront Belmont Shore Foreclosure for Sale

Written by on February 27, 2009

Call to Schedule a Personal Tour Address: 5341 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803 Home Type: Single-Family Square Feet: 1,569 Lot Size: 3,900 sq. ft. Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Year Built: 1961 Neighborhood: Belmont Shore This amazing, not-yet-listed foreclosure is located in Long Beach’s most exclusive beachside neighborhood. The spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath luxury home [...] Read more »

Tom and April Devane Give a Testimonial for Mark Shandrow

Written by on July 14, 2008

[No Auto Start]h7F7wSpvfnQ[/No Auto Start] Tom and April Devane offer a video testimonial for Mark Shandrow of Keller Williams Realty.  Tom and April bought a condo in Lakewood in 2006 with my assistance.  They were great to work with and had an awesome sense of humor. Best, Mark Shandorw Keller Williams Realty Read more »

Lakewood, California

Written by on July 5, 2008

  Lakewood Welcome signs at the gateways to Lakewood announce the traditional residential community as a place where “times change, values don’t.” Few would disagree. Some 50 years after its first homes were built, Lakewood still reflects the timeless charm and character of the classic mid-century American suburb. Lakewood’s extraordinary physical layout — the smart [...] Read more »