The 2026 Long Beach Neighborhood Appreciation Report

Belmont Shore and Naples lead Long Beach in 2026 home appreciation, up nearly 26% year-over-year. Full neighborhood breakdown inside

Where Long Beach’s Doctors Actually Live — And Why

Bixby Hill has long been nicknamed 'Pill Hill' for its doctors. Here's why medical professionals choose this Long Beach neighborhood

Marine Stadium: Long Beach’s Olympic Rowing Venue, Then and Now

Marine Stadium hosted rowing at the 1932 Olympics — and it's set to host rowing and canoe sprint again at the 2028 LA Games.

Three Closings, One Day: What Three Completely Different Long Beach Deals Taught Me

Broker Costanza Genoese Zerbi closes an OYO, a disclosed structural report, and her own 1031 exchange — all in one Long Beach day. Here's how…

Just Closed: How a New Balcony Inspection Law Changed the Financing on This Long Beach Condo Sale

A $600K Long Beach condo closing shows how California's SB 326 balcony inspection law can turn a standard purchase into a non-warrantable loan.

The Most Walkable Neighborhoods in Long Beach

Alamitos Heights offers Long Beach's best-kept walkability secret — a farmers market, concerts in the park, and kids who walk to school

Just Closed: Helping a First-Generation Buyer Navigate CalHFA’s Dream For All Program

How I helped a first-generation buyer overcome seller hesitation and close using CalHFA's Dream For All down payment assistance program

How to Avoid a ‘Boot’ and Choose the Right Qualified Intermediary in a 1031 Exchange

A boot, a missing Qualified Intermediary, or the wrong taxpayer name can disqualify a 1031 exchange. Here's how to avoid all three.

Selling My Parents’ Long Beach Home: What I Learned Doing My Own 1031 Exchange

I bought my Long Beach condo in 2000 for my parents. Here's how I'm using a 1031 exchange to sell it and defer capital gains…

Q2 2026 Southern California Real Estate Market Update: Long Beach, South Bay, Los Angeles & Orange County

By Costanza Genoese Zerbi | RealTrends Verified Top Agent Southern California | eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles Published July 2026 | Reading time: approximately 6…