The Document Every Trust Sale Needs (That Most People Never Ask For)

A trust certificate isn't enough to sell a home. Here's the restriction that could stop a sale — and why the full trust document matters

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

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…

Fannie Mae Condo Lending Changes 2026: What Long Beach, South Bay & Orange County Buyers Need to Know Before August 3rd

Fannie Mae retires Limited Review for condo loans starting August 3, 2026. See what Full Review means for Long Beach, South Bay & OC condo…

California’s Transfer Tax Fight Is Heading to the Ballot. Here’s What Every Southern California Seller Needs to Know.

California's Transfer Tax Fight Is Heading to the Ballot. Here's What Every Southern California Seller Needs to Know.By Costanza Genoese Zerbi | Costanza Genoese Zerbi…

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

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.

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.

Condo vs. Own Your Own in Long Beach: What Buyers Need to Know

Thinking about buying a condo or "Own Your Own" in Long Beach? Broker Costanza Genoese Zerbi breaks down the ownership, financing, and resale differences you…

The Fed Held Rates — But the Message Was Clear: Brace for Higher for Longer

The Fed voted unanimously to hold rates at 3.50–3.75% in June 2026 — but the real story is the dot plot flip signaling a possible…