Long Beach & South Bay Real Estate: The Honest Q1 2026 Market Update

Q1 is done. And if you’ve been waiting for someone to give you the real picture of what’s happening in the Long Beach and South…

Living Near Retro Row Long Beach: Is It Worth It in 2026?

People who've spent any time in Long Beach know that Retro Row — the stretch of East 4th Street between Junipero and Cherry — is…

Is Wrigley Long Beach a Good Place to Buy in 2026? A Neighborhood & Market Guide

I get asked about Wrigley a lot.It's usually from first-time buyers who've done their research, realized that most of Long Beach is well above $800,000,…

How Much House Can You Afford? A Real Home Buying Budget Guide for Long Beach, LA & OC Buyers

One of the first questions every home buyer asks me is: "How much house can I actually afford?" And it's the right question to ask…

The 2028 Olympics Are Coming to Long Beach — Here’s What It Means for Real Estate

If you live in Long Beach, you've probably been hearing buzz about the 2028 Olympics. And honestly? The excitement is completely warranted. Long Beach isn't…

The Best Time to List Your Long Beach Home Is Right Now — Here’s the Data

If you’ve been thinking about selling your Long Beach home and waiting for the “right time,” I have good news and a deadline: the right…

New Listing in Wrigley, Long Beach: Why $575,000 for a Single Family Home Is Worth Your Attention Right Now

If you have been watching the Long Beach market and waiting for the right moment to buy or invest in Wrigley — this is a…

The Long Beach Renaissance: From 1994 Roots to the 2026 Skyline

When I first moved to Long Beach in 1994, the city was at a crossroads. The Navy shipyard had recently closed, the Pike was a…

The Hottest New Restaurants in Long Beach Right Now (And the Neighborhoods Behind Them)

Long Beach has always had a great food scene. But lately? It's on another level. Over the past couple of years, the city has seen…

Bixby Knolls vs. Belmont Shore: Which Long Beach Neighborhood is the Better 5-Year Investment?

When investors and families look at Long Beach real estate in 2026, two neighborhoods dominate the conversation: Belmont Shore (90803) and Bixby Knolls (90807).As a…