Real Estate in the LBC

When I started this blog I promised that once I finally bought a property I would walk away.  And 11 years ago that's exactly what I did.  I have long since sold that property and no longer liv...

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I haven't posted in ages (I promised I would shut down this blog once I bought a house, which I did last year), but recently got a request to revisit the inventory situation in Long Beach and tho...

http://longbeachhousingblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/inventory-update.html

In one week this turd waffle will celebrate the three-year anniversary of trying to unload his over-improved albatross. What a tit. Although at least now I see why he was so reluctant to post ...

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Long Beach inventory is down 16.3% between February and January, and down 37.9% from this time last year. In Belmont Shore, it's even worse. Inventory is down 41.7% month-to-month, and an asto...

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A while back I openly prayed for the hilarious staging-by-photoshop trend to catch on. Well, it looks like it's gaining traction : This is my absolute favorite: You're not even trying! Thi...

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Sold on 02/01/12 - $165,000 At $155 per square foot, that is less than half the original asking price. Way to hold out for top dollar! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Since there is no new i...

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My thoughts exactly.

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Given some of the ridiculous bullshit I've encountered in my house search, I might have to come out of blogging retirement. ASKING PRICE: $469,900 ADDRESS: 14 5TH Pl, Long Beach, CA 90802 BEDS...

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SOLD ON 09/02/11 - $605,000 Well, that only took 400 days. Look at this long, sad saga: Sep 02, 2011 - Sold $605,000 Jul 15, 2011 - Pending (Backup Offers Accepted) Jul 08, 2011 - Price Chan...

http://longbeachhousingblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/magically-expanding-house-final-update.html

Sold on 08/31/11 - $450,000 What a long, strange trip it's been. This art-deco disaster has been on and off the MLS since June 2009. 2009! If you recall, at one point the dipshit owner was tr...

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Anonymous writes: > This house has been in default - NOD filed 1/27/2010 (apx. 14K > delinquent).  filed 4/29/10. Sale postponed, then I'm > sure was eventually cancelled...

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PRICE CHANGED FROM $639,000 TO $609,000 OUCH. THIS IS GETTING UGLIER BY THE DAY. THEY'VE KNOCKED OFF $90,000 FROM THE LIST PRICE AND STILL NO ACTION. I MEAN, PSYCHOLOGICALLY HOW DO YOU THINK THA...

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To those of you who bought during the last few years because of a growing family, a desire to lock in a low interest rate for 30 years, newfound affordability, renter's fatigue, or you simply got...

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6/14/11 - Sold $305,000 After years of bullshit wishing prices, this turkey has finally been put out of its misery. In the last update, I said, "...$277 per square foot seems reasonable enough t...

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Irvine Renter, author of the Irvine Housing Blog (a major inspiration for this blog), filled me in on something pretty disturbing. According to the OC Register : > The Orange County Associa...

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inventory down 3% vs. March inventory down 10% vs. last year sale-to-list at 98%

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This rock-biting mongoloid is back on the market yet again. Jesus, bro...give it up already. Despite the fresh "New Listing" classification, astute Long Beach Housing Blog readers will note tha...

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Price changed from $659,000 to $649,000 How's that market chasing workin' out for ya?

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Price changed from $675,000 to $669,500 This is actually the second price reduction in the last four weeks ($30,000 lopped off so far). Will it be enough to for this flipper to make money on his...

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Today's property is a throwback to the old days when you could buy an apartment for a good price, put a little elbow grease into it, quickly put it back on the market, and walk away with an easy,...

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Sadly, as anyone actively looking for a house can attest, there isn't much to report. Same old shit, bigger pile. Here is the November update: ...and the most recent inventory: Sad. Just...

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ADDRESS: 4512 East VERMONT St, Long Beach, CA 90814 ASKING PRICE: $699,900 BEDS: 3 BATHS: 2.75 SQ. FT.: 1,500 $/SQ. FT.: $467 LOT SIZE: 4,735 Sq. Ft. YEAR BUILT: 1948 COMMUNITY: Belmont Heights/...

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Thanks to LBCee for sending in today's property. Address: 242 PROSPECT Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803 Wishing Price: $1,350,000 BEDS: 2 BATHS: 0.75 SQ. FT.: 1,476 $/SQ. FT.: $915 LOT SIZE: 6,347 S...

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Since there is no new inventory to speak of, out of "Where Are They Now?" curiosity I've been revisiting past Long Beach Housing Blog properties. Although most RE in the LBC victims--ERRR...featu...

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A commenter mentioned a while back that this place finally sold. Jan 2003 - Purchased $730,000 October 2010 - Sold $699,000 Looks like we're below 2003 prices even in Naples! Tough to even c...

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