If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about 3 years.
If you follow the Long Beach real estate market closely, you can feel the shift. Buyers are more selective, sellers are more cautious, and yet demand for the right Long Beach homes for sale remains remarkably resilient across key neighborhoods on the east side of Long Beach.
After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same.
A recent Bank of America survey asked would-be homebuyers what would make them feel more confident about moving forward. The answer was clear: they want improved affordability — specifically, lower prices and mortgage rates.
Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down? Are we headed for a crash? Will rates ever come down? And all the media noise may leave you wondering: does it really make sense to buy a home right now?
Long Beach, California isn’t just a scenic coastal city—it’s a dynamic community with a strong real estate market, diverse neighborhoods, and an ideal location. Whether you're house hunting, investing, or relocating, Long Beach offers the perfect balance of lifestyle and opportunity.
In case you’re wondering about the major construction projects that will be taking place near Pacific Coast Highway and 2nd Street, they will be getting done. When exactly? That’s still being worked out.
How much power do California cities have to choose in terms of the development of their housing and commercial zones? A federal appellate court decision says that state law will determine what happens when it comes to affordable housing.
Attention Long Beach homeowners, and those thinking about becoming one: Now is the time to become informed about the city’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) policies – and what’s coming next.
