Long Beach isn't a pin on a map to me. It's also one of the most varied markets in Southern California, and that's where good advice matters.
Long Beach is really a collection of very different markets. Downtown and Alamitos Beach lean condo and high-rise. Belmont Shore and Naples are near the water and priced like it. Bixby Knolls, California Heights and Los Altos are known for classic single-family streets. North Long Beach often offers more house for the money.
A lot of the housing stock is older, which means inspections matter: original sewer lines, older electrical panels, raised foundations and unpermitted additions come up often. I'd rather you know about it during your contingency period than after you've moved in.
For condo buyers, the building is half the purchase. I review the HOA budget, reserves, recent assessments and the inspection reports California now requires for balconies and other elevated elements in many condo buildings, so a great unit doesn't come with a surprise bill.
Want today's numbers? My market pulse pulls current rates, prices and inventory from official sources.
For the month-by-month numbers, see my Long Beach housing market report (Zillow, Realtor.com and C.A.R. data, updated monthly).
Long Beach has some of the most approachable entry points in the area. We'll match your budget to the right neighborhoods and loan options, including down payment help where you qualify.
Comps from your actual neighborhood, not the whole city. A Bixby Knolls bungalow and a Downtown condo shouldn't share a pricing strategy.
Long Beach has a deep small-multifamily market. I'll lay out rents, expenses, local rules and ADU potential line by line before you write an offer.
Condos and high-rises downtown and along Ocean Blvd, classic Craftsman and Spanish-style homes in the historic districts, post-war single-family tracts on the east side, and a deep stock of 2–4 unit buildings.
Median sale price: $909,567 (September 2026, Redfin). Prices move monthly; ask me for current comps on your street.
Official sources: City of Long Beach · Long Beach historic districts · Long Beach Transit · LA Metro
Looking for a real estate agent in Long Beach? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in Long Beach and across Los Angeles County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.
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Commission is negotiable. Plan for escrow, title, LA County's $1.10 per $1,000 documentary transfer tax, plus a city transfer tax in some cities (the City of Los Angeles, Culver City and Santa Monica, among others), and any repairs or credits. Estimate your net.
Probate, trust and estate sales, including out-of-state heirs. Trust and probate sales.
Line up the sale and your next home so you aren't carrying two. Moving out of California? I'll connect you with a vetted agent there.
Free and local things to do, checked against official city and organizer pages. Add any of them to your calendar in one tap.
Atlantic Avenue between San Antonio & Bixby Road
A monthly evening street event along Atlantic Avenue in Bixby Knolls. It is listed on the City's special events calendar.
Photo: Clint McKoy / Unsplash
Granada Launch Ramp, Belmont Shore
A Thanksgiving morning run and walk that starts at the Granada boat launch ramp in Belmont Shore.
Photo: Pierre-Antoine Franck / Unsplash
3764 Orange Avenue
A neighborhood holiday tree lighting in the California Heights area.
Photo: Bryan Dickerson / UnsplashEast 2nd Street, Belmont Shore
The yearly evening holiday parade along East Second Street in Belmont Shore. Admission is free and no RSVP is needed.
Photo: Bryan Dickerson / UnsplashAlamitos Bay & Naples Canals
Decorated boats parade at night through Alamitos Bay and the Naples canals.
Photo: Clint McKoy / UnsplashPine Avenue between 3rd & 5th Streets
A downtown street event on Pine Avenue between 3rd and 5th Streets.
Photo: Clint McKoy / UnsplashNothing in Long Beach on my verified list yet. New events are added every week; meanwhile, see the official city calendar and what's on nearby.
More in Long Beach: the City of Long Beach's official events calendar →
Dates and details come from official city and organizer pages and can change, so please confirm before you go. Photos are representative Unsplash images of this type of event, not photos of these events.
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All of them, from Downtown, Alamitos Beach and Belmont Shore to Bixby Knolls, California Heights, Los Altos and North Long Beach, plus neighboring Lakewood and Signal Hill.
The HOA's budget and reserve study, any special assessments, insurance coverage, rental rules, and whether the building has completed the required balcony and elevated-element inspections. I request and review all of it with you.
Usually, yes. Many homes have older sewer laterals. A camera inspection is inexpensive compared to a line replacement, and finding a problem during escrow gives you room to negotiate.
Yes. We plan the timing so you're not stuck between homes, whether that means a contingent offer, a rent-back after closing, or selling first.
Tell me what you're trying to do and when. I'll tell you what it takes, what it costs, and the smartest first step. No pressure, no script.
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