Laurie Manny

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Laurie Manny, Real Estate Professional in Long Beach, CA
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About Me

Laurie is a seasoned, Internet Savvy Realtor serving the Long Beach
California Communities. Consumers will find incredible information on
her Long Beach Real Estate website http://www.lauriemanny.com/; and
helpful information for Buyers and Sellers on her Long Beach Real
Estate Blog http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/. The Long Beach
sites both provide a free full search of the entire Southern California
MLS - ALL active listings fed directly from the SoCalMLS - as is
updated on a regular basis. Laurie can service all of your Long Beach Real Estate needs.


Laurie Manny

Main Street Realtors

244 Redondo Avenue

Long Beach California

90803

562-212-5420

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Laurie Manny's Answers (116)
Amanda, Home Buyer in Los Angeles, CA

In California, if a buyer is married and secure a loan to buy property ONLY under her name, is there a way for

Asked Fri Jun 26 2009, 15:22 by Amanda  -  Home Buying in 90033  -  4 answers
Laurie Manny answered:
Amanda,

California is a community property state. If the home is purchased during the marriage it will become community property unless it is handled legally as Separate Property. You should definitely consult an attorney before purchasing the home or moving money around to do so.

I wrote an article on separate property awhile back which provides a good basic understanding of what separate property is:

http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/separate-property-wha…

This article should not be considered legal advice but it is a good starting point for you. - Sat Jun 27 2009, 10:43
Hairone, Home Buyer in Los Angeles County, CA

I am having a-lot of trouble getting my offers accepted because I am FHA. Instead of continual rejection by

Asked Mon Jun 22 2009, 09:39 by Hairone  -  Home Buying in Los Angeles  -  9 answers
Laurie Manny answered:
Isn't it annoying when new answers repeat what has already been said by other Realtors who commented before them? - Fri Jun 26 2009, 16:34
As an agent I too would like a list of sellers accepting FHA loans. It would be nice if listing agents all placed that information in the MLS and the agent was able to perform a search based on that information. Unfortunately the SoCal MLS isn't set up to do that at this time and the information would be subject to questionable accuracy because it would be dependent on the agent actually placing that info on the MLS.

Your agent should call the listing agent prior to writing the offer and ask.

Most of the time it isn't just that the seller isn't willing to accept an FHA loan, usually the FHA buyer is just outbid by a conventional loan with a large down payment. This is perceived to be a stronger offer.

We are having more success having FHA offers accepted. There are a few things you can do to improve your offer and increase your potential to have your offer accepted.

Laurie Manny
Main Street Realtors
(562) 212-5420 - Tue Jun 23 2009, 10:23
Maureen Fran…, Real Estate Pro in Birmingham, MI

How much would the property tax be on an average Long Beach home?

Asked Sun May 20 2007, 07:34 by Maureen Fran…  -  Home Buying in Long Beach  -  3 answers
Laurie Manny answered:
Information on reducing your property taxes:

http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/property-tax-reassess…

http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/tax-relief-for-long-b… - Wed Jun 24 2009, 12:43
If you purchase a historic home in Long Beach you become eligible to apply for tax relief through The Mills Act. This 10 year "endlessly renewable" contract with the city provides tax incentives to owners of Long Beach Historic Properties. Here is a link with further information: - Wed May 23 2007, 19:08
Property tax in Long Beach CA is 1.25% of purchase price. For an average home of $550,000, the tax would be $6,875.00 per year. - Sun May 20 2007, 18:33
AR, Home Buyer in Los Angeles, CA

what does all cash offers only mean in a condo listing?

Asked Sat May 30 2009, 15:27 by AR  -  Home Buying in Los Angeles  -  5 answers
Laurie Manny answered:
While there are many reasons for only accepting all cash offers usually the building is more than 50% tenant occupied. The unit may have incomplete construction and be missing the kitchen and bath. Under these circumstances the banks will not facilitate a loan, which makes it easier to just say up front on the MLS - cash offers only. - Mon Jun 1 2009, 03:35
Jay, Home Buyer in La Mirada, CA

I am looking at a Townhome in Long Beach with a 40' boat dock. Last sell price was in 2002 for $ 619k,

Asked Mon Jan 26 2009, 12:01 by Jay  -  Home Buying in Long Beach  -  5 answers
Laurie Manny answered:
Hi Jay,

I love Spinnaker! This townhome is not only on water it is on the widest part of the canal - awesome location! Here is a link to an article I update every month or two - all sales in Spinnaker for the last 2 years, this should be helpful to you.

http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/spinnaker-bay-homes-s…

This waterfront townhome has stirred up some interest. I recently sold the home at the end of Spinnaker - 350 Salta Verde Pt., which sits on the corner of 2 canals across from Marina Pacifica. The buyers love it! We negotiated quite a deal for them. Would love to do the same for you.

Laurie Manny
Main Street Realtors
562-212-5420
http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com
http://www.lauriemanny.com
http://www.twitter.com/lauriemanny - Tue Jan 27 2009, 02:28
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Specialties
Laurie is a real estate marketing specialist. What does this mean to you? Approximately 80% of buyers are searching for their next home on the internet. Most internet shoppers never leave page one of Google and rarely go past the first 3 positions. Laurie can put your home on page one of Google, often in the top 3 positions.

Being on page one of Google means that your home will receive traffic. That equates to buyers finding your home, calling their agent and making an appointment to view your home. Newspapers, magazines, postcards and other tools of the past just don't do that anymore, despite the claims of some without an internet presence.

You NEED to hire an Internet Marketing Specialist in today's real estate market if you are considering selling your Long Beach homes.
Experience
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Realtor/Consultant for Main Street Realtors
An Internet Savvy Realtor who can place your home at the top of the engines, drive traffic to your listing, has excellent negotiating skills and can get the job done. Laurie is the Long Beach real estate resource for Long Beach homes, condos and income properties for sale, market reports, buyer and seller tips, neighborhood information, community and real estate news by Long Beach Realtor Laurie Manny.
November 2001—present
Certifications & Awards
Laurie was recently invited to participate in a high level round table at the California Association of Realtor's by their Executive Vice President Joel Singer. The event was intended to delve into the phenomenon of Social Networking and its net effect on the real estate industry. Partial transcript was published in the June/July 2008 California Realtor Magazine (5 page spread) and portions of the round table can be viewed on video at http://www.CAR.org.

Laurie was invited to speak this past July at the Inman News Conference in San Francisco CA and earlier this year in Phoenix AZ at the Bloodhound Unchained conference.

Laurie is well know nationally for her incredible, high performing, niche blogs in Long Beach California.
Interests
Real Estate is not a full time job. It is a lifetime commitment. Laurie is committed to her clients.

If life ever slows down Laurie would like to get back to her other love which is painting. In a past life her works were presented in prestigious galleries in both Scottsdale and Los Angeles.
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