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How is the Wrigley area of Long Beach for crime? asked by Tom

Hello Tom, Did you know that the entire City of Long Beach is sectioned for Crime Reporting Districts? These are areas that are typically a few ... read more answered by Julia Huntsm…

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I am looking for a warehouse property to transform into a fine art gallery, any interesting area in downtown

Answered Sat Oct 20 2007, 17:41 by Jim Walker - 90017 - General Area
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Tom
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How is the Wrigley area of Long Beach for crime? asked by Tom

Hello Tom, Did you know that the entire City of Long Beach is sectioned for Crime Reporting Districts? These are areas that are typically a few ... read more answered by Julia Huntsm…

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Dee
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Joe
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Yuki
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Che
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Seller says he will shoulder $10k of closing costs. The GFE from our lender shows "closing" cost of $12k, asked by Che

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David
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