Monday, February 27, 2012

Museum of Latin American Art and other Museums in Long Beach, CA

Museum of Latin American Art
and other Museums in Long Beach







CSU Long Beach, Univ Art Museum

The UAM collections have brought the University and Long Beach area recognition from both the professional art community and international public. The museum collections of site-specific outdoor sculpture, works of art on paper, and the Gordon Hampton Collection of American painting and prints, feature examples of the work of the most important contemporary masters. Presented as major exhibitions, offered for examination by students and scholars, and circulated to national institutions, the UAM collections are a permanent, regional visual resource and archive of contemporary culture.

Address: 1250 N Bellflower Blvd Long Beach, CA 90840

Phone: (562) 985-5761

Category: Art Museums





Long Beach Museum Art

The Long Beach Museum of Art is located on a magnificent bluff-top site overlooking Long Beach Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The campus includes the historic Elizabeth Milbank Anderson house and carriage house, now called the Miller Education Center (built in 1912), oceanfront gardens, and a new pavilion with two floors of expansive gallery space for changing exhibitions with the Museum Store in the Masterson Atrium. The historic buildings are home to administrative offices, the Boeing Classroom and Café. In addition to changing exhibitions, the Museum offers extensive educational programs for children and adults, musical programs, festivals, and other special events. Become a Museum Member today!

Address: 2300 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803

Phone: (562) 439-2119

Category: Art Museums






Museum of Latin American Art

The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) was founded in 1996 in Long Beach, California and serves the greater Los Angeles area. MOLAA is the only museum in the United States exclusively dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art. Since its inception, MOLAA has doubled its size, added a 15,000 sq. ft. sculpture garden and expanded its permanent collection, ranging from works by Tamayo and Matta to Cruz-Diez, Los Carpinteros and Tunga.
The museum is located in the city’s rapidly developing East Village Arts District. Between 1913 and 1918 the site that the museum now occupies was the home of the Balboa Amusement Producing Company, then the World’s most productive and innovative silent film studio. Before there was a Hollywood, Balboa was the king of the silver screen, producing as much as 20,000 feet of negative film a week.

The building that was renovated as MOLAA’s Entertainment / Education / Special Event venue may have been part of the old Balboa film studio. MOLAA’s exhibition galleries, administrative offices and store are housed in what was once a roller skating rink known as the Hippodrome. Built in the late 1920s, after the film studios were gone, the Hippodrome was a haven for skaters for four decades. The building then served as a senior health center for fifteen years. The high vaulted ceilings and beautiful wooden floors were perfectly suited for the Hippodrome's final metamorphosis into the Museum of Latin American Art.

Address: 628 Alamitos Ave Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone: (562) 437-1689

Category: Art Museums






Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site


4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach, California 90807

Phone: (562) 570-1755
Fax: (562) 570-1893

What is Rancho Los Cerritos?

Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site is a public museum open for tours, programs and events. Built in 1844, the adobe home and grounds echo with the rich history of Spanish, Mexican and American California and with the families who helped transform Southern California from its ranching beginnings to a modern, urban society. The two-story Monterey-style adobe is primarily furnished to reflect occupants and lifestyles from the 1860s-1880s. The site, a National, State and Long Beach Historic Landmark, also includes historic gardens and a research library and archives. It is owned by the City of Long Beach and operated through the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine.



 


The Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
 
The Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum (PIEAM) is located at 7th Street and Alamitos Avenue in the East Village Arts District of Long Beach, California. The district lies in the eastern half of downtown Long Beach, within the borders of Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach Boulevard, 10th Street and Alamitos Avenue. The East Village offers an eclectic mix of artist lofts, high-rise condos, and a wide array of cultures, coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants and galleries. A central feature of the Arts District is the Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA), which focuses on post-World War II contemporary artists from Latin America.
PIEAM is situated on a triangular piece of land bordered by 7th Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, and Alamitos Avenue; it is, appropriately, an island. The mural design on the exterior of the PIEAM building, created by Long Beach native and famed muralist Art Mortimer, recreates a traditional Men’s House from the Island of Yap, one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia. Mortimer’s impressive resume and long history in painting murals throughout Southern California made him the obvious choice for this project.

The museum also showcases the diverse cultures from the Pacific who call this area home, including the Marshallese, Samoans, Chamorro, Fijian, Carolinian, Tongan, Micronesian, Hawaiian, the Ni-Vanuatu, Niuean, Tuvauluan, Maori, Polynesian, Papuan, Austronesian, Nauruan, Melanesian, Palauan, the I-Kiribati and many more distinct nationalities.

PIEAM’s mission is to generate interest in these diverse cultures and educate its varied audiences by bringing the beauty and culture of Pacific Island ethnic art to Southern California. PIEAM stays true to the heritage of the Pacific Islands, highlighting all forms of Pacific Island ethnic art.
PIEAM’s exhibits include sculptures, textiles, paintings, wooden tools, jewelry, and carvings from across the Pacific. Works are constantly being commissioned and acquired from all the islands for display at the museum. Aspects of the living arts showcase traditional island dance, interactive cultural demonstrations, and hands-on learning opportunities. The sculpture garden includes a Stone Money Bank (“Rai”) and a dance platform (“Mahlal”).
The late Dr. Robert Gumbiner created PIEAM in an effort to preserve and revive the island arts and crafts of the Pacific Island people. With his passing in January 2009, his personal collection of Pacific Island ethnic art was generously donated to PIEAM.



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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Dog Parks of Long Beach CA, Long Beach Homes & Lifestyle by Ricardo The Realtor

Dog Parks in Long Beach CA
Long Beach Homes and Lifestyle







Rosie's Dog Beach


Location: Ocean Blvd., between Roycroft and Argonne

Size: 2.9 acres

Hours: 6am-8pm every day.

Map & Directions


Rosie's Dog Beach along Ocean Blvd between Roycroft and Argonne Avenues opened in 2003. This area is not fenced in and is not a dedicated “dog beach.” The area has metered parking in the Bennett Avenue lot, trash cans and nearby restrooms. Some bags are provided in dispensers, but users are encouraged to bring their own bags from home. Bags and pooper scoops are available. The Dog Zone is in effect from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Rosie's Dog Beach one may be closed occasionally due to a special event or poor beach conditions. Dogs are not permitted at times other than scheduled hours, or any other place than Dog Zone and access paths.


Downtown Dog Park


Location: Broadway and Pacific Avenue

Hours: Dawn to dusk, every day.

Map & Directions



Lincoln Park at Broadway and Pacific is now home to the Downtown Dog Park. The park opened in September and has been serving the needs of downtown residents and their dogs and re-energizing a historic open space in our downtown civic center. The park has spaces for both large and small dogs, benches for owners, free doggie waste bags and double entrance and exit gates.


K-9 Corner Dog Park


Location: 9th Street and Pacific Avenue

Size: 0.8 acres

Hours: 6am - 10pm every day.


Map & Directions



Residents in the north Pine Avenue area of Long Beach partnered with the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency to transform a vacant lot at 9th and Pacific Avenue into the “K-9 Corner Dog Park.” The park opened in September, 2009. It has a unique design that is environmentally friendly by using drought tolerant landscaping and generating 100% of its electricity on site with solar energy. The park has water fountains for humans and dogs, seating, evening lighting and separate areas for large and small dogs.


Uptown Dog Park


Location: 4600 Long Beach Boulevard, on the West side of Scherer Park.

Hours: Dawn to Dusk, every day.


The Uptown Dog Park opened in November on the Long Beach Blvd. side of Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Blvd. The dog area is near picnic tables and a nearby parking lot. More dog parks may be planned as residents see the benefits of creating safe, fun areas for dogs to run and play in City parks. The Uptown Dog Park also provides separate areas for small and large dogs to play off leash. The fenced area is located near picnic areas and a parking lot.



Recreation Dog Park


Location: 5201 E. 7th Street

Size: 2.0 acres

Hours: 6am - 10pm every day.

Park may be closed Mondays before noon for maintenance.



The City’s first dog park opened at Recreation Park, 5201 E. 7th Street in 1996 in an area near the 18-hole golf course and north of the Fly Casting Pond. The two-acre site been expanded by over one-acre due to its popularity. The hours of operation are normally dawn to dusk, seven days a week. The park has watering stations, and benches and tables throughout. Bags and pooper scoops are available. The park is lighted at night.



Wrigley Heights Dog Park


Location: 3401 Golden Ave

Size: 1.9 acres

Hours: 6am - 10pm every day.

Phone: (562)570-3111

Park may be closed Mondays before noon for maintenance.



The dog park accommodates dogs with an entry/vestibule area for unleashing or holding dogs when entering or leaving the dog park section. Existing mulch will make up the surface material, the perimeter and division of the site will be identified by painted chain link fencing, and existing trees will provide shade. Dog pick-up bags, separate trash receptacles, benches and a water fountain will be made available.



Rules:


Dog Park/Zone users must comply with posted rules for the safety of everyone and every dog.



Each dog must be under the control of an adult.

Only one dog per adult is permitted.

The dog must be under visual and voice control at all times.

Pick up after your dog and dispose of waste in provided containers.

Dogs must be older than 4 months, vaccinated and licensed.

Puppies younger than 4 months are not permitted for their and other dogs' protection.

Owners must have a leash. Dogs shall be on leashes whenever outside Dog Park/Zones.

No aggressive dogs.

Dog owners are legally responsible for injuries caused by their dog.

Professional dog trainers/handlers are not permitted to use the facility for instruction.

No female dogs in heat.

All dogs must wear a collar with current tags.

No spiked collars; they can hurt other dogs.

No food – human or dog – of any kind.

Owners shall provide drinking water for their dogs as needed.

Children must be supervised by adults.

Children are not permitted to run, shout, scream, wave arms or excite or antagonize dogs.





Thursday, February 9, 2012

Historic Homes and Historic Districts in the City of Long Beach, California, Long Beach Real Estate

Historic Homes and Districts in the City of Long Beach,  Long Beach Real Estate


Long Beach Homes Historic Districts

Historic Homes and Districts in the City of Long Beach




The City of Long Beach has recognized certain buildings and neighborhoods as having special architectural and historical value. The City Council designates historic landmarks, historic districts, historic places and historic objects by city ordinance.




Buildings may be eligible for landmark status if they have historic and/or architectural value and have retained their original exterior form and materials. Buildings that are high quality examples of past architectural style or that have historical associations or unusual architectural characteristics may meet the criteria for landmark designation.



Historic districts are areas containing groups of older houses that are intact and unaltered. While each building may not be individually worthy of landmark status, collectively they preserve the visual qualities and ambiance of the past. Streetscape features, such as trees or light standards, may contribute to the historic value of the district.



Belmont Heights Historic District
 
A neighborhood of homes developed in the first decades of the 20th Century with some Victorian homes remaining. The Craftsman Bungalow style predominates with 2/3 of the homes in the area constructed in this style.


Other historic styles are Mission Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival, Tudor Revivial, and Neo-Traditional. The peak period of construction occured from 1918 to 1923, but the period of architectual significance is from 1905 to 1939.
Location:
Newport Ave.


Roswell Ave.

4th St.

7th St.



Bluff Park Historic District
 
A residential neighborhood consisting of large, stately single-family and multi-large family houses constructed between 1903 and 1949.


Located along the ocean bluffs, large two-story Craftsman Bungalows and Period Revival styles predominate.
Location:
Junipero Ave.


Loma Ave.

Ocean Blvd.

2nd St.


California Heights Historic District
 
Approved by the City in February 1990 and expanded in 2000, the City's largest historic district consists of approximately 1500 properties, predominantly Spanish Colonial Revival homes constructed in the late 20s. A scattering of other styles, Craftsman Bungalows and Tudor Revival, may be found, including some homes moved here from other locations.


Neo-Traditional homes built in the late 30’s and early 40’s are also included. Large mature street trees and vintage street lights enhance the neighborhood ambience.
Location:
Wardlow Rd.


Bixby Rd.

Lime Ave.

Gardenia Ave.



Drake Park / Wilmore City

This district unites two previously designated districts, Drake Park and Willmore City. The former is named for Colonel Charles Drake, who was a pioneer developer of Long Beach’s Pike and beachfront resort. Willmore City is named for William Willmore, who first laid out housing tracts for Willmore City, which was later renamed Long Beach.


This neighborhood was part of Long Beach's original 1881 city plan and contains the highest concentration of early 1900's housing in the city, both single family and apartments. Homes here reflect Victorian, Craftsman, Mission, Prairie, Italian Renaissance and Spanish Colonial Revival styles.
Location:
Loma Vista Dr.


Park Court

4th St.

Magnolia Ave.

Irregular boundary to Nylic Court back to Magnolia to 7th St
 

Hellman Street Craftsman Historic District

A high concentration of Craftsman bungalows, built for middle-class working families, remains intact today in this district. Secondary "contributing" structures are Spanish Colonial Revival and Victorian.


Isaias W. Hellman, businessman, financier and real estate developer prominent in Los Angeles and Long Beach, is credited with developing this neighborhood. Hellman Street bears his name.
Location:
N. Of 9th St.


Between Orange & Walnut Ave.

Hellman St. (fr. Orange to Walnut) includ. Toledo Walk to alley

Both sides of Orange Ave. fr. 730-937

W. of Walnut Ave.

Between Hellman & 9th

Fr. 733-915 Hoffman Ave. (804-918)




Lowena Drive Historic District

An unusual cluster of four Chateauesque buildings constructed between 1919 and 1926 form a unique streetscape.


The street is named for the developer, H. N. Lowe, whose family owned a flower farm on this land from 1898.
Location:
230, 260, 280 Junipero Ave.


2202, 2220, 2230 Lowena Drive.





Rose Park Historic District

This district contains more than 500 buildings, primarily Craftsman Bungalows constructed between 1910 -1922, with many variations in architectural design evident. Also significant are the Spanish Colonial Revival homes of the Twenties and Thirties, and Neo-Traditional designs of the Forties.
Location:
East of St. Louis


Alley north of 7th St.

Coronado, and 10th St.
 
 
Sunrise Boulevard Historic District

Originally a ranch, then a milk sanitarium, this neighborhood developed adjacent to the Pacific Electric Railway line. Homes are predominantly Craftsman Bungalows, constructed between 1908-1924, ranging from large mansions to small-scale workers' housing.


An early motor court, the El Cortez, was built in the early Twenties on the site of the sanitarium; today, it provides small apartments.
Location:
2515-2596 Lime


2444-2588 Olive

638-836 Sunrise

701-745 Vernon St.

804 E. Willow



Wrigley Area Historic District

Named for chewing gum magnate William S. Wrigley, Jr., developer of this two-block area, homes were built here in the Spanish Colonial Revival style between 1928 and 1934. The district has remarkable architectural consistency, unity and integrity.
Location:
2008-2191 Eucalyptus Ave.


439 W. 20th St.

417 W. 21st St
 
 
Bluff Heights Historic District

Adopted in 2004, the predominate architectural type in this district is the Craftsman Bungalow.


Intact Craftsman Bungalows constructed from approximately 1910-1923 are the single most prevalent type of home in the district.
Location:
East of Junipero Ave.


(not including Carroll Park or Lowena Dr. historic districts)

West of Redondo Ave.

South of 4th St.

North of Broadway



Brenner Place Historic District

The district contains ten small identical single-story structures on both sides of a narrow private street, culminating in two two-story structures adjacent to the alley.


Built by Mr. Steinbrenner in 1923, this group of Spanish Colonial Revival structures resembles courtyard housing. The visual unity and intimate scale create a unique charm reminiscent of a former era.
Location:
One block district located East of Alamitos Ave.


Between 7th St. & Hellman St.




Carroll Park Historic District

Curving streets lined with Craftsman Bungalows recall the horse-and-buggy era for this subdivision laid out in 1907. Landscaped islands are a unique neighborhood amenity.


Homes were constructed here between 1898 and 1923. Several old barns survive from an earlier time.
Location:
Carroll Park East


Carroll Park West

Carroll Park North

Junipero Ave.

3rd St.




Eliot Lane Historic District

Eliot Lane is a one block historic district with small-scale homes lining a narrow street that was originally called Eliot Court. The homes were all built in 1923 by a single builder, Boland & Smith, and represent an early subdivision of modest homes at a time of booming economic growth in the City.


All the original construction remains in place today. Architecturally, the Mission Revival style predominates, and points towards the future. Some of the homes are Craftsman in style, recalling a style that was passing out of favor. The street has unusual visual unity and cohesion, providing a snapshot of Long Beach in the twenties.
Location:
Between 3rd and Colorado


St. Joseph and Argonne in Belmont Heights.




Linden Avenue Historic District

Seven structures in this district represent a rich collection of various architectural styles popular in the early 1900's: Greek Revival, Craftsman, Victorian/Craftsman blend and American Foursquare.


These mansions and large homes were built by prominent citizens. A second phase of development is represented by the Mediterranean multifamily structure, built for working class tenants.
Location:
Alley north of Anaheim to 14th St.


8 properties: 1324 to 1357 Linden Ave.




Minerva Park Place Historic District

Minerva Park Place is a tiny street lined with sixteen Spanish Colonial Revival homes built at one time as a single project in 1925. The district's charm and small scale is reminiscent of courtyard housing.
Location:
1045-1085 Minerva Park Place


1724 and 1746 E. 11th St.



Rose Park South Historic District

This is a continuation of the Rose Park Historic District on the south side of 7th Street. The primary architectural style in the area is the Craftsman Bungalow.
Location:
N. of 4th St.


S. of 7th St.

Cherry & Coronado/Obispo

Includes only residential homes facing the avenues.




Wilton Street Historic District

The Spanish Colonial/Mission Revival homes which create a highly unified streetscape were all built as one subdivision by a single builder in late 1924. They all share common architectural features, yet each one is individualized. The original character of the homes are remarkably intact, preserving the charm and ambience of an earlier time.
Location:
3800 - 3926 Wilton St.


Between Termino and Grand Ave.

1634 Grand and 1637 Termino Ave.


More Information on Historic Districts in The City of Long Beach:

The boundaries of the California Heights district are: Wardlow and Bixby Roads and Lime and Gardenia Avenues. This area of Long Beach was established in 1929 by Jotham W. Bixby out of agricultural lands of the Rancho Los Cerritos. Consisting of approximately 1,500 predominantly Spanish Colonial Revival homes built in the late 1920s, this is the city's largest historic district. You can also spy a few examples of Craftsman bungalows and Tudor Revival and Neo-Traditional homes of the late 30s and early 40s. Some older homes were relocated there from downtown Long Beach during the early development.




Willmore City/Drake Park was the first historic district declared by the city. By 1978, the boundaries were Fourth Street to Twelfth Street and Loma Vista to Pacific Avenue. Willmore City, named for William Willmore, the developer of the American Colony, which was renamed Long Beach, was part of the city's original 1881 plan and contains the highest concentration of late nineteenth and early twentieth century homes in the city. Victorian, Craftsman, Mission, Prairie, Italian Renaissance, and Spanish Colonial Revival styles are all represented. Drake Park, originally called Knoll Park in 1904 when it was annexed, was named for Colonel Charles Drake who developed the Pike and the Virginia Hotel in 1905-06.



The Carroll Park district was originally part of the Alamitos Township. The boundaries are Carroll Park East, Carroll Park West, Carroll Park North, Junipero Avenue, and Third Street. Landscaped "islands," curving streets, several old barns, and Craftsman bungalows can be found as well as one great Mission Revival example. The curving streets were designed to keep farm wagons out of the neighborhood on their way to the downtown city market.



Bluff Park was the second historic district formed as a defense against the high rise multi- unit buildings being erected on Ocean Blvd. Its boundaries are Junipero Avenue, Loma Avenue, Ocean Boulevard, and Second Street. Large and architecturally distinctive houses were built between 1903 and 1949 along the ocean bluffs. Craftsman bungalows and Period Revival styles predominate.



The boundaries of the Wrigley District are 2008-2191 Eucalyptus Avenue, 439 W. 20th Street, and 417 W. 21st Street. It was named for chewing-gum magnate William S. Wrigley, Jr., who developed this two-block area of Spanish Colonial Revival style homes between 1928 and 1934.







Lowena Drive is a particularly picturesquedistrict that resembles a Hollywood set of the silent movie era. Its boundaries are 230, 260, and 280 Junipero Avenue and 2202, 2220, and 2230 Lowena Drive. Chateauesque structures built between 1919 and 1926 are found on this street named for developer H. N. Lowe, whose family owned a flower farm on the land in 1898.



The boundaries of the Hellman Street Craftsman District are the north side of Ninth Street between Orange and Walnut Avenues, Hellman Street from Orange Avenue to Walnut Avenue, including Toledo Walk to the alley; both sides of Orange Avenue from 730-937 Orange Avenue, west side of Walnut Avenue between Hellman Street and Ninth Street, and 733-915 Hoffman Ave. Named for Isaias W. Hellman who developed this neighborhood, the district features Victorian residences, Craftsman bungalows, and Spanish Colonial Revival homes.



Minerva Place is a very tiny district on Minerva Place between 10th and 11th Streets. Its boundaries are 1045-1085 Minerva Park Place and 1724 and 1746 E. 11th St. Sixteen Spanish Colonial Revival homes were built in 1925.





The Rose Park Historic District boundaries are the east side of St. Louis Avenue, the alley north of Seventh Street, Coronado Street, and 10th Street. Though Craftsman bungalows constructed between 1910 and 1922 dominate, Spanish Colonial Revival homes of the 20s and 30s, as well as Neo-Traditional styles of the 40s, are among this district's more than 500 architecturally significant structures. Rose



Park South is an extension of the Rose Park district which was established later at the request of the residents. Craftsman style homes are the most common types of dwellings. The boundaries are the north side of Fourth Street, south side of Seventh Street, Cherry Avenue, and Coronado/ Obispo Avenues.



Sunrise Boulevard is a conglomerate of many period styles, including an old Bixby home moved from La Linda Place. The boundaries are 2515-2596 Lime Avenue, 2444-2588 Olive Avenue, 638-836 Sunrise Boulevard, 701-745 Vernon Street, and 804 E. Willow Street. Originally a ranch and then a dairy, this neighborhood predominantly features Craftsman bungalows built between 1908 and 1924. The El Cortez, built in the early 1920s as a "motor court," or motel, is now an apartment complex.



Wilton Street was originally constructed for the staff at Community Hospital on Termino. The small homes have very deep lots and boast formal dining rooms. The boundaries are 3800-3926 Wilton Sreet between Termino and Grand Avenues, 1634 Grand Avenue, and 1637 Termino Avenue. The Spanish Colonial/Mission Revival homes were constructed in 1924 by a single builder.



Bluff Heights, the newest district was originally part of the Alamitos Township. The boundaries are Junipero Avenue, Redondo Avenue, Fourth Street. Many Craftsman bungalows were built between 1910 and 1923. Some unique structures include late nineteenth century farmhouses and the former home of architect Harvey Lochridge at Third and Orizaba.



Eliot Lane is another diminutive district comprised of Eliot Lane between Third Street and Colorado. A single block of small Mission Revival homes lines a very narrow street. At one time these homes were almost identical.



Brenner Place is another single builder district that is small, but significant for its style. It consists of a single block located east of Alamitos Avenue between Seventh and Hellman Streets. Ten identical single-story houses on both sides of a narrow private street and two two-story structures next to an alley create a sense of intimacy of a bygone era.



The Linden Avenue district is interesting because of its varied architectural offerings. Boundaries are the alley north of Anaheim Street to 14th Street, consisting of eight houses located at 1324 - 1357 Linden Avenue. Seven of the homes were built for prominent citizens and display Victorian, Classical Revival, Craftsman, and American Foursquare architectural styles popular in the early 1900s, while the Mediterranean multi-family structure was constructed at a later date. The district includes the Hancock Motors showroom with its wonderful Art Deco façade by Schilling and Schilling at the southeast corner of Linden and Anaheim Street.



Belmont Heights was originally a separate town until its annexation by Long Beach in 1909. The boundaries are Newport Avenue, Roswell Avenue, Fourth Street, and Seventh Street. It has a few Victorian homes, though Craftsman bungalows predominate. The historic streetscapes extend beyond the district and warrant further exploration.



Long Beach Homes and Historic Districts. If you have any questions regarding buying or selling your home please call us. Long Beach Homes For Sale.






Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Short Sale vs Foreclosure, Long Beach Homes For Sale

Short Sale vs Foreclosure, Long Beach Homes For Sale




There are different time frames that you will have to wait after a Short Sale and Foreclosure. Here is some information that can possibly help you. Please call us so that we can further assist you in your current situation.

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Foreclosed Home


A foreclosed home is one in which the owner is unable to make his mortgage loan payments and the bank repossessed the home. These homes are usually not for sale until the entire foreclosure process


Foreclosure

Foreclosure is a process that transfers the right of home ownership from the homeowner to the bank or lender. A home goes into foreclosure when the owner stops paying his mortgage loan payments.

Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

A local or regional service that compiles available real estate for sale by member brokers along with detailed information brokers and agents can access online.

The foreclosure process involves three stages:

Pre-foreclosure: the bank filed a notice of default


Notice of Default

A note from a lender indicating that the borrower has fallen two months behind on his payments. At this point, the owner still has two to three months to try and refinance.

Refinance

The process of paying off one loan to get another with a better interest rate and terms or attempt to sell the home as a short sale.



Short Sale

A home that is listed for sale at a price lower than the amount owed on the mortgage. Homeowners hope to sell their home as a short sale to avoid penalties associated with going into foreclosure.


Auction: the owners can't make the mortgage payments and the bank schedules an auction to sell the home "as-is" (meaning what you see is what you get) to the highest bidder. If the owner comes up with money at the last minute to begin making the mortgage payments, the bank will cancel the auction.

Bank Owned: the home failed to sell at an auction, and the lien holders

Lien

Any legal claim of ownership listed on the title of the home. 



Mortgage Insurance

This insurance protects the mortgage lender against loss if a borrower defaults their loan. Borrowers with a down-payment less than 20% are required to purchase mortgage insurance.

 
REO (Real Estate Owned Home)

Short for "real estate owned," REOs are foreclosed homes owned by banks and lenders. The bank with the primary mortgage on the home is now the owner and will usually list the home with a real estate agent in the local MLS.

Short Sale vs Foreclosure, Long Beach Homes For Sale