Long Beach Real Estate, Beyond the Listing

Market insights, neighborhood trends, ADUs, investing, and practical advice from Kristin Gutierrez.

Is Your 3% Mortgage Rate Holding You Back?

Is Your 3% Mortgage Rate Holding You Back?

Kristin Gutierrez
Published on: 10/09/2026

Is your 3% mortgage rate holding you back? Learn how home equity, today’s mortgage rates, and the real cost of moving can change the stay-or-sell decision.

Long Beach Real Estate Market
What Do You Want Your Real Estate to Do for You?

What Do You Want Your Real Estate to Do for You?

Kristin Gutierrez
Published on: 09/09/2026

Kristin Gutierrez, Long Beach Realtor, helps homeowners, buyers, and sellers make smarter real estate decisions and build long-term wealth.

Long Beach Real Estate Market
Detached vs Attached vs Garage Conversion: The ADU Decision Tree

Detached vs Attached vs Garage Conversion: The ADU Decision Tree

Kristin Gutierrez
Published on: 22/06/2026

The right ADU can boost cash flow and value. Here's how to choose the best option.

ADU
My Kids Have Never Been to The Bay's Floating Water Park. That Changes This Summer.

My Kids Have Never Been to The Bay's Floating Water Park. That Changes This Summer.

Kristin Gutierrez
Published on: 19/06/2026

My boys are 5 and almost 8, and somehow we've never visited Long Beach's floating water park. This summer we're changing that, and it reminded me why quality-of-life amenities play such a big role in what makes Long Beach special.

Long Beach Under Construction
How to Calculate ADU ROI: A Long Beach Owner's Playbook

How to Calculate ADU ROI: A Long Beach Owner's Playbook

Kristin Gutierrez
Published on: 15/06/2026

ADU Deal Analyzer: build+carry→rent comps→vacancy→expenses→break-even. Long Beach example. Download.

ADU
The Real Cost of Building an ADU in Long Beach (2026 Numbers)

The Real Cost of Building an ADU in Long Beach (2026 Numbers)

Kristin Gutierrez
Published on: 08/06/2026

CA ADU laws unlock Long Beach wealth via garages, JADUs, and new builds + ADU Deal Analyzer CTA

ADU

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