Long Beach Real Estate, Beyond the Listing

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

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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.

Before You Spend $200,000 Renovating Your House, Do This First
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Before You Spend $200,000 Renovating Your House, Do This First

Thinking about a major home renovation? Before spending $200,000, compare what improving your current house could get you versus making a move.

Kristin Gutierrez
18/09/2026
The House Has Been Sitting for 60 Days. Should You Make an Offer?
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The House Has Been Sitting for 60 Days. Should You Make an Offer?

A house that’s been sitting on the market for 60 days isn’t necessarily a house you should avoid. Here’s what buyers should investigate, what could create negotiating leverage, and why an overlooked listing could be worth a second look.

Kristin Gutierrez
17/09/2026
Long Beach MEHKO Permit  Just Made It Easier to Start a Food Business From Home
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Long Beach MEHKO Permit Just Made It Easier to Start a Food Business From Home

Long Beach MEHKO permits make it easier to start a legal home-based food business.

Kristin Gutierrez
01/06/2026

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