Team Pennywise

While we are disappointed we won’t be together in person to kick of your year. We could not imagine not sharing a night of creating what our future can hold. Please RSVP. So we can prep the surprises.

Anyone still hanging on to Christmas?! CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING runs through this week- drop off in Long Beach at any of the 12 locations. If unable to drop off, FREE holiday tree pick-up is available for City refuse and recycling customers on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Please place tree out by 7:00 am where your recycling is normally collected. And for our Lakewood neighbors- EDCO will pick up discarded Christmas trees on your regular trash collection day until Frida...y January 8th. Place your tree near your carts on your parkway or next to the curb. Reminder: *All decorations and stands must be removed Trees over 12' should be cut in half (6’ for Lakewood) * Flocked trees will be accepted

If you're thinking of making a home purchase in this new year here's a checklist of what you'll need to consider- and WHO you will need on your team. Besides your Team Pennywise Agent, we can refer you to our amazing lender partners. Just give us a call or shoot us a DM

Homeownership acts as a valuable form of forced savings by building equity with each mortgage payment you make. Owning a home isn’t just having a roof over your head, it’s having a piggy bank that grows your net worth. DM us if you want to learn more about how equity works. #homeequity #forcedsavings #expertanswers #homepriceappreciation #realestate #homevalues #homeownership #rentvsbuy #homebuying #realestategoals #realestatetips #realestatelife #realestatemarket

Stay safe out there- and if you need to report downed trees in Long Beach call the city hotline

Have you ever done a Gratitude Pumpkin? Here’s a great idea to get in the spirit of Thanksgiving DM us if you would like us to drop off an extra pumpkin and instructions to make your own! #grattitude #teampennywise #anchoredinserviceandcommitment #dre01880319 #KW #KWPE #KWPELB #KWLB #KWPacificEstates #KWLongBeach... Susan Wyant, Josh Montgomery, @Aaron Strain

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Ready or NOT! You are getting an extra hour of 2020 tonight!! Don’t forget!

We know you have all day for Halloween fun but there’s nothing sweet about forgetting to set your clocks back There’s a whole extra hour to celebrate tonight or an extra hour to recover tomorrow morning! Hope you have a safe and Happy Halloween!

Your trust and referrals are a real treat to me!!!

There's no hocus pocus about finding and affording your dream home. Let's get you ready to buy. Give your favorite @teampennywise agent a call or send us a DM to get started

Super Realtor! Was our costume of the day. Feel free to tag yourself/family. Thanks again for driving thru. Isn’t this the coolest truck?

Still on cloud nine after last weeks Pumpkin Patch

Our Drive thru pumpkin patch this past weekend was just what we needed Covid-19 has definitely changed the way we interact with our clients but we just couldn’t let the season go by without figuring out how to safely show our love and appreciation to all of the amazing people who support our business

With so few houses available on the market today, being ready for a bidding war is essential for prospective homebuyers. From pre-approval to making your best offer, we can give you three tips to make sure you can act quickly and confidently when you find the perfect home. DM us today to be sure you have the guidance you need as the competition for homes heats up this season.

One of the biggest misconceptions for first-time homebuyers is how much you’ll need to save for a down payment. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always have to put 20% down to buy a house. Here’s how it breaks down. A recent survey by Point2Homes mentions that 74% of millennials (ages 25-40) say they’re interested in purchasing a home over the next 12 months. The study notes, 88% say they have significantly less savings than the average national down payment amount, wh...ich is $62,600. Thankfully, $62,600 is not the amount every buyer needs for a down payment in the United States. There are many different options available, especially for first-time homebuyers (millennial or not). That amount can also be significantly less, depending on the purchase price of the house. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), The median existing-home price for all housing types in August was $310,600. That means if a qualified first-time buyer purchases a home at today’s median price, $310,600, with a 6% down payment, in reality the down payment only amounts to $18,636. That’s nowhere near $62,600. Knowing there are also programs like FHA where the down payment can be as low as 3.5% of the purchase price for a first-time buyer, that up-front cost could be significantly less as little as $10,871 for the same home noted above. There are also other programs like USDA and loans for Veterans which waive down payment requirements. The lack of knowledge about the homebuying process is keeping many motivated first-time buyers on the sidelines. That’s why it’s important to contact a professional like our agents at Team Pennywise to understand the requirements in your local area if you want to buy a home. DM us today so we can guide you through the process.

Clear out those old files and stacks around the house- bring your papers to be shredded THIS Saturday at our @kwpacificestates office. Secure document shredding all from the safety of your car 2883 East Spring Street Long Beach, CA 90806 This is a FREE event with donations being accepted for our KW Charities