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05/30/2026

🏡 Bluff Heights Market Snapshot, Spring 2026

📈 Price Trends: Bluff Heights continues to be one of Long Beach's most sought-after historic neighborhoods. Strong buyer demand, charming homes, and a prime coastal location have helped support steady property values and long-term appreciation.

⏱️ Time on Market: Well-priced homes are still attracting significant interest. Updated and move-in-ready properties tend to sell the fastest.

📊 Long Beach Area Perspective: Across Long Beach, the housing market remains competitive, with limited inventory helping to support home values. Buyers continue to be drawn to the area's coastal lifestyle, and convenient access to Los Angeles and Orange County.

📣 Thinking about buying, selling, or curious what your Bluff Heights home could be worth? DM me for a personalized market update or current home valuation.

04/13/2026

📍 Neighborhood Highlight: Bluff Heights, Long Beach

Here are three reasons people love calling this area home:

• Coastal charm — Just minutes from the ocean, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy sea breezes and watch ships roll in.

• Prime location — You’re close to some of Long Beach’s best restaurants, boutiques, and cafés, especially along 4th Street and downtown.

• Year-round events — There’s always something happening, from the Grand Prix to monthly art walks and fireworks by the Queen Mary on the Forth of July.

Karen Mandel
Keller Williams Coastal Properties
DRE: 02224393
C: 213-644-9430
E: [email protected]

03/23/2026

🌅 Bluff Heights, Long Beach Home Showcase 🏡
This turnkey home in the heart of Long Beach features two separate homes on one lot, offering a total of 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. Each home has its own address and private entrance, making it ideal for multi-generational living, owner-occupancy with rental income or an investment opportunity in one of Long Beach’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Located in a vibrant coastal community, the home offers the perfect blend of beachside charm and urban convenience, just a short walk to restaurants, parks, art galleries and the shoreline.

If you’d like to schedule a private showing, and are not working with an agent, feel free to reach out!

📍Bluff Heights, Long Beach
$1.649M
◽️7 Bedrooms, 5 Baths
◽️3577 sqft
◽️2 Car Garage Parking

Presented by: Karen Mandel
Keller Williams Coastal Properties
DRE: 02224393
C: 213-644- 9430
E: [email protected]

Listing Agent: Mark Perez
Circle Real Estate DRE 01279393

03/13/2026

03/09/2026

✨ This month’s neighborhood highlight is Bluff Heights 🌳🏡 It’s known for its beautiful early 1900s homes, tree-lined streets and close proximity to the beach.

This charming 1913 Craftsman is just three blocks from the beach!

If you’d like to schedule a private showing, and are not working with an agent, feel free to reach out!

📍Bluff Heights
$995K
◽️2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
◽️1212 sqft
◽️1 car garage

Presented by: Karen “KJ” Mandel
Keller Williams Coastal Properties
DRE: 02224393
C: 213-644- 9430
E: [email protected]

Listing Agent: James Tyler
Tyler Realty DRE 01509523

03/02/2026

🏡Uptown Whittier Market Snapshot, Spring 2026
🌳Whittier is designed a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Foundation.

02/22/2026

🌅 Uptown Whittier Home Showcase 🏡
This stunning home offers breathtaking panoramic views that truly set it apart. The large windows perfectly frame the incredible views and sunsets.
Step outside and you’ll see where this home truly shines.
Ideally located just minutes from Uptown Whittier’s charming shops and dining, with convenient access to major freeways.

If you’d like to schedule a private showing, and are not working with an agent, feel free to reach out!

📍Uptown Whittier
$1.295M
◽️4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
◽️1993 sqft
◽️2 Car Garage Parking

Presented by: Karen Mandel
Keller Williams Coastal Properties
DRE: 02224393
C: 213-644- 9430
E: [email protected]

Listing Agent: Manuel Fierros
Ontrak Real Estate DRE 01925599

02/16/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the open house at 1101 Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica this weekend! 🏡✨
Right across from Reed park and blocks from the beach, this property offers the best of coastal living… including those unforgettable Santa Monica sunsets. 🌅
If you missed it or would like to schedule a private showing, and are not working with an agent, feel free to reach out!

📍Santa Monica
$929,000
◽️2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
◽️1014sqft
◽️1 Car Garage Parking
◽️HOA: $620/mo

Hosted by: Karen Mandel
Keller Williams Coastal Properties
DRE: 02224393
C: 213-644- 9430
E: [email protected]

Listing Agent: Zoltan Peresztegi
Keller Williams Palos Verdes DRE 02248774

02/07/2026

📍This month’s neighborhood highlight is Uptown Whittier, a place that has a small-town feel.

✨ Three reasons people love it here ➡️