Stephanie Oliver - Real Estate Services

05/16/2026

📄YOU’RE INVITED!📄

Were you making some headway on your Spring cleaning, yet now have a pile of documents from 2017 that you don’t know what to do with? 🤔🙈🙄

Well, I wanted to extend an invite to our local and annual shredding event.

✨Today,, Saturday May 16th✨
From 8am-11am

We’re moving (more info to come soon), so this is the last one at our current address, on the other side of the Trader Joe’s shopping center:

6615 E Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach 90803

What to bring
Paper documents you’d like securely shredded...
• Old Banks Statements
• Tax Documents
• Medical Records
• Legal Documents

What not to bring
Please avoid bringing items such as...
• Plastic Bags
• Stiff Metal
• Cardboard
• X-Rays
• Soiled Paper

This is an absolutely FREE event!
You literally pull your car up in the parking lot, and we’ll unload (or we’re here to help, if you want us to), and it all goes right into the shredder!📄📄📄

Your neighbor,
Stephanie

Anderson Real Estate Group @ eXp Realty
#1 Real Estate Team In Long Beach
#4 in La County/OC
184 Families Served In 2025 & Over 2,500 Total
1,600+ 5-Star Reviews

05/15/2026

📄YOU’RE INVITED!📄

Were you making some headway on your Spring cleaning, yet now have a pile of documents from 2017 that you don’t know what to do with? 🤔🙈🙄

Well, I wanted to extend an invite to our local and annual shredding event. 

✨Tomorrow, Saturday May 16th✨
From 8am-11am

We’re moving (more info to come soon), so this is the last one at our current address, on the other side of the Trader Joe’s shopping center:

6615 E Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach 90803

What to bring
Paper documents you'd like securely shredded...
• Old Banks Statements
• Tax Documents
• Medical Records
• Legal Documents

What not to bring
Please avoid bringing items such as...
• Plastic Bags
• Stiff Metal
• Cardboard
• X-Rays
• Soiled Paper

This is an absolutely FREE event!
You literally pull your car up in the parking lot, and we’ll unload (or we’re here to help, if you want us to), and it all goes right into the shredder!📄📄📄

Your neighbor,
Stephanie

Anderson Real Estate Group @ eXp Realty
#1 Real Estate Team In Long Beach
#4 in La County/OC
184 Families Served In 2025 & Over 2,500 Total
1,600+ 5-Star Reviews

05/01/2026

First impressions are everything!🥰
Here are 5 simple tips to help your home shine and attract some SERIOUS buyers…

01 - Declutter & depersonalize
Buyers need to envision themselves living in your space. Clear out personal items and keep things clean and minimal.

02 - Make small repairs
Fix any visible issues like leaky faucets, chipped paint, or squeaky doors. Small updates go a long way!

03 - Boost curb appeal🌿
The outside of your home is the first thing buyers see. Keep the lawn trimmed, plant flowers or potted plants, and add a fresh coat of paint to your front door.

04 - Stage the key rooms
Focus on the living room, kitchen, and master bedroom. A few well-placed decor items can make a big difference!

05 - Deep clean everything
Sparkling floors, windows, and counters make your home look well-maintained. Don’t forget the nooks and crannies (including baseboards)!

This is just a start, and there is much more preparation strategy involved. And that’s where our team shines! ✨ So if this sounds overwhelming to you, don’t worry… we’re here to walk you through the entire process.

Thinking of selling in 2026, or early 2027? 💬 DM me “GUIDE” and I’ll message over our seller’s guide with all the steps you need for a successful sale, plus you’ll get some great additional preparation tips, too👇

04/17/2026

If we were sitting down over coffee right now, and you leaned in closer and asked me,
“Okay… but what’s actually happening in the Long Beach market?”
This is probably the exact conversation I’d have with you.

Because what’s going on right now here in Long Beach, from Belmont Shore, in , to Bixby Knolls and into the surrounding neighborhoods… it’s not as simple as the headlines make it sound.

And honestly? It’s catching a lot of people off guard.

Some homes are sitting longer… but others are still moving quickly.💨
More inventory is showing up… but buyers aren’t always reacting the way you’d expect.🏡🏡🏡
And depending on your situation, this market could either feel confusing… or full of opportunity.🤔

And then there’s the piece that’s been shifting quietly over the last few days…
Mortgage rates.🫩

They’ve actually come down a bit recently and have been hovering around the mid-6’s, with many 30-year fixed conventional loans sitting near about 6.29%, and some well-qualified buyers even seeing quotes closer to 6.04% as of today.

But here’s the part most people don’t realize… rates aren’t just randomly moving. They’re tied closely to the bond market, and right now, bonds are basically in a holding pattern, waiting on bigger global developments, especially around the situation with Iran.

With the current short-term ceasefire, we’ve seen a little back-and-forth volatility, but not enough movement to really push rates decisively in either direction. So for now, things feel a bit… paused.

That’s exactly why the market feels the way it does right now.

Inside this April 2026 Long Beach market update, I break it all down in a way that actually makes sense, without the noise, without the overwhelm, and with a real-life, local perspective.

👉🏼 Inside the video, I answer questions like:
• Are home prices in Long Beach actually coming down, or just adjusting?
• Why are some homes getting multiple offers while others are sitting?
• What does “days on market increasing” really mean for you right now?
• Are buyers finally getting a little leverage, or is that just the perception?
• If you’re thinking about selling, are you late… or actually early?

And maybe the biggest one I keep getting lately…
“Should I wait, or is now the smarter move?”

Because this isn’t a buyer’s market or a seller’s market anymore…
it’s a strategist’s market.

And the difference between a great outcome and a frustrating one right now often comes down to ➡️ how you move, not just when.

If you’re in Long Beach, California, or even just keeping an eye on the market here, this will give you a much clearer, more grounded picture of what’s really happening locally.

I’m Stephanie Oliver, local Realtor® with The Anderson Real Estate Group at eXp Realty, and our #1 team in the area spends every day in this market, helping buyers and sellers navigate exactly this kind of shift.😊

If something in this video sparks a question for you, or you want to talk through your situation privately, send me a message. No pressure, just clarity.

And if you want the hyper-local insight I didn’t share here, DM me “Long Beach” or “LB” and I’ll send it your way 🤍

Stephanie Oliver | REALTOR® | Anderson Real Estate Group @ eXp Realty
#01363290
Business line: (562) 512-6438

04/01/2026

A big CONGRATULATIONS to all of the grand prize winners this year! 🏆

After the votes were tallied, it seems like I’ll have more prize deliveries than anticipated this year…you all did a great job! 👏

Scroll through to see the top 3, and put your congrats in the comments for these kiddos. Tag a family if you know who won. 😉

And it’s a good thing that I am not able to vote in my own contest, because I honestly wouldn’t have been able to make a decision. 🤣 I truly like them all! You kiddos should be so proud. 🥰

Thank you again for participating in my annual event, and hope to see your beautiful colored eggs again next year! 🌷🐰💕 I’ll reach out to the parents directly, to arrange for drop-offs, and Happy Easter to my neighbors in University Park Estates!

03/31/2026

💰 You've been earning all of that equity. Let’s not accidentally leave money on the table…

Because I see this happen way too often from Belmont Shore to Bixby Knolls 👀

Here are 3 sneaky mistakes that can cost you real dollars (and a little sanity):

🌊 1. Pricing it like it’s 2021 beach vibes (it’s not)

I get it… you love your home. You’ve poured your heart into it. You’ve made memories there.
But pricing too high in today’s Long Beach market is how you end up sitting… and sitting… and suddenly buyers are like:
“Wait… what’s wrong with it?” 🤔
The sweet spot = strategic pricing that creates buzz, not crickets. Today's buyers want to feel value, and with more home options, they have more choices, so you don't want to scare them off. The goal is to create interest, not hesitation.

🛋️ 2. Skipping the “let’s make it feel like a vibe” step

You don’t need a full HGTV moment.
But a little decluttering, light + airy touches, some cozy staging...they become to feel comfortable. To see themselves in the home.
✨ Game changer.
Buyers in Long Beach aren’t just buying a house…
They’re buying a lifestyle.
Let’s make them feel it the second they walk in.
Homes that are staged attract more attention and typically sell faster—and for more money.

🌿 3. Forgetting the outside sets the whole tone

It's like those dating app profiles...yep, I said it 😂
If the outside doesn’t catch their eye, they might swipe left before even stepping inside.
Before buyers make plans to come view your home, they’re already forming an opinion.
That first look? It matters more than most people think.
If the exterior feels tired or uninviting, buyers walk in with hesitation instead of excitement. Or, they don't even stop the car.
But the good news—it doesn’t take much.
A quick refresh of the landscaping and front entrance can help reel in buyers.
It’s those simple, welcoming touches that create that “ooooh I like this one” feeling right from the start ✨
Long Beach buyers love charm—and curb appeal is your first impression.

If you’re even thinking about making a move, my team and I can show you exactly what buyers in your specific neighborhood are responding to right now, and how to accomplish proper preparation and pricing.
No pressure. Just real strategy + local insight 🌴
DM me and let’s map out how to get you top dollar, with your own customized blueprint (and without the stress).😉

03/30/2026

🐣 It’s time to VOTE for your favorite Easter Eggs from the 4TH Annual Easter Egg Coloring Contest, hosted by my team and I, at the Anderson Real Estate Group!

➡️ Check out ALL Participants’ Entries, then put the NUMBER OF THE EGG you're voting for in the comments! If you're reading this, you can place a vote!

🫵🏼 OK, you’re up! 😉 You don’t have to be local to join in, just scroll through, pick your favorites, and show these little artists some love!

🩷 Every year, I’m blown away by the creativity that shows up in these eggs. Seeing each one come to life, as well as hearing how much joy this brings to your families, means more to me than you know.

There’s something so special about watching this tradition continue to grow, and I never take for granted the love, time, and creativity poured into every single one.

Your messages, your kiddos’ excitement, knowing that your kids get to express themselves through a form of art…all of it truly fills my heart. Thank you for letting me be a small part of these memories.🥰

✨ And now comes one of my favorite parts, which is getting to see our community show these little artists some love.
If an egg makes you smile, feel free to leave it a vote…every bit of encouragement means so much to them 💛🐣

Ready, set, go! The top 3 winners will receive prizes & bragging rights!! 🤪

⭐️VOTING TAKES PLACE FROM TODAY, MARCH 30TH - TOMORROW, TUESDAY MARCH 31ST

1️⃣FOLLOW my Instagram account, as well 👉

2️⃣VOTE in the comments with the NUMBERED EGG OF YOUR CHOICE

3️⃣You may vote ONE TIME PER DAY!!

4️⃣SHARE THIS POST WITH YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY TO HAVE THEM VOTE

⭐️Winners will be tallied up and announced on the morning of Wednesday, April 1st!

Have fun and Happy Voting!!!🐰🐣



Stephanie Oliver | eXp Realty | Anderson Real Estate Group, Brokered by eXp Realty
Realtor® DRE # 01363290

03/29/2026

03/21/2026

🚨WARNING: Local market update ahead! And it’s both good news and bad, but I promise to fit a novel’s worth of analysis into just 180 seconds or less. 😉

(Although, rolling your eyes and checking your watch is definitely acceptable.)

03/20/2026

If you’re wondering what’s really happening in the Long Beach, California real estate market, this update breaks down the latest trends for both home buyers and home sellers—including recent changes that aren’t being talked about in national headlines.

While my original market update covered local stats, there have already been new developments that are impacting the housing market right now. Here's what's happened over the past week.👇

📊 Key Long Beach Market Updates:
• Inventory of single-family homes has increased by ~20 homes (This could mean some buyers are pausing… OR more sellers are jumping in to capitalize on the early spring market)
• Recently sold homes had shorter Days On Market, meaning they went into escrow faster just three weeks or so ago (when rates were lower)
• A higher number of homes that closed escrow found a buyer within 2 weeks and sold at or above asking price
• Key indicators are showing that buyer demand remains strong in well-priced, well-prepared homes

📉 Interest Rates & Economic Impact:
• Rates recently rose from ~5.9% to around 6.2%–6.4% (Freddie Mac ~6.22%). This recent shift impacts affordability, which has increased monthly amounts by around $200+ on an ~$800K home, on a 30-year fixed with 20% down
• Increased global conflict and rising oil prices are contributing to higher inflation
• The Federal Reserve is now expected to hold rates steady longer, rather than cut

🏡 What This Means for Long Beach Buyers & Sellers:

Even with rising rates, so far:
• Many homes are still selling quickly
• Multiple offer situations are still happening
• Strategic buyers and sellers are still winning
Our team alone currently has 26+ homes in escrow, showing that activity is still strong in the Long Beach housing market.

👉 Buyers: Opportunity still exists—but strategy matters more than ever
👉 Sellers: You may still be in a strong position before more inventory hits, but proper preparation and pricing is key

This isn’t a “wait and see” market.
It’s a be prepared, move smart, and negotiate strong market.

As mentioned in the video, real estate is hyper-local, and understanding what’s happening specifically in Long Beach neighborhoods is key to making the right move. There are definitely global economic situations unraveling as I type this, as well, so we’ll see how this escalation impacts rates and demand further, when looking at the macro-market.

And, it’s not for everyone, yet sometimes, uncertainty in the market when there are bumps in the road can bring a more fruitful outcome to those that are determined to move full-steam ahead, while still being cautious, informed, and strategic.

📩 If you're thinking about:
• Buying your first home in Long Beach
• Selling your Long Beach home
• Or investing in Long Beach real estate
Reach out for a personalized strategy based on today’s market conditions.

👉 Contact me directly at my office line (562) 512-6438.