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Explore Architectural Home Styles

Long Beach is home to a diverse collection of historic homes and architectural styles, where timeless design meets modern living. Early hand-crafted 20th-century residence styles include Craftsman, Bungalow, Spanish Revival, Mid-Century Modern, and Downtown City lofts. Each type of home reflects enduring character, craftsmanship, and a true sense of place.

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California Bungalow

Classic Southern California living with front porches, open living and dining layouts, and charming curb appeal.

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Craftsman

Handcrafted wood details, exposed exterior beams, deep front porches, and timeless design.

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Mid-Century Modern

Large windows brings the outdoors in, post and beam structures, open spaces, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

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Lofts and Condos

Industrial-inspired spaces featuring high ceilings, open floor plans, and urban views.

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Spanish Revival

Stucco exterior, red tile roofs, arched doorways, romantic courtyards, and Old World charm.

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Tudor

Steeply pitched gable roofs, stone accents and decorative half-timbering, and storybook charm.

Helping Buy & Sell Historic Homes

We specialize in buying and selling historic homes throughout Long Beach, Los Angeles County, and Orange County. With a deep expertise in period architecture and strong relationships within local preservation communities, we navigate clients through every step of buying and selling historic homes while protecting their character, history, and long-term value.

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Our Track Record

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Over 20 Years in Real Estate

  • Specialized expertise in historic and architectural homes

  • Strategic guidance through every decision

  • Trusted navigation of complex and legacy properties

  • Integrity-driven, client-first representation

  • Local insight that protects historic and long-term value

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Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2025 in Jefferson park, Los Angeles...

Steffie is a wonderful real estate agent and person to work with. Not only did she help me buy the house of my dreams...

Steffie helped me navigate one of the most complex and emotionally charged real estate experiences of my life. She not only sold my home in the Island neighborhood for top dollar, but also helped me find the perfect new place within days—all during a major life transition...
I could not have asked for a better person to help sell our family home in a Trust. Steffie exceeded all expectations...walked us through all the necessary documents and planned the preparations for sell. Ultimately Steffie was the reason we received a very good offer, well over asking, and was in escrow in just 5 days. I don’t know what we would have done without her. Honestly we are blown away by her expertise and character.
As first-time homebuyers, we could not have asked for a better experience with a realtor. Steffie came highly recommended from a friend (who has now worked with her to buy multiple properties) and we are SO thankful for the recommendation. Steffie not only brought knowledge about the Long Beach/Bixby Knolls area and expertise about the home buying process...
Steffie is an exceptionally experienced and professional realtor. Her kindness and thoughtfulness make the entire process seamless for both buyers and sellers. Her extensive knowledge of the Long Beach area is invaluable, and her support is unwavering. 
Steffie did a fantastic job helping me with the home buying process. I have endless compliments to give and zero complaints. She is attentive and knowledgeable. She was patient with me and helped me find the “right” place.
Steffie is so professional, extremely knowledgeable about Long Beach, easy to work with and very responsive. It was a real pleasure working with her and I highly recommend her.
Steffie just helped us sell our gorgeous bungalow home in the historic Rose Park area of Long Beach, and she is absolutely phenomenal! We started working with Steffie about six months before we were ready to list. She helped us figure out a timeline that...
We highly recommend Steffie Hands. We retained Steffie to represent us in the sale of a Craftsman bungalow located in an historic district in Long Beach. We were very pleased with Steffie's marketing plan...
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