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Why Use the Mike Dunfee Group for Your West Ocean Real Estate Needs

This is a question we obsess on so we can make the Mike Dunfee Group your first choice when it comes to the West Ocean.

The Mike Dunfee Group has focused on Long Beach’s Ocean Corridor for nearly 30 years with a concentration on West Ocean ever since it was built. We have experienced more success at West Ocean than any other brokerage. The Mike Dunfee Group has the additional benefit of the insight gained from living at West Ocean and serving on the Board of Directors for the Homeowners Association.

You may think that is great for Mike Dunfee, but how does that translate into providing a better service or results for their clients? Here are some specific reasons to use Mike Dunfee Group for your West Ocean real estate needs.

Eleven Reasons To Use the Mike Dunfee Group for Your West Ocean Real Estate Needs?

  1. Location – Mike Dunfee lives at West Ocean and our office is right down the street. This ease of access makes showing more efficient and convenient. This can make a big difference when we need to be there fast. As they say in real estate, location, location, location.
  2. Targeted marketing – we have developed a marketing system specifically or West Ocean. We know who is looking and what they are looking for in a West Ocean property. Our proprietary email system goes out to well over 6,000 people with a focus on Ocean Blvd. This information is also helpful for targeting our social media. This concentration keeps our website, videos and listings consistently on top of West Ocean related searches. We still use old fashion mailing which we still find to be effective. Of course, our most effective marketing is still word of mouth.
  3. West Ocean community expertise – West Ocean has two separate buildings with more amenities and clubs than perhaps any other community along the Ocean Corridor. Living there, serving on the board plus selling and managing many properties there gives unmatched experience and insight. This helps us confidently explain features and benefits of the community to buyers, other agents, lenders and appraisers. We are familiar with the different floorplans, views and upgrades plus we are knowledgeable about parking spots and storage spaces. This information is super helpful in pricing and understanding values.
  4. Maintenance and repairs – we can facilitate most any repair or improvement that may need to take place either through our affiliated maintenance company or our trusted vendors. West Ocean requires vendors to be registered and is stringent regarding insurance requiring vendors to name West Ocean as additionally insured. We understand that and have it covered. People may recognize the value of these relationships for management with making a unit rent ready and random maintenance needs. This is also very valuable to our clients when preparing a unit for sale and in an escrow after a home inspection when things need to quickly be priced and repaired.
  5. Local Downtown Long Beach insight – we know the local market and area in general. The local activities are a big reason why people want to live at the West Ocean. Mike Dunfee has lived in Downtown Long Beach since 1989; has sold real estate here since 1995; is extremely involved in the community and an excellent local resource. We know Downtown Long Beach, especially the Ocean Corridor.
  6. General real estate knowledge – with over 30 years of real estate sales experience, multiple professional designations and over 1,000 closed sales plus the current management of hundreds of rental properties, Mike Dunfee has learned a lot over the years and so has his team. Our clients get the benefit of our knowledge.
  7. Community involvement – we believe that contributing to the community is the best way to be a part of it. Mike Dunfee has served on the West Ocean Board of Directors since 2015 and frequently sponsors social events as a way to give back to a community that has done so much for us. Being a graduate of Leadership Long Beach, helping found Ocean Residents Community Association, ORCA and the Downtown Residential Counsel, DRC, have all been great ways to better get to know the community we serve.
  8. Reputation – reputation matters, and we have worked hard to keep a good reputation at West Ocean. The real estate business is tough. There are a lot of moving parts. We deal with the general public with all kinds of personalities; things can happen that are out of our control and mistakes can happen. We know how to reduce those risks and when things do go wrong, we do our best to make them right. After all, when the deal closes, we are still going to be here as part of the community.
  9. Relationships – the old saying, it’s not what you know but who you know holds true in real estate. We know where to go to get things done at the West Ocean. People also know us and that we do what we say we will do. Our clients benefit from these relationships, especially when unexpected problems need to be solved.
  10. Our team – this is not a one person show. It is not all Mike Dunfee. This is a team effort, and we have a great team. I am very involved in the business interacting with clients and team members every day. However, we have very experienced team members who are often better suited for some tasks than myself. Our clients also get the benefit of the additional attention that can only be provided by a well-staffed a team. We back each other up to make sure you’re covered.
  11. Unmatched West Ocean success – we have successfully helped over 60 people successfully buy and or sell a home at West. That is more than any other brokerage and the list keeps growing. We have leased and managed even more than that. We can help you too.

If we keep thinking about it, we can come up with more reasons why people should use the Mike Dunfee Group for their West Ocean real estate needs. Just because we are the arguably the most qualified and have had the greatest success at West Ocean does not mean that we are necessarily the best fit for you. People should go with someone they like and trust.

We hope we have earned that or at least have a good start. If you are thinking of selling, buying or leasing at West Ocean or if you just have a few questions please reach out and we would be happy to talk.

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About West Ocean

Amenities

Purchasing a condominium at West Ocean is much more than just buying a home; you’re purchasing a lifestyle of luxury as well. Residents of West Ocean are provided hotel-like amenities such as 24-hour security, exemplary concierge service, multiple lounge and lobby areas, fitness centers, sauna, climate-cooled private wine storage, theater and media room, corporate meeting room, an expansive recreation room with a billiard table, management on-site, and guest suites for visitors and family. Residents of the two buildings also have access to a swimming pool and spa, the surrounding lounge chairs, deck dining, outdoor fire pits with nearby seating, and multiple grilling areas. With luxury amenities like these, it is clear to see why the luxury condominium buildings of West Ocean are the pinnacle of urban high-rise living.

What’s Nearby

One of the greatest things about living in one of the West Ocean towers is the superb location. Both buildings are a short distance from entertainment, multiple ethnic restaurants, Shoreline Village, a weekly Farmer’s Market, a Performing Arts Center, the Pike Outlets and Cinema, the East Village Arts District, the Long Beach Convention Center, the Metro, the Shoreline Pedestrian Bike Path, and the beach. Downtown Long Beach also offers a variety of annual events such as the Grand Prix, Festivals at Rainbow Park, Pine Avenue’s Taste of Downtown, and so much more.

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What Are Floor Plans?

Floor plans are scale drawings that show the relationship between spaces, rooms, and physical features as viewed from above. They assist people in visualizing how they will move through a home. Floor plans also make it easier for individuals to check if the rooms are suitable for their intended purpose. Essentially, floor plans are simple diagrams that show room-by-room layouts in addition to providing a conceptual starting point for designers and possible tenants.

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What are CC&Rs?

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions are the rules and limits that are placed on a condominium complex or group of homes by a developer, builder, homeowners association, or neighborhood association. When living in a condominium where CC&Rs are in place, an owner would give up certain rights to be a part of the shared living community. Some examples of common CC&Rs in condominiums are smoking restrictions, rules about the noise level and parking, minimum and maximum square footage requirements, height restrictions, and paint color guidelines to maintain aesthetic design.

West Ocean CC&Rs and Bylaws

People interested in purchasing a condo in the West Ocean community often ask to see the Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions (CC&Rs) as well as questions regarding the budget, and other Homeowners Association (HOA) issues. Many people don't know that CC&Rs are public information and recorded at the county tax recorder. I have included the West Ocean CC&Rs as part of this website so that potential buyers may review them before writing an offer if they wish. I also would like to emphasize that this is not a replacement for getting a full package through escrow. There are often many updates, and you also want to be confident that you are getting this information from an unbiased third party who is getting them directly from the source with the most current details. I felt it was useful to have this information out there for those who wish to do their homework.

Besides being a leading realtor and property manager at West Ocean at the time of this writing, I am a resident of Tower 1 who is serving on my second full term on the Board of Directors. My family and I love living at West Ocean. I love the lifestyle of living in Downtown Long Beach and the luxury of living in a high-rise of this caliber. I walk to work, run on the beach in the mornings, and enjoy going out in the town. I have lived and sold along the Long Beach Ocean Corridor for over 20 years and say with great confidence that this is one of the best communities on the street. The West Ocean HOA is very well run. It is financially secure, and there is a real sense of community among those who live there.

West Ocean Condominiums have some of the most beautiful facilities on the Ocean Corridor. There are two lobbies where you and your guest are always politely greeted. They have an excellent system for receiving and tracking packages that are dropped off. West Ocean may be friendly but is also known for being strict regarding the rules. It is essential for new buyers to understand that you cannot move in on weekends, you cannot have more than two pets, there are rules regarding the use of the pool and the common area rooms at West Ocean. West Ocean can be particularly restrictive about what movers and contractors you use. They must be approved, and they will be required to have substantial insurance. You are not allowed to have hardwood floors in the bedrooms at West Ocean, and any flooring that is not carpeting must be approved. All of the rules are there to provide a safe, enjoyable environment for all the residents of the West Ocean community, as well as protecting the owners form making costly mistakes.

Rules Regarding Rentals

Consistent with the culture of West Ocean, there are restrictions on renting units. There are absolutely no short-term rentals allowed at West Ocean. In fact, there has been a recent rule change stating specifically "Any lease and rental agreement must be for a term of at least one (1) year." Additionally, tenants are required to carry renters insurance at West Ocean, a copy of the signed lease with a signed West Ocean Lease Addendum must be turned in to the Management Office before the tenant may move in. Another interesting fact that I think is an excellent idea, is that if an owner is behind in their HOA dues, the West HOA has the tenant pay rent directly to the West Ocean Homeowners Association until the dues are caught up. This payment plan was a great tool to keep the West Ocean HOA financially sound during the last real estate downturn.

Rules Regarding Moving In

Like most high-rises Long Beach, West Ocean has specific protocols that are required when people move in. People who are not accustomed to living in a high-rise might find it excessive. New owners' and tenants' movers will need to be approved, and they will need to meet specific insurance requirements. The new occupant will need to make a Refundable Damage Deposit of $500 and pay a Non-Refundable fee of $250 to the West Ocean HOA. There are extra charges if you do not make your 5-hour window. Although it may seem like this is a profit center for the HOA, it is not. They incur expenses at the move in that this helps to offset.

Conclusion

There are rules at West Ocean condominiums that may seem like a hassle. These inconveniences are part of living in a luxury high rise community, and they are there for a reason. West Ocean is absolutely a great place to live. I know from first-hand experience both as a resident and a real estate agent who has successfully sold several units there. I am also one of the HOA board of directors and have seen from behind the scenes that it is very well run.

I hope this gives you a better idea of West Ocean and what it may be like to purchase or rent in our beautiful community. You can review a full copy of the CC&Rs on this site at the link below.

HOA Documents Disclaimer

The CC&Rs and Bylaws listed below are public record. They are posted here as a place to reference but are not intended to be used as a substitute for those received through escrow. We strongly suggest that CC&Rs, Bylaws, budget, minutes, and any other HOA information reviewed through the due diligence period of escrow be ordered through an escrow company to ensure that you are receiving the proper documents with the most current copy including all amendments.

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