Ah nothing like the weather warming up, days getting longer, and the beautiful sunsets that we're treated to on an almost daily basis.  This was the sunset just down my street on March 15th, 2010.....this is why we live here!

Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producer with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate websites in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, open houses, recent home sales information and more.  Keith can be reached at 310-251-2344 or by email at info@KeithKyleHomes.com.  For more information on the South Bay, visit my Beach Cities Real Estate blog.

One of the things I love best about living in Hermosa Beach is that it truly has a small town feel and you simply can't help running into people you know.  One of the more social events of the year is the St Patricks Day parade that runs down Pier Avenue.  This year the sun came out, the wind died down and it was a perfect day for a parade (other than the construction on Pier Ave).  There are your usual parade wavers (the mayor, city councilman, chamber of commerce, etc, but what makes the parade fun is that just about anyone can be in it.  Kids of all ages walk with various groups (little league, churches, schools, etc) and it's a lot of fun for participants and onlookers alike.

A ship of Irish Vikings (?) heads down Pier Ave

Invasion of the kilt wearing Storm Troopers

Back to the Future...Irish Style

Who knew R2D2 was Irish?

Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producer with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate websites in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, open houses, recent home sales information and more.  Keith can be reached at 310-251-2344 or by email at info@KeithKyleHomes.com.  For more information on the South Bay, visit my Beach Cities Real Estate blog.

I guess these listings have 3000 words....or is it still 1000?  I just don't ever understand the thought process on listings such as these.  I understand that on occassion the interior is cluttered, or tenants don't want pictures taken but honestly how can this be helping market the property in the best possible way?  Now I'm not trying to pick on these agents but I just happened to see them on the MLS and had to scratch my head.

I feel like I'm looking at one of those "find the differences" games

At least the one on the left shows a driveway...I suppose that's something.

Come and preview this absolutely charming home with breathtaking views in the Portuguese Bend Club.

Keith Kyle | www.KeithKyleHomes.com | South Bay Brokers | 310-546-7611 100 Spindrift Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Perfect beach home with endless ocean and Catalina views! - View a virtual tour of this home 2BR/1BA Fantastic Beach House Priced to sell at $1,069,000 Year Built 1954 Sq Footage 810 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Floors 1 Parking Carport Lot Size 4,600 sqft HOA/Maint $300 per month DESCRIPTION Imagine going to sleep to the sounds of the waves crashing just outside and waking up to a view of the endless blue of the Pacific Ocean. Located in the almost secret gated community of the Portuguese Bend Club, the home offers unblockable views from the living room and kitchen and the potential to add an ocean view balcony or plenty of yard to build your future dream home. If you are looking for a quiet place to sit and enjoy endless views of the ocean and Catalina, or a perfect weekend beach home offering privacy, security and tranquility. The PBC has it's own beach club with palapas, playgrounds, tennis courts and even a lifeguard. Come and take a look at this amazing opportunity additional photos below Click Here to Print Color Flyer PROPERTY FEATURES - Open Beamed Ceilings - All new windows - Ocean vie kitchen - Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Stove - Private gated community - Plenty of storage - Beautiful fireplace - Laundry area - Yard COMMUNITY FEATURES - Paddle Tennis court(s) Private Beach and Lifeguard -Kids play area - Home comes with beach access Barbaque and picnic areas -Kayak storage   OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - Panoramic ocean views - Private Beach - Guard gated community - Paddle tennis, volleyball courts, playground and more   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Welcome to Paradise! Room to expand Inviting Patio with Ocean Views Bright and Open Bedrooms Open Beamed Ceilings Just on the beach Contact info: Keith Kyle South Bay Brokers 310-546-7611 DRE# 01712785 Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Jan 22, 2010, 7:21pm PST

We've recently revamped our Torrance website due to the volume of home buyers and have now added home search functionality so that home buyers can search by price, type, or specific neighborhoods.  We hope that these added features help you find your dream home and make the search process simpler.

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Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producer with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate websites in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, open houses, recent home sales information and more.  Keith can be reached at 310-251-2344 or by email at info@KeithKyleHomes.com.  For more information on the South Bay, visit my Beach Cities Real Estate blog.

This short sale opportunity is back on the market as the buyers walked.  This is a great 2 bedroom 2 bath condo on the 3rd floor of the Commodore, which is ideally located within walking distance of downtown Hermosa Beach, the pier, restaurants, shops, parks, the greenbelt and the beach.  Contact us for the open house schedule or visit our South Bay Open House information page

Keith Kyle | www.KeithKyleHomes.com | South Bay Brokers | 310-546-7611 1600 Ardmore #313, Hermosa Beach, CA Your opportunity to own instead of rent in the heart of downtown Hermosa Beach 2BR/2BA Condo Offered at $460,000 Year Built 1970 Sq Footage 1,048 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full Floors 1 Parking 2 car gated parking lot Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $320 per month DESCRIPTION Beautiful and bright, this upgraded Hermosa Beach condo is ideally located and is perfect for the first time home buyer looking for their opportunity to live in wonderful Hermosa Beach. This corner unit features oversized bedrooms, 2 full baths, a beautiful and open upgraded kitchen perfect for entertaining, dining area, very spacious and bright living room with access to a sunny balcony perfect for your morning coffee or summer barbecues. The home is located in the heart of downtown Hermosa and is a very short walk to Pier Avenue, Pier Plaza, the greenbelt, 24 hour fitness, grocery stores, the beach, shops restaurants, schools and parks. This third floor corner unit offers extra light and ocean breezes. Complex offers indoor pool and spa, weight room, and huge outdoor deck in center of the building. View 1600 Ardmore #313 Website PROPERTY FEATURES - Central heat - Living room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking - Covered parking - Fitness center - Swimming pool(s) - Sauna/Spa - Gated property - Secured entry - Elevator     OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - In the heart of Hermosa - Walking distance to the beach - Third floor corner unit   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Spacious livingroom In the heart of Hermosa Updated kitchen Oversized master bedroom Walk to pier plaza! Guest bedroom Contact info: Keith Kyle South Bay Brokers 310-546-7611 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Oct 28, 2009, 9:32am PDT

The number of short sale and foreclosure listings has increased slightly in Hermosa Beach in the past few weeks with some previously listed homes coming back onto the market and some new listings coming onto the market just this week.  There are currently 13 homes on the market at some stage of the foreclosure or short sale process with 8 single family homes, 3 townhomes, and 2 condos.  Of the 13 2 the two homes at 1235 2nd Street and 1515 Monterey are bank owned with the remaining being short sales and properties with NODs (notice of default) filed.  Click on any property to request additional information.

South Bay Brokers is a Top Producer, short sale specialist and e-Pro with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.comand FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate websites in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, open houses, recent home sales information and more.  Keith can be reached at 310-251-2344 or by email at info@KeithKyleHomes.com.  For more information on the South Bay, visit my Beach Cities Real Estate blog.

For those home buyers out there looking not only for a stunning ocean front home, but for the chance to live the life of the rich and famous, your home has arrived.  The home is located at 3500 The Strand in Hermosa Beach and it's known in the area as the "90210" house.  How the girls of Beverly Hills 90210 (the original not the recent) afforded a Strand home is certainly a mystery but this home was featured on many of their summer episodes with the cast living the good life on the beach.  The home itself is actually on a very unique corner lot in which the bike path, or Strand, juts out in the transition from Manhattan Beach to Hermosa Beach offering unblocked views in multiple directions.  As mentioned the address is 3500 The Strand and the home is actually two 2 bedroom 2 bath homes with an additional 2 bed/1 bath guest suite.  Square footage is approximately 2,868 square feet and sits on a 3,670 oversized lot and is listed with Bryn Stroyke of Vintage Properties.

The home truly is ideally located with some of the largest beach frontage in all of the South Bay.  The current list price is $10,500,000 and can only be shown with an appointment.  Click here to view all of the current oceanfront Strand homes in Hermosa and Manhattan Beach

Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor and e-Pro with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate websites in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, open houses, recent home sales information and more.  Keith can be reached at 310-251-2344 or by email at info@KeithKyleHomes.com.  For more information on the South Bay, visit my Beach Cities Real Estate blog.

Hermosa Beach - Updated January 18th 2010

This past week we've seen a number of new short sale listings come onto the real estate market in Hermosa Beachas the usual January market heats up a bit.  There are currently 11 active homes for sale of which all are short sales other than the home on Monterey which is bank owned.  Of the 11 most have been on the market for some time with the recent additions of 1216 2nd Street, 1062 3rd Street, and 222 Culper Court that were just put on the market this week.  Click on the listings below to request additional information.

Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor and e-Pro with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.comand FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate websites in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, open houses, recent home sales information and more.  Keith can be reached at 310-251-2344 or by email at info@KeithKyleHomes.com.  For more information on the South Bay, visit my Beach Cities Real Estate blog.

1600 Ardmore #313

Wonderful opportunity to own in the heart of Hermosa Beach.  Why rent when you can own this turn key condo that is centrally located and walkable to downtown, Pier Plaza, the green belt, the beach, parks and more.

Keith Kyle | www.KeithKyleHomes.com | South Bay Brokers | 310-546-7611 1600 Ardmore #313, Hermosa Beach, CA Your opportunity to own instead of rent in the heart of downtown Hermosa Beach 2BR/2BA Condo Offered at $499,000 Year Built 1970 Sq Footage 1,048 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full Floors 1 Parking 2 car gated parking lot Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $320 per month DESCRIPTION Beautiful and bright, this upgraded Hermosa Beach condo is ideally located and is perfect for the first time home buyer looking for their opportunity to live in wonderful Hermosa Beach. This corner unit features oversized bedrooms, 2 full baths, a beautiful and open upgraded kitchen perfect for entertaining, dining area, very spacious and bright living room with access to a sunny balcony perfect for your morning coffee or summer barbecues. The home is located in the heart of downtown Hermosa and is a very short walk to Pier Avenue, Pier Plaza, the greenbelt, 24 hour fitness, grocery stores, the beach, shops restaurants, schools and parks. This third floor corner unit offers extra light and ocean breezes. Complex offers indoor pool and spa, weight room, and huge outdoor deck in center of the building. View 1600 Ardmore #313 Website PROPERTY FEATURES - Central heat - Living room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking - Covered parking - Fitness center - Swimming pool(s) - Sauna/Spa - Gated property - Secured entry - Elevator     OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - In the heart of Hermosa - Walking distance to the beach - Third floor corner unit   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Spacious livingroom In the heart of Hermosa Updated kitchen Oversized master bedroom Walk to pier plaza! Guest bedroom Contact info: Keith Kyle South Bay Brokers 310-546-7611 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Oct 28, 2009, 9:32am PDT

Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor and e-Pro with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate websites in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, open houses, recent home sales information and more.  Keith can be reached at 310-251-2344 or by email at info@KeithKyleHomes.com.  For more information on the South Bay, visit my Beach Cities Real Estate blog.