keith kyle: Rising Prices Dominated by Luxury Walkstreet homes in Hermosa Beach - 04/23/13 11:34 AM
Prices have jumped considerably in the sand sections of both Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, and much of the reason is the recent flood of the market of very high end luxury homes in A+ locations. Although there are a few oceanfront "Strand" homes for sale, the primary reason for the recent rise in median prices is the number of homes and townhomes on the highly sought after "walkstreet" locations. The current median price for a Hermosa walkstreet home is $3974,000 and the current average price is $4,447,500. The current median price for a Manhattan Beach walkstreet home is $3,350,000 and … (0 comments)

keith kyle: What's all the hype about "Off Market" Redondo Listings? - 04/18/13 05:11 AM
With the local real estate market so active, home inventory at near record lows and buyers in a frenzy to find homes, the buzz is all about "off market" listings. So what does that really mean and how can it benefit you? Off market listings can mean a number of different things which can include:
Exclusive listings - This is a situation in which a realtor has a signed listing agreement but the seller doesn't want it on the MLS for some reason. This can sometimes be due to the home having tenants, can be due to sellers simply not wanting … (0 comments)

keith kyle: Where Did All of the San Pedro CA REOS go? - 11/21/12 07:16 AM
Distressed home inventory seems to be disappearing at an ever increasing pace leading some to wonder if the days of short sale and foreclosure "deals" in San Pedro being a thing of the past?  As of November 5th there were 7 bank owned homes on the market and as of November 21st only the home at 2525 Denison is still active on the MLS.
 
Short sales seem to be holding a bit more steady with 11 active MLS short sale listings on November 5th with 8 as of November 21st.
Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and … (0 comments)

keith kyle: Hot Market in the Hermosa Beach Sand Section - 11/01/12 07:04 AM
The Hermosa Beach sand section has continued to be an incredibly hot market with inventory low, sales up and prices seeming to rise quickly. Currently there are 15 active listings with almost all being standard sales as the inventory of foreclosure and short sale listings have almost completely disappeared. Active listings as of 10/29/12. For up to date information view our Hermosa Beach sand section listings.  See also Manhattan Beach sand section real estate.
Below is a list of the pending home sales in the sand section of Hermosa Beach as of October 29th, 2012. Currently 13 homes are in escrow … (1 comments)

keith kyle: Want to live life like you're famous? The 90210 Beach House is on the market - 01/18/10 09:25 AM
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 … (5 comments)

keith kyle: Hermosa Beach Foreclosure and Short Sale Update for October 12, 2009 - 10/12/09 05:11 PM
While the foreclosure and short sale market in neighboring Manhattan Beachhas seemed to slow a bit, the number of active listings at some stage of the foreclosure process in Hermosa Beach has been rising as of late.  There are currently 10 active distressed sales in Hermosa Beach with several other short sales currently for sale but only accepting backup offers at the moment.

Of the current foreclosures and short sale listings 6 are single family homes (one is actually a duplex but listed as an sfr) with two townhomes and two condos.  Prices range from $437,500 for a 2 bedroom … (1 comments)

keith kyle: New Listing in Hermosa - Great starter and build later - 10/09/09 01:44 PM
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keith kyle: Fiesta Hermosa This Labor Day Weekend in Hermosa Beach - 09/02/09 04:51 PM
If you're looking for a great way to spend the day....you may want to visit Fiesta Hermosa this weekend.  The fair is open from 10am-6pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday and has something for everyone.  Festivities include food courts, arts and craft booths, live music and much much more.  The fair has been part of Memorial Day and Labor Day and has been going on for over 39 years.  The fair is put on by the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce.  For more information visit the Fiesta Hermosa website

 Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor and e-Pro with South Bay … (0 comments)

keith kyle: AVP is coming to Hermosa Beach - 08/05/09 05:26 PM
There are many reasons we live in the South Bay and Hermosa Beach.  Wonderful weather, a beautiful ocean, great schools and friendly people.  One of the summer events that epitomizes the beach culture is the AVP Hermosa Open.  Qualifier matches start on Thursday with main draw matches beginning Friday morning next to the Hermosa Beach pier.  If you're looking for a slight variation on a day at the beach....this is a good way to spend the day.

Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor and e-Pro with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay … (0 comments)

keith kyle: Hermosa Beach Weekly Open Houses Update - 07/30/09 09:06 AM
 If you're searching for a home in Hermosa Beach visit our Hermosa Beach Open Houses site for an updated list of this weekends open houses or view the list below for the weekend of August 1st and 2nd.  There are some great homes currently on the market and open houses may be the simplest way of seeing them.  If you can't make one of the open houses but would like to view the home at another time, contact us and we'll be glad to help.  We are Hermosa Beach real estate specialists.

Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor and e-Pro … (0 comments)

keith kyle: New listing on a quiet Gardena cul-de-sac - 07/08/09 01:14 PM
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keith kyle: If a picture is worth a thousand words.....why do so many agents not have pictures of their listings? - 09/20/08 09:38 AM
As I search through the new listings of the day, it just never ceases to amaze me the number of listings with no pictures, or even worse, pictures of clutter, trash, dark rooms etc.  The goal is obviously to sell the home and it's our job to put our listings in the best light possible.  As more and more home buyers search the internet for their new home, they are overwhelmed with the number of homes in front of them and you need to capture their interest and attention in that short time in which your listing is on their screen.  … (22 comments)

keith kyle: Pros and cons of the Golden Hills in Redondo Beach - 09/08/08 01:52 PM
As many of my clients are from out of the area or out of state, they seem to have a notion that the South Bay is simply one big city and there aren't all that many differences between Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beachand Redondo Beach.  The reality is that even within these cities the individual neighborhoods vary quite a bit.  Due to the sheer size of the city, Redondo Beach is one of the more varied communities in the South Bay in terms of types of housing, size and age, and price. 

The area just east of Hermosa and just South of … (1 comments)

keith kyle: Looking for room to roam......Rolling Hills Estates might be for you.... - 09/07/08 04:24 AM
One of the knocks on the South Bay is open space....or lack thereof.  That perception is valid with many lots being under 2000 square feet with no yards and no open space and homes often being right on top of your neighbor.  This is generally the price we pay for living so close to the beach and the incredible demand for beach property.  There is an alterntive, however. 
The equestrian community of Rolling Hills Estates....This area is unlike the rest of the South Bay in just about every way.  With lots often over 20,000 feet, most homes were built in the … (0 comments)

keith kyle: What does Google Page Rank mean anyway? And Why Should I Care? - 09/04/08 11:13 AM
In my semi-obsession with trying to continually improve my website (www.keithkylehomes.com), show up higher on major keyword searches, and getting greater exposure on the internet, I find myself focusing on that little green bar on Google's search header.  Ah yes.....page rank.  I've tried everything but just can't seem to get that thing to move.  I've got content, some links (another semi obsession), keywords, descriptions, titles, etc. but it never wants to go from 2 to 3.  I search other websites and often see that sites with many more links have PR of 3 or 4 and that must be it.  But … (15 comments)

keith kyle: Resort living in Playa Del Rey - 09/02/08 07:39 PM
I have a new listing coming out this week and it's a great condo in Playa Del Rey located at 8180 Manitoba #104. 
Move in ready first floor condominium in one of Playa Del Reys nicest buildings. Enjoy true resort living with all of the ammenities you could ask for. Multiple pools, spas, exercise room, rec room, 2 raquetball courts,  bright and open grounds with lush landscaping and security gated access. The owners of this beautiful condominium have upgraded throughout including new floors, custom paint, plantation shutters, completely redone bathrooms and more. Home features a private patio ideal for evening BBQs, just … (0 comments)

keith kyle: Looking for a condo in Hermosa Beach? - 08/29/08 05:32 AM
As a specialist in Hermosa Beach, I have many clients contact me in their search for a condo in Hermosa Beach.  With prices well below neighboring Manhattan Beach, a condo in Hermosa is the perfect situation for many buyers looking to own instead of renting, while still being able to be near the beach.  Unfortunately part of what makes Hermosa such a great place to live, the small town atmosphere, makes finding a condo in the area a bit difficult.  Unlike Redondo Beachwith endless condominium complexes, Hermosa Beach really only offers a few possibilities, and most in the same general location. 
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keith kyle: Relocating to Manhattan Beach - Get to know the "Sand Section" - 08/01/08 08:13 AM
I often have clients contact me from out of the area who are moving to the South Bay and are interested in finding a home in Manhattan Beach.  While most people think of Manhattan Beach as one town, the various neighborhoods are all quite a bit different, have their own pros and cons, and appeal to very different types of people.   From a real estate standpoint, Manhattan Beach is broken into 6 sections, but really 5 different type neighborhoods. 

In this post, we'll cover the Sand Section of Manhattan Beach- This is the area that most people envision when they are … (0 comments)

keith kyle: Great starter home in Gardena - 08/01/08 04:10 AM
This wonderful home is located on a very quiet and private cul-de-sac in the great Gardena neighborhood of Pacific Square. This is the first time the home has ever been on the market and the original owners have lovingly maintained the home for over 45 years! The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a bright and open kitchen, dining area, living room and family room with brick fireplace and direct access to the landscaped backyard. The home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac and is bordered by a nursery on one side and a gated community on the other … (0 comments)

keith kyle: Where did my ActiveRain post go....just a little gripe about our post host - 07/10/08 08:07 AM
Don't get me wrong.....Active Rain is great and it's a fantastic place to both interact with others in the business as well as promoting my website and my listings but there's one little thing about posting on my blog that's making me nuts.
I just recently posted a price reduction for one of my listings in Rolling Hills Estates.  I was finished....it sounded good and looked pretty...but that's when it happened.  It was region specific so I posted to California, Los Angeles, Rolling Hills Estates, and then went into the neighborhood box.  I didn't see the specific neighborhood and decided I … (3 comments)