(inspired by all the love in the air this week . . .) You’re on a mission to find your dream home. It’s the one you have thought about for years. The timing feels right. You’ve saved for your down payment. The Real Estate market is showing signs of a future recovery; so how do you know if the home you have your eye on, is really “the one”? There are occasions albeit rare ones, when a buyer walks into a home and is overcome by love at … (2 comments)
buying a home: A Quick Guide to Real Estate in Manhattan Beach
- 02/10/12 10:58 AM
Manhattan Beach Real Estate--Quick Guide So, you’ve decided to take up roots in Manhattan Beach. Whether it is considered a permanent residence or a 2nd home get-away spot, the choices of homes and locations here are as varied as there are fish in the sea. However, Manhattan Beach does have many niche locations and something that is unique about each one. We will take you on a brief insider’s tour of each area in an effort to help you decide which neighborhood best suits your needs and wants. We will start with the most expensive area, and move eastward from there. … (0 comments)
buying a home: 90% of online buyers could be receiving the wrong information for Manhattan Beach, CA!
- 09/22/11 07:38 AM
What can go wrong when searching online for a new home in Manhattan Beach, CA? What real estate website do you have ear-marked? Zillow? Trulia? Homes.com? Realtor.com? Do you ever find prices to be waaayyy off? See a house you love listed for sale then call on it only to find it sold 4 days ago? How does this happen? Where’s the glitch in the system? How come the information can be so inaccurate on such reliable, name brand sites? When using an internet service outside of a direct MLS link such as RedDoor, Zillow and the like, you … (2 comments)
buying a home: "I'm #1!"-- Being the #1 agent means what exactly?
- 09/20/11 05:27 AM
Have you ever seen this line in a newspaper or website? “I’m the #1 agent!” or “Hire me, I am # 1!” Did you also happen to notice that line on almost every page of the Real Estate section? Heck, I myself am guilty of using the term myself and I am not alone. Unfortunately, it is probably one of the most over used description an agent can use in trying to promote their skill. Naturally, the assumption is that sellers desire to hire the best in the business. So naturally, if an agent has ever achieved #1 at anything they … (29 comments)
buying a home: Should I buy a condo or a townhome?
- 09/14/11 09:01 AM
Condos vs. Townhomes: What’s the difference? What really is a condominium (“condo”, for short)? Did you know that when you see the word “townhome” or “townhouse”, you are most likely buying a condo? Let’s take a minute to examine the Real Estate market as it related to condominiums located in Southern California including but not limited to Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, the South Bay Cities, and the Westside of Los Angeles. Legally, a condominium is the form of housing tenure and other real property where a specified part of a piece of real estate is individually owned while use … (0 comments)
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