real estate market: Bye, Bye Buyer's Market? - 03/05/12 07:54 AM
Where the 2012 Manhattan Beach Real Estate market is headed  . . .
Ed's "State of The Market" Address
When analyzing the real estate market, how do you know when it has really changed for the better?  Headlines.  Just reading headlines in the news can give you a clue where things may be headed. Real Estate trends are based more upon consumer confidence levels, than almost anything else. Of course there are significant driving factors which include the overall economy, the mortgage meltdown and other global factors, but it is you and your neighbors that really create the effect of any significant … (4 comments)

real estate market: How Do You Know When You've Found "The One"? - 02/15/12 12:12 PM
 
How to Eye a Real Catch In The Real Estate Market
 
(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)

real estate market: 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)

real estate market: Housing Market Turning a Cold Shoulder on Homeowners? - 05/13/11 07:49 AM
Los Angeles Times states Housing Chill?
 
That's the word on the streets according to today's LA Times. The front page of the business section running Friday, May 13th would have any local homeowner nervous about their equity. I just got back from a recent cross-country trip to help advise on the opinion of value of a 25,000 square foot home in the Houston area, a Castle (literally, a Castle!) located just outside the City of New York, and some other coastal properties just outside of San Francisco. I can attest to the fact that the housing market does, in fact, … (0 comments)