keith kyle: Spotlight in Redondo - 615 Esplanade - The Sand Castle - 01/23/12 03:49 PM
As part of our ongoing tour of South Redondo Beach real estate, today we take a look at one of the oceanfront condominium complexes in South Redondo Beach known as The Sand Castle. The Sandcastle is located at 615 Esplanade. The Sand Castle consists of two buildings with panoramic ocean views from both (the exception is the 5th floor which is actually the 1st floor of the rear building. The 5th floor does have views but overlooks the roof of the front building so no sand or wave views which makes that location more affordable and less valuable). The Sand Castle … (0 comments)
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keith kyle: Fusion South Bay Impacted by Short Sales - 08/10/11 01:08 AM
Fusion South Bay, one of the few relatively newer construction complexes in the Beach Cities vicinity has been hit rather hard by a wave of short sale listings which have certainly impacted prices. As the first wave of owners primarily bought when construction was finished in 2005-2007 unfortunately this was at the very peak of market prices. Currently there are an abundance of listings with very few sales partly due to a potential litigation against the builder. While certain lenders are still doing loans in Fusion, it has slowed down sales fairly dramatically compared with the brisk sales of late 2010.
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keith kyle: South Redondo Beach Foreclosure Update - 07/14/11 12:30 PM
South Redondo Beach has seen a recent increase in both bank owned homes as well as short sales and notice of default filings. The current bank owned homesrange from $369,900 for a 1 bedroom single family home on PCH to a large detached townhome at 807 Juanita. View our updated South Redondo Beach foreclosure site for additional information.
Current Bank Owned Homes and REOs in South Redondo
South Redondo Beach Short Sales
Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producing agent with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach. He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his … (0 comments)
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keith kyle: Do certain cities even have standard sales anymore? - 12/22/09 01:45 AM
As I work with a number of short sale sellers and buyers I do realize that the market has been dramatically impacted by these distressed sales.....but the reality even surprises me once in a while. I was just doing a quick search of single family homes in Gardena California, for homes with 3 bedrooms and priced under $400,000. Now granted that anything in the South Bay under $400,000 is a reach but I just couldn't believe the results.
Of the 18 homes priced under $400,000 that are currently active, 13 of them are "distressed" sales with 12 short sales and one bank … (2 comments)
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keith kyle: Looking to buy in Carson.....be prepared for a short sale - 09/17/09 08:03 PM
I was just on the MLS setting up appointments for showing tomorrow with my client. He's interested in finding a newer townhome in Carson and generally in the $375,000-$425,000 price range. In searching the homes that he's interested in seeing it never ceases to amaze me the sheer volume of short sales. Of the ten homes he's hoping to see....9 of them are short sales. As Carson is one of the lower priced areas of the South Bay, it shouldn't be surprising that it was one of the hardest hit communities, but it makes it a challenge for both buyers and … (4 comments)
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keith kyle: Fusion South Bay Home Update - May 18, 2009 - 05/18/09 02:00 PM
Activity continues to increase in Fusion South Bay with both a variety of sizes and floorplans, but a combination of traditional sales, short sales, and one for sale by owner. There are currently 6 homes in Fusion on the market with 4 active listings and 2 that have gone into escrow. In addition there may be two new listings coming onto the market that we know of in the coming weeks. See below for some basic information on the homes currently active and in escrow.
Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor and e-Pro with South Bay Brokers in … (0 comments)
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keith kyle: 3 Pinto Lane - New Rolling Hills Estates Horse Property - 04/09/09 02:55 PM
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keith kyle: Don't call for status.....if it shows active it is available (Unless it's not) - 02/03/09 04:47 PM
In this continually changing South Bay real estate market in which you just can't seem to avoid short sales and bank owned homes, I keep running across listings with the agent remarks "Please don't call for availability. If it shows active it is available." That's great and all, but it seems that more often than not I go view it with my clients, call the listing agent with a question about my clients wanting to write and offer only to be told.....it's actually in escrow. Now I realize that many of the agents that specialize in REOs and short sales have quite a … (5 comments)
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keith kyle: It Really Just Struck Me the Difference We Can Make In Peoples Lives - 02/03/09 01:55 AM
Over the weekend I was out showing homes in Torrance to a very nice young couple. They had their 18 month old daughter with them and were looking, of course, for something with a yard, room to grow and great schools nearby.
As I was sitting on my computer preparing to send some homes to them it struck me.....the homes I recommended and the advice that I gave might have a lifelong impact for their family. They, like so many others, are looking for guidance on neighborhoods and schools, streets and homes, and as I was sitting here I realized that the advice I gave them might … (2 comments)
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keith kyle: One of the many reasons I love the South Bay - 01/27/09 01:07 AM
There are so many reasons to just love living here in the South Bay. The weather, the beach, the people and the nightly show that happens just down the street. This was a picture from just another evening down my street in Hermosa Beach. Honestly.....how lucky are we to live in a place like this?
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 … (6 comments)
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keith kyle: My wife took my keys and now I can't get on the MLS.....oh how I hate the MRMLS token - 01/15/09 08:08 PM
I've tried to embrace it.....tried to convince myself it's for the best.....tried to believe that the MLS had my best interest in mind (ok I know that's a reach), but I just have to admit it.
I hate that SAFEMLS little token. There's just got to be a better way. I have yet to speak with anyone that actually likes the little thing. With the proliferation of the Redfins, and the Trulias, and the Zillows does it really keep our information safe? Can we not come up with another way....one that doesn't require us to continually have this little thing attached … (6 comments)
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keith kyle: Brokers Open 12-2 on 1/16 - New Hermosa Hills Home - 541 Gravely Court - 01/15/09 07:23 PM
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keith kyle: New to Hermosa Beach and Looking for a Place to Take the Kids? - 11/06/08 11:23 AM
As a north Hermosa Beach resident, and the father of a 3 year old and a 6 year old, I seem to spend much of my time at Valley Park in Hermosa Beach. Valley Park is located on the corner of Gould (which....just to confuse....is also Artesia which is also 27th Street) and Valley. The park is an absolutely ideal place to bring the kids and meet some of your neighbors while you're there. There is a soccer field, basketball court, picnic area, wonderful playground and plenty of grass to play on and trees to climb. Parking can be a bit … (0 comments)
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keith kyle: Signs of the times in Redondo Beach - 09/26/08 05:22 PM
I had a listing about a year ago for a very nice townhome in Inglewood, California. I knew I had a challenge ahead when I pulled up the street to meet the owner and saw at least 15 for sale signs, many of which had "bank owned" or "foreclosure" on them. As I have written in prior articles, in terms of real estate the South Bay is not one large community, but a number of very different towns with values and demand basically increasing as you get towards the beach. The cities within couldn't be more different and factors that impact one … (0 comments)
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keith kyle: I Challenge You Realtors......If a picture is worth a thousand words part II - 09/26/08 01:48 AM
I recently posted my thoughts on something that I just don't get....property listings with no photos (See If a picture is worth a thousand words....why do so many agents not have pictures of their listings?) I don't know what the reason is, but I do know that it's doing a disservice to you and your clients. I received some great comments and realize that I'm not the only one that has a problem with this and many agents won't send their clients listings with no pictures.
Well......perhaps I stand corrected. I remembered seeing a listing quite a while back for a short … (14 comments)
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keith kyle: Looking for a great workout in Manhattan Beach?..... - 09/25/08 01:10 AM
Who would have thought that in a town with a seemingly endless beautiful sand beach, one of the best places to go get some exercise would be on a hill....or more precisely a big sand dune. As there is some structure or another on just about every part of Manhattan Beach, most people are unaware that the hills we see and live on along the coast are really just big sand dunes. One great place to find this out is a small park just North of Rosecrans known as Sand Dune Park. The park is certainly aptly named as the main … (0 comments)
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keith kyle: One of The Problems with Zillow - 09/24/08 01:20 PM
In today's market stats show that over 80% of potential homebuyers begin their search online. With all of the available data out there many homebuyers and sellers use sites such as Zillow to find values for an area, determine if something is priced well, and see what comparable homes are on the market. I'm not hear to critique everything about Zillow and even post all of my listings there. The problem is Zillow often gets it wrong and uses comparables that......well aren't comparable. The often take into account the real differences in homes that real estate professionals in the … (0 comments)
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keith kyle: Back on the market in Rolling Hills Estates with room to roam - 09/17/08 01:31 AM
Welcome to the wide open spaces of Rolling Hills Estates. This beautiful ranch style home sits on a huge lot with over 20,540 feet of property and has it all......beautifully landscaped grounds, gated pool, jacuzzi, horse facilities, plenty of parking, great location and more. This 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath ranch style home with tree top views feels miles away from the congestion of the city and is the perfect home for families looking for some space. A horse property with coral and tack room, it's just a side-pass away from the extensive Palos Verdes trail network. The home features a … (0 comments)
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keith kyle: Transferring to the LA Air Force Base?.....Hollyglen or Del Aire might be the neighborhood for you - 09/11/08 05:27 PM
I've had a number of clients over the past year contact me as they're being relocated to the LA Air Force Base and want to explore housing options before they arrive. As with many, the conversation usually starts out with their interest in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo. That is....right up until I let them know what the average home prices are in those cities. This is the "we're not in Kansas anymore" moment....or in this case it's usually Colorado.
There is an alternative, however, and it's the fairly unknown neighborhoods of Hollyglen and Del Aire (see real estate … (1 comments)
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keith kyle: The MRMLS is hurting my business....but they're all looking into it - 09/10/08 06:48 PM
As our South Bay MLS merged into the much larger MRMLS early this year, I was certainly hoping for improvements, additional features, and for the new MLS to help me grow my business.
Boy was I wrong. I've been disappointed in the both the transition and overall experience. The auto-email limitations have been particularly problematic.
My first and most pressing problem is that the new MLS system has a limitation of 250 auto search email updates. What does this mean? That if you are searching for more than 250 clients with daily updates.....you're outta luck. I've worked very hard at growing my business through a … (4 comments)
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