manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach Median Price Home Sales April 08 VS April 06 - 05/16/08 01:26 PM
MANHATTAN BEACH MEDIAN PRICE HOME SALES APRIL 08 VS. APRIL 06According to the South Bay Brokers, the median price homes sold in the Manhattan Beach Sand Section-Area 142 for April 08 was down 3% compared to April 06. The median price home sold in Area 143, the Tree Section for April … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Conference Call with Brian Buffini 4/29/08 - 05/07/08 08:10 AM
It had been a while since I listened in live to a monthly conference call from my business coaching company (www.BuffiniandCompany.com), since I usually have a conflicting office meeting each Tuesday. Well, this day my meeting got switched around, so I headed to my office to dial in to the call, the subject: "Increasing your … (1 comments)
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manhattan beach: Putting perfume on a pig won't bring in the bacon - 05/01/08 04:35 AM
I am fortunate to live in an area where most homes on the market are at a premium, even when the market is correcting itself (South Bay, Los Angeles i.e., Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes) with most homes listing at over $1M for an average 2,000 sq. foot … (17 comments)
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manhattan beach: Earthy Day 2008 Happenings in the South Bay - 04/19/08 08:37 AM
Every year, accompanied with Earth Day are a variety of events occurring on the days around Earth Day. Earthy Day is April 22nd, which falls on a Tuesday this year. Here are some of the Earth Day events going on in Los Angeles county's South Bay communities:
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Earth Day … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Sure has been a while... New Listings and 10k Closing Bonus! - 04/06/08 10:15 PM
Well, it certainly HAS been a while! How's everyone doing? Surviving this fun market we're facing, I hope.
My absence from posting can be explained by the fact that I, thankfully, HAVE been busy (closed a deal and took two new listings this past week alone...). OK, OK, truth be told, … (1 comments)
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manhattan beach: THE best little restaurant in the whole world! - 03/25/08 08:22 AM
What? Me exaggerate? Okay, I admit that I can sometimes get a little passionate about certain things, and end up being a little too dramatic. But in this case, all the drama and hype are warranted.First off, I would consider myself a "foodie", but not in the sense that I have … (4 comments)
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manhattan beach: VINCE DELORENZO COLDWELL BANKER - 03/22/08 06:38 AM
I HAVE MUSCLES TOO … (1 comments)
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manhattan beach: Oh, yeah let's believe everything the media tells us ... - 03/14/08 05:32 PM
I saw an article in the LA Times today while waiting for my 3 shot sugar free cinnamon dolce latte at Starbucks (yes, I can still afford Starbucks thank you very much) and it got me wondering.
The article stated that prices in Southern California are now "19% below their peak last … (4 comments)
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manhattan beach: Why technology is killing me! - 03/11/08 12:10 PM
Oh how I wish I didn't rely on technology so much. It seems like every time I have a listing appointment or are rushing off to write up an offer something always goes wrong. Does the printer know when I'm in a hurry and purposely decide to stop working at the … (3 comments)
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manhattan beach: When is a variance not a variance? - 03/03/08 01:48 AM
As a longtime resident of Hermosa Beach, it always pains me to see the old charming beach cottages get torn down and to watch the mansion that's soon to follow. I realize that as a realtor I should embrace this change and the increase in the values that go along with … (1 comments)
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manhattan beach: Leadership Manhattan Beach Now Recruiting Class of 2009!! - 02/21/08 10:00 PM
Leadership Manhattan Beach
Now Recruiting Class of 2009!!
Leadership Manhattan Beach is the premier leadership training program in the region for mid-level and high-level professionals. It provides comprehensive training through interaction with the community's top leadership, experiential learning opportunities and community-service team projects.
The nine-month program identifies people of promise, familiarizes them … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: California South Bay- Beach-Beach Cities: What's Up With Interest Rates - 02/09/08 12:04 PM
If you are looking for a new loan to purchase a home in Manhattan Beach or one of the Beach Cities or if you want to refinance your existing loan; you may be wondering where rates are going in the next few weeks. If you have been hoping to get a … (4 comments)
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manhattan beach: South Bay-Beach Cities: Conforming Loan Limits to Increase - 01/25/08 11:28 AM
The House Republicans and Democrats with the approval of the Treasury have tentatively agreed to increase conforming loan limits to $625,000 from the current level of $417,000 as part of their economic stimulous package. The bill must still be approved by the Senate ans the White House before it becomes law. … (2 comments)
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manhattan beach: Classic Hermosa Beach home for sale. - 01/24/08 12:10 PM
361 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach. This is possibly the most charming house in the Hermosa Beach sand section. This Cape Cod classic has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a 2 car garage and is in a perfect location. A short 90 second walk gets you to the beach just 3 blocks away. … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Want to Sell Your Home? - 01/12/08 01:38 PM
Find a terrific Publicist (Real Estate Agent) who knows how to create some pizzaz, a unique attraction around your home. You may not realize how special your property is, only your agent appreciates what a jewel you have. This is what goes through his mind as he takes steps to present … (5 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach, CA: Home Prices January-December 2000-2007 Part II - 01/10/08 01:06 PM
Manhattan Beach Home Prices : DOM & Median Price...2000-2007 part IIThe Manhattan Beach real estate market has been slow the last few months when compared to the first part of the year. The national credit crunch along with continued high prices and fears of a recession have created a lot of … (8 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach, CA: Home Prices.January-December ..2000-2007.. Part I - 01/10/08 01:03 PM
Manhattan Beach Home Prices 2000-2007 Part II've been compiling a lot of numbers in the last week on home prices in Manhattan Beach and the Beach Cities. Over the next two weeks I will be posting that information beginning with Manhattan Beach. The following information is based on the number of … (2 comments)
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manhattan beach: South Bay-Beach Cities: November SOLD 2007 - 12/21/07 01:50 AM
Walk Street Hermosa BeachOnly 11 more days until the end of the year. Inventory is down in most of the beach cities. Much of that is due to the time of year. Many builders have taken homes off the market until after the first of the year in hopes buyers will … (10 comments)
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manhattan beach: South Bay LA Real estate trend uptick in sales - 12/10/07 04:33 AM
Have you noticed the swing into sales in the last week? The South Bay means a lot of things in California. In Southern California it includes the 10-mile stretch of beaches called Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. All three fall south of LAX airport. Something nice is slightly felt as … (1 comments)
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manhattan beach: New Listing: 3511 Bayview Manhattan Beach, CA - 12/02/07 09:27 PM
3511 Bayview...Manhattan Beach, CA... White Water Ocean ViewsNew listing in the Sand section of Manhattan Beach.. This charming duplex has unblockable whitewater views from the upper level. The property is on the west side of the street. The lot is 1747 sqft and the building has 1281 square feet.The upper unit … (15 comments)
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manhattan beach: A Good Time to Buy - 11/30/07 08:16 AM
The 2007 National Housing Pulse Survey from October 2007, indicates that 59 percent of Americans think .And yet, these are the figures that are completely out of sinc with logic : = Existing Homes Sales dipped to 4.97 million in October, the lowest since 1999 = New Homes Sales counted 728,000, … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach: New Tree Section Listing...3612 Poinsettia - 11/28/07 01:30 PM
New Listing in Manhattan Beach Tree Section ... 3612 PoinsettiaThis is a sweet little house in the Trees. Nothing fancy... no granite or marble... just your basic 2 bedroom 1 bath home on a 40 x 116 lot. The home has been a rental but was well maintained by the owner. … (6 comments)
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manhattan beach: California Beach Cities:Buying in a Buyers Market - 11/20/07 09:35 PM
Buying in a Buyers Market... How to Buy The Home You Really Want. I can hear you now.. "It's a buyers market and I'm a buyer.... what's so difficult"?.... It may surprise you but buying in this market may be a little tougher then you think . A Buyers market can … (4 comments)
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manhattan beach: Last 90 days in Manhattan Beach, CA and its Sweet Spots! - 11/14/07 01:29 AM
Overall Manhattan Beach effective July thru Sept., 07 had slight increase in inventory from 107 listings in July to 122 in September, 07. However Sales fell slightly from 28 in July to 26 in September. Avg. Sale price changed from 1.637 Mil to 1.270 Mil. However Avg. price per Sq. Ft. … (2 comments)
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manhattan beach: South Bay-Beach Cities: October SOLD 2007 - 11/14/07 01:04 AM
El Segundo Craftsman HomeAs we enter into the 4th quarter sales are still very sluggish. Inventory is moving upward slowly... mainly because not much is selling and old overpriced inventory continues to sit. After some very slow months... townhomes in North Redondo are beginning to move as a number of units … (15 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach-Beach Cities: Selling in a Buyer's Market - 11/11/07 10:39 PM
Unless you have been living in a cave in Sibera you know that the market has turned from the hottest Sellers real estate market in history to a very slow Buyers market. Aside from the fact that it was time for a market correction the subprime loan crisis and subsequent … (10 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach: Market Snapshot November 8, 2007 - 11/08/07 08:00 PM
Manhattan Village... The Hottest Market in Town?There is a lot of speculation about real estate prices in Manhattan Beach and the Beach Cities. One side is praying prices drop drastically while the other side is praying just as hard that they don't. I think we will see a little of both … (9 comments)
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manhattan beach: So, Is It A Buyers Market? - 11/06/07 09:23 AM
Can it be described as "A market condition characterized by an abundance of goods available for sale”...a reasonable description of a buyer’s market? Is a decline in pricing reflecting a buyer’s market?Well its a buyer’s market, or was, in terms of availability. This condition has been changing. Rather than reducing the … (6 comments)
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manhattan beach: Walk on the LIGHT side - 10/28/07 05:27 AM
Walk on the LIGHT side, I like this saying more than "right" as Shakespeare paraphrased says" there is nothing right or wrong but our thinking makes it so."
I woke from a dream and wanted to direct my thought out from fear about the world. Suddenly I remembered a game one of my kids had … (1 comments)
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manhattan beach: Could The Miserable Housing Starts Be An Indicator Of The Housing Market's Recovery? - 10/19/07 10:00 AM
Not if you believe everything you read in the press. These writers present only what appears on the surface. Yes, Housing Starts plunged last month. Does this mean the Housing Market is in the toilet?The government has just released September 2007's Housing Starts data for the country. A "Housing Start" is … (6 comments)
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manhattan beach: Ah, la fin de fumer! - 10/15/07 11:29 AM
Yes, come January, smoking will be banned in all restaurants and bars in France. In theory, the ban has been in effect since 1991...a ban except for specified “smoking” areas. Of course the majority of space in each establishment became the smoking area. It looks like one of the last poignant characteristics … (1 comments)
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manhattan beach: Things Looking Up? - 10/14/07 06:03 PM
Things are starting to look up in real estate from what recent reports and the NAR indicate. It may be a temporary positive glich, but with widening credit availability and low interest rates holding steady it sure does look like a recovery is slowly under way. I’m sure this is no … (5 comments)
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manhattan beach: California Real Estate: Manhattan Beach-Beach Cities: What if the Market Doesn't Crash - 10/04/07 09:48 PM
In the last eighteen months we have been bombarded almost daily by headlines or sound bytes proclaiming the demise of the California housing market. Consumers are convinced the end is near and real estate prices are going back to 1990 levels. Woe unto anyone that disagrees.. especially if you are a … (10 comments)
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manhattan beach: Who Needs A Partner? - 10/03/07 12:19 PM
It seems that partnerships are the way of the future. Why? I’m a loaner myself. I sure don’t want to check-in with a partner every time I make a decision. So what’s the advantage? Businesses—successful business— are run like a business even if there are no partners. There’s a structure to … (6 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach: Market Snapshot... September 29, 2007 - 09/29/07 01:36 PM
Polliwog Park..We are beginning to see the effects of stricter guidelines on loans coupled with fears about big price declines on Manhattan Beach real estate. September sales are below those in August and pending sales are sparse....as of today only 7 homes went into escrow in September out of 121 active … (10 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach- Beach Cities: Interest Rates... No Relief in Sight... - 09/26/07 06:28 PM
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
A Banker with a sense of humor......It's been one week since the Fed met and lowered the funds rate and the discount rate... The euphoria that followed the announcement of the action taken by the FED was good news for Wall Street but what about the housing market … (42 comments)
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manhattan beach: Mortgage Loan Rules Tighten - 09/24/07 05:40 PM
Not that long ago, outbidding on properties was common practice with “jumbo” loans—over $417,000. Homes on the market now have became abundant, the sub-prime meltdown has led to tightened lending even for credit-worthy borrowers, including shoppers in their price range who needed so-called jumbo loans.Lenders recently started to shun these larger … (4 comments)
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manhattan beach: Luxury Market Slow? - 09/24/07 04:39 AM
Not in the South Bay. While I wish I could say it was my sale, it wasn't. But I had the privilege of working with and still know the selling agent, and congratulations to you, Kevin.
After a mere 13 days on the market, a fabulous ocean front masterpiece in Manhattan Beach closed … (1 comments)
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manhattan beach: South Bay- Beach Cities: August SOLD 2007 - 09/18/07 10:12 PM
Redondo Beach: Golden HillsWhat a difference a few weeks can make. Overall sales have slowed in all the Beach Cities as buyers adjust to new lending rules and sellers grapple with how those changes will affect potential buyers for their homes. Buyers will continue to find qualifying more difficult then in … (8 comments)
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manhattan beach: CAN YOU BELIEVE, “St. GREENSPAN” DIDN’T KNOW? - 09/17/07 10:34 AM
Even Alan Greenspan didn’t realize the danger to the nation’s economy as a result of faulty mortgage loans. As Chairman of the Federal Reserve, wouldn’t mortgage fall under his watch? His explanation is in “Fed Speak,” as are all communications from the Federal Reserve.As I understand it, the idea behind the … (3 comments)
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manhattan beach: Chicago Considering Adopting Paris Self-Service Bike Scheme. - 09/13/07 01:44 PM
Chicago? (Kind of hard to get around in the snow with a bike. And the humidity without A.C. might be unbearable at times.) How did the South Bay (So California, USA) overlook this opportunity to put a major dent in the areas of horrendous gas consumption, and to help get the … (4 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach CA -Beach Cities.. So... Where are the Foreclosures? - 09/09/07 05:39 PM
The figures in the media on California foreclosures are astonishing. Numerous articles seem to be saying that almost every home in California and Los Angeles County is now or will be in foreclosure. Many feel that the Beach Cities.... Manhattan, Hermosa, Redondo and El Segundo will soon see prices plummet by … (13 comments)
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manhattan beach: Sort of a Staging Repeat - 09/05/07 08:24 AM
Imagine yourself as the listing agent for a property that's in the name of a trust. The two trustees, while brothers who love each other dearly, of course, have differing views.
To make it even more interesting, my principle client, one of the trustees, is a retired attorney.
We weren't planning to stage … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach Market Report, August '07 (SFR Only) - 09/05/07 07:06 AM
This report was compiled at 0500 (PDT) on Sept. 5, 2007. As always, please allow me to be clear, these stats are based on Status dates, not List dates.
Averages for August (8/01/07-8/31/07), 2007:
Average Price: $1,895,016 with a low of $760,000 and a high of $4,175,000
Cost Per Sq Ft: $828.59
Days on Market: 62
Total closed units … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: A Holiday in Hermosa... And Manhattan... And Tulsa... And... - 09/03/07 06:21 AM
And YES, I'm TAKING IT!
I have sailboats to watch, the circus that is people trying to find a place to park at the beach to observe, (a guaranteed laugh on any holiday), ad copy to write, blogging to do...
Wait a minute.
A day off... and I'm blogging and writing ad copy? Why not … (3 comments)
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manhattan beach: Hermosa Beach August Market Update - SFR Only - 08/31/07 06:35 AM
Summer is winding down, Labor Day and back to school ads abound. Time to update the Hermosa Beach Market for August, 2007.
Like July, August proved to be an "up" month for Hermosa. But when comparing 2006 to 2007, unlike July, only prices, or, as some would label it, VALUE is up. … (1 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach CA: Market Snapshot August 25, 2007 - 08/26/07 01:56 PM
Downtown Manhattan BeachThe last three weeks have been like driving a car downhill without brakes. No one knows what will happen at the bottom of the hill but we all hope for a safe stop without anyone getting hurt. There is a lot of speculation about how the woes of the … (12 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach CA: Champagne Taste... Beer Budget - 08/23/07 01:50 PM
The Daily Breeze has an article about job growth in CA and it's an eye opener that goes a long way toward explaining the South Bay real estate market. In a nutshell jobs are growing on the low and high end but not much in the middle and the gap is … (9 comments)
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manhattan beach: Setting the Stage With Thanks to a True Pro - 08/20/07 10:21 PM
In this day and age of instant messaging, instant sites, instant loading, instant videos, instant win win win... it's so nice to know that not EVERYONE is running around with a triple vente non fat latte I.V., and having thumb fun texting while they drive from appointment to appointment.
I have an … (4 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach CA:South Bay- Beach Cities.. Sold July 2007 - 08/17/07 01:13 AM
Manhattan Beach Walkstreet
What a difference a week can make. Had I posted Beach Cities: Sold July 2007 figures the first week in August I would have said that rates were low and the market was chugging along although at a slow rate. That was before August 4 and the collapse of … (11 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach CA: Are You a Bear or a Bull? - 08/13/07 03:31 PM
I 'm going to say this loud and in bold print... I like real estate.. and I think it will always be a good investment... I can't think of any other investment where you can buy an appreciating (long term) asset with so much leverage and over time..with a few … (19 comments)
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manhattan beach: Hermosa Beach July Market Update - SFR Only - 08/11/07 07:41 PM
July proved to be an "up" month for Hermosa, speaking in terms of value and closed units compared to 2006. With nine closed sales of single family homes, status dates July 1 through July 31. Let me be clear, these stats are based on Status dates, not List dates.
Averages for July, … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: The eye-opening reality of relocating to the South Bay - 08/07/07 01:57 AM
As a realtor in the South Bay who gets a good amount of business and new leads from my website and from the new generation of homebuyers searching on the internet, it's always difficult to explain to people what they can (or cannot) afford in the area. Although there were big … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach CA: Market Snapshot August 5, 2007 - 08/05/07 09:13 PM
July was not a great month for SOLD real estate sales in Manhattan Beach or any of the beach cities. Actually it was a very strange month .... not much happened until after the 15th and then the market suddenly jumped to life. Pending sales usually give the best read on … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: CA Beach Cities: New Financing Rules... It's Going to be Rough... - 08/02/07 02:56 AM
I've spent a lot of time today talking with local lenders about the changing home mortgage market. It's going to get nasty out there before it gets better. Buyers who have traditional jobs with a regular paycheck and 20% down will breeze through.. everyone else may have trouble getting the loan … (18 comments)
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manhattan beach: The Joy of Referrals & a Job Well Done - 08/01/07 01:29 PM
There are so many gratifying aspects of being a real estate professional. I've often said that I get such a sense of fulfillment when I close a transaction for a first time buyer. There's always going to be a certain level of stress, regardless of how many times someone has purchased … (1 comments)
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manhattan beach: Contractors, Liens, Out of the Area Agents... & a Brother's Wife's 3rd Cousin - 07/29/07 01:14 AM
I was talking with an old friend of mine today. More of an associate, really, since we've never actually done anything socially. Why that is I'm not quite sure. But, since I've known him for over 20 years, I consider him more of a friend than anything else. Happily, a few … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Ask Your Agent for Sample Documents - 07/27/07 08:34 PM
It's no secret, the market is not moving at the breakneck pace it has been for the past several years. The days of writing offers on the hood of my car are (for now) a fond memory.
Can you imagine a first time buyer, or any buyer for that matter, having the … (3 comments)
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manhattan beach: Local vs. National Housing Reports - 07/25/07 01:04 PM
Well, once again, the morning news (GMA) is ruining my morning coffee by pouring gasoline on a pile of burning tires: sensationalizing, in very general terms, the "struggling" housing market.
Yes, the housing market is in a "slump" - nationally. Do they take the time to say "check with an agent in your market area for … (3 comments)
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manhattan beach: California: Tops on Best Places to Live List - 07/24/07 02:28 PM
Where Do You Want to Live?
A new report from Money Magazine on the Best Places to Live in the U.S.. spots California with three big cities on the top 10 list of best places to live. Los Angeles is number 4 in the large U. S. city category. No surprise.. … (10 comments)
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manhattan beach: Local Information - Redondo Beach & Palos Verdes Peninsula - 07/22/07 10:33 AM
I've been trying to set aside some time to write about not only the two cities in my subject line, both great and unique areas to in which to live, but my own, beloved Hermosa Beach as well. The only thing is, I've been rather busy with clients lately. Contrary to … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach: Shakespeare in the Beach Cities - 07/20/07 12:07 PM
Here's one you don't want to miss.. Shakespeare By The Sea .. Bring a blanket, and some snacks to the park and have some fun while picking up some culture... If you have children this is a fun way to introduce them to The Bard.
This year there are two productions:
The … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: SEO and Fresh Content - 07/18/07 06:37 AM
About five years ago, when I launched the larger of my two sites, I loved getting up this early, (3 a.m. PDT). While you'd never know it looking at me now, I've actually finished the L.A. Marathon 3 times. As a result of all those years of training, my body clock still … (2 comments)
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manhattan beach: Attention South Bay Home Buyers - 07/17/07 04:21 PM
Okay, you've saved and saved, you now feel comfortable with the amount you have tucked away for a down payment. You've visted some open house, shopped online, perhaps have spoken with an agent or two. You've done your homework, no pun inteded, and you're now ready to begin investigating financing options, … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Timely Tips for Buyers - 07/17/07 03:29 PM
As the property market stabilizes, it becomes a good time for property buyers. If you don't have that much money to spend on a house, but you're absolutely convinced that it's the right time for you to move (or if you've found an intriguing investment property) then you need to learn … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: The Best "Thank You" - 07/17/07 03:20 PM
Is always from a satisfied client. I recently received the following:
Last year (2006) we purchased a home in Rancho Palos Verdes, and had the pleasure of working with John Mayne, who helped us find the exact home we wanted.
In order to facilitate the deal, he listed and sold our home in Palos … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach and all Beach Cities: SOLD..Market Snapshot June 2007 - 07/12/07 09:28 PM
The Strand in Hermosa Beach There is no question our local real estate market is slowing but then sales always slow in the summer. Last year at this time the South Bay/Beach Cities market was stalled.. as buyers just simply withdrew. I'm not seeing that this year as buyers are still coming … (9 comments)
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manhattan beach: Inspections may not reveal perfection... but isn't that the point? - 07/07/07 07:04 PM
There are so many things to consider when buying a home: location, price, type and size of the home itself, how well will it work for you on a practical day to day basis. Perhaps more importantly, especially when the purchase is your first, re-sale. While many first time buyers are … (2 comments)
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manhattan beach: South Bay Beach Cities: Things to do on the Fourth - 07/01/07 09:07 PM
El Segundo:
Plan a day of fun in El Segundo with two events..
10:00 am-2:00 pm Rec Park
5:00 pm -9:00 pm 300 and 400 block of Eucalyptus
Lots of games and food and live music
8:30 pm Fireworks at Stevenson Field (tickets a must for grandstand seating.. $3.00 pre-sale … (11 comments)
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manhattan beach: An invitation, whether selling, buying, or simply thinking about the market - 07/01/07 06:26 PM
I'm delighted to announce a book I contributed a chapter to is now at press, and will soon be available. Due to copyright concerns, I cannot post any of the material on this site. But I can invite you all to view the hardcover jacket, please click here to do so, or … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach: June 25, 2007 Market Snapshot - 06/26/07 01:37 AM
Manhattan Beach: A view of The Strand
Seems as if Spring has sprung and with summer here the market is cooling. Definitely some changes in the last few weeks.. inventory continues to increase but in the upper price range. Townhomes in the Sand Section are still selling well. But overall pendings and … (9 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach and the Beach Cities: Why Rents Are So High - 06/19/07 01:13 PM
Rents in the South Bay/Beach cities are among the highest in Los Angeles County and in California. But then rents in most coastal cities in California are very high. A lot of people want to live at the beach and either can't or don't want to buy a property. In the South Bay … (10 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach.. Where's the Housing Crash? - 06/14/07 04:56 PM
Lots of stories in the news about falling home sales and growing foreclosures. Some stories point to the downfall of the housing market while others seem to view things with a more local perspective. Dan Green in his blog The Mortgage Reports has an interesting take on the cities that … (8 comments)
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manhattan beach: Beach Cities Sold... May 2007 - 06/12/07 08:04 PM
This is what Los Angeles and most of Southern California looked like when I was a kid in the 50's. The streets were wide and most of the homes were either Spanish or Craftsman style with wide lawns in front. My aunt lived in Huntington Park in a bungalow just like … (10 comments)
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manhattan beach: The importance of Patience and Pulling the Thread of Home Inspections - 06/09/07 12:22 AM
I recently sold a home in Hollyglen, a lovely little area of Hawthorne, California that is “Manhattan Beach adjacent,” to one of my favorite clients, Warren V. Warren is a very analytical kind of guy, very smart and very thorough. He also respects the value of expertise, both mine and other … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Why the South Bay is Bubble Proof - 06/08/07 10:44 PM
In our weekly sales meetings at South Bay Brokers, we are definitely seeing a market improvement. Well priced homes in good locations are selling VERY quickly, often within 3 or 4 days of listing and quite often with at least 3 to 4 offers. We saw, in our office, a 45 … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Housing Inflation? - 06/04/07 04:32 PM
Ah yes, I can remember when our home in Westwood Village cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $5,000. Just south of Wilshire Blvd, it was a beauty with a bamboo walled den and porch from this romantic feeling room overlooking a sizeable backyard. The large garage was on the back of … (4 comments)
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manhattan beach: Some Nice Selections - 05/17/07 05:44 PM
I’ve been sending out some of the nice selections locally to a picky market. Hard to figure. People seem to be very selective with no particular reason. Even 4-unit listings are beginning to make an appearance after it seems like a lifetime of sitting in the weeds. Buyers are simply finding … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach CA: Market Snapshot May 6, 2007 - 05/06/07 03:53 PM
Contrary to all the predictions Manhattan Beach,CA real estate continues to move at an even pace. A few days ago a gentleman questioned why I thought the market in Manhattan Beach appeared to be returning to a normal market. I told him that it was because the local market seemed to be acting in a rational manner.. that is home … (14 comments)
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manhattan beach: Southern California: Holding It's Own in the Real Estate Wars? - 05/02/07 10:28 PM
A very nice thing happened to me a few days ago... I received an e-mail from Peter Viles who has started a real estate blog for the Los Angeles Times called LA Land He found me through AR and featured a link to my post Southern California:The Market That Won't Die on his … (26 comments)
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manhattan beach: Suns Vs. Lakers Playoff series game 4... - 05/01/07 09:01 PM
The venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
Tip off: 12:30pm, Sunday April 29Th.
Our seats: section 311, row 11, seats 1 & 2 (aisle)
On any typical year my husband and I make between 4 - 8 trips to Southern California and the Los Angeles area. This has been the case for us since … (3 comments)
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manhattan beach: Where's Uzi? - 05/01/07 05:22 PM
It's not that I was taking a siesta from blogging folks - I actually have been reading and commenting...but the truth is, I was out of town in LA and yes I did get to watch, or rather I should say I had the enormous good fortune of watching the Lakers … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Southern California Real Estate: The Market That Won't Die! - 04/24/07 10:36 PM
OK I'll admit it... I've been reading the Bubble Bloggers. I periodically check out what they have to say to find out what people supposedly outside the industry are thinking. I note that because for civilians many of them have a lot of information that can only come from a local MLS.
I'm noting … (26 comments)
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manhattan beach: Beach Cities SOLD March 2007 - 04/20/07 01:52 PM
Take a TOUR of South Redondo.What's Happening in the Market?The South Bay/ Beach Cities home market is as unpredictable as ever. Headlines in newspapers and sound bytes in the media push the fallout in the sub prime loan market. Forecasts of thousands of foreclosures are being blasted eveywhere. Meanwhile in our … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Negative Amortization Loan Disclosure. - 04/14/07 02:56 PM
Borderline consumers with low FICOs, No Doc Stated Income Loans etc, who are in need of a loan to make a mortgage loan work, are likely to be approached with a negative amortization loan. Why? It’s simple: the lender is about to make a huge profit from higher interest rates, … (5 comments)
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manhattan beach: Up Up and Away... Market Snapshot Beach Cities - 04/13/07 11:48 AM
What's wrong with this picture.. no sub prime loans, prices are not nose diving, inventory is declining and buyers are once more in multiple offer situations. Guess it must be Spring in the Beach Cities.
Here is the breakdown for available listings and number of sold properties in the Beach Cities:Manhattan Beach: … (6 comments)
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manhattan beach: Subprimes are still there. - 03/31/07 08:56 AM
Subprime mortgages are stil out there. But what are they? Very simply, they’re loans made to borrowers with a FICO score of 620 or below. What borrowers should be aware of are the dangers of entering into this kind of financial commitment. To begin with, when a subprime loan is made, … (2 comments)
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manhattan beach: U-Haul's #1 Destination City is in CA... A Beach City? - 03/28/07 12:32 PM
I was listening to my favorite afternoon radio talk show yesterday.. John & Ken on KFI. They were talking about an article in the LATimes about why residents in other states disliked Californians who moved into their states and changed things. One of the biggies was how California transplants have influenced NO SMOKING laws … (15 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach CA.. Neptunian Woman's Club - 03/20/07 11:28 PM
It's impossible to talk about the history of Manhattan Beach without including the history of the Neptunian Woman's Club of Manhattan Beach. Rumor has it that if The Ladies of Manhattan Beach, as they were called by the local population, hadn't strongly whispered in their husbands ears it would have taken much longer for … (7 comments)
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manhattan beach: Beach Cities SOLD prices for February - 03/19/07 05:46 PM
Hermosa Beach tour
February is not only a short month but usually also a slow one. There is a lot of property currently in escrow ( sale pending). We should see more action as properties close in March reflecting a 45-60 day escrow period. Here's a quick snapshot of home sales in the … (4 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach.. Market Snapshot - 03/05/07 10:26 PM
So far 2007 is a lot different from 2006. If you want to buy in Manhattan Beach you know that inventory is very low particularly in the $2,000,000 or less range. There are only 87 single family homes for sale in Manhattan Beach and less then 20 condos. These are the stats for price for … (3 comments)
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manhattan beach: Hermosa Beach: A day in a Windstorm - 02/23/07 08:21 PM
Recently, on my way back to Laguna Beach from Beverly Hills, I stopped into the Starbucks in Hermosa Beach to grab a bite to eat and wait out the afternoon traffic while finishing some work. The shops nearby the pier were nearly devoid of people, a huge windstorm ripping sand … (9 comments)
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manhattan beach: 265 homes sold in 25 days or less - 02/22/07 04:12 PM
Since January 2007 the real estate market has really taken off. I pulled some stats directly from the multiple listings 1/07- 2/20/07. 265 homes (in the South Bay beach cities) sold in 25 days or less. Many other homes sold in Jan, but they were on the market longer. It is an active … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach Memories - 02/20/07 01:18 PM
If you have lived in the same town for a number of years you have seen places come and go.. some were favorites and some you barely noticed. I've been in Manhattan Beach since 1969 and have seen many changes in the downtown scene over the years. A few weeks ago I … (15 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach CA.. Take a Walk by the Sea - 02/05/07 01:55 PM
In 1888 Manhattan Beach was a pile of sand along the tracks the Santa Fe RR laid to Redondo Beach. Our city got it's name when John Merrill and George Peck flipped a coin... Merrill won and we became Manhattan Beach.
By 1902 Merrill, Peck and Frank Daugherty were selling selling lots in the area for $350.00 with $50 … (11 comments)
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manhattan beach: Manhattan Beach 2005 Vs 2006 Home Sales - 01/30/07 04:41 PM
Everyone loves the beach lifestyle! These are sales for 2006 in Manhattan beach compared to 2005... While the volume was down and the days on market was significantly longer... overall sale prices were fairly stable. Manhattan Beach is still one of the most expensive cities in California. ** Data is from the Greater … (0 comments)
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manhattan beach: Why Southern California Beach Property will Always be Expensive - 01/08/07 12:19 PM
Winter: Not in Manhattan Beach or Hermosa Beach CA
Winter: January 2007 in Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach
Pictures taken January 7, 2007 at 9:00 am
What more can I say.........
For more articles on Manhattan Beach and the beach cities vistit Beach City Real Estate Info
Also visit Kaye Thomas 4 Homes and Move … (5 comments)
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manhattan beach: Is the Market Improving? - 12/19/06 01:33 PM
The Real Estate Market must be improving as the local papers and TV news have not had a feature article on the decline of real estate for several weeks. I've noticed that many recent articles on housing are guardly optimistic instead of decidely negative. So I'm thinking the market must be improving.From the Bloomberg … (2 comments)
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manhattan beach: Referral Networking for Home Staging - 11/20/06 12:40 PM
I am very excited to announce that Fusion Design Consulting has been accepted to join an excellent referral network company in the South Bay called Home Pro Connections.
Home Pro Connections is a local referral service (Redondo Beach, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills) that refers qualified professionals for all home improvement needs.
I am … (3 comments)
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manhattan beach: Holiday Events Calender for the Beach Cities of Southern CA - 11/20/06 02:24 AM
The Holidays are here! Below I have cut and pasted some of the holiday events scheduled in Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, CA. Links are provided for more information on each event.
REDONDO BEACH
Riviera Village Holiday Stroll Thursday, November 30, 2006 5-9 pm (first Thursday after Thanksgiving)The Riviera Village will ring … (1 comments)
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