real estate: What's Your Thought? Are Brokers Opens Only For Agents?
- 02/18/24 01:48 PM
I'm not sure about your local market, but in my area we have specific days for various neighborhoods for brokers open houses/broker tours to see new listings. When I have a listing I certainly take full advantage and want as many brokers and agents to see the home as possible. While it's primarily for local realtors, I am more than happy when a potential buyer, or even just a neighbor comes by. My goal is to sell the house, and the more that see it, the more likely we'll quickly find a buyer.
I recently went to another agent's "broker's open" and … (2 comments)
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real estate: "We NEED to get this house" The Best and Worst Words in Real Estate
- 04/19/15 01:57 AM
Motivated buyers are great. Motivated and frustrated buyers in the ultra high demand Manhattan Beach real estate market we're currently in are challenging. Unfortunately whenever a "special" listing hits the market there are usually 20 or 30 buyers bidding on the home, and many of them "need" to get this house.
Buyers often think that a simple phone call to the listing agent will get every detail needed to be the winning offer. Statements such as just tell the listing agent that we really want it, or ask them what we need to do to get it, or make sure they … (2 comments)
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real estate: Ocean Views Somewhat Protected in Hollywood Riviera Hillside Overlay
- 05/05/14 08:59 AM
Ocean views add tremendous value to homes in the South Bay, but with liberal building codes and the "mansionization" these views are rarely protected. These ocean views have immeasurable value from both a quality of life aspect as well as a significant monetary impact. In many of the South Bay cities, especially in Hermosa and Manhattan Beach, these views are unprotected and it's not rare for a home's stunning ocean views to eventually get completely blocked as more new construction, far larger than the original beach bungalows in the area, are built.
Certain areas of Torrance are the exception. One … (0 comments)
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real estate: Not a single home in Manhattan Beach Under $1,000,000
- 12/19/13 01:01 AM
"Starter" Homes in Manhattan Beach Harder and Harder to Find By Keith Kyle For the first time in quite a while there are no single family homes currently active for sale in any area of Manhattan Beach priced under $1,000,000. Currently there are 5 single family homes in escrow that are priced under $1,000,000 with almost all exclusively in the Liberty Village area which is the most affordable neighborhood in Manhattan Beach. Gone may be the days of homes in the sub $1,000,000 range. Below are the current homes in escrow (as of 12/18/13) and below is a historical chart showing … (0 comments)
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real estate: Fusion South Bay Active Listings Far Higher than Surrounding Areas
- 12/13/13 07:27 AM
The real estate market in Fusion South Bay doesn't always follow the normal trends and patterns of some of the surrounding neighborhoods. Unlike the surrounding cities of Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach in which home inventory has been down and prices are on still on the rise, the market in Fusion comes in waves. As of several months ago there were almost no homes for sale and when one came on the market it quickly sold. The next few homes that became available were priced on the very high end and sat for some time (some still sitting) and as many … (0 comments)
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real estate: The Real Reward of Selling Homes
- 12/04/13 03:21 AM
As Realtors we often get caught up in the stress of individual deals and escrows. Even upon a successful closing there's often more a sense of relief than anything else. Closing escrow means that we've helped our clients navigate the rather challenging world of financing, repairs, inspections, and the various other hurdles we must overcome during the escrow process. Receiving our commission at the end of this process is obviously a nice reward after a job, hopefully, well done. But it can mean so much more than that and every once in a while, we just need a reminder. Occasionally we … (0 comments)
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real estate: So what's so great about the Manhattan Beach sand section anyway?
- 11/11/13 02:13 PM
The answer to the question, "what's so great about the Manhattan Beach sand section anyway?" can be summed up with 3 words......Location, location, location. The "sand" section of Manhattan Beach gets it's name from the proximity to the beach. The area stretches from Hermosa Beach to the edge of Manhattan known as El Porto. In this wonderful area you're never far from the beach, often walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars, enjoy almost perfect weather, are treated to spectacular sunsets, and often have great ocean views. The biggest drawbacks to this area are the price and the limited space as … (0 comments)
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real estate: Hermosa, Manhattan, and Redondo Beach Open Houses This Week
- 08/02/13 01:15 PM
Make real estate a part of your weekend. If you feel like a small diversion from the beach, take a look at many of the wonderful homes are currently for sale. There are plenty of open houses to take a look at this weekend in the cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance and El Segundo. Click here to see this weeks open houses in the South Bay. This weeks highest priced home to see is located ocean front in Redondo Beach at 709 Esplanade (a rather interesting home to tour whether in the market or not with pink elephants, … (0 comments)
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real estate: New Construction Opportunities in Hermosa Beach
- 05/22/13 02:39 AM
Recent news has shown that builder confidence is up and that new construction starts is at a multi-year high. That's not anything new for Hermosa Beach. A quick drive through the Hermosa Beach sand section makes it clear that builders are most definitely building. According to South Bay realtor and Hermosa Beach resident Keith Kyle with South Bay Brokers, "it's hard not to notice the abundance of projects underway. In some areas there are 3 or 4 new homes being built on the same street. The market has always remained strong during the downturn, but the amount of builders buying older … (1 comments)
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real estate: Never Underestimate the Emotions in Real Estate
- 01/30/12 10:45 AM
I had two recent closings that made me take a moment and really think about how real estate is more than just a transaction or deal. One was a short sale listing of mine and the other a standard sale. Both showed little to no emotion about selling the homes during most of escrow until the end, when the finality of closing escrow really means. The first, being a short sale, seemed mostly relieved that the sale may actually happen and they could move on with their lives. It didn't strike me just how emotional it was when I asked them … (5 comments)
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real estate: El Camino Village Real Estate - By the Numbers
- 01/19/12 05:24 AM
El Camino Village is a small pocket of Lawndale and Gardena with a very different feel than the surrounding areas. I is an unincorporate part of LA with mailing addresses in both Gardena and Lawndale and the area is bordered by Crenshaw Blvd to the east, Prarie to the West, Manhattan Beach Blvd to the south and Marine Ave to the north. El Camino Village has a very unique neighborhood feel with a wonderful quality of livng as it is a very walkable neighborhood with local schools often just around the corner, and is primarily zoned for single family homes only … (0 comments)
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real estate: What's Happening in Manhattan Village Real Estate?
- 01/11/12 04:43 PM
Manhattan Village, Manhattan Beach
While the Manhattan Village real estate market has experienced a slow decline during 2011, especially in the court home real estate market, due to increased number of short sales and REOs, the market seems to be be picking up a bit of steam in 2012. Currently there are two properties in escrow, one a court home and the other a single family home, and 6 active listings. The lowest priced home currently for sale is $649,000 for a short sale plan 1 court home at 4 Bermuda Court. Click to see photos and details of the current Manhattan … (1 comments)
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real estate: Manhattan Beach Open Houses 1/14 and 1/15
- 01/11/12 03:24 PM
Looking for a luxury home for sale in Manhattan Beach, or perhaps just curious? Here's a look at this weeks open houses in Manhattan Beach and Manhattan Village.
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 websites KeithKyleHomes.com, TorranceRealEstateHomes.com, ManhattanBeachLuxuryRealEstate.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate destinations in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, open houses, recent home sales information and more. Keith can be reached at 310-251-2344 or by email at … (2 comments)
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real estate: El Camino Village Home For Sale - 15123 Kornblum
- 11/19/11 01:52 PM
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real estate: Hermosa Beach Market Update - By the numbers......
- 10/17/11 11:05 AM
October 14, 2011
As a specialist in Hermosa Beach real estate as well as a resident, my clients and neighbors always want to know how the real estate market in Hermosa Beach is doing. Currently there are 80 active MLS listings. Of these there are:
43 single family homes - view current SFR's for sale in Hermosa 24 townhome listings - view current townhomes for sale 13 condominiums (4 of these are condo hotel listings at Beach House Hermosa on the Strand) 71 standard listings 7 short sale listings, 2 bank owned homes Lowest price is $335,000 for a 2 bedroom condo on Prospect at … (0 comments)
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real estate: Redondo Beach Open Houses
- 10/06/11 06:13 AM
The rain has stopped and for those househunters out there this is a great weekend to tour some homes for sale in Redondo Beach. Check below for the October 8th and 9th open house list.
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 websites KeithKyleHomes.com, TorranceRealEstateHomes.com, ManhattanBeachLuxuryRealEstate.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate destinations in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, open houses, recent home sales information and more. Keith can be … (0 comments)
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real estate: New Listing in Torrance CA - 16808 Delia Ave
- 09/22/11 05:58 PM
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real estate: New Website for Torrance Real Estate
- 08/03/11 09:05 AM
We've recently created a website designed specifically for Torrance CA real estate and home buyers and sellers. Unlike many of the other areas of the South Bay, Torrance is a relatively large city with a diverse population and an equally diverse housing market. One size definitely does not fit all in Torrance. We designed the website to allow users to find more detailed information on specific neighborhoods. The site features free Torrance MLS access, home buyers assistance pages, recent sales, market information and data, neighborhood information and data on the market per neighborhood and per home type. We hope that the site is … (0 comments)
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real estate: The Long Holiday Weekend is Over....Let's go Home Shopping! Manhattan Beach Open Houses
- 07/07/11 05:35 PM
Whether you're looking for an ocean view townhome, a home in the gated community of Manhattan Village, or a beautiful hill section estate, this weeks open house schedule has something for everyone. To view open houses in the neighboring cities of Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, visit our South Bay open house site updated weekly.
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real estate: Oceanfront Living in Manhattan Beach - Real Estate Update on The Strand
- 06/26/11 07:20 PM
We've seen some recent additions and a one recent sale on the prestigious Manhattan Beach Strand in the past month. The notable sale was of 3516 The Strand at a price of $7,300,000, a Tuscan inspired home built in 2010 by Sexton Homes. The home was most recently priced at $8,500,000 but perhaps more telling of the state of the luxury oceanfront market was that the home was originally pre-completion priced just shy of $14,000,000 in 2009. The combination of an unusually abundant inventory of oceanfront homes, an initial price that was extremely aggressive and a much more challenging lending environment led … (0 comments)
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I'm not sure about your local market, but in my area we have specific days for various neighborhoods for brokers open houses/broker tours to see new listings. When I have a listing I certainly take full advantage and want as many brokers and agents to see the home as possible. While it's primarily for local realtors, I am more than happy when a potential buyer, or even just a neighbor comes by. My goal is to sell the house, and the more that see it, the more likely we'll quickly find a buyer. 
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