Mary's Blog

Seaside Ranchos is a highly desired neighborhood known for its very good elementary school, Seaside Elementary, as well as it's proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Homes currently range from roughly $700,000 to over a million, some with views of the Palos Verdes hills or Redondo Beach and the ocean. ...

Torrance Gardens is a small neighborhood in Torrance, CA located between Madrona and Crenshaw Boulevards and between Carson and Torrance Boulevards. This neighborhood boasts many smaller homes, although there are also large remodels in the area. The Torrance Civic Center, Police Station, Library,...

Hickory Park is a family-friendly neighborhood centrally located in Torrance, CA. Loosely bounded by Crenshaw and Sepulveda Blvds. and Maple/235th, this area is adjacent to Marble Estates as well. Both areas are within walking distance to an award-winning elementary school, Hickory Elementary. Th...

While "Location, Location, Location" will always be number one in regard to the desirability of homes for sale, "Condition, Condition, Condition" should now be second in line. In today's real estate market, the inventory of homes is growing, but the condition of many of these homes is atrocious. ...