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One of the most common questions I get asked is “what do you think about the real estate market nowadays?” My response is “The market is great! Especially in the Beach Cities!“ Los Angeles is a beautiful but congested city, with very little land left undeveloped – with the exception of Playa Vista, which many […]
Hermosa Beach will be hosting the Special Olympics July 21st – July 25th. The Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world. They empower people with intellectual disabilities to become accepted and valued members of their communities, which leads to a […]
Ever since I have lived in the Southbay, I have been drawn to the exclusive Manhattan Beach Village home community. There is something so quaint about this private, gated community. The lush mature trees and quiet streets make you forget about the hustle and bustle of LA traffic. Manhattan Village is a collection of 400 […]
In light of some recent shakes here in California, I thought it would be appropriate to share Senator Boxer’s “Preparing for Earthquakes” checklist: Before an earthquake: Build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan. Secure items in your home that could fall during a quake, especially heavy objects and overhead light fixtures. Make sure water heaters, […]
It’s not the traveling that makes me nervous, it’s the preparation! Packing is stressful! Despite years of traveling, I have still don’t feel like I’ve mastered the art of effective packing. As soon as we book a trip, my head gets foggy and I immediately start mulling over all the “what if’s” – what […]
Vacation Rentals at the beach are in demand, particularly during the summer months. We get bombarded with calls here at Sunny California Vacation Rentals. Some of the typical inquiries we get are: How many does the home sleep? Are there stairs? How many parking spaces? How close to the beach and/or downtown is the house? Do […]
Ten items to check before buying a house, according to Don Vandervort at Housetips.com: The structure. From a reasonably distant vantage point, look at the house. Do the walls appear to be plumb and flat? From inside, are any walls bowed or not square at corners? When you jump in the middle of the living room […]
I have lived by the beach most of my life, yet I’ve never been paddle boarding. How is that possible? This past summer, my 11-year-old finished her first Junior Lifeguard program where she participated in a relay run/swim/paddle board race. Her favorite part was paddle boarding – she loved it! Recently, the owner of Nikau […]
Pocket listings, aka “off-market” listings, are becoming more & more common in the South Bay market. Here are benefits to each of the 3 parties involved in a “Pocket Listing” Seller: One advantage of a pocket listing is that the seller can negotiate a more favorable commission because there are fewer agents involved in the […]
Are we so accustomed to amazingly low mortgage rates that this increase is a surprise? It has been wonderful to hear stories from clients and friends who have bought a home or refinanced at the low rates that are being offered these last few weeks. As home prices have stabilized and the market shows proof […]
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