Author: cgilles
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Torrance Small Business Week is here and with the holidays just around the corner, this is a great opportunity to start on your holiday shopping while supporting local merchants. Mention “Torrance Small Business Week” at these Chamber member businesses throughout the week... Read More
? Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus ? ? Santa’s float is coming back to visit neighborhoods in Torrance with a little help from the Torrance Police Officers’ Association. Santa’s float will begin its route through the... Read More
Come and decorate! Join in on the fun and come decorate the City of Torrance Rose Parade Float!Here’s how to sign-up for a decorating shift: 1. All float decorators must be Torrance Rose Float Association members. Membership starts at just $20 for the year. 2. Submit... Read More
Would You Live in a Haunted House? Would you live a Haunted House? Are you a little stressed when your lights turn on & off and no one is hitting the switch? Realtor.com has shared a survey for 2019 and nearly 60% of consumers who claim to... Read More
The Greek freighter S.S. Dominator ran aground near Lunada Bay (just below Rocky Point) in 1961. It was carrying over 10,000 tons of wheat and beef from the Pacific Northwest. The ship was traveling close to the coast in dense fog, as the crew was preparing for a fuel... Read More
We asked staging experts to give us some one liner staging tips since we are getting close to summer and hopefully a better pickup in Torrance real estate sales. Here are several for you to choose and get-to-staging: One owner of a staging business says she uses natures bounty to help her stage her clients homes. Twigs, branches and seashells are just some of the items she likes to decorate with. Another Lady who owns a staging company says she uses those little flat furniture movers and saves time and money with no floor scratches and she can do it all herself. Another Professional Staging expert says her IPhone is the key because she can get all the comps and other info she needs, fast. A Professional staging expert in Oregon says the key is to create ambiance, no matter what type of property you are staging. Here are a few other suggestions: *Create a focal point in the house. Pick out the most visible corner in the house and put a large plant there, with a spotlight behind it. Set up a chat room for conversation and have entertainment too. Don't leave any carpet "dents" showing. Use the outdoors by bringing in many plants and flowers. Put stoppers in all the sinks and drains, whether the home is vacant or not. And the list goes on and on. Common Sense and a little scrubbing, and cleaning and re arranging will usually do the trick. Read More
Whether you are the buyer, seller, lender or borrower, you want the assurance that no funds or property will change hands until ALL of the instructions in the transaction have been followed. In California, the escrow holder has the obligation to safeguard the funds and/or documents while they are in the possession of the escrow holder, and to disburse funds and/or convey title only when all provisions of the escrow are in compliance. Read More
OCT19 Scare Down in Downtown... Read More
Unless you are looking for a single family home, or a home in a particular area like the beach, Torrance has a selection of senior housing like no where else. Condos, town homes, and beautiful apartments are just waiting for discriminating senior to come and experience the new and exciting complexes that exist here. Full amenities, including a choice of floor plans, 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms, multi baths, security, fitness and spas, you name it and these Torrance senior oriented complexes have it all. Read More
Sometimes when we purchase a home, we do so knowing that the kitchen needs some updating or at least some TLC. The challenge is then is find the money to make some changes. Well there are many small inexpensive way to give jazz up a space without breaking the bank. I suggest as your first step, check ut some magazines for ideas you can duplicate inexpensively. Here are some of my suggestions for you to consider. 1. Change up your walls: Choose neutral like beige or gray. 2. Brighten up the kitchen: Use mirrors. This can be very effective if you put the mirror across from a window. This also gives the illusion of a larger space. carol-mirrors 3. Make seasonal changes: Try removing pieces of furniture and decorations for a lighter feel. 4. Use slipcovers: Try using slipcovers over your dining chairs. carol2-chair covers 5. Cookbook Display: Align them in graduating sizes. Or color is another option. This is a great Idea from Juniper Books This is a great Idea from Juniper Books 6. Warm it up with rugs: Area rugs can add a splash of color and can hide a multitude of flooring problems. 7. Bring the outdoors inside: Plants are always in. They soften a space and make your room warm. carol3-plants 8. Change your look with accessories: A few new accessories can change your kitchen to dramatic! 9. Change the cabinet pulls: There are so many different styles of cabinet pulls these days. You can install. This can make your cabinets look new. carol1-pulls Read More