by cgilles | Dec 29, 2015 | City of Torrance, Torrance Rose Float 2016
The Making of the Torrance Rose Float for 2016 On Monday, December 28, I had the opportunity to lead a group of City of Torrance employees and officials to The Making of the Torrance Rose Float for 2016 in Irwindale, Ca at the Fiesta Floats barn. ...
by cgilles | Nov 9, 2015 | Veteran's Day
Happy Veteran’s Day 2015 Thank you for those who Served!In the Southern California area, we are blessed with many Veterans who have served our country proudly. As a THANK YOU, many of the restaurants, retail stores, parks and museums are offering special...
by cgilles | Sep 30, 2015 | Blog, Declutter, Home Remodeling & Repairs, Manhattan Beach
Let’s Get Organized! So, you are getting ready to put your home on the market and your Realtor suggests that you DE-CLUTTER. Or you have been frustrated with the excess clutter around your house? Are there piles stacked up but not sure where to put them? Or...
by cgilles | Sep 28, 2015 | Blog, From the Beach and Beyond, Getting a Home Loan
The NEW Mortgage Process There is a NEW Mortgage Process. Starting October 3, 2015, getting a home loan will change. This seems to affect mostly your loan disclosures and your estimate. These are the forms that will let you know what your loan interest rate and...
by cgilles | Sep 16, 2015 | Blog, Lomita
Lomita 3 Bedroom Home Just Sold in 10 Days! Lomita, Ca – The Friendly City – Market Value August 2015 Lomita, Ca is located in the just South of the city of Torrance and on the border of Rolling Hills. The city is made up of multi-family dwellings, single...
by cgilles | Sep 5, 2015 | Blog, Home Remodeling & Repairs
Your September Home Checklist What a great article with tips for simple decorating ideas for the fall. Thanks to Houzz and Laura Gaskill. To-Dos: Your September Home Checklist
by cgilles | Sep 2, 2015 | Blog, FHA Loans, From the Beach and Beyond
MAJOR changes to FHA Loan Guidelines Another change in the lending industry. How will this affect you? If you or a family member are in the process of trying to buy a home, then you should know that new changes to FHA Loan Guidelines may drastically affect the...
by cgilles | Aug 15, 2015 | Blog, Carol Gilles, From the Beach and Beyond, Lawndale
Lawndale, Ca – Heart of the South Bay – Market Value July 2015 Lawndale, Ca is located in the Center aka “Heart” of the South Bay. The city is made up of multi-family dwellings, single family homes, condos and townhomes. Many...
by cgilles | Jul 31, 2015 | Blog, Ca, Carol Gilles, Lomita
Lomita, Ca Home Sales for July 2015 The Lomita real estate market (Zip 90717) had 12 homes sold at an average price of $568,283 in the month of July 2015. This is up 2.9% from last year’s average Lomita home prices. There were 5 Condos & Townhomes sold in...
by cgilles | Jun 30, 2015 | Blog, City of Torrance
School’s Out! Summer is Here! What to do to keep your children entertained? The City of Torrance offers several events so your children can have FUN in the Sun this summer! * The City of Torrance offers Summer Camp from June 22 – August 23 The Recreation...
