by cgilles | Oct 23, 2019 | a-South Bay, b-Short Sales, Blog, Torrance, Uncategorized
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.
by cgilles | Oct 7, 2019 | a-South Bay, Torrance
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.
by cgilles | Sep 15, 2019 | a-South Bay, Blog, Real Estate
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
by cgilles | Apr 2, 2019 | a-South Bay
[fbvideo link=”https://www.facebook.com/dominguezmuseum/videos/2180938495290076/” width=”500″ height=”400″ onlyvideo=”1″] The South Bay is lacking in much history other than the occasional Beach Boy references, perhaps...
by cgilles | Feb 20, 2019 | a-South Bay, Blog, Redondo Beach
An area of the South Bay that is hardly talked about as have some great home values is the North Redondo Beach area, often referred to as The TRW tract of homes.
This area is not new and was originally developed in the 1940s to help solve the home shortages created when the thousands of people migrated to California to work in the aviation industry followed by the thousands of service personnel who came here after the war, many working in the new aerospace industry at the start of the 60s.
Today, homes in the area will range from about the mid $500, 000s upward to as high as close to $1M depending on size, age, etc. This is a popular area especially for new and growing families due to the extra large yards the homes have, excellent school choices, parks and the close by beaches. It is much like it was originally with quiet street, large mature trees that line those same streets, modern shopping areas and of course it’s close location to the freeways. While the usual type of duplex properties are not often found in the area, many North Redondo homes have permitted guest homes or rooms attached to garages towards the rear of the property, with much of the original large yards still available. You won’t find condominium or town home complexes here, nor will you find many apartment buildings.
Ideally located just east of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, the areas of North Redondo Beach offer more affordable housing options than it’s neighbors to the west while still offering excellent schools, proximity to the beach, charming neighborhoods, entertainment and shopping options, great restaurants and cozy cafes, and closeness to the freeways. A great area for retirees, professional singles and a fantastic place to settle down for new and growing families.
by cgilles | Nov 20, 2017 | a-South Bay
El Camino Center for the Arts Have you ever been to any of the shows at ECC? They have some interesting choices . Upcoming Events NOV21 Warrior Harvest Fest: ECC Supports Hurricane Relief Tomorrow 10 AM · 1 guest El Camino College Torrance NOV27 ECC Studio Jazz Band...
