by cgilles | Feb 16, 2014 | a-El Segundo, a-Hermosa Beach, a-South Bay, Blog, Redondo Beach, South Bay Homes, Torrance
One of the best kept secrets in the South Bay is Redondo Beach’s Hopkins Wilderness WILDERNESS PARK2Park. This eleven acre camping, picnic and study park is located just where Sepulveda becomes Camino Real in Redondo Beach(see our Map below). It sits high upon the El Segundo Sand Hills. You will find meadows, water streams and ponds housing turtles, crayfish and bullfrogs, Wilderness Park welcomes visitors as well as day and overnight campers (reservation required). WILDERNESS PARK-map
There is no entrance fee for day visitors with the park being open six days a week (closed Wednesday) from 10:00a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily.
This is a great place to take the children to introduce them to Nature. You can even camp over night if you wish. But if you are not that ambition they have wonderful camp site for picnics.
It is worth a trip just to see what is offered at this unique city park and once you do see it , I guarantee you will be back.
by cgilles | Jan 30, 2014 | a-South Bay, Real Estate, South Bay Homes, Torrance
If you are holding off selling your property but you do want to relocate. You might want to consider putting your house on the market now. The reason being the home inventory is down because of the following reasons.
While prices have been rising, sales activity has not followed. In December, only 308 single-family homes were sold, down nearly 9 percent from a year earlier, as inventory dropped.
There is only six weeks supply of inventory on the market, The supply and demand rule is in motion.
One of the reasons for a lack of supply is that there is a low inventory of distressed homes on the market.
This along with homeowners, many who have been underwater for the last few years and who plan to sell are waiting for getting the benefit of rising prices.
by cgilles | Jan 27, 2014 | a-South Bay, Blog, Real Estate, South Bay Homes
According to the National Association of Realtors homes sales in 2013 were the highest level in seven years.
Sales totaled 5.09 million, the best performance since 2006, when sales totaled 6.48 million. The median price of an existing home rose 11.5 percent last year to $197,100, the highest in eight years.
This is more proof that our real estate market is on the upswing and all is getting healthy once more.
by cgilles | Jan 9, 2014 | a-South Bay, b-Tips, Blog, Real Estate, South Bay Homes
I know that it seems like all you are doing is putting out money and you do to even own the home yet. But this is a must do expense. I do prefer that clients use their own inspector so they are totally comfortable with the results. The best thing to do is ask friends and acquaintance for recommendations. Be sure you get references from the Inspector and check them out. You want a licensed and certified master inspector.
This cost you a few hundred dollars, but is well worth the money. You could negotiate with seller to see if they will pay for the inspection. After all it is their property they are trying to sell to you as your dream home. Lets make sure it is not a money pit. Below are the area of the home inspection.
Structural Inspection
Roofing and Exterior Inspection
HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Inspection
Interior Inspection
Insulation and Ventilation Inspection
Insist the property is inspected for dangerous molds.
Be sure a get a copy of the report and keep it for your records.
by cgilles | Dec 22, 2013 | a-South Bay, Blog, New Housing, Real Estate, San Pedro, South Bay Homes
Well it looks like after years of delay and controversy, the 700-unit plan for Ponte Vista in San Pedro was approved at a public hearing on Dec 17th. This area is the past home of former Navy housing on Western Ave. A hearing with the full Los Angeles City Council...
by cgilles | Sep 19, 2013 | New Housing, Real Estate, South Bay Homes
The City of Carson completed the sale of a lot that formerly housed the Dominguez Trailer Park. The land will be used to build 13 new single family homes and the development has been approved by the City Council. The one acre parcel located at 2666 Dominquez St. was sold to City Ventures for $467,000. The city will use the profits to help develop an affordable housing complex at 409 E. Carson St. according to staff reports.
