Category: Redondo Beach
Image via Pexels Healthy Living at the Beach: 5 Tips for Renovating Your Beach Home Living near the ocean brings unique considerations for homeowners. Not only must coastal homes stand up to harsh elements, but the choices you... Read More
The South Bay Cities are in full festive mode as literally the lights are on! Sleepy Hollow and South Torrance is lit up. Carol asks us about Sleepy Hollow Which do you like more: Do you decorations with lights? Do you like blow ups? Or do you like the animation?... Read More
Market Update for Redondo Beach Ca 90277 Let’s talk about the Market Update for Redondo Beach Ca 90277. The South Redondo housing market is HOT! There have been 25 single family homes sold since August 1. 2021. Read More
Market Update for Redondo Beach Ca 90277 Let’s talk about the Market Update for Redondo Beach Ca 90277. The South Redondo housing market is HOT! There have been 48 single family homes sold since April 1. 2021. Read More
Market Update for Redondo Beach Ca 90277 Let’s talk about the Market Update for Redondo Beach Ca 90277. The South Redondo housing market is HOT! There have been 25 single family homes sold since March 1. 2021. Read More
Market Update for Redondo Beach Ca 90277 Let’s talk about the Market Update for Redondo Beach Ca 90277. As we enter 2021, let’s review what happened in 2020. There have been 166 single family homes sold since January 1, 2020 thru December 2020. Average... Read More
Redondo Beach, California is a famous historical beach resort city located 20 miles south of the City of Los Angeles, on the south end of the Santa Monica Bay. It has been a prime, preferred resort destination for more than 100 years and is one of the most desirable areas... Read More
We have posted before about how historical the Redondo Beach Pier is. But did you know that there was once a tram? ….and a roller coaster! Yep! Installed on May 1, 1965. It only lasted... Read More
Most buyers have a home inspected by a home and structural pest control ("termite") inspector. Additional inspections recommended, such as for roof or drainage, should also be done.Ideally, you want to know not only the severity of a defect, but how much it will cost to repair. An item that is often overlooked during buyers' inspections is the permit history on the house. Many times a new homeowner will apply for a permit to do some work on their home and when they apply at the city building department, they find out that previous owners took out permits that were still outstanding with no record of final approvals given. The permit request will be denied by the city. This happens all the time. The homeowners then have to do all of the work that all of the previous permits covered, get the city to inspect the work performed, then get final approval. This can cost the new homeowner thousands of dollars for repairs not even counting the time and disruption it can cause.While you're checking out the permit situation, be sure to research if any back fees are owed against the property for past permits or anything else. Read More
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. Read More