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2209 Robinson St, #A: North Redondo Townhome Ready to Be Called Home
A home is your oasis, a place to unwind, and a place to be yourself. 2209 Robinson St, #A is a front-unit, two-on-a-lot townhome in North Redondo Beach with 3 bedrooms and 2,113 square feet of living space. The First Floor The main level is open-concept, with a living...
New Real Estate Laws in California for 2026
2026 California Law Update What Buyers, Sellers & Landlords Need to Know For 2026, California delivered several new real estate laws affecting rental housing and residential sales. Some are practical. Some are tenant-friendly. Some are administrative. And some are...
Open House Today: 2220 Clark Lane #B, North Redondo Beach
I am holding an open house at 2220 Clark Lane #B in Redondo Beach, CA 90278 today, July 11th, from 2-4pm. This remodeled,...
New FinCEN Rule for Cash Home Buyers: What You Need to Know
What the New FinCEN Law Means for Cash Buyers of Residential Property For decades, cash has been king in real estate. Sellers love cash offers because they close faster, involve fewer contingencies, and eliminate lender risk. But a new federal rule that went into...
Amy’s 6th Annual Food & Clothing Drive | March 14, 2026
This Saturday. March 14th, from 11 am to 2pm, I am hosting my 6th annual Food & Clothing Drive! It's the perfect time for your...
New Real Estate Laws in California for 2025
Here are new real estate laws in California for 2025. The first two actually started in 2024, but they are worth repeating. Buyer-Broker Agreement Requirement If you want to work with a real estate agent to buy a home, a Buyer-Broker agreement must be signed before...
If Your House Burns Down, Do You Still Have to Pay Your Mortgage?
If you lose your house in a fire… the mortgage doesn’t just disappear. You are still obligated to make loan payments. But lenders may offer you short term relief in the form of mortgage forbearance. Lenders offer different options, and you should contact your mortgage...
2023 Real Estate Mid Year Analysis
If you check out the graph in the video, you will see the black line, which represents home prices in 2023, falls below both 2022 (green) and 2021 (red) home prices. However, follow...
The “More Homes on the Market Act” Could Help Homeowners New More Capital Gains If Passed
On March 1st, bill HR 1321 was introduced in the US House of Representatives that would increase the capital gains exemption for primary residences. Currently, if you sell your primary...
The Fed’s June 14th Meeting Resulted in Another Rate Hike for Real Estate
As expected, the Fed met on June 14th and announced that they would not raise the Fed Fund’s rate. However, Jerome Powell made it clear that this is not the end of the rate hikes. As...
South Bay Real Estate Market Predictions
The South Bay real estate market is changing. And although it’s not reflected in the statistics yet, I will tell you anecdotally that there is a shift in the winds. Due to rising interest rates, many buyers are suffering from sticker shock; they are getting priced out...
Just Listed | Santa Monica Condo | 2325 Kansas Ave, #9
A fabulous condo in Santa Monica is waiting for you. This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo packs a big punch. A well laid out floor plan makes the 650 sq feet feel way bigger than the number suggests. High ceilings and lots of windows allow for a light and airy ambience....