Amy's Blog
Redondo Beach Listing of the Week
Just finished up with Brokers. My favorite new house on the market is 1719 Reed Street (Brokered By RE/MAX Estate Properties) in the Redondo Beach Golden Hills. What makes this house special is the lot size. It has 1,000 more square feet than the typical "Tall &...
Big Change in California’s Real Estate Purchase Contract
In southern California where the majority of Realtors use CAR's residential purchase agreement to make an offer, there have been a number of changes to the contract for 2015. (CAR = California Association of Realtors). One of the biggest changes - which could...
Buyers Pay for Pretty
It's the homes that are all dolled up that sell for the most money. I see it time and again. In this market, buyers are flocking to the properties that are plug and play, meaning they don't need to do any work. There's an emotional tug that comes with new floors,...
Hermosa Beach Drilling on the Ballot
It's official. On March 3rd, Hermosa residents will be able to vote on oil drilling in Hermosa Beach. The vote had been postponed until a mid year ballot. Some people think E&B purposely got the vote delayed because fewer people come out to vote in the mid year...
Redondo Beach Listing of the Week
2117 Huntington Lane, #A My favorite new listing this week is 2117 Huntington Lane, #A. It's an attached, front unit townhome. It was built in 2007 and has a refreshing floor plan. It gets great light and has a lot of living space. And it should at over 2700 sq feet....
Other ways to compete in an offer other than price
When making your strongest offer on a property, there are other things to consider other than price. First, you should know what's important to the seller. Maybe the seller has some specific needs that not every buyer can meet. But if you can craft you offer to meet...
New Listings in North Redondo Testing Market’s Upward Trend
A couple of new listings that came on the market this week in North Redondo Beach have set price tags that are pushing the envelope. It will be a great litmus test to see if the market is in deed still climbing at a steady pace as we move into the heart of 2014. 2022...
Which Inspections Should I Do When Buying a Home?
In a typical real estate transaction in southern California, the buyer has 17 days to do all their due diligence. This includes hiring inspectors to evaluate the condition of the home. Here are some of the inspections that you can consider doing: Home Inspection This...
New Listings in Hermosa Beach on Brokers Open
Brokers Open today in Hermosa Beach had a strong showing. There were a handful of great properties that just hit the market and are sure to fly off the shelf. My favorite was 1018 17th Street in the Hermosa Hills. It's a townhome built in 2005. I'm dying to know who...
405 S Gertruda Ave, Redondo Beach – Real Estate Analysis
405 S Gertruda Avenue in South Redondo Beach has been on and off the market over the past few years. It's a lovely home with a lot to offer. And yet it hasn't had an offer that has sealed the deal. This gives us an...
Congratulations to the February Newsletter Winner!
Joey J. of Van Nuys won my February drawing for a $50 gift card to Target! Thanks to everyone who signed up for my newsletter this month. And if you haven't done so already, go to www.LuvWhereULive.com and sign up today! The LuvWhereULive email newsletter comes out...
Draft Reports Released regarding Oil Drilling in Hermosa Beach
Three reports were just released regarding the impact of oil drilling in Hermosa Beach. These reports are: Draft Environmental Impact Report Health Impact Assessment Draft Cost Benefit Analysis Draft You can download these reports at:...