A leader in South Bay real estate for the better part of a decade, Richard thrives as an advisor to his clients with over $215 million in sales as a broker or investment principal at his boutique agency, Haynes. Richard is known for his keen local market insights which have been featured in the L.A. Times, The Street, and Forbes, along with his weekly South Bay real estate blog.
Specializing in residential homes from Palos Verdes to Manhattan Beach, Richard was a top producing agent in 2022 landing in the top 350 agents in California out of over 212,00 licensed Realtors.
Since 2022, housing affordability in California has been stuck at historically low levels. The California Association of Realtors (CAR) recently released its quarterly report, and the affordability numbers for both California and LA County highlight just how tough it is for buyer...
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Real estate tax reform is coming to the South Bay, and it could have a big impact on homeowners, buyers, and investors alike. This month’s blog is a two-for-one: I’m covering key updates from a major new tax law, plus a quick look at Q2 housing trends across the South Bay....
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It’s finally that time of year—C.A.R. just released its Q1 2025 Housing Affordability Index (HAI), and if you’ve followed my updates over the years, you know this report is one of the best tools for understanding where the market stands and forecasting future home prices. ...
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As we bid farewell to the first quarter of 2025, the South Bay real estate market has shown mixed but promising signs of growth. The quarter has wrapped up with substantial price increases in many cities, while others have faced declines or more modest changes. Whether you’r...
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South Bay home buyers are grappling with the challenges of high mortgage rates and tightening affordability. While these national trends have made homebuying more difficult across the country (and here, locally), the South Bay’s ongoing inventory shortage has supported strong p...
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This week’s blog covers a mix of real estate topics, from statewide market trends to hyper-local updates in the South Bay—plus a few promotional highlights you won’t want to miss. First, I’ll dive i...
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Our hearts are heavy as we extend our deepest sympathies to the victims of the recent fires in Los Angeles County. The loss and uncertainty these communities are facing are truly heartbreaking. These tragic events serve as a stark reminder of the growing frequency and severi...
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We are two weeks into 2025 and the new year is off to an unfortunate start. Our hearts are with the victims of the wildfires in Greater Los Angeles. To those who have lost their homes or loved ones, we extend our deepest sympathies. This is an incredibly challenging time, and ...
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Welcome to 2025 – Happy New Year! There’s something magical about the start of a new year. It is a time to reset, refocus, and recharge. Personally, I love setting goals and intentions for the year ahead—it’s a tradition that keeps me inspired and motivated. I hope ...
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As hard as it is to believe, we are just a few weeks away from saying goodbye to 2024! It’s amazing how quickly this year has flown by. The end of the year always inspires a handful of annual blog posts, and one of my favorites is recapping my “Read More +