Affordable Homes are En Vogue
April 27, 2017
It is hard to fathom how in demand affordable homes are in the South Bay. Currently, if there is a home listing for sale on the lower end of the price spectrum for the area, there is massive demand....
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Notable Sales on The Hill
April 13, 2017
This week I wanted to highlight some notable sales up on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. There were record highs and record lows set in Lunada Bay, along with some interesting movement in Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates in the past m...
Deals by the Beach for Under $1 Million
April 3, 2017
It is pretty uncommon to find a beach pad for under $1 million these days. Manhattan, Hermosa, and south Redondo Beach have all had a spectacular price run over the last few years making it difficult for first-time and second home buyers to get...
Stop Worrying about Rising Home Interest Rates
March 31, 2017
There are still a multitude of clients that are extremely worried about rising interest rates. Stop worrying! I want to ease the pressure buyers are putting on themselves to lock up a home ASAP in order to avoid a bad decision or over-paying fo...
Recent Real Estate Legislation Impacts South Bay Homeowners
March 24, 2017
Now that the dust has settled after the March 7th elections, many hotly contested real estate measures throughout southern California have been decided by voters. There were not only measures that affected the South Bay, but measures in nearby ...
Another Manhattan Beach Deal or Rip Off?
March 16, 2017
This week a new construction townhome on 815 Crest Drive closed at $3,425,000. If you recall our October blog post (A Manhattan Beach Deal or Rip-Off), I compared this townhome to its attached counterpart on 814 Highland Avenue that sold for $...
Better to Buy New Construction or Existing?
March 8, 2017
Buying new construction versus existing homes has become a hot topic here at Manhattan Pacific Realty. For my clients, I almost always default to recommending existing homes as they offer the best bang for your buck when compared to new constru...
Who’s Hot and Who’s Not
March 1, 2017
The South Bay has become a mixed bag of micro-markets. A few years ago, everything was going up but now each micro-market has its own story. Some areas are still on fire while others are cooling off!
Who’s Hot
Hermosa Beach
Serious...
Investment Opportunities Outside the South Bay
February 10, 2017
I work with many investors, developers, and investment-minded home buyers on a daily basis. One of the top questions I get asked is, “The South Bay is too expensive, where else can I buy for good future appreciation?”
First off, you shou...
The South Bay is Crowded at the Top
February 9, 2017
Following my recent post Ultra-High Priced South Bay Real Estate, today I plan to touch on more South Bay high-end luxury homes before we move into the thick of spring selling season. My reasoning? I believe we are at an inflection point for th...
Has California Real Estate Peaked? Bruce Norris Answers
February 7, 2017
If you follow me on Instagram then you know I spent a full Saturday in Riverside…for NINE HOURS. Why, you ask? I went to hear Bruce Norris’ latest California real estate market report and predictions for California single-family home p...