New Construction South Bay Homes: To Buy or Not to Buy
…That is the question.
It is a question I get from my clients repeatedly. The answer? Well, sometimes it is the right call, but oftentimes it is not.
Manhattan Beach Case Study
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South Bay Real Estate: Recap 2017 Fearless Predictions
About a year ago I introduced the first annual Fearless Predictions for South Bay Real Estate. The inaugural blog was not only fun to write but challenged me to conduct deep research that would hopefully benefit my clients throughout the year. ...
Will South Redondo Beach Home Prices Stay Strong?
The Avenues of South Redondo have become a haven for developers to cash in on profits for new construction homes over the past few years. As a more affordable alternative to Manhattan Beach’s Tree Section, The Avenues have attracted buyers wi...
Manhattan Beach Real Estate Happenings West of PCH
Summer is coming to an end and it is time to see what is going on in Manhattan Beach west of PCH. After the traditionally busy spring season and slow summer months, we can see how the year is shaping up and what can be expected in the coming fa...
Recent Lot Deals in Manhattan Beach
Lot sales in Manhattan Beach are always a favorite research topic of mine. These sales can be an indication of an area's next price driver or sometimes it is just an aggressive homeowner trying to build their dream home. With accelerated Manha...
Another Manhattan Beach Deal or Rip Off?
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?
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
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
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Tree Section is Forming Lot Value for 2017
With the holidays in the rear view mirror we begin to take inventory of what has happened during real estate’s traditionally slow season. Normally, the best deals are made between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day when retail buyers are home ...
Your Price is Way Too High You Need to Cut It
Cut it, cut it, cut it, cut it…
As the South Bay begins to transition to a seasonally slower time in the market, we have documented areas receiving price cuts by owners looking to seriously sell before the holidays. Our main focus tends to b...
A Manhattan Beach Deal or Rip-Off?
Freshly minted sale at 429 Marine Place in Manhattan Beach for $3,065,000 made headlines in the office last week after a long, drawn out listing period. This brand new construction attached townhome sits on a rare 40-foot wide lot allowing fo...