Income Property in Palos Verdes and the Beach Cities

May 15, 2013 in Beach Cities, Buyer Tip, Income Property, Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach

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If you’re searching for ways to take advantage of the low interest rates still available and add monthly income to your portfolio, investing in income properties is worth your consideration. However, know you will not be alone. Multiple offers are the norm and recently one attractive offering in Redondo Beach had 35 offers! Yes, Norma Toering & Team had one of the offers.

The four unit building pictured above is located in Redondo Beach and was recently sold by Norma Toering & Team. The seven offers were narrowed to three during the counter offer stage. I’m happy to report my client’s offer was strong and today he is pleased with the purchase.

The most attractive interest rates are offered on 1-4 unit buildings. Unlike larger buildings that fall under commercial lending guidelines, the smaller buildings are considered similar to single family homes by the lending community.

If you are interested in purchasing income property we have a Finance MBA consultant on staff to help identify and access buildings of value. For more information about income property in Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach contact Norma Toering & Team at 310.493.8333.

The Market Changed. Have You?

May 1, 2013 in Beach Cities, Buyer Tip, Front Page, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Rancho Palos Verdes, Real Estate News, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Seller Tip

The Housing Market Came Roaring Back

Real estate is back in the news with leading stories to whet a viewer’s appetite for more details, and this time it’s not falling prices, foreclosures or strategic defaults.   What began as a whisper last fall turned into a raging roar with the arrival of 2013.  Last night a national news story flashed a map showing a one-year increase in prices of 14% from February 2012 to February 2013 for the greater Los Angeles housing market.

Indeed, the housing market has changed.  Have you and your plans?  If you were waiting for the bottom, you missed it.  If you were waiting for the market to improve before selling, it has.  Are there still good buys?  Yes, but the definition of “good buy” is very fluid these days.  Prices have not yet reached the dizzying heights of 2007 but predictions are prices will continue to rise throughout the year.

In my observations of the housing market behavior, the decline can be slow and painful and occur over several years, but there is a big bounce off the bottom giving the market a momentum to reclaim lost ground with astonishing speed.  Yesterday, as I toured new listings, I noted properties sporting price tags higher than my expectations, and realized, I too, must adjust the value calculator in my head to the new market conditions.

If you are a buyer in this market you will most likely need to lower your expectations of what your budget will buy.  It may be time to expand your search area and your “must have” criteria.  If you are a seller and your life was on hold during the housing crash, it’s time to dust off your delayed plans and move forward with selling your property.

In a perfect world, the market ascent would be slow and predictable.  The only thing I can promise is I can’t predict when the current climb will stall or when the market will take another fall.  There is undoubtedly enough pent-up demand to drive the market for some time.  An increase in interest rates will slow an over-heated market.  The addition of inventory will slow the market and reduce the frenzy of bidding wars and multiple offers.

I dream of working in a balanced market, but if I’ve learned one thing in over 20 years in the business, a balanced market comes and goes in the blink of an eye.  It is never here to stay.

Luxury Condos / Townhomes in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach

February 6, 2013 in Beach Cities, Front Page, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles Luxury Homes, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach

Luxury Condos and Townhomes for Sale
Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach CA

For more information call Norma Toering, (310) 493-8333 – Broker Associate with REMAX Estate properties.

Luxury Condominiums and Townhomes for Sale in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach: (over $2 million)

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 5. See more Beach Cities Luxury Condos / Townhomes for Sale.
(all data current as of 5/21/2013)

  1. 3 beds, 3.5 baths
    Home size: 1,946 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,703 sqft
    Year built: 2001
    Days on market: 8
  2. 3 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,872 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,653 sqft
    Year built: 1987
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 28
  3. 4 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 3,480 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,273 sqft
    Year built: 2006
    Parking spots: 5
    Days on market: 35
  4. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 3,000 sq ft
    Lot size: 3,496 sqft
    Year built: 2007
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 52
  5. 3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,300 sq ft
    Lot size: 3,496 sqft
    Year built: 2007
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 55

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

 

For more information call Norma Toering, (310) 493-8333 – Broker Associate with REMAX Estate properties.

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Redondo Beach Home Sales Report – South Villas – Dec. 2012

February 4, 2013 in Beach Cities, Redondo Beach, Villas South

Pier in Redondo Beach

South Villas real estate and home sales report for Redondo Beach, CA in December 2012.

Homes for sale: No Homes are listed for sale in the South Villas currently.
Pending sales:
7 Houses are in escrow priced from $275,000 to $900,000.
December sales: Two homes sold in December 2012 from $661,000 to $1,099,000.

Homes for sale in South Villas, Redondo:

Showing properties 1 - 1 of 1. See more Redondo Beach Villas South Homes for Sale.
(all data current as of 5/21/2013)

  1. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 784 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,380 sqft
    Year built: 1949
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 28

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Redondo Beach Home Sales Report – North Villas – Dec. 2012

February 4, 2013 in Beach Cities, Redondo Beach, Villas North

Redondo

North Villas real estate and home sales report for Redondo Beach, CA in December 2012.

Homes for sale: 2 Homes are listed for sale in the North Villas section of Redondo priced from $620,000 to $1,149,000.
Pending sales:
3 Houses are in escrow priced from $859,000 to $1,199,000.
December sales:
1 Home sold in December 2012 at $989,000.

Homes for sale in North Villas, Redondo:

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 5. See more Redondo Beach Villas North Homes for Sale.
(all data current as of 5/21/2013)

  1. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,581 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,984 sqft
    Year built: 1953
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 6
  2. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 871 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,171 sqft
    Year built: 1949
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 7
  3. 4 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,590 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,550 sqft
    Year built: 1945
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 8
  4. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 2,692 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,982 sqft
    Year built: 1945
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 73
  5. 4 beds, 5 full baths
    Home size: 4,053 sq ft
    Lot size: 12,796 sqft
    Year built: 2002
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 76

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Redondo Beach Home Sales Report – El Nido – Dec. 2012

February 4, 2013 in Beach Cities, El Nido, Redondo Beach

Seagull in Redondo

El Nido real estate and home sales report for Redondo Beach, CA in December 2012.

Homes for sale: 6 Homes are listed for sale priced from $585,000 to $695,000.
Pending sales: 4 Houses are in escrow priced from $519,000 to $1,2099,000.
December sales:
Four homes sold in December 2012 from $530,000 to $1,300,000.

Homes for sale in the El Nido section of Redondo:

Showing properties 1 - 4 of 4. See more Redondo Beach El Nido Homes for Sale.
(all data current as of 5/21/2013)

  1. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,614 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,250 sqft
    Year built: 1953
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 6
  2. 3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,524 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,890 sqft
    Year built: 1955
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 48
  3. 5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 3,217 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,943 sqft
    Year built: 2004
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 55
  4. 5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,579 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,585 sqft
    Year built: 2012
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 91

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Redondo Beach Home Sales – Golden Hills – Dec. 2012

February 4, 2013 in Beach Cities, Golden Hills, Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach

Golden Hills real estate and home sales report for Redondo Beach, CA in December 2012.

Homes for sale: 4 Homes are listed for sale priced from $723,000 to $995,000.
Pending sales: 8 Houses are in escrow priced from $625,000 to $825,000.
December sales:
Five homes sold in December 2012 from $533,000 to $800,000.

Houses for sale in the Golden Hills area of Redondo:

Showing properties 1 - 3 of 3. See more Redondo Beach Golden Hills Homes for Sale.
(all data current as of 5/20/2013)

  1. 3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 978 sq ft
    Lot size: 3,151 sqft
    Year built: 1957
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 24
  2. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,558 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,501 sqft
    Year built: 1963
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 53
  3. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,159 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,507 sqft
    Year built: 1960
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 55

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Redondo Beach Home Sales – N of Torrance Blvd – Dec. 2012

February 4, 2013 in Beach Cities, North of Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach

North of Torrance Blvd. area real estate and home sales report for Redondo Beach, CA in December 2012.

Homes for sale: Three homes are listed for sale priced from $699,000 to $1,299,000.
Pending sales:
7 Houses are in escrow priced from $449,000 to $920,000.
December sales:
4 Homes sold in December 2012 from $500,000 to $750,000.

Homes for sale in South Redondo in the North of Torrance Blvd area:

Showing properties 1 - 9 of 9. See more Redondo Beach N of Torrance Blvd Homes for Sale.
(all data current as of 5/20/2013)

  1. 1 bed, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,086 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,099 sqft
    Year built: 1908
    Days on market: 5
  2. 4 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,776 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,930 sqft
    Year built: 1963
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 6
  3. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 2,250 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,774 sqft
    Year built: 2013
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 8
  4. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 2,200 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,774 sqft
    Year built: 2013
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 28
  5. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 592 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,032 sqft
    Year built: 1924
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 34
  6. 5 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 4,200 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,210 sqft
    Year built: 2009
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 34
  7. 4 beds, 4 full baths
    Home size: 3,285 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,807 sqft
    Year built: 1924
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 48
  8. 5 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,842 sq ft
    Lot size: 3,478 sqft
    Year built: 1999
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 81
  9. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,152 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,777 sqft
    Year built: 1895
    Parking spots: 5
    Days on market: 104

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Want to Know What’s Selling in Your Neighborhood?

January 31, 2013 in An Agent's Life, Beach Cities, Buyer Tip, Favorite Photos - Palos Verdes, Front Page, Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach Luxury Homes, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Luxury Homes, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos Verdes View Homes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Seller Tip

The Bluffs of Palos Verdes

Whether you live in Palos Verdes or one of the Beach Cities more than likely Norma Toering & Team blogs about sales in your neighborhood.  Each month we publish a snapshot of sales for 30 South Bay neighborhoods.  It is a wonderful way to track real estate activity in your neighborhood if you are a seller.  If you are a buyer it gives you a glimpse of what’s happening in neighborhoods where you desire to reside.

The neighborhoods are listed on the right-hand sidebar.  Find the neighborhood of interest and click to see the most recent sales from the comfort of your home.  No need to wait for a printed update, the information is here waiting for you when you need it.

For more information on any neighborhood or a particular sale contact Norma Toering & Team.

Redondo Beach Home Sales – S of Torrance Blvd – Dec. 2012

January 27, 2013 in Beach Cities, Redondo Beach, South of Torrance Blvd

Boats in Redondo

South of Torrance Blvd. real estate and home sales report for Redondo Beach, CA in December 2012.

Homes for sale: 7 Homes are for sale priced from $729,000 to $1,698,000.
Pending sales:
10 Houses are in escrow priced from $680,000 to $1,299,000.
December sales:
Five homes sold in December 2012 from $1,200,000 to $2,155,000.

Homes for sale in the south of Torrance Blvd:

Showing properties 1 - 12 of 12. See more Redondo Beach S of Torrance Blvd Homes for Sale.
(all data current as of 5/20/2013)

  1. 5 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 3,474 sq ft
    Lot size: 12,077 sqft
    Year built: 1960
    Parking spots: 8
    Days on market: 6
  2. 5 beds, 4 full baths
    Home size: 3,472 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,243 sqft
    Year built: 2004
    Parking spots: 8
    Days on market: 16
  3. 4 beds, 4 full baths
    Home size: 3,800 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,407 sqft
    Year built: 1993
    Parking spots: 9
    Days on market: 28
  4. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,886 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,339 sqft
    Year built: 1975
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 29
  5. 5 beds, 5 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 5,240 sq ft
    Lot size: 9,614 sqft
    Year built: 1998
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 35
  6. 4 beds, 4 full baths
    Home size: 3,884 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,006 sqft
    Year built: 1998
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 38
  7. 5 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 3,371 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,617 sqft
    Year built: 2007
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 42
  8. 3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,371 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,081 sqft
    Year built: 1953
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 54
  9. 3 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 908 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,325 sqft
    Year built: 1952
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 58
  10. 2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,822 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,373 sqft
    Year built: 1948
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 88
  11. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,956 sq ft
    Lot size: 3,169 sqft
    Year built: 2013
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 90
  12. 5 beds, 4 full baths
    Home size: 3,800 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,530 sqft
    Year built: 2002
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 327

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.