If you are considering buying a home in Old Torrance you’ll likely be financing the purchase. There are a number of things a buyer needs to do to get a mortgage. The earlier these are done in the process the less stressful things get while in escrow or scrambling to make an offer. Knowing about […]
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What Old Torrance Remodel Projects Get a Good Return on Investment?
If you’re considering remodeling your home in Old Torrance, here are a few recent stats from the California Association of Realtors. Not all home improvements bring the same return….here’s 5 projects that will reward you when it comes time to sell your home in Old Torrance.
What’s Nearby? The Gated Communities of Plaza Del Amo
Welcome to the gated communities and complexes of Plaza Del Amo. Conveniently located in the heart of beautiful Torrance CA. These wonderful communities offer an ideal housing solution for many home buyers. Plaza Del Amo is a street (actually two distinct streets) that range from Madrona to Crenshaw and then pick up a few blocks […]
Future Proofing Your Kitchen
As kitchen remodels are generally the most expensive project they can have tremendous impact on future value….but not always for the positive. When kitchens become too custom and it’s suited to very specific tastes, it can sometimes make for a challenge when it comes to selling. Here are some ideals to future proof your kitchen […]
Top Producing Realtors Announced
Vista Sotheby’s recently announced their top 25 agents for 2018 and Torrance real estate specialist Keith Kyle was named as one of the highest producing realtors for the year. We are proud to, once again, be named to the list of top producing agents at Vista Sotheby’s International Realty. We wanted to thank all of our friends […]
The Homeownership Dream is Alive and Well
Despite the high cost of housing in California, the South Bay and Old Towne Torrance, there is no shortage of those wanting to be homeowners. Of the current renters some of the advantages they thought owning would provide: Provides a great long term investment Givest them the abiltiy to work on the home and do […]
Old Torrance Real Estate – The Year in Review
By Keith Kyle As we wind down 2018 it’s time to take a look back at the year in real estate here in Old Torrance. 2018 was another banner year with no end currently in site for the continued increase in prices and demand. 2018 saw 88 on market sales (list does not include income/multi […]
Market Update for Old Torrance
The number of listings is up and sales are down. Is this the normal December slowdown or is the market shifting? We’ve now seen three straight months of the number of active listings on the rise and the number of sales on the decline.
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays from our family to yours. We wish you a very happy holiday season and a wonderful 2019.
Spruce Up Your Landscaping to Attract Home Buyers
4 Landscaping techniques to impress home buyers and make your home stand out. Add Some Color Plants and flowers can give your homes a more welcoming appeal. Don’t forget that the curb appeal is the first thing buyers see when they arrive and the last thing they see when the […]
Video Tour of Our Latest Redondo Beach Listing
If Old Torrance isn’t right for you and you need beach breezes and sand between your toes…..610 The Village might just be the ideal fit. Located in The Village Redondo Beach, this fantastic studio condo enjoys a multitude of upgrades, a wonderful ocean view, and community ammenties to enjoy the vacation lifestyle. Enjoy the best […]
Is Old Torrance the Right Neighborhood For You?
Just as every community is different…..every home buyer is different as well. A recent survey provided some insight into California home buyers. Find out if Old Torrance is the right neighborhood for you to purchase your home. Here’s some of what home buyers look for when choosing a neighborhood. 25% wanted a home close to […]
Think You Can’t Downsize Because Your Property Taxes Would Go Up?
If you think you can’t sell your Old Torrance home and buy something elsewhere due to your property taxes going up, we have information that might really help. California Propositions 60 and 90 PROPOSITIONS 60 and 90 are Constitutional initiatives passed by California voters. They provide property tax relief by preventing reassessment when a senior citizen […]
Benefits of Home Ownership
Owning a home has so many benefits that it’s hard to argue against the merits. While every owner has different reasons and some are more important to one homeowner than another, there’s no lack of great reasons…. Here are just some of the benefits: Happiness. While some investors might think this is frivolous, you simply […]
Props 58 and 193 Transferring Property Tax Base Between Family Members
Reassessment Exclusion for Property Transfer NO LIMIT IS PLACED ON THE ASSESSED VALUE OF A PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE THAT MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM REASSESSMENT Collectively, these propositions make it easier to keep property “in the family.” In general, Proposition 58 states that real property transfers, from parent to child or child to parent, may be excluded from reassessment, meaning that property taxes […]