Manhattan Beach continues to lead the luxury home market recovery in California topping the list of cities with the most sales over $1,000,000. July sales indicate the trend is not slowing with 15 single family sales over $2,000,000. 24 Manhattan Beach luxury homes (five are townhouses) priced over $2,000,000 are currently in escrow with accepted offers. 33 Manhattan Beach luxury homes, including three townhouses, are currently for sale.   For more information on Manhattan Beach luxury homes contact Charlemagne International Properties at 310.493.8333. Manhattan Beach luxury homes for sale: 08/07/2014

Sunset Magazine has just completed the newly constructed and designed 2014 Idea House, the first ever to be based in Los Angeles, right here in our community of Manhattan Beach. Read on for all the details on how to get inside of this home and even a chance to get FREE tour tickets, compliments of Caskey & Caskey.    The talk of the town in Manhattan Beach home design and concept is the unveiling of the Sunset Magazine 2014 Idea House, and the City of Manhattan Beach couldn't be more proud than to be home to this state-of-the-art, unique show piece. Newly constructed and just completed last week, this showcase home will open to the public this coming weekend for self-guided tours that will allow visitors to explore the very latest in home design, concept, and innovation. This year’s hom... 07/28/2014

    WEEKEND OF JULY 26-27, 2014 THINGS TO DO IN MANHATTAN BEACH AND BEYOND   This summer has been a non-stop season of perfect beach days. There’s nothing better than getting home from work before sunset and grabbing the board, bike, or deck and getting down to the beach to unwind for a bit and then settle into enjoying a BBQ’d dinner and a cool summer evening. This weekend, July 26 & 27th, we’ve uncovered some things going on in the South Bay and beyond that you may want to explore. And of course, our regular summer concerts series are in full swing right here in our own backyards.        Speaking of backyards, if you are in the market for a new home, be sure to visit our up-to-the-minute open house list for Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. You can find our OPEN HOUSE ... 07/25/2014

I've always thought swimming in the ocean near fishermen using bloody bait was not the brightest idea to pass through a person's brain.  However, I'm not a surfer, a fishing enthusiast or an ocean swimmer.  One thing I know for sure is if I did partake in shark fishing, I would avoid piers or places along the beach where people are plentiful.  Fishermen, swimmers and sharks is one risky cocktail and I prefer to avoid it. The two activities collided in a tragic way Saturday morning in the waters off Manhattan Beach as reported by Palos Verdes Patch.  "A 7-foot-long shark attacked a swimmer Saturday at Manhattan Beach, causing serious injury and prompting authorities to use helicopters and boats to evacuate throngs of people taking to the water on a busy 4th of July holiday weekend."   T... 07/06/2014

That's the question I'm going to work on this weekend. I hope to be able to provide several viable options for several clients who are ready to invest in real estate. The answer is easy if the prospective buyer is a first time home buyer, as owning your own home provides several benefits in addition to providing shelter. Once the primary residence is in place, and perhaps even the move-up residence, it becomes a matter of personal choice as to what real estate vehicle best fits your real estate portfolio model. Vacation home or income property are always options. Although throughout history a great many people made their fortune in real estate, it is not without its risks. Ask anyone who was trapped "underwater" during the Great Recession and you will hear one horror housing story afte... 07/05/2014

There are currently 30 Manhattan Beach luxury homes for sale priced over $2,000,000. 22 Manhattan Beach luxury homes are in escrow with accepted offers. 19 Manhattan Beach single family homes sold during May 2014. The most expensive price paid for a Manhattan Beach luxury home during May 2014 was $12,000,000 for a walkstreet home built in 2007 with nearly 8000 sq. ft. Two Manhattan Beach townhouse sales also topped the $2,000,000 price range. For more information on Manhattan Beach luxury homes contact Charlemagne Int'l Properties at 310.493.8333. Manhattan Beach luxury homes over $2M: 06/11/2014

Homes for sale in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266   There are currently 55 homes for sale in Manhattan Beach, CA. The home prices start at $965,000 and range in price up to $7,999,000. The average market time for the homes for sale in Manhattan Beach is roughly 41 days.   There are only 6 town homes for sale in Manhattan Beach. They range in price from $690,000-$2,750,000. The average market time for Manhattan Beach town homes is currently 28 days.   There is only one condo for sale at the moment in Manhattan Beach. It is listed for $557,000 and has been for sale for 28 days.   View all homes for sale in Manhattan Beach, CA here           05/16/2014

There are 33 Manhattan Beach luxury homes currently for sale. 31 of the luxury properties are single family homes, two are upscale townhouses. 22 Manhattan Beach luxury homes are in escrow with accepted offers, two of the properties are townhouses. 18 Manhattan Beach luxury homes sold during April 2014. Again, two of the luxury properties were townhouses as more high-end townhouses edge beyond the $2,000,000 price point. The most expensive sale, per MLS records, for April 2014 was $8,100,000 for a home built in 2002 with 8,500 sq. ft. of living space and located in the Hill Section of Manhattan Beach. Want to know more about Manhattan Beach luxury homes? Contact Charlemagne International Properties at 310.493.8333.Manhattan Beach luxury homes for sale ($5M +): 05/09/2014

After a steep increase in real estate prices during 2013 in Manhattan Beach the inventory still remains very tight. Income properties are no exception as there is currently only one Manhattan Beach income property listed for sale. The two unit property is located on 44th St. and asking price is $1,175,000. Four Manhattan Beach multifamily properties are in escrow with accepted offers. Prices range from $1,550,000 to $3,700,000. Scrolling back to closed sales since January 1, 2014 the MLS shows six multifamily sales in Manhattan Beach. Price range from $1,255,000 to $1,867,500 and all sales were two unit properties. For more information about Manhattan Beach income property for sale contact us at ToeringandTeam@gmail.comManhattan Beach income units for sale: 04/24/2014

Nine Manhattan Beach luxury properties priced over $2,000,000 closed escrow during March 2014. The most expensive sale was $12,500,000 for a double lot with two 3-bedroom condominiums on the property. Manhattan Beach luxury pending sales as of April 1, 2014: 23 Manhattan Beach luxury homes currently for sale priced at or over $2,000,000: 21 If you're in the market to purchase a Manhattan Beach luxury home, it would be our pleasure to help you achieve your real estate goal of owning property in one of Southern California's most sought after coastal areas. - Norma (310) 493-8333 Luxury homes for sale in Manhattan Beach: 04/03/2014

  ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN TOP SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFERS BEST EDUCATION FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE DOLLAR IN THE SAND SECTION OF MANHATTAN BEACH Manhattan Beach Sand Section homeowners within proximity of Opal Robinson Elementary school, home of the Riptides, take pride in their 2013 National Blue Ribbon School, which is within walking distance of most homes within the school’s boundaries. Located at 80 S. Morningside Dr. in Manhattan Beach, Robinson Elementary services both the southern portion of the Sand Section and all of the Hill Section of Manhattan Beach. This K- 5 elementary school has a total enrollment of approximately 300 students and consistently scores in the mid-to-high 900s on the API report.         Parents are very involved in school programs from volunteering in the classr... 03/20/2014

My wife and business partner, Jennifer Caskey, and I have worked hard over the past 22 years to earn an esteemed reputation for successfully servicing the high end coastal market in the sought after beach communities that surround LAX. Cities such as Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach are targeted by many high net worth individuals not only for the proximity to the Pacific Ocean, but also for the top performing public school systems that are found throughout the area known as the South Bay. Manhattan Beach's Hill Section offers million dollar ocean views Traditionally, when a home is sold, the real estate agent hired for the job goes through a series of proven tasks that aid in sourcing the buyer and delivering a job well done. Typically this includes a sign in the yard, o... 03/13/2014

It is no secret the coastal homes along Southern California's coast command a premium price. The housing market recovery, coupled with the growing number of luxury home buyers, is contributing to a surge in luxury home prices in the South Bay of Los Angeles. During the past 12 months the luxury home markets I track and work recorded 23 sales priced over $5,000,000. Here is the breakdown by individual city: Manhattan Beach: 10 Luxury homes priced over $5,000,000 sold. Hermosa Beach: 2 Sales over $5,000,000 were recorded. The most expensive home on this list of high-end homes, a 7,000 sq. ft. home built in 2013 and located on The Strand in Hermosa Beach, sold for $14,800,000. Palos Verdes Estates: 6 Luxury sales over $5,000,000 were recorded per MLS information. Rolling Hills: 3 Rolling ... 03/07/2014

Manhattan Beach luxury home sales for the month of January totaled nine properties including townhouses. The most expensive sale was $3,950,000 for a single family home at 128 8th Street. There are 14 Manhattan Beach luxury homes in escrow and only 8 Manhattan Beach luxury (priced over $2,000,000) for sale. The luxury market inventory is extremely limited with demand outpacing supply. If you are considering selling your Manhattan Beach luxury homes the numbers certainly indicated now is an excellent time to bring it on the market. If you personal circumstances are in agreement, Norma Toering and Team welcome the opportunity to meet with to discuss the your expectations and current market conditions. If you want to live the beach lifestyle and still be close to urban amenities Manhattan ... 02/02/2014

Breaking News: The Harry & David Store in Manhattan Beach, CA Closed! Harry & David has been an American institution for the past 80 years. They went through highs and lows but managed to come back stronger, hence you can imagine my shock. I am very sad and disappointed. First the economy is improving and we are still finding out that this   historic business is downsizing. How sad, there were so many great knowledgeable workers with strong customer service skills who are without a job. From a personal perspective, I will miss the store, since for me it was less than a ten mile drive and I could buy the  best gift baskets as well as perfect tasting fruit. I have never seen such large and flawless pears as the Harry and David pears, just to mention a favorite of mine. Many of my clients ... 01/25/2014

        I normally write this post on December 31... but this year a good  friend  was in the hospital  and I  just got back into town.  Life is always full of surprises....   Looking back at  last year   I was  right and wrong on my real estate predictions for 2013.  Inventory did stay low but prices shot up to levels we last saw before the recession.  While I expected to see a rise in home values,  I didn't think we would see the significant increase we saw in Manhattan Beach  and  the rest of the  Beach Cities in such a short time frame.    Homes that had been on and off the market for years suddenly found new owners at new price levels.  Builders stepped back in the market with a lot of cash and entry level  buyers found themselves facing tough competition for smaller homes in all  ... 01/15/2014

If you haven't already checked out Little Sister in Manhattan Beach, you will want to. Not only is the food awesome, but so is the decor and the ambiance. Located in the beautiful and scenic downtown Manhattan Beach. Try the Singapore noodles. It's a good idea to call in advance, as this hot spot books up quickly! Little Sister Manhattan Beach     01/12/2014

Perhaps prospective luxury home buyers interested in the beach cities were making holiday and new year plans rather than purchasing homes as 2013 vanished from our calendars. Whatever the reason, luxury home sales priced over $2,000,000 dipped ever so slightly in December. December updates by city: Manhattan Beach: 8 Manhattan Beach homes priced over $2,000,000 sold in December. The most expensive sale was a walk street home on 19th Street with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The property was on the market 198 days and sale price was $4,700,000. There are currently 7 Manhattan Beach homes in escrow with accepted offers and 12 luxury homes for sale. Hermosa Beach: There are currently 6 Hermosa Beach luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 for sale. MLS records show no sales or pending sales for t... 01/10/2014

In its earliest days, Manhattan Beach was part of the original Spanish land grant for "Rancho Sausal Redondo" ("Ranch of the Round Clump of Willows") in 1822, a rancho with a land mass of nearly 25,000 acres which extended from the areas as far north of what is now Playa del Rey, as far east as Inglewood, and as far south as Hermosa Beach. At one time the area was called "Shore Acres" by George Peck, who owned a section of the north end of town.  Manhattan Beach is built on sand. Planks were laid in the sand on Manhattan Avenue for vehicles and along the Strand and side streets for pedestrians. In the early days, old timers speak of walkways disappearing, small structures sliding and the sting of the sand. The dunes were a major problem. Some were 50 feet to 70 feet high. Developers wer... 01/07/2014

Manhattan Beach had a phenomenal year in 2013 for income property sales. Beach cities summary: The surging housing market of the Beach Cities combined with the limited availability of buildings for sale, made for a competitive buying environment. Multiple offers were the standard and "all cash" deals the trump card. Manhattan unit sales statistics for 2013: Available buildings: 1 Property is for sale at $3,150,000. Pending sales: 1 Building is in escrow priced at $999,000. Manhattan Beach sales: 23 Buildings sold in 2013 from $960,000 to $3,800,000. The average price was $1,915,000. The average year built was 1953. None of the MB unit transfers in 2013 was a distressed sale. Manhattan Beach income property building types (2013 Sales): Duplex – 57% Triplex – 13% Fourplex – 9% 5-8 Units ... 01/01/2014