Manhattan Beach is enjoying a sizzling summer housing market.  Not only are the temperatures high, so are the statistics for luxury listings, pending sales and closed sales priced at $2,000,000 or more in this trendy coastal beach city. June 2013 Luxury Home Report for Manhattan Beach: 31 Manhattan Beach luxury homes are for sale. 23 Manhattan Beach luxury homes are in escrow with accepted offers. 9 Manhattan Beach luxury homes priced at or above the $2,000,000 price point sold during June 2013.   There's plenty of summer left so if you decided this is the year to buy or sell a luxury home in Manhattan Beach, Norma Toering and Team would like to have 30 minutes of your time to discuss the possibilities. If you are thinking about enjoying the sand, sun and summer in Manhattan Beach now ... 07/17/2013

I read an article yesterday stating the luxury brands (think Tiffany's, Rolex etc.) are enjoying a surge in business and luxury homes in Manhattan Beach are experiencing higher demand too.   We recently showed Manhattan Beach luxury homes to an out-of the-area client.  They loved the seaside location and the fact Manhattan Beach is not a sleepy little California coastal town.  It's trendy and hip and that's exactly what this 30-something couple want.  They want the beach nearby but they also want fine dining, entertainment and shopping too.  After looking in other beach communities in the Los Angeles area they deiced Manhattan Beach was the town for them and you may too! - Norma (310) 493-8333 The newest listings of homes for sale in Manhattan Beach. Manhattan Beach luxury homes ($5M+)... 07/02/2013

Homes sales report for the Sand Section neighborhood in Manhattan Beach, California during May 2013. Currently 19 homes are in escrow in the Sand area of MB ranging in price from $999,000 to $4,850,000.   The average price for homes in escrow is $2.4M and they took an average of 71 days to sell. Homes for sale in Manhattan Beach - "Sand Section": Homes over $2 million that have sold in the Sands area of Manhattan Beach in the last 12 months: 06/23/2013

Manhattan Beach Luxury Homes Report - May 2013   For an update on what's happening in the Manhattan Beach luxury home market view the video above.  Luxury homes are on the move in the Manhattan Beach market!  If you are thinking about buying or selling in Manhattan Beach the summer months are a great time--the beach is the place to be in Southern Califormia during the easy-breezy months of summer. - Norma (310) 493-8333 Manhattan Beach luxury homes for sale:   06/18/2013

    20 Manhattan Beach Homes luxury (2M+) homes sold during May 2013.  The sales were scattered throughout the various Manhattan Beach neighborhoods: Manhattan Beach Sand:  6 Sales Manhattan Beach Tree:  5 Sales Manhattan Beach Hill:  3 Sales Manhattan Beach Heights/Liberty Village:  1 Sale Manhattan Beach Mira Costa:  5 Sales   A home in the Sand Section claimed highest price paid during May 2013 for a luxury home in Manhattan Beach.  The 5-bedroom new construction home sold for $5,250,000.   There are currently 33 Manhattan Beach luxury homes for sale and 13 pending sales.   For more information on luxury homes in Manhattan Beach contact Norma Toering and Team. (310) 493-8333   Luxury homes in Manhattan Beach, CA:   06/09/2013

What is for sale in Manhattan Beach, 90266?   There are currently 52 homes for sale on the Multiple Listing Service in Manhattan Beach. Prices range from $975,00-$12,875,000 for Manhattan Beach homes. The average market  time for a Manhattan Beach home is roughly 57 days.   VIEW ALL HOMES FOR SALE IN MANHATTAN BEACH HERE:   http://www.mrmlsmatrix.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=2076577XX0L3&p=DE-149159977-898   There are currently 11 townhomes for sale in Manhattan Beach.  The price for a townhome in Manhattan Beach ranges from $899,000-$3,500,000. The average market time for a townhome in Manhattan Beach is roughly is 63 days.   There are currently no condos listed for sale on the Multiple listing service for Manhattan Beach.   For more information regarding the Manhattan Beach Real Es... 05/29/2013

  15 Manhattan Beach luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 sold during April 2013.  The most expensive sale for the month was $6,900,000 for a 5000 sq. ft. home one block off the sand on 25th Street. 19 Manhattan Beach luxury homes are in escrow with accepted offers. 27 Manhattan Beach luxury homes are for sale. If you wish to know more about luxury homes in Manhattan Beach it will be our pleasure to provide the information and help you discover the best Manhattan Beach home for you. - Norma (310) 493-8333 Luxury homes for sale in Manhattan Beach:   05/11/2013

Homes in the Manhattan Beach "tree section" are always a hot commodity and the market never took too much of a hit during the market slow down of the past few years. Due in part to great schools, family friendly neighborhoods, proximity to the beach, and limited supply, tree section luxury homes and Manhattan Beach real estate in general, has always remainded strong. The market has really taken off since the beginning of the year with most home listings getting multiple offers and often selling above list price. The above chart shows the past 12 months of homes sales in Manhattan Beach and it's not to hard to see the dramatic jump in pending home sales.   The tree section of Manhattan Beach is bordered by Rosecrans to the north, Sepulveda Blvd to the East, Manhattan Beach Blvd to the so... 04/18/2013

  12 Manhattan Beach Luxury Homes priced over $2,000,000 sold during March 2013. Six sales occured in the Manhattan Beach Sand Section, three sales recorded in the Manhattan Beach Hill Section, two in the Mira Costa area and one sale in the Manhattan Beach Tree Section.   Manhattan Beach homes for sale over $2,000,000:         04/13/2013

The sand section of Manhattan Beach offers the epitome of California coastal living. The sand section is the area of Manhattan Beach that is bordered by the beach and ocean to the west, and generally the streets of Valley and Ardmore to the east. What makes this area so desirable is the proximity to the beach and the ocean. The area offers a variety of housing options with oceanfront luxury homes on The Strand, beautiful "walk street" homes with a wonderful sense of community and often sweeping ocean views, townhomes just a few blocks to the beach, and multi unit homes of North Manhattan, known as El Porto. The market is always very active as the demand is always strong for prime beach real estate. As of mid March there are 9 active homes for sale in the sand section, 21 pending home sa... 03/27/2013

Manhattan Beach Luxury Home Market Report  - February Report 2013   - Norma Toering (310) 493-8333 The Manhattan Beach luxury home market is thriving with 19 luxury homes (priced over 2M) for sale and 20 luxury home sales pending.   Inventory remains the hot topic in the housing market---the market welcomes new listings with multiple offers.  If you are considering selling your Manhattan Beach homes whether it is a luxury property or not, now is a great time to sell.   Manhattan Beach homes for sale over $2,000,000:     03/18/2013

Daylight Saving Time arrived over the weekend; can summer be far behind? If your goal is to live closer to the beach this summer now is the time to check out what's available to lease in Manhattan Beach's Sand and Tree Sections. There are currently six houses for lease in the Sand and Tree Sections of Manhattan Beach. Lease prices for a single family house currently start at $4,995 and up. There are one year leases available as well as weekly vacation rentals. If you're new to the area it might be worth considering a lease while you get acquainted with the various Manhattan Beach neighborhoods and zero in on where you want to purchase a home. A year at the beach, or very close, just might be the best year of your life. For more information on Manhattan Beach luxury leases contact Norma... 03/11/2013

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Three Manhattan Beach luxury homes closed escrow during the month of February 2013. The most expensive sale, $10,995,000. was a Zen style home built in 2006 and located on The Strand in Manhattan Beach's Sand Section. The other two homes were located in the Tree Section of Manhattan Beach and sold in the $2,000,000 price range. 19 Manhattan Beach luxury homes are for sale and 20 Manhattan Beach luxury homes, priced over $2,000,000, are in escrow. With the current rate of absorption it is certainly evident now is an opportune time to sell your Manhattan Beach luxury properties. For more information on luxury properties in Manhattan Beach contact Norma Toering & Team. (310) 493-8333   Luxury homes for sale in Manhattan Beach, CA: (Search all homes for sale in Manhattan Beach)   03/06/2013

Call me if you'd like an update of your local LA/South Bay neighborhood update. If you live outside of my market, I have a great Referral Network and will recommend an agent in your area!   02/28/2013

5 Manhattan Beach Luxury Homes (priced over $2,000,000) sold in January 2013. All sales were located in the Manhattan Beach Sand neighborhood. The properties ranged in price from a low of $2,325,000 to $9,450,000 being the top priced paid for a home on The Strand. There are currently 23 Manhattan Beach luxury homes for sale and 12 Manhattan Beach luxury homes in escrow. For more information on luxury homes in Manhattan Beach contact Norma Toering & Team.  (310) 493-8333 Luxury homes for sale in Manhattan Beach, CA:   02/20/2013

It's no secret that it's a frustrating world out there for home buyers. Oh how quickly things turned from a strong buyers market to a market clearly favoring sellers. According to Manhattan Beach Realtor, Keith Kyle, "There is incredibly low inventory everywhere and the high demand areas of the South Bay such as Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach have little to offer buyers at the moment". To make life even more frustrating for Beach Cities home buyers, is that the moment a well priced home comes on the market, the frenzy starts with buyers often going way over asking price, waiving the appraisal contingency and simply buying homes above current market value. The chart below sums it up pretty clearly with the number of active homes for sale in the South Bay plummeting from... 02/04/2013

  The holidays are often perceived as a quiet time for real estate activity. This year things were a bit different. I know I was busy showing my luxury listing in Hermosa Beach throughout the holiday season, and I’m quite sure many of the same buyers were viewing luxury homes in Manhattan Beach too. Two Manhattan Beach luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 closed escrow December 2012: 1751 Matthews Avenue sold for $2,125,000 624 6th Street sold for $3,700,000 There are currently 9 Manhattan Beach luxury homes in escrow. 17 Manhattan Beach Luxury homes are for sale. For more information on luxury homes for sale in Manhattan Beach contact Norma Toering & Team.  (310) 493-8333 Homes for sale in Manhattan Beach (Over $2 million.) 01/22/2013

Homes sales report for the Mira Costa neighborhood in Manhattan Beach, California during December 2012. Homes for sale: 11 Homes are listed for sale priced from $985,000 to $7,995,000. Pending sales: 6 Houses are in escrow priced from $659,000 to $2,899,000. December sales: 9 Homes sold during December 2012 in Mira Costa from $1,085,000 to $2,075,000. Homes for sale in the Mira Costa area of Manhattan Beach: 01/20/2013

Homes sales report for the Liberty / Heights neighborhood in Manhattan Beach, California during December 2012. Homes for sale: 1 Home is listed for sale at $1,079,000. Pending sales: 2 Houses are in escrow priced from $1,250,000 to $1,359,000. December sales: Three homes sold during December 2012 from $950,000 to $1,300,000. Homes for sale in the Liberty / Heights area of Manhattan Beach: 01/20/2013