Watching tv I saw an ad for this site. The tips were so great I want to share it with everyone. http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/   Compost garbage?? or use garbage disposal wisely Wash your dog outside and rinse right on the grass. Put stopper in tub when you start to fill it. Bathe your kids together. (we use the water after they get out..for our little inside dogs) Turn off shower when you lather your hair to shampoo (I thought of this on my own inc shaving legs-ok more than you wanted to know) Turn off water when you are lathering your hands. After all you only need it to wet them and rinse them. Turn off water during the 2 minute (dentist suggested) toothbrushing time. Throw kleenex into trash can not toilet ( this is really a no brainer) I know one hard core ocean-caring-wonderful ... 10/16/2009

Inman news had an Active Rain blog link with so many great comments on this google wave. I want one!   Years ago I did what I was told. I  bought my domains like a very good realtor and took the things I owned LynnePope.com. Then thought...why did I do that...who am I lynne@lynnepope.com? I had some different email providers and when I got smarter I got my very own gmail account. I actually fell in love with its ease.  My Yahoo husband never got any of my emails although I was in the very next room. Technology brings us nearer those in India, the Far East and Farther but even farther than our next of kin with some other place to hang their email. I think its cool that its got a ymail name now...so clever. Wonder how they ever thought that one up?   Then the discoveries on google. Chrome... 10/11/2009

The Redondo Beach average sales price in  September 2009 decreased by 3 percent compared to the same period a year ago, bringing the average price to $779,487. The number of sales went down dramatically to the total of 63 sales.   Redondo Beach SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM September 2009 63  $779,487 80 September 2008 136  $797,111 54 All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.Despite this recent drop, sales average property price in Redondo Beach over last few months have increased and reflect a stabilization of the South Bay real estate market as home buyers respond to increased affordability and more moderate prices.  Home prices may have stabilized - November 08 avg Redondo Beach home sold ... 10/07/2009

Kathy and I are currently leasing out 640 the Village #106. It is a FABULOUS unit!! Since this unit is located on the first floor it has one of the few OVER-SIZED decks with ocean views, perfect for enjoying evening sunsets and entertaining. The Village # 106, Redondo Beach 90277   $1,395 a month 1 year lease. Owner may consider small pets Enjoy the year round heated pool, bbq area with views of the surf, and spa all within the security of living in a gated community just steps to the Pacific.     10/07/2009

The area of Redondo Beach known as The Village, or Seascapes I, II and III offers the finest in resort living. Located near the Redondo Beach pier and a short walk to both King Harbor and the beaches of Redondo, these upscale condominiums offer a resort feel, fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina, and the beaches. This is South Bay living at its finest. The Village in Redondo Beach lies along North Catalina Avenue in South Redondo Beach, between Garnet and Beryl, overlooking the famous Redondo Horseshoe Pier. The project consists of large condominium structures and apartment units.   Seascape I was built in 1978 and consists of 119 units total. Seascape is situated on the far South Side of Catalina near the entrance to the pier.  Seascape II, was built in 1980 and consists of ... 10/02/2009

The Mortgage Insurance Companies (MI) are changing the Game for the Consumer and Real Estate Professionals again.  This time they are changing their policies on Sellers, whom are Flipping Properties.  Currently, Fannie Mae doesn't have any Seasoning Policy (Length of time the Seller has been on Title); but now, the MI Companies are going to require Seasoning by the Seller.    It will breakdown like this:  1.)  They won't insure any property seasoned within 3 months (0-90 days); and 2.) They will require Full Documentation by the Seller to justify any increase of the price from what the Seller paid when it's being listed for sale within the first 6 months (180 days).   Most likely, the Seller will need to provide receipts and explanations for any upgrades done to a property they are tryi... 09/30/2009

There are endless reasons that the South Bay and Redondo Beach are great places to live, and without question the proximity to the ocean is one of them.  Redondo Beach offers a wider variety of options than neighboring Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach as it's zoned to allow higher density housing in some areas.....meaning larger condo complexes.  Some of the most ideal complexes are located in South Redondo Beach just off of Catalina and are known as The Village or Seascapes I, II and III.  All of the Seascape Buildings are also known as the Village (they're actually all on Catalina but the addresses are on The Village) All of the complexes have Homeowners Associations with relatively high HOA dues to cover the various landscaping, pools and some insurance, but if you're looking for an... 09/27/2009

the treo is dying..in my very hands. Palms... My husband and sons are on i-phone. The realtors I know are on treo or blackberries. I just read Jeff Turner on reading books in the kindle app on his iphone. I think I am convinced.   Help me active rainers....I am so scared to learn a new phone. To leave sprint for ATT what a monopoly. I would have to say that sprint gets me reception in Palos Verdes where many phones don't work at all.  ( Agents should disclose it now if they are smart) Or the drops that I already know of right on Knob Hill in Redondo Beach. I know how to pace those calls. I want to read I want a kindle what if I got it all in one place. what if I could get a phone that actually showed me the mls instead of this one?? What if it had email that I could find and a GPS..the ... 09/26/2009

I finally joined. I got the new package which includes the online e-tools. www.weightwatchers.com This online activity is helping me figure out the simple value of foods. Im a typical Realtor, running around on empty, stop for an icy coke since I am starving and thirsty. When I started going I learned I am a salt craver even more than sugar. The whole room was the salt or the sugar. I learned simple things like the whole fruit is the filling food we can use before going out to dinner to curb eating all the bread on the table before the meal. I learned to get back on when I fall off. Most of all I have found out how to eat foods with value to my feeling really full and that starving diets only work when I am starving. I offer this not as anyone connected to weightwathers. The little simp... 09/26/2009

Seldom does an article offer real hard concrete advise. Seldom is it original. If I ever recommended one to read this is it. This is the pearl inside the shell for recovery. Read this and share it, if you feel its as great as I think it is. How do we get this to be what people talk about instead of doom gloom doom.. http://rismedia.com/2009-09-21/jumpstarting-job-creation-let-housing-lead-the-way/ Back when...all this started. The sales just...stopped. It took time for people and the press to start to comment. Realtors were like sailboats on an ocean without wind. We just suddenly sat there. Some of us had just bought or sold property and were caught unprepared out on the ocean. We have been paddling in ever since. Many of us are using our savings to stay afloat. Many went to other ind... 09/26/2009

The Redondo Beach average sales price in  August 2009 increased by 5.8 percent compared to the same period a year ago, bringing the average price to 744,190. The number of sales went down by 2 sales. Sales in Redondo Beach over last few months reflect a stabilization of the South Bay real estate market as home buyers respond to increased affordability and more moderate prices.   Redondo Beach SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM August 2009 73  $744,190 83 August 2008 74  $703,296 64  All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  There are indications that Redondo Beach home prices have stabilized.  Here is how the average home price changed over the last few months - Average home price was $749,974 in ... 09/15/2009

Here in the Hollywood Riviera there are two addresses - although in the end it's all the same address.  What does that confusing statement mean?  Well, half the Riviera has a Redondo Beach address (a P.O. Box address only though) Then entire Hollywood Riviera is located in the City of Torrance (90505).  There is a perception that is backed by numbers that show it's more desirable, thus more expensive typically to live on the Redondo Beach side of the Riviera.  Take for example the following averages: Currently there are 14 houses for sale on the Torrance side of the Hollywood Riviera (90505) The average dollar per square foot of these is $537.The average price of those houses is $1,005,850.The least expensive is $560K and the most expensive is $1,795K. Currently there are 18 houses for ... 09/13/2009

I recently checked out the Hudson House on PCH. I went for happy hour. I loved the atmosphere very cool!I enjoyed the music and relaxed feel. I tried a few items from the happy hour menu. The biscuits and pretzel burger were delicious! I will be back for more. Check out the site below for photos and details: http://www.hudsonhousebar.com/menu.php   09/11/2009

Sept. 24th-27th at the Seaside Lagoon. Reserve your tix now!: http://www.lobsterfestival.com/   entertainment roster.        Friday, September 25th   4:00 pm Gates Open   4:00 pm ASB high school party/ wake board show**Featuring RUHS own SMILES Band**   5:00 - 6:00pm Rythmn House (Dave Logan Alllstars)   6:00 pm BAREFOOT CASINO OPENS   6:00 - 7:00pm Body Glove Wake Show   7:00 - 9:00pm Pretzel Logic / Steely Dan Tribute Band   9:00 - 11:00pm Couchois Brothers Dance Party       Saturday, September 26th   12:00 - 2:00pm John Brown Band   2:00 - 3:00pm Body Glove Wake Show   3:00 - 4:30pm Phil Gates Blues Explosion   4:45 - 6:00pm Drive Thru / Thank You (Guitar Center)   6:00 pm BAREFOOT CASINO OPENS   6:00 - 7:00pm Body Glove Wake Show   7:00 - 8:30pm David Garfield & The KatsFeaturing Al... 09/11/2009

I showed Darryl Rosen's fabulous listing on Spreckels the other night to my client. I was blown away buy the property. It was not your normal Golden Hills home. The home is located just a street in from Hermosa Beach. You walk up a flight of stairs to enter this home. It is all one level with a fabulous zen like garden in the back. Unlike most "tall and skinny's" in Golden Hills this home sits atop the garage allowing for the ultimate privacy and brightness. The garage is a decent size with a door leading into a large under the home storage area which the owner informed me they used at one time for a wine cellar. What a gorgeous home this one is!! The owners did a remarkable job decorating which makes this home a delight to show. I have posted pics below. I am sure this home won't last ... 09/11/2009

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I just saw a fabulous new buy on the hotsheet!! A new REO listing in South Redondo. 1/1 original beach bungalow built in 1910. Listing agent states it may qualify for the Mills act tax credit. http://www.redondobeachhistorical.org/millsact.html  Buyer to verify.   Great opportunity to buy a beach home for the same price as a condo without the H.O.A. dues 09/11/2009

I often wonder when a buyer asks me what "I would buy" if given the existing inventory.  I love this question and when we (my partner/sister and I) go out to broker's opens to preview new inventory...we always play this game.  What was the best deal today?  Best house for the least amount of money in other words.  When we go to broker's opens we can see many homes in several price ranges of course.  But it usually works out that one or two stand out on their own regardless of the other price ranges (meaning compared to that $2 million dollar house how was the $900K house?)  "Which house holds the most potential?" is usually one of the questions that runs through my  mind when thinking this way.  "Potential" - what is does that mean?  Lots of things go into the potential-bag.  Location i... 08/30/2009

The Redondo Beach average sales price in  July 2009 decreased by 12.7 percent compared to the same period a year ago, bringing the average price to $713,638. The number of sales increased by 26%.      Redondo Beach SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM July 2009 73  $715,638 71 July 2008 58  $819,378 59  All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Sales in Redondo Beach over last few months reflect a stabilization of the South Bay real estate market as home buyers respond to increased affordability and more moderate prices.  Home prices may have stabilized - November 08 avg Redondo Beach home sold at $790,493, in December 2008 avg home price was $714,310, and it went up to $749,974 in January 2009; it w... 08/23/2009

Hello neighbors, Today is August 10th, 2009. There are currently 12 listings on Catalina Avenue, South Redondo beach. The lowest priced is a two bedroom condo for $499,000. The highest priced listing is $1,710,000 which is a classic 2/1 beach bungalow built in 1928 zoned MDR (build three townhomes) . The average days on market for the listings on Catalina Avenue is 102. The current average asking price per square foot is $656,18. The listings are listed below:  200 South Catalina 104 , 600 South Catalina C , 230 South Catalina A ve 213 , 230 South Catalina 311 , 1301 South Catalina Ave J, 1007 South Catalina 204 , 908 South Catalina C , 312 North Catalina B, 903 South Catalina 302 South Catalina 5, 1408 South Catalina 1006 South Catalina Ave  Contact your South Redondo Realtor: Rachel ... 08/10/2009