Yay!! I had never tried Golden Spoon's frozen yogurt but I had heard great thing s about it. I decided to the check out the new location by my house over on PCH by the arby's. they don't have that location up on their website yet so I can't tell you the exact number on PCH. Sorry about that. Yummy flavors and super clean inside. They have deals on Monday too. Check it out. :)   11/18/2009

Well, Christmas came a little early for the First Time Home Buyers, and Santa was even More Generous by providing for the Step-Up Buyers too.  This new Legislation will provide for a broader base of Home Buyers than it's predecessor.  This will allow Home Buyers, who make up to $125,000 (Individually) for the full Tax Benefit (and it will completely phase out to $145,000); for Joint Filers, it will allow you to $225,000 for the full Benefit (and completely phase out by $245,000).  This goes for both First Time and Step-Up Home Buyers.  The previous Credit only allowed Income Levels up to $75,000 (complete phase out at $90,000) and $150,000 (complete phase out at $170,000).   To Qualify for this Tax Credit, the Home Buyer must be in Contract, no later than April 30th, 2010; and close by... 11/10/2009

If you want a good pay-off, STAGE the property!  It's so worth the extra time and money spent upfront.  Basically, sellers that sell without staging - which includes everything from finishing little jobs that have gone undone (think handyman), painting (can mean adding color or subtracting color), bringing in furniture and accessories that are appropriate for the style of the house, and de-cluttering of personal items.  Staging can cost some money and note that it's money well spent.  Money that often brings in double what was spent if not more.  Either the seller can do the work up front and reap the financial rewards or the buyer can buy the house in "as is" condition and do the work - thus reaping the rewards themselves.  Why would a seller leave money on the table?  A good realtor w... 11/09/2009

The Redondo Beach average sales price in  October 2009 decreased by 8.8 percent compared to the same period a year ago, bringing the average price to $736,797. The number of sales went up by 4 sales to the total of 63 sales. Redondo Beach SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM October 2009 79  $736,797 66 October 2008 75  $807,595 71  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 ... 11/09/2009

The seller of this 1960 original beach house called me after trying unsuccessfully to sell his house in Redondo Beach. We went through the house together and discussed the strategy for Staging for the best ROI.  We decided it was best to concentrate on updated lighting and paint, scraping the popcorn ceilings, and removing old draperies to let in light. The transformation took just a few weeks and the house sold and closed in 6 weeks. Home Staging makes a big difference even with small updates!   We created a plan for updating and decorating that helped this house sell.   11/05/2009

Hello,     Here is the latest at Brookside Village: 4 condos are currently for sale in Brookside Village starting at $425,000. Averaging 49 days on the market.  Average asking price per square foot is $ 406.10 2 are currently in escrow under back up status 15 have sold in the past 6 months. The lowest closed sale came in at $290,000. The average SOLD price per square foot is $429.78. For a detailed Market Analysis for Brookside Village please click the link below: http://www.mrmlsmatrix.com/Matrix/Public/EmailCMA.aspx?ID=104339765 If you would like to view the properties for sale in brookside Village please contact Rachel.   10/28/2009

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Look neighbors!! Redondo Beach is in the L.A. Times today. check it out:   http://www.latimes.com/theguide/events-and-festivals/la-et-neighborhood20-2009oct20,0,5686761.story 10/20/2009

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