I have a great website (I think) but is kind of lonely. With active rain I feel the energy of the voices inside. I get responses, I have connected, I have friends. My friends have something worthwile to say. Its better, way better than high school but there is a bit of that too. There are the Popular bloggers, the cute way of saying things, the ones who know everything, the smartest, the teachers pets, the overachievers, the underdogs. Its ok here at active rain, we all have a space, a place and a voice. Thats a lot to love. The way its not like high school is that its cool to share your knowledge. Active rain took me to Inman, to REBAR camps, and it connects me to my real estate friends everywhere. Here is my yearbook sign in page. ( we make comments on active rain- just like yearbook ... 07/07/2009

  What they are. Short sales....are really long sales in time. The short part is the owners problem in that the loan is short of what someone will pay for the house. One makes an offer, it can sit there for several months before a response from the bank. Each bank seems to handle them differently, and the first and second many be with 2 different banks (that's more time). The buyers make offers get tired of the wait and go find another property. The bank is finally ready and the buyer is gone, Or worse is when you make an offer and wait a month or 2,3,4 months and a few days before they get to the file a higher offer or better terms comes in and knocks yours out of the place.  Lenders helping FHA buyers with 3.5 % down are frustrated because the bank will pick the one with more money to... 07/07/2009

Fourth of July 5K Run/Walk. The Village Runner is sponsoring the 16th annual Fourth of July Run/Walk, where runners will get the chance to race along a scenic ocean course. The event also includes a Little Moon Firecracker Dash for the kids. Everyone gets a T-shirt and a goodie bag, top winners receive cash prizes and every child in the dash gets a medal and U.S. flag. Village Runner, 1811 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. 8 a.m. Saturday. Registration is $30 for the 5K run/walk, and $20 for the dash. Call 310-375-2626 or check www.villagerunner.com. Fourth of July Picnic. American Legion Post 184 invites the community to a "support the troops" picnic. All donations will go toward buying calling cards for the troops in Iraq at Christmas. American Legion South Bay Post No. 184, 412 Camino... 07/01/2009

There continues to be an increase of homes on the market in North Redondo Beach at some stage of the foreclosure process.  There are currently 15 "distressed" homes on the market in North Redondo (areas 151-154) with 7 of them single family homes and the remaining 8 being a mix of condos and townhomes.  Of the 15 homes on the market 12 are short sales with 3 being bank owned homes or REO properties.  Click here for a current list of North Redondo bank owned and short sale homes. Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor and e-Pro with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate websites in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, op... 06/29/2009

06/25/2009

  Riviera Village Summer Festival Saturday-Sunday, June 27 & 28, 2009   Start your summer fun with the Riviera Village Summer Festival, June 27 and 28 at the corner of Catalina and Avenue I in Redondo Beach.See arts and crafts, sample great food, and have the kids play on carnival rides. In addition to our popular craft show, there will also be a Hawaiian village, which will include Polynesian dancing, Kanikapila and 25 Island & Surf craft vendors.You can also just hang out in the ocean view Beer Garden, listening to great live bands all day with your friends.The event runs from 10 am to 6 pm each day, and admission is free. Free shuttle service from South High School to the event. 06/25/2009

I was sad to have missed the Farmer's market this morning. :( I had a early meeting I did not want to miss. If you haven't yet been to the Redondo Farmer's Market you must go. I have attached the details below courtesy of the City of Redondo Beach's website. They have fabulous cheese, kettle corn and FLOWERS..well everything is great there!!! You can grab a bunch of amazing smelling tuberose for only $6. Place them anywhere in the house and you feel as though you have escaped to HAWAII. I have also bought a few hard to find plants there, though the walk home was not fun!! If you BBQ a lot try the Balsmaic BBQ sauce it is good stuff! It doesn't last for long though so be sure to use it up while you can. I love Redondo. Where else can you buy fresh produce while watching the dolphins play... 06/25/2009

Activity seems to be picking up in the condo market of South Redondo Beachwith several homes having recently gone into escrow.  At the same time, however, inventory remains high in Seascape I, II, and III and The Village with 14 condos currently for sale. As of May 1, 2009 there are currently 6 condos currently in escrow with 3 closed sales.  Price information is below. Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor and e-Pro with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.comoffer the most comprehensive real estate websites in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, open houses, recent home sales information and more.  Keith can be reached at 310-251-2344 or by email at info@Kei... 06/23/2009

Redondo Beach Real Estate Market Update    The Redondo Beach average sales price in  May 2009 decreased by 6.7 percent compared to the same period a year ago, bringing the average price to $734,942. The number of sales dropped by 35 percent.    May seems to be an exception in the overall upward trend in the South Bay and overall Southern California sales volume in the last few months.  Redondo Beach SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM May 2009 55  $734,942 103 May 2008 85  $878,490 64 All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.    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 20... 06/18/2009

  Hollywood Riviera's Local Library, El Retiro Library, is currently closed for refurbishing.  Since April 2009 the library has closed its doors - but only temporarily.  Grand Re-Opening will be Mid-July 2009.  New seismic-shelving, lighting, carpet, paint, wiring, wireless internet and more will await the Torrance Library patrons!  Can't wait!   06/08/2009

Clutter busting and wholesale mortgage So much I didn't know. I didn't know that this is one of the top things on people list with excercise, time with family and paying off debt! What if you could see a link to debt and clutter? Remember the joke of how do you eat an elephant?  One bite at a time. That is a big part of dealing with the job. Focus on one room, or area at a time and a short interval or specific one ok, from 1-4 I am devoting to this job. ( I had one room of stuff for 3 years-just things from 3 careers that I couln't get to) I cleaned it up on one day. 3 trash cans full later I feel great. I actually emptied out the room before bringing anything into it. There are professionals. Clutterbusting.com is the one I hired. Brooks Palmer is the gifted, amazing talented person th... 05/22/2009

Just ask Kermit - it isn't easy being green!  Unless you join the LA Green Business Networking meetup group! Join like-minded business owners and entrepreneurs who have a green philosophy in their personal and business lives - to network, share ideas, learn, and discuss important issues related to green living and business. Future plans for meetings include keynote speakers, educational presentations, and more! WHAT:  Inaugural meeting WHEN:  June 4, 2009 @ 7:00 pm WHERE:  Visit www.Meetup.com/LA-Green-Business-Networking for location Tiffany Wilson has lived in the South Bay of Los Angeles County for almost 10 years.  She and her family enjoy the safety and rich family features that the beach communities of the South Bay have to offer, including a close and neighborly community.  Also,... 05/21/2009

Redondo Beach Real Estate Market Update    The Redondo Beach average sales price in  April 2009 decreased 8.5 percent compared to same period a year ago, bringing the average price to $763,785. The number of sales increased by 17 percent.    Redondo Beach SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM April 2009 56  $763,785 90 April 2008 48  $834,302 72 All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  Sales in Redondo Beach 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... 05/13/2009

Got a great open house this Sunday, May 3rd in the Hollywood Riviera.  Like Ocean & Coastline Views?  Like "just bring your toothbrush?"  Like hardwood floors?  Like a private, lush & sunny backyard? Well you better come check it out - http://www.zingding.com/336795   We'll be there to greet you from 2-4! 04/30/2009

The Redondo Beach average sales price in  March 2009 decreased 32.8 percent compared to same period a year ago, bringing the average price to $712,135. The number of sales increased by 48 percent.    Redondo Beach SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM March 2009 65  $712,135 73 March 2008 44  $945,784 60 All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  Sales in Redondo Beach 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 went down again in Fe... 04/11/2009

  South Redondo's condo market:   Active ListingsAddressL/S Price5920 S Pacific Coast #32$499,000 163 Paseo De La Concha$559,000 131 Palos Verdes Blvd #1$769,000 131 Palos Verdes Blvd #2$879,000 131 Palos Verdes Blvd #2$990,000 630 The Village #208$419,000 610 The Village #111$419,000 610 The Village #110$425,000 240 The Village #306$448,599 120 The Village #209$499,000 240 The Village #305$519,000 660 The Village #116$589,000 625 Esplanade #58$599,000 200 S Catalina AV #306$599,800 131 Palos Verdes Blvd #1$669,000 230 S Catalina AV #311$739,000 512 Esplanade #204$749,000402 131  Palos Verdes BL #1/2$749,900 520 The Village #113$755,000 512 Esplanade #302$775,000 727 Esplanade #301$899,000 625 Esplanade #24$1,099,000 510 The Village #401$1,299,000 512 Esplanade #401$1,490,000 531 Espla... 04/01/2009

Book night at Barnes and Noble had a great event with the principal reading several stori es to the families, students and customers.The books sold received a portion of funds for the library. The event followed a book signing by an author. The principal read a favorite book from her childhood days. I had never heard it before but it was masterful as it was pure fun. Kerplunk, Kerplunk the story had the blueberries fall into the pail. A mix up on a mountain of the mother and mother bear an d their babies. Only a few months ago this principal had a baby girl of her own. 03/28/2009

Redondo Beach on the Pier put on another great event. The annual competition is an established day people look forward to every year. What a day to celebrate.Two winners- Kincaids local pier restaurant wins an award along with  first time entrant Gareth McClain of Team Mayhem, who was voted best overall clam chowder. See award photo 03/28/2009

Redondo Beach Real Estate Market Update   The Redondo Beach average sales price in February 2009 decreased 16 percent compared to February 2008, bringing the average price to $653,411. The number of sales increased by 52 percent.  Average DOM increased to 77 days from 54 days a year ago.    Sales in Redondo Beach 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 February 2009 32  $653,411 77 February 2008  21  $779,143 54 All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.    Home prices may have stabilized - November 08 avg Redondo Beach home sold at $790,493, in December ... 03/15/2009

 WELCOME TO SOUTH REDONDO!!       YOUR SOUTH REDONDO REALTOR RACHEL TYNDALL RACHELMTYNDALL@GMAIL.COM REMAX 03/10/2009