For Sale Vs. Sold South Redondo's low level of sales continued into September.  There was a small reprieve in the number of homes on the market, though that can be attributed to the 3 sales from the previous month, with the remaining 2 fewer homes most likely being removed from the market. South Redondo Beach is an amazing place where many people would choose to live.  However, we have seen such lackluster sales in the past year.  My theory is that the homes in South Redondo Beach are just priced too high for the current buying population.  The next graph may support this theory. Days on Market - Sold Vs List Price (as a Percentage) In today's market it is not uncommon for homes to sell below the asking price.  On average, I am seeing most areas sell around 3% below the asking price.  O... 11/03/2008

Everybody loves the beach, and if you happen to live in Redondo Beach this is the dog park for you! Redondo Beach Dog Parkwww.rbdogpark.com200 Flagler Lane, Redondo BeachWithin the 23 acre Dominguez Park, at the corner of 190th Street and Flagler Lane. Open from dawn to dusk year round. Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access, pickup bags, trees, parking, telephones, lights, restrooms, water, trashcans, shelter; separate fenced area for little dogs. 30 miles/40 minutes from Pasadena. "Friends of the Redondo Beach Dog Park" is dedicated to preserving and expanding safe, responsible, off-leash access for dogs. 'Friends' works with the city of Redondo Beach location to develop and maintain a safe, off-leash recreation area. We organize and sponsor park activities and are strong advocates ... 10/28/2008

Head to the Riviera Village this Friday for Trick or Treating w/ the little ones!  The Riviera Village hosts trick-or-treating the night of Halloween, October 31st! Streets are closed on Catalina from Avenue I to Palos Verdes Boulevard. The festivities start at 4:00 p.m. Jim Gambol and his puppets will be performing.  Most of the shop-owners give out candy to the little ones...it is super cute!  Head on down! 10/27/2008

The awakening of the first time buyer has been cautious. There was a surge in April and early this month in home buying. The misleading fact of 1/2 of all sales have been REO or bank owned in our state is one thing but the south bay beach areas have few bank owned properties. The slowdown and lending crunch has affected prices. We have higher inventory and it takes longer to sell properties and there are price reductions that have to be factored in. The other BIG and GOOD factor is that these homes are a short drive to the beach. The glorious Pacific Ocean! This week we toured a new Bank Owned listing on Perkins in North Redondo Beach. We were excited that it was under 700K. Every agent that went on our agent thought it was a great deal. The interesting thing is that some of the listing... 10/25/2008

Hello, Today is Wednesday October 22nd, 2008. There are currently 8 bank owned properties FOR SALE in South Redondo            address                    asking price        type         # of  bedrooms/baths 1023 emerald                $450,000           house         1/1 911   emerald                $450,000           house         1/1 716 garnet                     $675,000           house         2/2 510 irena ave #a            $685,000           townhouse    3/2 802 camino real #106     $350,000            condo           1/1 902 camino real #103     $420,000            condo           2/2 539 Avenue a                $849,000            condo            6/4 704 broadway  #l           $750,000            townhouse      3/3 For more information please contact Rachelmtyndall@gmail.com ... 10/22/2008

If you are looking for a good buy for income property in Redondo you will want to know about this one:  located in South Redondo 4 units including a three bedroom owners unit listed for $1,425,000 Built in 1963 Gross Scheduled income of $93,000    For more information contact: Rachelmtyndall@gmail.com                 *Please note the above listing is listed by another agent 10/22/2008

They love our city- Officer Campos and Officer Garcia-love working here in Redondo Beach. Even if it means being bitten by a ‘Possum….opossum…Officers today took the animal to release into the wilder parts of our county. The neighbor said he was eating the raccoons food… food is food…How will a skunk, cat raccoon or opossum know the difference in whose food is available. It reminds me of Indians and land…it never occurred to them that someone would divide it up and sell it. What do you readers think? Feed some wild animals and trap others? Most important is the good service the animal control in Redondo provides. Did you know that a skunk has to be trapped in a very special cage…? They do. It has to do with the skunk smell. The officers use a special slip harness to put on the animal s... 10/19/2008

What are of the best reasons to live in Southern California? Well, the beaches and beautiful weather are definitely at the top of the list. Why not combine you love for the beach and your love for the fresh produce at the Redondo Farmers' Market this Thursday and every Thursday.  Los Angeles is blessed with tons of great fruits and veggies right at your finger tips! How fortunate are we that our produce doesn't have to be flown or trucked in from far away! So, for this post I thought I would provide a unique recipe with 2 of the great produce items in season right now, Sautéed Persimmons with Green Beans & Chives. But first, the Farmers Market details so you can get the ingredients.   Day: Thursday Hours: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Location: Harbor Drive west of Veteran's Park   Manager: Gerald... 10/18/2008

 A new Mexican restaurant has opened in South Redondo, Ortega 120. I am so excited to try this place!  I first heard about it from a co-worker and then my friend mentioned it too. It sounds delicious! They both raved about the menu and kept asking me if I had gone yet. You can view the menu online:http://www.ortega120.com/. It is Modern Mexican with a So Cal Twist. I guess they make their tortillas fresh at the restaurant and they serve a smoky salsa. Yum! The happy hour looks really appealing too. It is offered Monday through Friday 4-7. It says Paritda Margaritas are $5 and you can order two chicken or beef tacos for $3!! The decoration is supposed to be really neat composed of bright colors and whimsical art from Mexico. In addition, there is outdoor seating which is ideal on these ... 10/16/2008

Something fabulous is about to happen at the Seaside Lagoon in South Redondo! For those of you who are new to the area the Seaside Lagoon is located in South Redondo on Portfino Way at the Marina. For the locals: it is right in front of the Redondo Beach Ruby's Restaurant. Plans have just been approved to have an ice rink during the winter! The rink will be open to the public. Dates: November 11th-January 11thHours: Monday-Friday 11am-9:30 pm , Saturday & Sunday 10am-10pm. Cost: Adults $14 Children(12 and under) $12 This includes the cost of skatesIt mentions the rink will have skating sessions, occasional live music, dj's, films, special events, parties and I think Santa will be visiting!I am so excited for this rink. I will definitely be checking it out. I love where we live! I mean w... 10/16/2008

I am a girly girl what can I say. I have more shoes then well...anything. I have been buying lots of shoes since I was very young. My mom would take me to the swap meet where you could by jelly shoes in EVERY color for extremely cheap. One positive thing about this love for shoes is I know my limits. Although I can appreciate designer shoes I personally cant bring myself to spend hundreds of dollars on one pair. I am not that obsessed. Lucky for me two fabulous shoe stores opened at the beach! The place is called Nu Shuz. It is like a little candy shop for women. Almost all their shoes are $20!! And they have all the latest trends. They also have great accessories for cheap. If you haven't been yet be sure to check it out. You can find them at: 207 Avenida Del Norte, South Redondo by Cr... 10/15/2008

It is old news now....but one of my favorite restaurants has relocated. Chez Melange's new address  is now at 1611 s. catalina in Redondo Beach. If you haven't checked it out do so. you can preview the menu online as well as a map. http://www.chezmelange.com/?gclid=CJaU7Lb2qZYCFQhJagod327CyA If you go be sure to get the gooey chocolate cake! You won;t be sorry unless you are on a diet that is. ;) 10/15/2008

I just moved to South Redondo and was thinking if the Eucalyptus tree in front of my property was trimmed my view would greatly increase. So I was wondering whose property it was on the city of Redondo's beach or was the tree on the condo's property? I went on line to the city of Redondo Beach and found out you can find exactly what type of tree it is and when you can expect it to be trimmed. Simply the visit the site below and look for your address. Once you find your home you can see on the map which tree is where. Pretty neat huh? http://www.redondo.org/depts/public_works/parks_maintenance/tree_trimming.asp   www.rtyndall.com Rachelmtyndall@gmail.com   10/15/2008

Here we are and it is October 11, 2008 - there are only 21 single family homes and 2 townhouses for sale here in our lovely Hollywood Riviera neighborhood.  That is very low inventory, especially when you consider that this is the "last push" of the year (best time to sell before the holidays hit.) Of those 21 homes, 13 (including the two townhouses on lower Calle Miramar) are on the Redondo Beach side of the Hollywood Riviera - with an average sales price of $1,561,754.  Lowest price being just under $1 million and highest over $2.5 million (for new construction.)  As you can see the Redondo Beach side of the Hollywood Riviera is quite pricey right now. The Torrance side of the Hollywood Riviera has 10 homes for sale and their average sales price is $1,015,000 with the most expensive a... 10/11/2008

Average home price was $869,987 compared with $916,468 a year ago, a 9.5 % price drop.  It took on average 86 days to sell a house - 38 days longer on average than in September '07.  Total of 64 homes sold compared with 90 that sold a year ago and compared to 72 sold in August '08. Highest priced home sold for $4,700,000 while the lowest one sold at $339,000.  IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BUY!  Prices have gone down and interest rates are low - contact me and I'll help you find your dream home! Curious about home sales in your neighborhood?  Click here! Search Redondo Beach MLS Listings by Area:         Search South Redondo Beach MLS        Search North Redondo Beach MLS     10/09/2008

One of my favorite buildings on the Esplanade is the Surfrider. It has that beachy 70's look to it. Pretty much every unit in the complex has a ocean view. Regardless of which you unit you are in you can hear the sounds of the pacific waves crashing into the shore. The complex is small but too small everyone knows your business. Currently, there is one unit for sale and one in escrow. Both are one bedrooms located on the first floor with 719 square feet. The monthly h.o.a.'s are currently $265. The condo for sale is listed for $499,000 and the one in escrow was listed at $549,000. Stay tuned to see what it sold for. 10/08/2008

Hello, Today is October 8th, 2008. Currently there are 10 conods for sale in the desirable Brookside Village complex in South Redondo. If you are not familiar wit this complex it has two pools, tennis court, rec. room and a fitness center. The complex was built in 1070 and has 385 units. The monthly homeowner's association dues start at $243 for a one bedroom and go into the $300's for a three bedroom. There are two one bedrooms for sale. Starting out as low as $348,900 for 669 sq.ft. There are four two bedrooms on the market. The lowest one is listed for $419,000. The two bedroom units have two baths and are around 975 sq.ft. There are three, three bedrooms on the market. The lowest three bedroom is listed for $485,000. It has three bedrooms and three baths with 1,290 sq.ft. The monthl... 10/08/2008

One of the many reasons I enjoy living in the South Bay is the diversity and quality of the activities.  That, coupled with small town charm, makes for a wonderful place to visit and call home.  While most of the activities are centered around the beach and the ocean, the city of Redondo Beach has outdone themselves.  This winter they are offering outdoor ice skating at the Seaside Lagoon in King Harbor.  Nothing like watching boats sail by and the sun setting into the Pacific while enjoying this wonderful winter pasttime.   Located in the beautiful King Harbor of Redondo Beach, California, Seaside Ice will transform the Seaside Lagoon's scenic beach area into a holiday wonderland for the entire South Bay community of Los Angeles. Ice Skating at Seaside Lagoon goes from November 19 thro... 10/08/2008

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Hollywood Riviera Market Analysis - October 1st, 2008  Category: Hollywood Riviera Real Estate, South Bay Real Estate, Real Estate Information, South Bay information, Hollywood Riviera, real estate trends - kellyevans - 6:35 pm Edit This 20 Homes sold in the Hollywood Riviera during the 3rd Quarter of 2008 - July 1st through September 30th - that is a 35% drop from the 3rd quarter last year.  We also have a much greater time on market for these properties - quarter over quarter.  48 Days for 3rd quarter ‘07 vs. 80 Days this quarter - in other words, it takes 40% longer to sell in today's market.  Due to both of these factors it is not a surprise that our average SOLD price is down 22% over the 3rd quarter of last year.  It was the 3rd quarter last year (September) that the mortgage mark... 10/07/2008