I just closed escrow on a short sale purchase for a client on a lovely townhome in Torrance at 2563 Plaza Del Amo # 202, Torrance . This deal took 12 weeks from contract acceptance by the seller to closing, which is very quick for a short sale.  My congratulations and thanks to the listing agent, Tony Martinez of Shorewood Realtors in Redondo Beach. He and his team did a great job of getting this deal closed !!! close to BBQ and Jacuzzi Hot Tub Club house with Pool The purchase price was $385,000. This is a large unit on a corner location. It has two bedrooms and two baths with 1,303 sq. ft. The master bedroom is large with its own large master bath and separate closets. Fireplace in living room adds to open appeal of this floor plan. The Unit also has a separate laundry area. Luxurious... 02/27/2011

     THE VILLAGE ON OAK IN TORRANCE CAThe Village on Oak gated community is located just steps from Wilson Park famous for its modern sports complex and Farmers Market.This beautiful townhome community in Torrance CA - The Village on Oak was developed in three phases: Acacia, Bayberry and Laurel.  First homes were built in 2007.  Currently the last phase of this new home development - LAUREL - is selling. This community is extremely popular and those brand new units are selling fast! Laurel consists of 33 brand new stylish 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes;  prices range from the high $500,000.Please call Krystyna Baty Ryan at (310)918-5027 or krystynarealestate@gmail.com for showing and the availability of homes for sale.  02/25/2011

 The Torrance average sales price dropped in January 2011 by 4 percent compared to the same period 12 months ago.  Average home price sold for $529,064.  Number of sales increased from 42 sales in January  2010 to 60 home sales in Jan '11.  So the sales volume was higher than a year ago but still low.  Average DOM (days on the market) was 77 compared with 50 days a year ago. Torrance CA SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM January 2011 60  $529,064 77  January 2010 42  $551,119 50 *All stats are compiled from the California Regional  Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.   Below is the chart showing Torrance CA median home prices over last 12 months. If you thinking about selling and wondering what your home is worth in today's market, please... 02/16/2011

  Below are stats for 2010 vs. 2009 real estate market in Torrance, CA.  Those numbers (number of home sales broken by property type, type of sale) are indicative of other South Bay local real estate markets too - Redondo Beach and other beach cities.  These numbers, which are based on our local MLS, show year 2010 very much resembling previous year.  Both, average home sale price and the number of home sales were very similar in 2010 and 2009.  South Bay real estate market has stabilized and some market sectors, for example foreclosure prices, have shown an upward trend. All Residential Properties   Sales Avg Price Year 2010 914 $588,407 Year 2009 911 $590,305     Single Family Homes   Sales Avg Price Year 2010 642 $651,599 Year 2009 634 $648,221   Condominiums & Townhomes   Sales Avg... 01/24/2011

Torrance, CA Market outlook for week of January 24, 2011 . . . Inventory levels have been relatively consistent relative to sales.Despite the fact that there is a relatively high amount of availableinventory, this Buyer's market is still seeing prices move higher.Given inventory levels, these price conditions are relatively fragile.If the market cools off further, the price trend is likely to reverse.     Sign up for regular reports just like this one to be sent to your inbox: FREE REAL TIME MARKET REPORTS 01/24/2011

The Torrance average sales price dropped in December 2010 by 3.2 percent compared to same period a year ago.  The Dec '10 average home price in Torrance was $560,091.  Sales improved for Torrance real estate in December. Number of sales went up from 83 sales in the same period in 2009 to 90 sales in Dec '10. Torrance SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM December  2010 90  $560,091 83  December  2009 83  $578,560 58 *All stats are compiled from the California Regional  Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For more Torrance and South Bay market report please visit www.TorranceRealEstateOnline.com Please contact me at 310.918.5027 for a custom market report for your home or neighborhood. 01/07/2011

Senior Condo at New Horizons The web address for this property is:http://isellsouthbay.com/listnow/property/613ca13d-ea84-4851-bffd-d84a8bef59ed.html Location: 23003 Nadine Cir, Torrance, California 90505Type: Single FamilyBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2.00Square Feet: 1117.0Price: $339,000Description: Ready for move in senior condo - new kitchen appliances new paint new carpet new granite counter in kitchen and bath. This model is the 2 bedroom with option of 3 bedrooms the doors and wall for the 3rd bedroom are in the attic. Resort style 55+ community offers golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools, recreation center and much more! Contact Information: Krystyna BatyAddress: 23705 Crenshaw Blvd. Ste 100, Torrance, CA 90505Phone: (310) 918-5027Visit SOUTH BAY SENIOR COMMUNITIES CENTER for mor... 12/19/2010

We've recently revamped our Torrance real estate website due to the volume of home buyers and have now added home search functionality so that home buyers can search by price, type, or specific neighborhoods.  We hope that these added features help you find your dream home and make the search process simpler.     Search Current Homes For Sale By Type Search Current Homes for Sale by Neighborhood Search Current Homes For Sale by Price Torrance is considered to be a great place to live in South Bay, reflected in the ever-increasing property values and its proximity to the beach communities of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and the upscale coastal communities of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Because of the many respected medical facilities and hospitals in the area, many physi... 12/06/2010

The average Torrance real estate selling price dropped in November 2010 by 7 percent compared to same period a year ago. Average home sale price was $568,757.  The number of sold homes in Torrance last month was substantially lower when compared to the same period 12 months ago. Torrance SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM November 2010 53  $568,757 86  November 2009 92  $611,513 68 *All stats are compiled from the California Regional  Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed If you're considering selling your Torrance home and would like to know its current market value, please contact your Torrance real estate agent Krystyna Baty at (310)918-5027 or via e-mail info@isellsouthbay.com today!   12/06/2010

Move In Ready Home in Walteria The web address for this property is:http://isellsouthbay.com/listnow/property/e23ed93a-9e26-41d9-a03e-4ab6dd4b1410.html Location: 2710 Normallin St, Torrance, California 90505Type: Single FamilyBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2.00Square Feet: 1600.0Price: $649,001Description: Renovation is done. Property is back on the market as of 11-16-2010 with new look. Seller is motivated. Interior changes with designer inputs brings much more elegance to great floorplan. Master bedroom with new flooring, closet, paint. Both bedrooms with new paint, flooring. New fireplace tiles, mirror, and appearance. Plumbings have been updated for bathrooms and kitchen. Open livingroom and dining area with wooden floor and paint. Terrific south torrance location. Wonderful and open floor p... 11/23/2010

This cute house is a rare opportunity to own a home in best part of Torrance - South High School area.  If you're thinking about moving into a great, well established neighborhood - this is your chance!  3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fireplace and nice, private backyard, attached 2 car garage.  It's located on the nice, quiet street, close to award winning Torrance schools, restaurants and shopping. More photos and information here Call me Krystyna Baty at (310)918-5027 for showing/more info on this house or ANY house for sale you're interested in - I have access to ALL of them! SEARCH ALL SOUTH TORRANCE HOMES FOR SALE - FREE TORRANCE MLS SEARCH 11/21/2010

Turkey Trot Fun Run | Food Drive Torrance, California | Family-Friends Join us? Thurs, November 25, 2010 @ 8:00 AM:http://bit.ly/9PPnCO Sam's Club2601 Skypark Dr   Torrance, CA   The City of Torrance Community Services Department invites everyone to participate in the 31st Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Fun Run. This three-mile run will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 25, 2010. After the race, there will be a spectacular drawing for mountain bikes, dinners-for-two and many other outstanding prizes. In conjunction with this event, the City of Torrance is also sponsoring a food drive and invites runners and spectators to bring a can of food that morning to be distributed to people in need throughout the South Bay. For more informa... 11/21/2010

Opportunities abound in the Torrance real estate market with a recent increase in both bank owned homes and short sales.  The current foreclosure market offers buyers some very nice opportunities whether buying as a primary residence or looking for investment and income property.  View the current bank owned homes and REOs as of November 10th 2010.  To view the current Torrance short sale opportunities visit our South Bay foreclosure information site. MLS# Type Address Price  Br/Ba YrBlt Sqft Lot Size S10117591 CONDO/A 24220 Western AV #K  $              269,900 2/2.00 1976 994 2548 S10117933 CONDO/A 3616 Newton ST   $              351,000 2/2.00 1974 1238 1525 10490175 TWNHS/ 23004 VERMONT AV   $              274,900 3/1.50 1973 1113   S10116457 TWNHS/A 2027 Artesia BL #E  $           ... 11/09/2010

  The Torrance real estate average sales price was lower in October 2010 by less than 1 percent, compared to same period a year ago. New Torrance average home price was $555,494.  We have experienced another big drop in sales volume.  The  number of sales was down by 33%.  It also took longer to sell a house in Torrance.  Average DOM - days on themarket - wa 68 compared to 46 days a year ago.   Torrance SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM October 2010 68  $555,494 68  October 2009 94  $559,047 46 *All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional  Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you'd like to find out what your Torrance home is worth in today's market, contact Krystyna Baty - Torrance Realtor - at (310)918-5027 today!  Your Torrance h... 11/07/2010

Buying a condo or a townhouse is often a first important step to home ownership.   Condo prices in Torrance real estate and South Bay area declined more than single family homes.  This creates an opportunity for first time Torrance home buyers to buy a piece of real estate and perhaps, later in a few years, move up and purchase a single family home. Buying a condo or a townhome in Torrance is also popular with homeowners who want to downsize to a smaller property with less maintanance. Currently there are 76 condos and townhomes listed for sale in Torrance.  Prices range from $149,900 to $849,000.  Some of those condos are for 55+ seniors only.  If you're interested in living in a gated Torrance community - there is a very nice selection of beautiful, upscale condo or townhome gated com... 11/01/2010

Torrance real estate is one of the most desirable and sought after.  Enjoy coastal living, the sun and the ocean!  This unbeatable charm combined with award winning schools make Torrance real estate a very attractive choice of both families and investors. Whether you're interested in a starter home or condo or an ocean front property, as the local professional, I will quide you through the process of buying and successfully closing the transaction: Some of the services and benefits we offer you are: 1. Acting as a comprehensive guide and counselor to help you through the numerous steps involved in the purchasing process and answer questions knowledgeably, making the whole process smoother.  This includes helping you get best possible financing.  2. Allowing you to the detailed inforcust... 10/21/2010

Thanks for stopping by my "Old Torrance Rentals" page. These are either homes or rooms for rent. I'll specify which on here. Please utilize this information to find the best rental you can!! Let me know if I can be of service to you, your family, or a friend! If you find this information useful please refer a friend to me. Thanks again.$1475/mo 1746 Grammercy Ave: Townhouse Style:1 year old, 1 bedroom 1 bathroom, with amenities. Call Joe at 310-328-2548 for more Information and an appointment to view it. $2500/mo 1900 Cabrillo Ave: House:2 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom with attached garage: this place is GREAT! two stories, the master bedroom has two walk-in closets, beautiful fireplace, great kitchen, very large patio area which makes for an excellent house for hosting parties or entertaining... 10/10/2010

 The Torrance average sales price dropped by 2.1% in September 2010 compared to same period a year ago, bringing the average price to $562,040. The  number of sales was down from 87 to 72 sales. Torrance SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM September 2010 72  $562,040 52  September 2009 87  $574,282 59 *All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional  Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Are you considering buying a home in Torrance or South Bay?  It's great time to buy!  Prices have come down and interest rates are very low, around 4%, which increases your purchasing power. Call me at (310)918-5027 to get qualified and to discuss your options!  Initial consultation is Free! If you're intereted in the value of your home or would like to recei... 10/06/2010

Today's buyers are looking for a "deal".  There are a lot of great buys in Torrance and the South Bay area today.  Lower prices combined with very low interest rates, make this a great time to buy!  I compiled a list of Torrance bank owned homes - REOs below - as of today Sep 30, 2010 - there are 14 bank owned homes in Torrance (small percentage of the Torrance real estate market).  There are seven single family homes and seven condos/townhomes.  Let me know if you any of those homes interest you and I'll be glad to answer any questions you might have or will arrange a private showing of any of those Torrance homes, or you may SEARCH FREE MLS in the privacy of your home! Call me at (310)918-5027 today!  I'll be glad to help you find your new home in the Torrance & South Bay area!   09/30/2010

Everyone knows some neighborhoods are more popular than others.  They have the wow factor working for them in obvious ways such as superior schools and locations.  On the other hand, sometimes a neighborhood's popularity is judged in less tangible ways.  The hip and cool factor is more difficult to measure, but buyers pick up on it right away.    Maybe it is the Prius lined driveways, high tech baby strollers or the evolution of the 1950s ranch home into the green abodes of the 21st century that makes young home buyers say, "This is the where we want to live."  Whatever it is it is working well.   Perhaps it is simply "Popular Personality Syndrome" the it factor that makes others want to join the in crowd.  Maybe it is the sense of belonging or a good match.  Whether we can define it or... 09/29/2010