Manhattan Beach – Let’s Talk Real Estate
Kyle King recently participated in an hour-long radio show that is sponsored by the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce on June 13th. The South Bay Show is hosted by Joe Terry and it is produced by Jackie Balestra of South Bay By Jackie. The topic of the radio show was real estate in the Beach Cities and other guests include David Curry from Bank of Manhattan, James Sanders from RE/MAX and of course, Kyle King of Shorewood Realtors. A late guest to the show included President and CEO of the Manhattan Beach Chamber ... Read More
Posted Under: Real Estate News | Date posted: June 17, 2014
An Overview of the Palos Verdes Peninsula School District
The Palos Verdes community is renowned for its exceptional natural landscape, its abundance of luxurious real estate, and for the world-class education that local area students receive. This world-class education is thanks to efforts made by the Palos Verdes Peninsula School District, parents, and the local community. If you’re thinking about purchasing Palos Verdes Peninsula luxury homes, below you’ll find the information you need about the district with this overview of the Palos Verdes Peninsula School Distr... Read More
Posted Under: Real Estate News | Date posted: March 19, 2014
An Overview of the Redondo Beach School District
Located in Redondo Beach, California, the Redondo Beach School District boasts eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, one continuation school, and one adult school. Offering premier educational services to more than 8,000 young residents, the Redondo Beach School District serves the city of Redondo Beach. In addition, residents of nearby Hermosa Beach may choose to attend Redondo Union High School or the Mira Costa High School, which is located in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District.... Read More
Posted Under: Real Estate News | Date posted: March 12, 2014
Four Money Musts Before Listing Your Manhattan Beach Home
If you’re thinking about selling your Manhattan Beach home, chances are that you’re thinking about all of the preparation that goes into selling. You’ll need to pick a real estate professional, let them evaluate your home and tell you what repairs and cleaning are needed, pack up your things and then let the painters and handymen do their job. Only then can the stagers begin their work to make your home a clutter-free, updated display of an irresistible life in your home for the next owners. However, there ar... Read More
Posted Under: Real Estate News | Date posted: February 28, 2014
An Overview of the Hermosa Beach School District
The Hermosa Beach School District is responsible for the public education of Hermosa Beach’s youngest residents. It oversees both the Hermosa View and Hermosa Valley schools and is supported by the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is creating awareness, commitment and financial support for continued educational development of the students and teachers of the Hermosa Beach School District, thereby ensuring competence, competitiveness and creativity through community, corporate and pri... Read More
Posted Under: Real Estate News | Date posted: February 26, 2014
Housing Market 2014: What Buyers and Sellers Should Brace For Now
As we move into the new year of 2014, many economists and real estate professionals are predicting the trends that both buyers and sellers should expect in the coming year; what buyers and sellers should brace for now. While there are varying degrees of certainty, the three changes to the market that everyone seems to relatively agree upon are: Higher mortgage rates for those looking to purchase a home Increased inventory across the United States Looser mortgage lending standards and new requirements for lende... Read More
Posted Under: Real Estate News | Date posted: January 30, 2014
What to Disclose When Selling Your Home in Manhattan Beach
One of the most frequently asked questions about selling real estate in today’s market is what obligation sellers have to disclose pertinent information to the buyers about their home. Having assisted countless buyers and sellers over the years, we can tell you with confidence that in most cases it is the obligation of the seller and the seller’s Realtor® to disclose information about the property. Information that is required to disclose can range from the presence of lead-based paint to termites and pests, s... Read More
Posted Under: Real Estate News | Date posted: January 23, 2014
Why You Should Buy a Manhattan Beach Home During the Holidays
Potential buyers often overlook buying a home during the holidays because they are to busy focused on other things; however, buying a Manhattan Beach home during the holidays can be a great strategy. While avoiding competition, you’ll benefit from lower prices and motivated sellers, lower mortgage rates, tax deductions and quicker closings. Let’s take a look at each of these benefits and explore how the holiday season is the best time to capitalize on the Manhattan Beach real estate market. Lower Competition D... Read More
Posted Under: Real Estate News | Date posted: December 15, 2013
Tips to Improve the Value of Your Manhattan Beach Home
If you’re looking to increase the value of your Manhattan Beach home, you’ve come to the right place. As experts in the Manhattan Beach real estate market, our team at Beach City Castles has seen more than their fair share of attempts to increase value – some are successful, some are not. Below you’ll find a list of improvements that are relatively inexpensive that will instantly boost the appeal and value of your home in today’s Manhattan Beach real estate market. 1. Spruce Up Your Manhattan Beach Yard:... Read More
Posted Under: Real Estate News | Date posted: December 3, 2013
MBUSD Board Positions
In early November 2013, the winners of the MBUSD board positions were announced. Incumbent Ellen Rosenberg and newcomers Jennifer Cochran and Christine Cronin-Hurst emerged as the winners of this highly anticipated Manhattan Beach Unified School District board race. Rosenberg, who ran uncontested in 2009, would lead the group with 30 percent of the ballots, while Cochran, a longtime parent volunteer, came in second with approximately 27 percent of the votes. Christine Cronin-Hurst, a retired financial analyst, rece... Read More
Posted Under: Real Estate News | Date posted: November 25, 2013
Home Prices in Los Angeles Rise
The Southern California housing market, particularly in Los Angeles and the surrounding communities, has settled into its typical seasonal pattern in September, with sales falling from August - yet prices continue to make big gains from a year earlier. In fact, Los Angeles County’s median price increased from 25 percent to $425,000 from $340, 000 a year earlier and sales have increased approximately 5 percent from September of 2012. Also during September, the number of homes sold between $30,000 and $800,000 (a r... Read More
Posted Under: Real Estate News | Date posted: November 19, 2013
Housing Recovery Seems Still on Track
According to a New York Times article, "The housing market, one of the main drivers of the economic recovery, continues to gain strength despite the drag of rising mortgage rates and other economic headwinds, but some analysts are worried that it may slow in the months ahead. Higher home prices help the economy not just by strengthening the construction and real estate industries, but by making homeowners feel wealthier and more likely to spend. While the number of Americans who lost the equity in their homes in ... Read More
Posted Under: Real Estate News | Date posted: October 30, 2013
Top schools equal higher home prices
"An analysis by Redfin illustrates the steep price premiums that homeowners are willing to pay for homes served by top-ranked schools, offering the latest concrete evidence that buyers place remarkable importance on the quality of schools." Source... Read More
Posted Under: Real Estate News | Date posted: October 18, 2013
Welcome to Our Website – Your Leading Source For Manhattan Beach Real Estate
As leading real estate professionals in the southern California beach communities of Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes Peninsula and the surrounding areas, our team at Beach City Castles is excited to announce the launch of our new website; your one-stop resource for everything related to the purchase and sale of real estate in these areas. Designed with buyers, sellers and investors in mind, visitors to our new website will find a myriad of resources ranging from community new... Read More
Posted Under: Real Estate News | Date posted: October 17, 2013