Real Estate in the Beach Cities

The short sale and foreclosure market has remained fairly steady in Hermosa Beachover the past months with the inventory remaining fairly steady with the number of new listings coming on the market equaling the number accepting offers.  There are currently 8 active listings with many more currently undergoing the short sale lender approval process.  Of the 8 homes 3 are single family homes, 3 are townhomes and 2 are condominiums.  For more information click on the images below or visit the Hermosa Beach foreclosures information site or to see a full list of current Hermosa Beach homes for sale visit the Hermosa Beach MLS listings site.

Manhattan Village real estate has picked up some steam in the past few weeks with almost all inventory now in escrow.  There are currently 7 Manhattan Village townhomes or courthomes in escrow with only one active townhome listing at 24 Malaga Pl.  In addition there is another plan 1 court home due on the market later in the week.  As court homes are often the most affordable housing option in Manhattan Beach the market has picked up in this lower price point in Manhattan Beach as interest rates for conforming loans has remained as historical lows.  Of the homes currently in escrow 3 are Plan 1 Court Homes, 3 are Plan 2 Court homes, and one is a Plan 6 Townhome.

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• Current Manhattan Village home listings
• Court Home and Townhome floorplans
• Manhattan Village Map

Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producer with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com, ManhattanBeachLuxuryRealEstate.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer 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@KeithKyleHomes.com.  For more information on the South Bay, visit my Beach Cities Real Estate blog.

While we hear of occasional reports that the foreclosure and short sale market is slowing down the current situation seems a bit different with almost 100 homes in Torrance being bank owned, short sales or having notice of defaults filed against them.  Contact us or visit our Torrance Foreclosures page for more information.  If interested in viewing or receiving addtional information regarding a specific home visit our foreclosure request page

**the above listings are provided as a service and may not be listed with Keith Kyle or South Bay Brokers

Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producer with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com, ManhattanBeachLuxuryRealEstate.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer 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@KeithKyleHomes.com.  For more information on the South Bay, visit my Beach Cities Real Estate blog.

Come and take a look at this beautifully remodeled Gardena home on a beautiful tree lined cul-de-sac just blocks from El Camino College.

Keith Kyle | South Bay Brokers | (310) 546-7611 16008 Atkinson Ave, Gardena, CA Absolutely Turn Key....Remodeled Throughout 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $478,000 Year Built 1951 Sq Footage 1,300 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 5,512 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Beautifully updated home on a quiet tree lined cul-de-sac just a few short blocks to El Camino College. This wonderful home has been completely remodeled with a brand new kitchen, new baths, gleaming hardwood floors, new paint, new windows and much much more. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, the home is on a great sized lot with a beautiful private backyard and rear patio perfect for summer barbeques. The sellers have meticulously maintained and updated this home and it is absolutely turn key. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Hardwood floor - Living room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven - Granite countertop - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - Completely remodeled kitchen - 3 Spacious bedroom - New windows and paint - Gleaming hardwood floors and new carpet - New appliances - Located on a cul-de-sac ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Bright and beautiful Living Room with Gleaming Hardwood Floors Private backyard with Patio and Great Grass Yard Large bedrooms, plenty of closet space Brand new kitchen with Granite Counters, Stainless Appliances Light and bright Bedrooms Welcome home! Contact info: Keith Kyle South Bay Brokers (310) 546-7611 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Jul 19, 2010, 9:04pm PDT

As a long time Hermosa Beach resident and a realtor here in the Southern California's South Bay, one of the most attractive attributes of the area, and one I proudly promote, is the nearly perfect weather.   How could anyone not want to live here?  It doesn't get too hot, it doesn't get too cold, and the sun is always out....until this year.  Just as summer is approaching, when the ocean and air are both heating up, we get a month or so of fog or marine layer we call June gloom.  Based on the name it occurs in June and as if a light switch turns on....July 4th is glorious and we never see the fog again....until now.  This year we have enjoyed May gloom, June gloom, July gloom and we're definitely inching towards August goom.  I certainly realize it could be worse, I'll take this over 110 anytime, but I'm ready for sunny Southern California to be....well, sunny.

If I remember correctly....this is what the sunset looks like....just another day in paradise

I've posted many blogs about upcoming events in the South Bay and each has it's own charm and appeal but this event has to be considered one of the biggest spectacles of the year.  Coming this weekend, July 31st and August 1st is the event known as the International Surf Festival.  The various events include the pier to pier swim, lifeguard competitions and many others, but none draws the attention of the Charley Saikley 6 Person Volleyball Tournament.  Although the city is trying to dramatically reduce the crowds (estimated at 70,000 participants and spectators in 2009) and some of the rowdy behavior, it is still something to see.  It is a combination of Halloween on the beach, with many teams dressed up in everything from the WWF (with wrestling ropes on their court, to the Lakers (often having actual Lakers on their team) and team Magnum PI,  to team Oompa Loompas.....and just about everything else in between.  It's not just the craziness that makes it unique, but there is some unbelievable volleyball with many participants from the AVP, US and other countries national teams, and many high level college players.  The event is certainly a big party on Saturday with Sunday becoming far more serious.  As mentioned the city is taking this far more seriously this year in terms of crowds and keeping everything calm, but it's still quite a sight to see.

South Redondo Beach Short Sale and REO Update - July 21st 2010

With a marked increase in short sale and bank owned listings in South Redondo Beach opportunities abound.  There are currently 20 distressed homes on the market in South Redondo with 17 short sales and 3 bank owned properties.  Of the 20 homes there are 6 single family homes, 8 condominiums and 6 townhomes.

In addition to the 20 homes in South Redondo there are 26 short sale and bank owned listings in North Redondo Beach.

Click below for more information on individual homes.

Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producer with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com, ManhattanBeachLuxuryRealEstate.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer 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@KeithKyleHomes.com.  For more information on the South Bay, visit my Beach Cities Real Estate blog.

Completely remodeled home on a quiet cul-de-sac in Gardena.

Keith Kyle | South Bay Brokers | (310) 546-7611 16008 Atkinson Ave, Gardena, CA Absolutely Turn Key....Remodeled Throughout 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $478,000 Year Built 1951 Sq Footage 1,300 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 5,512 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Beautifully updated home on a quiet tree lined cul-de-sac just a few short blocks to El Camino College. This wonderful home has been completely remodeled with a brand new kitchen, new baths, gleaming hardwood floors, new paint, new windows and much much more. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, the home is on a great sized lot with a beautiful private backyard and rear patio perfect for summer barbeques. The sellers have meticulously maintained and updated this home and it is absolutely turn key. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Hardwood floor - Living room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven - Granite countertop - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - Completely remodeled kitchen - 3 Spacious bedroom - New windows and paint - Gleaming hardwood floors and new carpet - New appliances - Located on a cul-de-sac ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Bright and beautiful Living Room with Hardwood Floors Private backyard with Patio and Great Grass Yard Large bedrooms, plenty of closet space Brand new kitchen with Granite Counters, Stainless Appliances Light and bright Bedrooms Welcome home! Contact info: Keith Kyle South Bay Brokers (310) 546-7611 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Jul 19, 2010, 9:04pm PDT

Manhattan Beach Open House Schedule for July 10th and 11th

If you are looking to go open house hunting in Manhattan Beach this weekend see below for the open house schedule.  Prices on the open homes range from just under $600,000 to well into the millions so if you're looking to buy a home in Manhattan Beach, there's something for everyone.

Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producer with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com, ManhattanBeachLuxuryRealEstate.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer 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@KeithKyleHomes.com.  For more information on the South Bay, visit my Beach Cities Real Estate blog.

Whether you're looking to buy a home in Manhattan Beach, are considering selling and want to see the comparable homes, or just like to look at other peoples homes, weekend open houses are a great way of accomplishing this.  Manhattan Beach real estate offers everything from condos to oceanfront mansions and alll are available to see this weekend.  See below for the open houses for the weekend of June 19th and 20th. 

If you find yourself looking for open houses on future weekends we update our Spouth Bay open houses every week.