Real Estate in the Beach Cities: Keith Kyle (Realtor - e-Pro - South Bay Brokers)

Come and preview this absolutely charming home with breathtaking views in the Portuguese Bend Club.

Keith Kyle | www.KeithKyleHomes.com | South Bay Brokers | 310-546-7611 100 Spindrift Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Perfect beach home with endless ocean and Catalina views! - View a virtual tour of this home 2BR/1BA Fantastic Beach House Priced to sell at $1,069,000 Year Built 1954 Sq Footage 810 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Floors 1 Parking Carport Lot Size 4,600 sqft HOA/Maint $300 per month DESCRIPTION Imagine going to sleep to the sounds of the waves crashing just outside and waking up to a view of the endless blue of the Pacific Ocean. Located in the almost secret gated community of the Portuguese Bend Club, the home offers unblockable views from the living room and kitchen and the potential to add an ocean view balcony or plenty of yard to build your future dream home. If you are looking for a quiet place to sit and enjoy endless views of the ocean and Catalina, or a perfect weekend beach home offering privacy, security and tranquility. The PBC has it's own beach club with palapas, playgrounds, tennis courts and even a lifeguard. Come and take a look at this amazing opportunity additional photos below Click Here to Print Color Flyer PROPERTY FEATURES - Open Beamed Ceilings - All new windows - Ocean vie kitchen - Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Stove - Private gated community - Plenty of storage - Beautiful fireplace - Laundry area - Yard COMMUNITY FEATURES - Paddle Tennis court(s) Private Beach and Lifeguard -Kids play area - Home comes with beach access Barbaque and picnic areas -Kayak storage   OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - Panoramic ocean views - Private Beach - Guard gated community - Paddle tennis, volleyball courts, playground and more   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Welcome to Paradise! Room to expand Inviting Patio with Ocean Views Bright and Open Bedrooms Open Beamed Ceilings Just on the beach Contact info: Keith Kyle South Bay Brokers 310-546-7611 DRE# 01712785 Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Jan 22, 2010, 7:21pm PST

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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 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.

This short sale opportunity is back on the market as the buyers walked.  This is a great 2 bedroom 2 bath condo on the 3rd floor of the Commodore, which is ideally located within walking distance of downtown Hermosa Beach, the pier, restaurants, shops, parks, the greenbelt and the beach.  Contact us for the open house schedule or visit our South Bay Open House information page

Keith Kyle | www.KeithKyleHomes.com | South Bay Brokers | 310-546-7611 1600 Ardmore #313, Hermosa Beach, CA Your opportunity to own instead of rent in the heart of downtown Hermosa Beach 2BR/2BA Condo Offered at $460,000 Year Built 1970 Sq Footage 1,048 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full Floors 1 Parking 2 car gated parking lot Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $320 per month DESCRIPTION Beautiful and bright, this upgraded Hermosa Beach condo is ideally located and is perfect for the first time home buyer looking for their opportunity to live in wonderful Hermosa Beach. This corner unit features oversized bedrooms, 2 full baths, a beautiful and open upgraded kitchen perfect for entertaining, dining area, very spacious and bright living room with access to a sunny balcony perfect for your morning coffee or summer barbecues. The home is located in the heart of downtown Hermosa and is a very short walk to Pier Avenue, Pier Plaza, the greenbelt, 24 hour fitness, grocery stores, the beach, shops restaurants, schools and parks. This third floor corner unit offers extra light and ocean breezes. Complex offers indoor pool and spa, weight room, and huge outdoor deck in center of the building. View 1600 Ardmore #313 Website PROPERTY FEATURES - Central heat - Living room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking - Covered parking - Fitness center - Swimming pool(s) - Sauna/Spa - Gated property - Secured entry - Elevator     OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - In the heart of Hermosa - Walking distance to the beach - Third floor corner unit   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Spacious livingroom In the heart of Hermosa Updated kitchen Oversized master bedroom Walk to pier plaza! Guest bedroom Contact info: Keith Kyle South Bay Brokers 310-546-7611 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Oct 28, 2009, 9:32am PDT

The number of short sale and foreclosure listings has increased slightly in Hermosa Beach in the past few weeks with some previously listed homes coming back onto the market and some new listings coming onto the market just this week.  There are currently 13 homes on the market at some stage of the foreclosure or short sale process with 8 single family homes, 3 townhomes, and 2 condos.  Of the 13 2 the two homes at 1235 2nd Street and 1515 Monterey are bank owned with the remaining being short sales and properties with NODs (notice of default) filed.  Click on any property to request additional information.

South Bay Brokers is a Top Producer, short sale specialist and e-Pro with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.comand 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.

For those home buyers out there looking not only for a stunning ocean front home, but for the chance to live the life of the rich and famous, your home has arrived.  The home is located at 3500 The Strand in Hermosa Beach and it's known in the area as the "90210" house.  How the girls of Beverly Hills 90210 (the original not the recent) afforded a Strand home is certainly a mystery but this home was featured on many of their summer episodes with the cast living the good life on the beach.  The home itself is actually on a very unique corner lot in which the bike path, or Strand, juts out in the transition from Manhattan Beach to Hermosa Beach offering unblocked views in multiple directions.  As mentioned the address is 3500 The Strand and the home is actually two 2 bedroom 2 bath homes with an additional 2 bed/1 bath guest suite.  Square footage is approximately 2,868 square feet and sits on a 3,670 oversized lot and is listed with Bryn Stroyke of Vintage Properties.

The home truly is ideally located with some of the largest beach frontage in all of the South Bay.  The current list price is $10,500,000 and can only be shown with an appointment.  Click here to view all of the current oceanfront Strand homes in Hermosa and Manhattan Beach

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, 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.

Hermosa Beach - Updated January 18th 2010

This past week we've seen a number of new short sale listings come onto the real estate market in Hermosa Beachas the usual January market heats up a bit.  There are currently 11 active homes for sale of which all are short sales other than the home on Monterey which is bank owned.  Of the 11 most have been on the market for some time with the recent additions of 1216 2nd Street, 1062 3rd Street, and 222 Culper Court that were just put on the market this week.  Click on the listings below to request additional information.

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.comand 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.

1600 Ardmore #313

Wonderful opportunity to own in the heart of Hermosa Beach.  Why rent when you can own this turn key condo that is centrally located and walkable to downtown, Pier Plaza, the green belt, the beach, parks and more.

Keith Kyle | www.KeithKyleHomes.com | South Bay Brokers | 310-546-7611 1600 Ardmore #313, Hermosa Beach, CA Your opportunity to own instead of rent in the heart of downtown Hermosa Beach 2BR/2BA Condo Offered at $499,000 Year Built 1970 Sq Footage 1,048 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full Floors 1 Parking 2 car gated parking lot Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $320 per month DESCRIPTION Beautiful and bright, this upgraded Hermosa Beach condo is ideally located and is perfect for the first time home buyer looking for their opportunity to live in wonderful Hermosa Beach. This corner unit features oversized bedrooms, 2 full baths, a beautiful and open upgraded kitchen perfect for entertaining, dining area, very spacious and bright living room with access to a sunny balcony perfect for your morning coffee or summer barbecues. The home is located in the heart of downtown Hermosa and is a very short walk to Pier Avenue, Pier Plaza, the greenbelt, 24 hour fitness, grocery stores, the beach, shops restaurants, schools and parks. This third floor corner unit offers extra light and ocean breezes. Complex offers indoor pool and spa, weight room, and huge outdoor deck in center of the building. View 1600 Ardmore #313 Website PROPERTY FEATURES - Central heat - Living room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking - Covered parking - Fitness center - Swimming pool(s) - Sauna/Spa - Gated property - Secured entry - Elevator     OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - In the heart of Hermosa - Walking distance to the beach - Third floor corner unit   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Spacious livingroom In the heart of Hermosa Updated kitchen Oversized master bedroom Walk to pier plaza! Guest bedroom Contact info: Keith Kyle South Bay Brokers 310-546-7611 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Oct 28, 2009, 9:32am PDT

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, 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 the foreclosure and short sale market in neighboring Manhattan Beachhas seemed to slow a bit, the number of active listings at some stage of the foreclosure process in Hermosa Beach has been rising as of late.  There are currently 10 active distressed sales in Hermosa Beach with several other short sales currently for sale but only accepting backup offers at the moment.

Of the current foreclosures and short sale listings 6 are single family homes (one is actually a duplex but listed as an sfr) with two townhomes and two condos.  Prices range from $437,500 for a 2 bedroom condo in the Commodore building up to $1,150,000 for a sfr at 1118 Prospect.  7 of the homes are short sales and 3 are bank owned homes.  Visit our foreclosures and short sale site for more information.

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, open houses, recent home sales information and more.  Keith can be reached at 310-251-2344 or by email at info@KeithKyleHomes.com

I was looking through some photos I have of a condo I have listed in Playa Del Rey and saw a few pictures of the same thing......but with different cameras.  With your potential buyers looking online and photos probably doing more to get them interested than anything else pictures are of vital importance these days and yet I still see so many listings with pictures of a plant, or some cluttered corner of the house.  Using a good camera, or a professional photographer for certain homes, can make all the difference between getting interest in your listing or having it be just another home on the market.

Neither picture above are bad, but certainly the picture on the right makes the room look bigger, brighter and has a much warmer tone.

The same goes for the guest bedroom in which the picture taken on the pocket digital camera makes the room look small and dark while the picture on the right looks brighter, warmer and certainly more spacious (I would have liked to move the desk out of the way but you can't always do it all)

If you were online and looking at pictures of homes....which home would you be more interested in seeing?

- 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, open houses, recent home sales information and more.  Keith can be reached at 310-251-2344 or by email at info@KeithKyleHomes.com