Real Estate in the Beach Cities

Picture of the Day - Think We're Somewhere Tropical?

Keith Kyle (South Bay Brokers) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:28:15 -0600

I thought this was a great picture in that it just couldn't look less like the South Bay.....but it is. This isn't a beach in Baja California.....this is a winter day at the Portuguese Bend Club in Rancho Palos Verdes. What a place! Scroll down for an even bigger view.

Margarita Anyone?

This is why we love Southern California and the South Bay

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.

Brokers Open House - March 2nd 11-1 - 100 Spindrift, Rancho Palos Verdes

Keith Kyle (Realtor - e-Pro - South Bay Brokers) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:10:42 -0600

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

New web pages dedicated to specific Torrance neighborhoods

Keith Kyle (Realtor - e-Pro - South Bay Brokers) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:02:50 -0600

We've recently revamped our Torrance 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.

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 physicians and professionals also choose to live in Torrance.

Your online resource for Torrance, California homes and real estate. Find your home in Torrance with our simple targeted home search or find all South Bay homes with our free MLS access. If you are looking to buy or sell a home or investment property in Southern California....we can help. Find out why South Bay Brokers should be your Torrance, California Realtors®.

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Huge Weekend for Manhattan Beach Open Houses

Keith Kyle (South Bay Brokers) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:52:09 -0600

Whether you're actively looking for Manhattan Beach real estate, like to spend your weekends looking at homes, or just want to take a peek inside your neighbors home, there is a lot to choose from this weekend with over 60 homes, townhomes and condos available to see. If you're interested in Hermosa, Redondo, Torrance and other neighboring cities click to see the weekly South Bay open house list.

Day	Time	Address	Details	Price
Sun.	1-4	1421 12th St. #4	2 BD, 3 BA, Townhouse. Low HOA'S,Great Loc.	$669,000
Sun.	2-4	2900 Oak Ave.	3 BD, 1 BA, Tree Section	$849,000
Sun.	1-4	131 Kelp	2 BD,2 BA, Steps to the beacch Move in Condition	$899,000
Sun.	1-4	919 Johnson St.	3 BD, 2.5 BA, 2,700+ sq. ft.	$935,000
Sun.	2-4	200 Gull	3 BD, 2 BA, View, Guest Quarters	$959,000
Sun.	1-4	932 Man. Bch. Blvd. #B	3 BD, 3 BA, Killen Design	$995,000
Sun.	1-4	3001 N. Valley Dr.	3 BD, 2 BA, Great Rm. Rooftop deck	$995,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	24 Fairway Ln.	3 BD, 2.75 BA, Plan 7, Manhattan Village	$1,000,000
Sun.	2-4	112 Shell St.	Stunning View Home	$1,049,000
Sun.	1-4	932 Man. Bch. Blvd. #A	3 BD, 3 BA, Killen Design	$1,100,000
Sat. & Sun.	12-3	3204 Vista Dr.	MB Sand Section,Best Value, 90% Remodel	$1,145,000
Sun.	1-4	409 21st Pl.	2 BD, 2.5 BA, Home	$1,199,000
Sun.	2-4	706 Anderson St.	3 BD, 2 BA	$1,249,000
Sat. & Sun.	2-4	105 Crest Dr.	3 BD, 3.5 BA, Ocean View Twnhm.	$1,295,000
Sun.	1-4	672 19th St..	3 BD, 2 BA, Cozy Beach Style	$1,299,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	1619 5th St.	3 BD, 2 BA, Large View Lot	$1,320,000
Sun.	1-4	1812 Laurel Ave.	Tree Section Charmer	$1,349,000
Sat. & Sun.	2-4	3216 Crest Dr.	Staging, Panoramic Ocean Vu.	$1,375,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	2305 Pine Ave.	3 BD, 2 BA, Totally Updated, Charming	$1,449,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	3213 Walnut	3 BD, 2 BA,1,860 sq. ft. Remodeled	$1,475,000
Sun.	2-4	4321 Crest Dr. #A	3 BD, 2.5 BA, White Water Ocean Views	$1,499,000
Sat.	2-4	665 27th St.	3 BD, 3 BA, Remodeled	$1,499,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	301-303 25th St.	Incredible Ocn. Vu's Corner lot, Duplex	$1,499,900
Sat.	1-4	1607 Ruhland Ave.	5 BD, 3 BA, Remodel On 8,700 sq. ft. lot	$1,549,000
Sun.	2-4	805 Crest Dr.	3 BD, 3 BA, New Price	$1,549,000
Sun.	2-4	435 10th St.	4 BD, 2 BA	$1,579,000
Sun.	1-4	225 20th Pl.	3 BD, 3 BA, Ocean View	$1,585,000
Sat. & Sun.	2-4	1018 2nd St.	3 BD, 2.5 BA	$1,589,000
Sun.	1-4	1605 Elm	4 BD, 3 BA	$1,650,000
Sun.	2-4	1516 Highland Ave.	3 BD, 3.5 BA, Huge Views	$1,650,000
Sun.	2-4	549 21st St.	4 BD, 4 BA, + Office, Custom Built @ Loc.	$1,665,000
Sun.	1-4	317 8th St.	3 BD, 2 BA,Corner lot, 2 Blks to Beach	$1,679,000
Sat. & Sun.	2-4	1204 Fisher	2 BD, 1 BA, Amazing, View lot	$1,699,000
Sun.	2-4	4320 Highland Ave. #C	3 BD, 2.5 BA, White Water Ocean Views	$1,699,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	3316 Crest Dr.	Panoamic Ocn. Vu.	$1,785,000
Sun.	2-4	4323 Crest Dr. #B	3 BD, 2.5 BA, White Water Ocean Views	$1,789,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	319 24th St.	3 BD, 3.5 BA, 2005, New listing	$1,789,000
Sun.	1-4	2708 Pacific Ave.	5 BD, 4 BA,Beautiful Mediterranean	$1,849,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	310 32nd St.	3 BD, 3.5 BA, Huge Views	$1,889,000
Sun.	2-4	800 N. Poinsettia	4 BD, 3 BA,Panoramic City Views	$1,899,000
Sat. & Sun.	2-4	521 12th St.	4 BD, 3,100 sq. ft.	$1,995,000
Sun.	2-4	312 44th St. #D	4 BD, 4.5 BA, White Water Ocean Views	$1,999,000
Sat. 1-4	Sun. 2-4	233 24th St.	3 BD, 3.5 BA, New, Ocean View	$1,999,054
Sun.	1-4	1300 Manhattan Ave.	3 BD, 3 BA, Panoramic Ocn. Vu.	$2,099,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	660 33rd St.	5 BD, 6 BA, New construction	$2,195,000
Sun.	1-4	1525 Mathews Ave.	5 BD, 5 BA,4,600 sq. ft. Tuscany Style	$2,195,000
Sun.	2-4	1026 Duncan Ave.	5 BD, 6 BA, New Price, Cape Cod Ocn. Vu Hm.	$2,199,000
Sun.	2-4	473 34th St.	Italian Masterpiece In Sand Section	$2,250,000
Sun.	2-4	316 44th St. #E	4 BD, 4.5 BA, White Water Ocean Views	$2,299,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	848 14th St.	5 BD, 4.5 BA, New Hm. Walk to Beach/Town	$2,299,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	1009 8th St.	5 BD, 4.5 BA, Large yard	$2,300,000
Sun.	1-4	929 Highview Ave.	4 BD, 3.5 BA, Ocean View	$2,895,000
Sun.	1-4	505 N. Dianthus	5 BD, City Views, Landscaped Backyard	$2,999,000
Sat. & Sun.	2-4	332 20th St.	Sand Section Masterpiece	$3,395,000
Sat. & Sun.	2-4	529 18th St.	5 BD, 5.5 BA, Craftman	$3,399,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	328 16th St.	New construction, Walkstreet	$3,399,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	645 12th St.	5 BD, 5.5 BA,Amazing Ocn. View, New Home	$3,445,000
Sat. & Sun.	2-4	768 31st St.	5 BD, 4.5 BA, New	$3,499,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	440 6th St.	6 BD, 6 BA, Reduced $900K	$3,598,765
Sun.	2-4	1011 Pacific Ave.	6 BD, 5.5 BA, Ocean View	$4,199,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	216 7th St.	4 BD, New, Great Ocean Views	$5,295,122
Sun.	3-5	645 9th St.	6 BD, 7 BA, New construction	$6,999,000
Sat. & Sun.	1-4	116 Terraza Pl.	7 BD,10 BA, Beautiful Private Estate	$7,999,000

Hollyglen Market Update - Inventory Up in February 2010

Keith Kyle (South Bay Brokers) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:53:20 -0600

One of the more hidden neighborhoods in the South Bay is the area of Hawthorne known as Hollyglen. With it's own award winning school system, tree lined and inviting neighborhoods with only single family home, and a great location Hollyglen is a great option for many buyers that find themselves priced out of nearby El Segundo, Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach. As the area is fairly small and the demand is usually quite high, homes often sell quickly and prices have held firm. The inventory of homes west of the 405 San Diego Freeway hasn't been this high in quite a while and the average days on market of 80 is very unusual.

Currently there are 6 active single family homes on the market with an additional 3 currently in escrow. The average price of the active Hollyglen homes for sale is around $579,000, with the average of pending sales being $554,000. Since September 2009 there have been 21 closed home sales with the average closing price being just under $524,000 and the homes can be viewed on our Hollyglen recent sales page. View the current listings and pending sales below and click on any listing to see additional information.

Back on the market - 1600 Ardmore #313 in Hermosa Beach

Keith Kyle (Realtor - e-Pro - South Bay Brokers) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:17:26 -0600

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

Hermosa Beach Foreclosure and Short Sale Update for February 2010

Keith Kyle (Realtor - e-Pro - South Bay Brokers) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:28:45 -0600

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.

The Only Thing Short in a Short Sale is the Payoff

Keith Kyle (South Bay Brokers) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:19:02 -0600

Although I keep telling myself, and my clients, to not be surprised by anything the banks do in a short sale, it's sometimes hard to heed my own advice. Last night I got the dreaded call from the buyers agent "my clients have found something else and can no longer wait for the banks to approve their offer". This is just so frustrating and despite all of my efforts to keep the first time buyer and the buyers agent involved (weekly updates even though there's generally nothing to report, a slow and steady stream of disclosures, etc) it's just so hard for buyers, especially first time home buyers, to wait out the process. This one was with Wells Fargo and they are generally pretty good with their time frames but now 10 weeks into the 6 to 8 week process I find myself without a buyer. The new MLS rules which everyone seems to think is a great thing (although I disagree), requires the status of the property be put into pending, backup, or contingent, basically meaning that nobody has been looking at this listing for the past 10 weeks.

I'm sure this is happening hundreds, if not thousands of times a day around the country but each time this happens, and banks take even longer than their normally long time to respond, they ultimately end up losing even more money. I realize that there is quite a bit to consider for the banks and their decision, but it seems pretty clear that the normal 6-8 week period once they have and offer really is about 7 weeks of nothing happening and one week of the file actually being looked at. I'm certainly looking forward to the process becoming more efficient and hopefully uniform in the coming months.

100 Spindrift in the Portuguese Bend Club - Rancho Palos Verdes $1,069,000

Keith Kyle (South Bay Brokers) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:12:15 -0600

Welcome to paradise! Fantastic panoramic ocean views from this ideal beach home.

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!

2BR/1BA Fantastic Beach House

offered 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

see additional photos below

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

Want to live life like you're famous? The 90210 Beach House is on the market

Keith Kyle (Realtor - e-Pro - South Bay Brokers) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:25:02 -0600

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 Foreclosure and Short Sale Update

Keith Kyle (Realtor - e-Pro - South Bay Brokers) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:19:22 -0600

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.

North Redondo Beach Foreclosure and Short Sale Update

Keith Kyle (South Bay Brokers) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:28:07 -0600

Well with the holidays winding down and the market getting ready to ramp up it's time to take a look at some South Bay real estate markets to see what is happening in the world of short sales, bank owned homes and other distressed properties.

North Redondo Beachhas seen the bulk of the distressed sales in the South Bay and there are currently 9 active properties. Of the 9 homes all are short sales except for the home at 506 Phelan, Redondo Beach which is a REO or bank owned home. 6 of the properties are single family homes and 3 are Although much has been made of both short sales and bank owned homes read our post on Short Sales and Bank Owned Homes and what the difference means to the home buyer. While current traditional North Redondo Beach home listingsfar outweigh the number of distressed sales there are some tremendous opportunities for home buyers looking in this area.

Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor and e-Pro with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach and is very active in the short sale real estate market. 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.

Searching for Open Houses in Manhattan Beach this New Year?

Keith Kyle (South Bay Brokers) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:58:52 -0600

If you're interested in starting off 2010 by looking for a home and wanted to take advantage of this weeks Manhattan Beach open houses take a look below to see this weeks open houses.

Remembering one of the reasons this is a great business....

Keith Kyle (South Bay Brokers) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:41:00 -0600

I like a lot of aspects of what I do.....from helping people, to being my own boss, to running my own business. I think that I appreciate things as much as anyone, but every once in a while something happens that makes me realize just how much this really is about helping people.

I had the final walk through of a townhome in Redondo on Sunday and had the whole family show up. Mom and dad had seen the house of course, but their seven 6 year old son hadn't. As we walked through the house they pointed out where his bedroom was going to be and the look on his face was just priceless. He was just so happy to be moving into his new home and proceeded to walk me around to "his" bathroom" and gave me a tour of his new house.

Sometimes real estate can be pretty cool.....

Getting Lucky and Loving Every Minute of It....

Keith Kyle (South Bay Brokers) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:12:24 -0600

One thing I've written about in the past is how much I like the fact that every different kind of personality can not only survive in this business...but thrive. The reason that so many various personality types can make it in this business is that ultimately it's a people business. Clients are as varied as agents with some experiences certainly better than others.

And lately I've just been plain lucky. For whatever reason every client I've worked with lately has been great and as I've seemed to tell most of them lately...it's a real bonus when you like the person or people that you're working with. That isn't to say that every escrow lately has been great....but the people have.

It's sort of a cliche in real estate to say that the best part is helping people find a great home, but it really is and it makes it that much better when they're good people. I've recently helped a young couple with their first home, helped some "empty nesters" downsize, and helped several couples and families with short sale situation who have found themselves in a difficult situation. Whether it's something I'm doing or just dumb luck....it sure is nice to like what you do, and help some great people along the way.