May 12
I had a chance to check out this great Manhattan Beach town home this week – it’s a great family home with 4 bedrooms. Bright and airy – the layout has good flow and it has a terrific back yard that provides for great entertaining space or an opportunity to just relax and enjoy!
Bright and modern kitchen!
This home has just hit the market in East Manhattan Beach
Many Beach Cities buyers and sellers are frustrated!
In 2011, C.A.R. made short sales and distressed properties one of its top priorities. As a result, C.A.R. launched ShortSalesCalifornia.org. The site not only provides up-to-date information about changes to lenders’ policies, but also serves as a resource for REALTORS® and consumers involved in these challenging transactions.
If you’re thinking about selling your home and are facing a short sale, or are looking to purchase a short sale or REO (“real estate owned” = BANK owned) home, please give me a call to discuss your options: (310) 426-8811. Thanks!
This beautiful contemporary town home features 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms in 2,200 square feet (per assessor) and is priced at $1,499,500. It’s only 1 1/2 blocks to the sand and is close to shopping, restaurants and the crashing waves. In addition to state of the art stainless steel appliances and a built in sound system, this home features an elevator connecting the garage and living spaces! Call to schedule a private showing: 310.416.8811.
(Listing courtesy Prudential California Realty)
Only one and a half blocks to the beach!
Rancho Palos Verdes Coastline
I LOVE the Beach Cities – it would be very hard for me to part with my home in South Redondo. At the same time, others will have different priorities and preferences. And these differences may be impacted by generational factors. For instance, this listed home on Coastsite Drive has access to Palos Verdes Unified School District – a key consideration for families with children. Other families may be interested in the great access to nature trails and the rugged coastline. In contrast, the Beach Cities offer great access to a more urban atmosphere, sandy beaches and what might be easier access to freeways and work. At the end of the day, personal preferences are what real estate is all about. If you’re looking for assistance in buying or selling a home in the South Bay, please consider my professional services. I have over 20 years of living in the South Bay to draw from on a personal level, and a business and professional background that builds upon your personal goals and objectives as the key to success. Give me a call to explore details! 310.426.8811
The Beach Cities are a tough place to imagine leaving. Access to the beaches and the laid back atmosphere are amazing characteristics that I’ve come to love. At the same time, many of us travel often and issues of maintenance can be a burden while we’re away from home. If your children are in school and you’d like them to have access to the Palos Verdes Unified School District, or if you’re thinking about downsizing and looking for a great place that will offer you easy access to bluffs and trails right next to Terranea, have I got a home for you!
This is a terrific town home that is now on the market for a new, lowered price of $929,000. This is in a premium development that includes only 20 homes, yet includes a pool, spa and tennis courts. I’ve gotten to know this home very well during open houses, and it’s got some great features. Much of the entire first floor could easily be developed into a great HOME THEATRE! The third floor bedroom could easily be converted into a master suite with spectacular ocean views.
Come by and have a look for yourself! I’ll be there this Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 PM. Looking forward to seeing you there!
$929,000 for this spacious three level town home with spectacular views!
Twilight Open House This Evening
On Sunday I held an open house in North Redondo on Clark Lane – a really nice townhouse. It’s now under contract – sold in less than a month! I spoke with the buyers and they are happy to have gotten into the deal when they did – there were a lot of others visiting the property on Sunday who were sad that they missed out!
Today I had the pleasure of meeting with a financial advisor – he’s a great advisor and someone who knows his business really well. He gave me kudos for how my retirement funds have been performing. The interesting thing about the discussion was how great my REAL ESTATE has performed.
Obviously I’m not in his league when it comes to stocks and mutual funds, but I feel like I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have access to some wonderful properties. Buy and hold has been a good strategy. Here’s some objective data that I hope you’ll find helpful if you’re looking for information on comparisons. Another great thing about real estate: YOU GET TO LIVE IN IT! If anything this should be your best reason to buy a home!
1719 Clark Lane, #B - Redondo Beach 90278
As you can see from the chart above, we have fewer homes for sale in this neighborhood than at any point in the last year – a good thing to think about if you’re thinking of selling your home in the near future – less competition! On the other hand, for buyers wanting to lock in favorable interest rates, now is the time to buy! Give us a call to discuss your specific needs: 310.426.8811 or send an email to Homes@ClintPattersonRealtor.com I’ll be happy to share my personal and professional observations with you as a South Redondo home owner for over 20 years!
Preparing your home for sale and dealing with all the details can be daunting. The appraisal process has become more arbitrary since the mortgage industry has had to crack down. In some instances, the appraisal may be conducted by someone without specific knowledge of the neighborhood and they may overlook some key attributes of your home.
Here are 10 things you can do to facilitate the inspection and hopefully show your home off in its best light:
1 Provide a list of the improvements and custom features – particularly those that may not be obvious
2 Ensure that there is access to each room
3 If you have a crawlspace, make sure that it is also accessible
4 Eliminate clutter – boxes and moving materials that are in the way or prevent access to some areas will not be helpful
5 Try to provide a place for your pet to stay away from the home during the appraisal appointment – taking it with you while you leave the premises for the inspection is the best strategy
6 Provide contact information for the Home Owners Association if you live in a condo, along with relevant documents such as fee statements
7 Clear out the attic
8 Try to provide as neat and tidy an atmosphere as possible – appraisers try to be objective, but the atmosphere may not reflect well in pictures they take for others who may view their reports
9 If you have any incomplete household projects, try to complete them before the inspection – the appraiser won’t give credit for custom closets that are not complete for example
10 Provide copies of any specific legal agreements you may have established with neighbors and others (e.g. easements)
If you are considering hiring your own appraiser to get an independent perspective for your own interest or you’d like it as a “second opinion” be sure that the appraiser you hire is qualified and licensed. Give us a call at (310) 426-8811 if you’d like to learn more about preparing or dealing with the home sale or purchase process in the Beach Cities.
Clint Patterson, MBA
Broker Associate
DRE #01877253
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA REALTY
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Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
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