Saving Manhattan Beach’s Historical Heritage

Manhattan Beach has a 102-year architectural history and some of the cutest pre-WWII beach cottages in California. However, recently, with real estate being so in-demand here, many of these quaint and beautiful bungalows are being torn down in favor of towering 5,000 square foot mansions. Many of my clients want to live in Manhattan Beach…

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Walk With Me In Polliwog Park!

Manhattan Beach's Polliwog park is one of the highlights of the city. The large lake in the park is home to numerous ducks, geese and other birds, while the grassy areas are perfect for family gatherings, picnics, games...you name it. There are gazebos, tables, a barbecue area, play areas with slides, and a 9-hole disc…

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The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation

Congratulations to the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation for hiring Farnaz Flechner as their new executive director! In case you don't know, the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises $5 million each year for Manhattan Beach schools. Their funding helps keep classroom sizes small, hire librarians, science and reading enrichment programs, music teachers, and…

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Buying Beats Renting, Big Time

Of course you know that buying a property is a better investment than paying rent to a landlord. But did you know how much of a better deal renting is? Apparently, if you own a home for only two years, you have already made a better financial decision than someone who rents. According to zillow.com breakeven…

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