Yearly Archives: 2015

Read more about the article South Bay Magazine | Alison Clay-Duboff, Real Estate Profile
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South Bay Magazine | Alison Clay-Duboff, Real Estate Profile

ALISON CLAY-DUBOFF Owner, Alison Is Real Estate EDITED BY LAURA WATTS Globetrotting has long been one of Alison Clay-Duboff’s favorite pastimes. As a child she traveled the globe with her adventurous mother. Prior to earning her degree from George Washington University, she continued to feed her passion for wanderlust by attending the American University in…

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March 6, 2015
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South Bay DIGS | Sweet DIGS Issue 2.13.15

Sweet DIGS: Sky High A Rancho Palos Verdes Classic Comes of Age with a 21st-Century Upgrade Written by Jenny Peters Photography by Paul Jonasson To read the entire article, visit SouthBayDIGS.com or click here for the 2.13.15 digital edition.

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March 6, 2015
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Hermosa Says No to Oil Drilling, Redondo Isn’t Rid of Power Plant Just Yet

Voters hit the polls yesterday in a climatic end to two fiercely debated ballot measures. Hermosa Beach has spoken and there will be no oil drilling in the seaside paradise anytime soon. Their neighbors in Redondo also made a crucial decision yesterday, deciding to hold off on tearing down the AES power plant. Hermosa Beach's Measure…

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March 4, 2015
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Let’s Talk Argentina and Beyond

Having just returned from two weeks in Argentina, I wanted to share some beautiful imagery of this most incredible landscape. Buenos Aires was a thrilling adventure. The city is packed with history, architecture, and its people are warm, welcoming, jocular and charming. Tango — that's a whole world unto itself! Patagonia is a vast and…

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February 26, 2015
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Manhattan Beach City Council Updates Historical Preservation Law

A decision made by the Manhattan Beach City Council on Feb. 17 will require that owners of historic properties who are seeking to demolish them will have to wait for 30 days before doing so. During the waiting period, it will be determined if the property in question meets the criteria for being considered a…

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February 26, 2015
Read more about the article Year-Over-Year, Home Prices Jumped in Januay
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Year-Over-Year, Home Prices Jumped in Januay

Many people are waiting for a recovery in the real estate industry, but California statistics are making some people worry. Los Angeles County has seen a 12.2 percent increase in median home prices. This makes it difficult for home buyers to afford moves. As sales slow, concerns spread. But is the concern warranted? CoreLogic DataQuick…

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February 19, 2015
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Moving? Don’t Leave Your Sense of Humor Behind

Moving to a new place can be one of the more trying tasks in life. For success, it requires a degree of physical and mental labor, both of which can benefit from a good sense of humor. Even though you may feel overwhelmed with boxes and packaging tape, there are ways to keep an even…

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February 12, 2015
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Redondo Beach Prepares to Vote on Fate of AES Power Plant

For more than 100 years the Redondo Beach waterfront has housed a power plant — known today as AES Redondo Generating Station — but this could soon change. On Tuesday, March 3, residents of the southern-most beach city will determine the fate of the power plant and the waterfront it sits on when they hit…

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February 5, 2015
Read more about the article Home Remodeling is on a Roll in 2015
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Home Remodeling is on a Roll in 2015

At a time when the United States housing market is sputtering back to life, the home improvement industry is dancing at the party. In the past, homeowners often sold their existing residence to buy one with the amenities that they desired. Today, many people are renovating. What’s Driving the Trend? To encourage green living, the…

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January 28, 2015
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It’s Time to Start Saving for a Second Home on Mars

Mankind may be closer than ever before to terra-forming the planet Mars, judging by the enthusiastic support of brilliant billionaire entrepreneur and technology innovator Elon Musk. As a rocket and space vehicle designer, Musk has been open about his support for making space travel viable for groups other than NASA scientists. In fact, Musk recently…

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January 21, 2015