While I am a South Bay real estate agent and mainly focus on Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and the rest of the South Bay, I do often make it to Paris, France where I am always able to arrange real estate transactions for my clients in the United States. I grew up in…
I usually like to focus my attentions on Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, but I always like to keep my eyes on the Palos Verdes Peninsula as well. The truly astounding Rolling Hills property Hacienda de la Paz, currently owned by Viva Food Group CEO John Z. Blazevich, is now on the market for $53 million,…
I like to talk about how important our local schools are to the South Bay, like I did in my post about Hermosa Beach school expansions. Sure, the weather in the South Bay is amazing, the views are spectacular, the small-town feel is unlike anything else in Southern California, and property out here is among…
The LA Weekly recently posted a new blog article about L.A.'s ten most expensive zip codes right now. Hermosa Beach (median home price $1,380,000) and Manhattan Beach (median home price is $1,887,500) both made the list. This data is from ZipRealty, who conducted a recent survey. So, if you've been worried that your Hermosa Beach or Manhattan…
The Palos Verdes Peninsula is famous for being the home to numerous species of birds and wildlife, and the waters around the Peninsula also feature an array of dolphins, sea birds, and even sea otters. Before the 1950s, there were thick and healthy giant kelp forests around the oceans there, which were the favorite habitat…
I've blogged before about how much I love the local South Bay historical landmark homes and I am happy to say that Manhattan Beach will soon be providing financial incentives to property owners in an attempt to keep those gorgeous historical homes around instead of razed or changed for newer buildings and developments. The new Mills Act…
More bike paths connecting Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach are coming! The Redondo Beach Wall, on Redondo's north border with Hermosa's Strand, is finally going to be done away with in favor of a new gateway along Harbor Drive and a new public plaza and bike path that will reconnect the two cities at the…
The Strand, the long walkway/path that runs along the beach up and down Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, is a huge favorite of locals and tourists alike. It's the perfect place to jog, rollerblade, cycle, or walk the dog (or in my case, dogs). One thing I like to do, to stay on the pulse…
Do you read GQ magazine? Their July issue has officially dubbed the city of Manhattan Beach "America’s Best Beach for Chowing Down." The magazine also says that we have one of the best beaches in the entire United States. I wholeheartedly agree. I guess we have "foodie magnets," according to the magazine, like chef David LeFevre…
Everyone loves a well-maintained frontage. But in the South Bay, it can be difficult to keep large, shaded, or just plain boring and old-fashioned lawns looking lush. We do live in an arid, semi-desert region, after all, and as the Beach Cities have become more sustainable-conscious, we are all trying to use less water and…