5 Creative Ways to Win a Bidding War in a Hot Market
House hunting in South Bay LA—one of the country’s hottest real estate markets—where the supply of houses is low and buyer demand is high, you’ll find yourself in a bidding war, with…
Exurbs vs. Suburbs: Do You Know the Difference?
If city living sounds undesirable, buying in the suburbs or exurbs might be more your speed. Although moving to the heart of a big city means being near major employers,…
Reasons to Buy a Condo Versus a Single-Family Home
Condos are appealing to home buyers for many reasons: The exterior maintenance is taken care of, and you may even get to use a swimming pool that is cleaned and…
South Bay Magazine | 1922 Redondo Beach Craftsman
The renovation of an original beach bungalow yields flair and confidence in this 1922 Redondo Beach Craftsman. Written by Suzanna Cullen Hamilton Photographed by Shane O’Donnell Authenticity is often aspired…
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,…
New El Segundo Shopping Complex Is Coming Soon (And I’m Excited)
The South Bay just keeps getting better. The construction of a new shopping and dining complex in El Segundo is well under way with developers of the project planning to…
How to Make Your South Bay Backyard Inviting This Winter
Winters in the beach cities are usually mild, so we residents enjoy the benefits of outdoor living while the rest of the country shivers and battles the snow and cold.…
Why the South Bay is the Best Community in the Country’s Most Valuable Housing Market
Real estate website Zillow recently released its annual “Total Value” report, which projects the cumulative value of all homes in the country’s major cities. Sitting atop the list? Our very…
There’s a Good Reason Pro Athletes Call South Bay Home
Since the 1980s, professional athletes have made the South Bay their home. And who can blame them? Our beach cities are not only beautiful, but they also also afford a…
