The dream of homeownership is still alive for California renters
The dream of homeownership is still alive for California renters, C.A.R. survey findsLOS ANGELES (Dec. 3) – Despite affordability challenges, California renters continue to hold…
Author: Charles Fisher, Realtor®
Redondo Beach approves South Bay Galleria, adding skate park and more open space
The biggest project in the history of Redondo Beach, as Mayor Bill Brand called it, hit a major milestone Tuesday night—the approval of city council.During…
2019 Real Estate Forecast: What Home Buyers, Sellers And Investors Can Expect
There’s no doubt about it: the 2018 housing market has seen its ups and downs.The year started with sky-high home prices, historically low mortgage rates…
Two Nonprofits File Plans for Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Along the Venice Canals
Plans call for the construction of a nearly 106,000-square-foot structure featuring 140 apartments - including 136 deed-restricted affordable units and four managers units - with…
Georgia’s, the South Bay’s Newest Cocktail Lounge
If you're looking for a spot where the lighting is soft, the noise-level tolerable and the vibe welcoming, the new Georgia's in Redondo Beach fits…
More First-Time Home Buyers Are Turning to the Bank of Mom and Dad
Rising home prices are sending first-time buyers to their parents for help with mortgage down payments.More than 26% of mortgage borrowers who used Federal Housing…
Skechers Breaks Ground on Corporate Headquarters Expansion
The footwear company is more than doubling its current footprint in Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach.Footwear and apparel maker Skechers USA, Inc. broke ground last…
10 Home Design Trends To Watch Out For In 2019
The home remodeling and design platform Houzz recently released its annual forecast, derived from conversations with industry experts as well as trends spotted among its 40 million…
116-Room Hotel to Replace Vacant Restaurant in El Segundo
The latest project, which would rise at the northwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Palm Avenue, calls for demolishing a vacant restaurant and parking lot…
Things You Shouldn’t Do When Buying a Home
The last thing in the world you would ever want is to spend a bunch of time searching for a home, finding that perfect place…