The owners of the South Bay Galleria submitted plans this week to revamp the ailing shopping center that include 50,000 square feet of office space in addition to the smaller 300-unit… Read more ⇢

Proposition 13 (Prop 13) may undergo changes from a proposed ballot initiative for the 2018 statewide elections. The measure, sponsored by the California Association of Realtors (CAR), seeks to amend Prop 13 by allowing… Read more ⇢

Smokers, beware! “The times, they are a-changing.” And with more and more marijuana use, this is now a hot-button topic. If your next-door neighbor in your condominium association cooks his… Read more ⇢

Maintain your equipment to prevent future problems and unwanted costs. Keep your cooling and heating system at peak performance by having a contractor do annual pre-season check-ups. Contractors get busy… Read more ⇢

  Homeowners and renters insurance protect your home and personal property against damage or loss, and insures you in case someone gets hurt while on your property. You may… Read more ⇢

Two-toned colored kitchens are gaining popularity this year. White and gray painted cabinets are dominating kitchen color schemes, according to the 2017 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends survey conducted by the National Kitchen… Read more ⇢

Here are some not-so-obvious no-no’s that can wreak havoc with your home. #1 Using Bleach as a Cure-All If bleach is your chicken soup for whatever ails your home, proceed with… Read more ⇢

Fortunately, jazzing up a front entrance doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Try these eight strategies to create a showstopper entryway without blowing your budget. 1. Create a mini room. Here… Read more ⇢

Buying a house – especially for the first time – can be a huge undertaking. It’s a complex process, making it easy for mistakes to happen along the… Read more ⇢

Buyer’s remorse is a fairly common occurrence, happening when someone makes a large purchase, such as a home, and feels regret afterwards. But have you heard of seller’s… Read more ⇢

How much thought do you give to the ceilings in your home? Probably not much but you may be missing out on a great decorating opportunity. Today, the… Read more ⇢

Certain paint colors can lift your spirits, make a room seem larger or smaller, and even — much to the chagrin of homeowners or real-estate agents — drag out the sale… Read more ⇢

With development on an upswing in Redondo Beach, the city council voted unanimously on Tuesday to more than triple the fees residential developers pay to fund and maintain public parks. Read more ⇢

In the ongoing land use debate over the remake of the South Bay Galleria, one issue stands out. No surprise, it’s traffic.  In the public’s first look at a draft… Read more ⇢

There’s big business in disguising energy-generating tech like solar panels as innocuous building elements like roof tiles, window blinds, and even stained glass.  But researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne may have… Read more ⇢

Home inspectors are quite thorough.  Before you buy a house, they’ll scrutinize things you never thought to look at in your many walk-throughs, from cracks in stucco to how well the… Read more ⇢

Nothing feels quite as much like summer as enjoying live music in an outdoor setting. But you don’t have to venture to the Hollywood Bowl to have a great experience. … Read more ⇢

A credit score is a three-digit number with a huge impact on your finances. The score determines the amount of money you can borrow and the rates financial institutions are… Read more ⇢

Did you know that you could buy a home with a down payment of less than 20% (assuming you otherwise qualify for a mortgage loan)? Lots of people do. Read more ⇢

Want to let light in, while keeping your nosy neighbors out? Special types of light-filtering window treatments enable you to illuminate your home with natural light, while preventing… Read more ⇢

As the real estate market becomes increasingly competitive and consumer confidence rises, buyers and sellers are more motivated to seek opportunities to close deals efficiently. That’s why real… Read more ⇢

There are a few home improvement projects that, while certainly well-intentioned, are likely to make your neighbors cringe. We’re not saying you should skip them altogether, but if… Read more ⇢

Here is a list of ten plants that won’t break the water bank but will still let you enjoy lush greenery and flowers without having to replant every… Read more ⇢

President Donald Trump has proposed rewriting the tax code to raise the standard federal deduction to a level where about 25 million homeowners would no longer take advantage of the… Read more ⇢

As most buyers should know, a lender’s pre-approval letter is the first step to literally getting their feet through the door, though where that door is located has yet to… Read more ⇢

Some of the questions you ask when planning a new kitchen are obvious – “Do I want white cabinets or wood?” and “Do I want stainless steel appliances?”… Read more ⇢

Spring has sprung – a time when most homeowners across the nation begin to tackle home improvement projects.  One that tops the list: kitchen cabinets. Refinishing kitchen cabinets, rather than… Read more ⇢

Installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide(CO) alarms can save your life.  Basic smoke alarms start at $15, with CO alarms costing $35 and up. Newer models offer… Read more ⇢

Every homeowner wants a healthy home for his or her family and pets. Making the right choices in your house isn’t always easy though. Keep reading to learn more… Read more ⇢

In a study performed by a top real estate agency in the country, it was determined that homes that have been beautifully staged sold for approximately 6% above… Read more ⇢

It’s that age-old conundrum: You pay for homeowners insurance to protect yourself from financial ruin, yet filing a claim when disaster does strike puts you at risk of seeing your… Read more ⇢

“Conventional” just means that the loan is not part of a specific government program. Conventional loans typically cost less than FHA loans but can be more difficult to get.There are two main… Read more ⇢

This information is taken directly from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. What is mortgage insurance and how does it work? Mortgage insurance lowers the risk to the lender of… Read more ⇢

Decorative cabbage or kale, decorative cabbage As interest in the “Farm to Table” cooking philosophy continues to grow, many homeowners are looking to “ditch” their well-manicured, thirsty lawns for… Read more ⇢

To paraphrase an ad…what’s in your wall?  A client who lives nearby had a major rat infestation which eventually manifested itself into a serious home fire. The fire investigator determined… Read more ⇢

  No one has ever said owning a home was hassle-free.  Here are four tips to make it a bit less hassle-free by figuring out what needs to be done… Read more ⇢

The rains sure were nice and God knows we needed them after five years of drought. Unfortunately, they produced an unintended consequence: flies.  One major concern is the possibility of… Read more ⇢

A stack of coins and a calculator on a pie chart depicting the make up of typical household expenses.To see more of my financial images click on the link… Read more ⇢

Here are six ideas and trends that should get your creative juices flowing: The Front Door It has been long advised that the front door—one of the first things a… Read more ⇢

Built to resemble traditional roof tiles, solar roof tiles — or solar shingles — are thin, photovoltaic (PV) sheets that can replace or lay on top of existing shingles. Just… Read more ⇢

Here are eight of the coolest smart devices to include in your home:. 1. Nest Cam With its wide range of consumer-friendly smart products, Nest has made a big name… Read more ⇢

So what is Homeowner’s Insurance? According to the Insurance Information Institute, homeowners insurance is a package policy. This means that it covers both damage to your property as well as… Read more ⇢

Here’s what you’ll being seeing in the magazines and on TV plus hearing from your local interior designers: Geometric patterns Jewel tones Cork – I remember my childhood bedroom having… Read more ⇢

I get calls all the time from first-time buyers and investors asking me to find them a super deal.  It ain’t happening.  That era is over, as clearly illustrated by… Read more ⇢

I was involved in several sales last year, representing buyers, where the listing agent expressly pointed out out that the sale was “as-is” and the sellers would not make any… Read more ⇢

I follow all the major data releases in order to better advise clients with timing decisions over selling or buying properties, refinancing existing properties, and when to lock in a… Read more ⇢

Most models should last between eight and 12 years. I’ve been told by plumbers that you’re doing well if 10 years can be squeezed out of a water heater these days. Read more ⇢

From the National Association of Landscapers, here are seven design trends for 2017: 1. Going green with all types of greenery. Vibrant green will take center stage in landscapes this year. Read more ⇢