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Lowball appraisals can kill deals. There are ways to keep your home’s look, feel and condition as updated and cared for as possible. When an appraisal of your property is scheduled, don’t wait until the last minute to get everything in order for the appraiser. Here are some important tips... Read More
FHA mortgages are back. An FHA mortgage loan is insured by the Federal Housing Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Borrowers who have FHA mortgage loans pay for mortgage insurance, which protects the lender from a loss if the borrower defaults on the loan. Read More
It was the early 1960s and Brian Wilson wrote a tune for his music class at Hawthorne High School His teacher did not think highly of it as he gave Wilson a D. Later that song, “Surfin’ USA” would sell millions of albums. The Wilson brothers grew... Read More
Norman C. Marsh did not count on creating a motel/drive-in on the corner of what is today Imperial and Sepulveda. Marsh was a successful local musician and later would work with partner Howard Patrick booking local talent. Later the two decided to try opening a... Read More
A decade ago Hermosa Beach parents started a grass-roots movement to improve South Park. Finally the park has begun a new transformation.The $750,000 renewal will take until August for a fully accessable – universal/wheelchair recreational area. Besides just the typical swing sets, the park will include a community garden, built... Read More
Caliofornia’s Governor Brown recently mandated a state wide water savings order and has even recently called for $10,000 fines for residents and businesses that waste the most water during the drought. The city of Torrance has been proactive and as early as 2009 created the Water Conservation... Read More
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City of Torrance Earth Day Recycling Event In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Torrance will once again host a drop-off recycling event for electronics, clothing and shoes, used oil and filters, and confidential papers that need to be shredded. Proceeds from the recycling event will... Read More
After being overseas for the last 16 years, the Special Olympics 2015 World Summer Games will be coming to Los Angeles this summer and three Southbay cities will be playing a crucial part in the upcoming historic event. Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach have signed on as “Host... Read More