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The Lomita real estate market (Zip 90717) 9 homes sell at a median price of $495,000 in the month of March 2014. This is up 5.5% from last years median home prices. There were 5 Condos sold, up 4% from last year at a... Read More
There were 77 sales in Torrance of 150 listings for sale in the Month of March. As a comparative in 2013 there 90 sales and 138 listings. The median sales price then was $564,250 and this year is $592,500. It is definitely a sellers market... Read More
I have held the same Job for 25 years, but I have some negative payment history. Can I still purchase a home in the South Bay. Employment status or employment history has nothing to do with your credit score, but some lenders may review it to determine if you are stable enough to repay a loan. Your income has nothing to do with credit scores. Your savings has nothing to do with your FICO's credit scoring equation. However, some lenders may consider these factors to determine the likelihood that you will default on a loan. I cannot get a loan due to poor credit. This is not true. There are many lenders who give loans for bad credit but charge high interest rates. Bad Credit never goes away. With sound debt-management practices, the negative marks will eventually vanish. Late payments, bankruptcies, foreclosures and collections typically remain on your credit report for seven years. (The exceptions are Chapter 7 bankruptcies and tax liens, which remain for 10 years and indefinitely, respectively.) All Credit scores are created equal. Each of the three major credit bureaus produces a FICO score based on the information it has about your credit history. Read More
Whether you are a Car race fan or not the Excitement is in the air as the 40th annual Long Beach Grand Prix has arrived. Gates open at 7 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 13. Tickets starts from $28 for a Friday general admission to $135 for a three-day pass that includes reserved seating in grandstand upper levels on Saturday and Sunday. So much more tan the races themselves. You will find exhibits, awards and destinations all over the venue. Worth traveling to for a family day or even a weekend of fun and adventure. Read More
What's the real estate market doing in SOUTH TORRANCE, 90505? Read More
With mention of Huell Howser this week in the Daily Breeze and friend of mine, a local videographer, Jerry Miles came to mind. He really is our very own local Video Historian: Although Jerry who has lived out of this area for all of his adult life, Our South Bay left an indelible mark on his heart and soul. And he has used his gift of videographer to capture his memories (and others) on video. This is much needed in this day and time, thanks to Jerry we now have our history in Photos. Go to http://cougartown.com/video_page.php for a taste and then to You tube under Jerry Miles to finds more. Everything is here from shots of our South Bay cities way back in the day to the Beach Boys to Northrop's Flying wing. Stop, slow down and ENJOY. Read More
According to Nick Green, of the Daily Breeze, another big change in the wind. Costco has filed an application with the city to build a larger store with more parking. This will be built on the 23-acre parcel on Lomita Boulevard adjacent to its current location. The new store would total 161,500 square feet on 17.5 acres. The current store is 148,000-square-foot store and features 761spaces compared to the new store which will offer 874 parking spaces for the shoppers convenience. The other interesting part of this story is that Home Depot located in the Crossroads Shopping center is considering moving in to the old Costco once the new structure and the Costco move in complete which is across the street for Lowes. Read More
The Rolling Hills Estates Planning Committee has approved the $12 million Peninsula Center remodel shown in this artist's rendition. Read More
Ask these questions: Why am I remodeling? How much do I want to spend? Is the remodeling for my pleasure or to upgrade for reselling? Make out a budget following these guidelines: On a $400,000 Home, You will want to cap at $60,000 for remodeling using the following percentages. Finished attic account for 10-15% ½ bath= 5%, bathrooms, Full bath: 5-10% Kitchen 10-15% of the property value. Photo courtesy of DIY Network Photo courtesy of DIY Network Once you have devised a budget, interview General contractors, asking for copies of their licenses and insurances, including workman’s comp. Make your choice, sign the contract and you are on your way to a beautiful like new Torrance home. Read More
The transformation of the Northrop Grumman facility to the brand new Wiseburn High school in El Segundo has begun. wiseburnhigh school rendering By the time the project is complete it will house the new Wiseburn high school and the three DeVinci chater schools tht are currently in the Wiseburn school facilities. This is the first school being developed in the South Bay in 50 years. This is rather an innovative concept. The Wisburn Hgh School and the DeVinci schools will share the building and certain facilities while remaining independent. But will consolidate extra cucculat activities such as sports, band etc. Read More