Category: Torrance
Wilson Park, in Torrance at sunset. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Torrance will spend nearly $1.5 million more than it does today on streets and sidewalks over the next year in response to increasing public complaints about the crumbling condition of its infrastructure. “Most (city) roads are 10 years... Read More
Local Live Theater - in Torrance & San Pedro --- 3 great plays in May! Read More
On Saturday, May 3, 2014, bring your electronic waste to be recycled at Towers Elementary School. Get rid of old TVs, English: Torrance High School, Torrance, CA (Photo credit: Wikipedia) computers, and other electronic waste to make room for all your new electronic toys. Items that cannot... Read More
The candidates are making their case: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Candidate Forum – City Council Wednesday, April 23, 2014 | 6:30 PM Barlett Senior Citizens Center, 1318 Cravens Ave. Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Candidate Forum – City Council Tuesday, April 29, 2014 | 6:30... 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 with homes selling... Read More
What's the real estate market doing in SOUTH TORRANCE, 90505? 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
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
One of the best kept secrets in the South Bay is Redondo Beach’s Hopkins Wilderness WILDERNESS PARK2Park. This eleven acre camping, picnic and study park is located just where Sepulveda becomes Camino Real in Redondo Beach(see our Map below). It sits high upon the El Segundo Sand Hills. You will find meadows, water streams and ponds housing turtles, crayfish and bullfrogs, Wilderness Park welcomes visitors as well as day and overnight campers (reservation required). WILDERNESS PARK-map There is no entrance fee for day visitors with the park being open six days a week (closed Wednesday) from 10:00a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. This is a great place to take the children to introduce them to Nature. You can even camp over night if you wish. But if you are not that ambition they have wonderful camp site for picnics. It is worth a trip just to see what is offered at this unique city park and once you do see it , I guarantee you will be back. Read More