Hollywood Riviera Blog
Igor Nastaskin of RE/MAX Estate Properties is an experienced real estate agent that specializes in homes in the Hollywood Riviera in Redondo Beach. This Blog is for Buyers and Sellers who are interested in community information and general real estate information about the South Redondo, Riviera Village, Torrance, and Hollywood Riviera areas.
Mortgage Rates Drop
Freddie Mac’s most recent Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows that treasury yields fell from a week ago, helping to drive mortgage rates down to begin the new year. “The 30-year mortgage rate is down...
Deed Versus Title…What’s the Difference?
Most people use the terms deed and title interchangeably, but there’s a significant difference between the two—a distinction that’s important to understand when you’re preparing to buy a home. Here, R...
Why You Shouldn’t Buy a House Without a Home Inspection Checklist
A home inspection checklist is a rundown of features throughout a house that might be faulty or need fixing. Home inspectors use these lists while inspecting homes, which prevents them from accidental...
Seven Home-Staging Secrets That Can Make a Small Living Room Look Huge
When it comes to home staging, the golden rule is to make a space look bigger to prospective buyers. And perhaps nowhere is that concept more vitally important than in the living room—the place where ...
5 Tips That Can Help Sell Your House Fast
Looking to find a buyer as fast as possible? Looking to find a buyer as fast as possible? Before your home hits the market, do these 5 things to make your home stand out. Don’t forget #5. These ...
Five Signs That You Need to Upgrade Your Kitchen Before Selling Your Home
The kitchen is one of the most beloved rooms in any home. So, when it comes time to sell, you’ll want to make sure it’s not only functional but appealing as well. Here, Zillow offers five signs that s...
What Happens When a One-of-a-Kind Home Needs a New Owner?
Sometimes when you’re shopping for a home, you can come across one that truly stands out for some reason. Maybe it’s architecturally significant or in some way conveys a “different” attribute—it might...
L’Atelier in Riviera Village Draws Close-Knit Community of Craft Lovers
Step into the warmly– lit embrace of L’Atielier in the Riviera Village and you’ll hear the soothing sounds of chatting, laughing and the clicking of wooden needles as able hands knit works of art. The...
Check These 12 Items Off the To-Do List Before Selling Your Home
Getting ready to put your house on the market? It involves a lot more than just placing a “For Sale” sign in your yard. Before you sell your home, Realtor.com suggests that you make sure you’re prepar...