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.
How to Avoid Some Major Home-Buying Pitfalls
Want to avoid potential mishaps and home-buying Pitfalls? Heed this advice from realtor.com that’s based on the experiences of people who’ve gone through the process many times. Here, some tips on how...
5 Factors That Can Influence a Home’s Asking Price
Never dismiss a house for being too expensive until you know the variety of reasons a home’s asking price is the way it is. In fact, understanding the reasoning behind a home’s price tag can ma...
6 Things to Prepare For if You’re Selling
Spring is one of the best times to Sell a Home. Not only do buyers turn out in droves once warmer weather finally arrives, but bidding wars abound as buyers look for ways to one-up their competition. ...
5 Tax Deductions To Use When Selling a Home
While there are tax deductions you can take when selling a home, the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has created some confusion this filing season. But rest assured that if you sold your home last year (or ...
How Boost Your Credit Score Before Buying a Home
Hoping to buy a home soon? You’ll want to make sure your credit score is acceptable because lenders check this number as a way to gauge whether to give you more credit in the form of a home loan. If y...
How to Know When it’s Time to Sell Your Home
Most people don’t plan on living in their first (or second or maybe even third) home forever, but knowing when the time is right to put your home on the market can be difficult. Without a pressing rea...
8 Mistakes to Avoid When Remodeling a Bathroom
Although remodeling a bathroom can add value to a home, there also are many opportunities for missteps. If you’re considering a bathroom renovation, follow this expert advice from realtor.com to ensur...
Birds of a Feather Flock to Local Retailer
One of the nice things about living in the Hollywood Riviera is the wide variety of birds in our area, including the house finch, goldfinch, sparrow, towhee, scrub-jay, phoebe, mockingbird, hummingbir...
6 Times It’s Actually Smarter to Buy a New Home Before Selling the Old
You’ve probably heard that you should never buy a new house before selling your old home because if you buy before you sell, you run the risk of owning two homes at once and carrying two mortgages. Fo...