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.
14 Factors That Can Stall the Mortgage Closing Process
You’ve found your dream home and your purchase offer has been accepted. Now you have to get through one more step before you move in: mortgage closing. The time it takes to close on a home will vary f...
13 Smart Ways to Sell Your Home as Fast as Possible
Thinking about selling your home? Here, Reader’s Digest offers 13 smart ways to sell your home faster! 1. Sell at the right time If you have been debating whether or not to sell your home, spring it t...
How to Make Your Home Appear Warmer—and Less Sterile—to Potential Homebuyers
Arranging furnishings and decor in a house so buyers can envision living there can be an important tool for home sellers. In fact, studies show that staged homes sell 88 percent faster and for 20 perc...
Focus on Fascinating Riviera Retailer: Soil
The space may be small, but the unique gift ideas are overflowing at Soil, a centrally located kiosk in the heart of the Riviera Village. Once an information booth, the kiosk sat empty for many years ...
How to Get a Higher Price During a Sellers’ Market
Do certain amenities attract buyers to pay a premium for a home? According to Zillow—which analyzed 3.6 million home sales between 2016 and 2017 to see how listing keywords associated with different f...
Which Offer Should You Choose When Selling Your House?
If you’re selling your home, you might receive multiple offers from prospective buyers. So, the smart move is to pick the highest one, right? Not always. Price is one of many considerations when decid...
How to Navigate the House-Hunting Process from Long Distance
Searching for a house locally is not without its difficulties. Add hundreds or even thousands of miles to the equation, and it becomes infinitely more complicated. Although long-distance house hunting...
How to Determine How Big of a Home You Truly Need
When it comes to homes, bigger isn’t always better. For one, bigger homes obviously cost more, and oversized houses also can be more difficult to sell. As such, you’ll want a home that’s neither too b...
How to Know When It’s Time to Sell
Did you know that there is a best time to sell a house? The month—and even the day—you list your home can make a big difference. In real estate, timing is everything, and if you’re able to take your t...