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.
Seven Inexpensive Landscaping Ideas That Will Pay Off Later
A home with a gorgeous yard isn’t just easy on the eyes. According to research conducted by Virginia Tech, well-landscaped homes also sell for 5.5 percent to 12.7 percent. The only problem is, profess...
Six Ways to Win a Bidding War
A hot spring market fueled by high demand and low inventory has emerged in 2017. Buyers are doing their best to stay ahead of rising interest rates, but often are confronted with short time frames to ...
Riviera Resident Turns Adversity to Strength
Sometimes, horrible situations actually become a blessing in disguise. Such was the case for Riviera resident Peggy Maddox, who was given only two months to live when she was diagnosed with metastatic...
Home Staging Decreases Time on the Market
Sixty-two percent of sellers’ agents say that staging a home decreases the amount of time a home spends on the market, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2017 Profile of Home Staging. ...
Best Home-Improvement Investments
Renovating your home is a numbers game. How much do you have to spend to fix up your home and what will it get you in return? When is it worth it to spend more on high-end finishes to get a better ret...
Seven Steps to Help Choose a School That Fits Your Family
When searching for a new home and neighborhood, school often is one of the most important deciding factors for a family. And there’s more to choosing the right school than test scores. Other considera...
Four Ways Every Homebuyer Can Save on Title Insurance
You’ve found your dream home, made an offer and applied for a mortgage. But have you given any thought to the cost of title insurance? This all-important policy usually is purchased as part of closing...
Four Types of Loans That Affect How Much Mortgage You Can Afford
Different types of debt can boost your credit score. However, over-borrowing can hurt your chances of securing a mortgage. When you’re shopping for a mortgage, your credit score is a really big deal; ...
Seven Signs You’ll Make a Huge Profit When Flipping a House
Flipping a house successfully depends largely on picking the right place at the right time—which is why veteran flippers keep a mental checklist to help steer them toward homes that are primed to reap...