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.
Six Ways to Evaluate Your Commute Before Buying a New House
If you had to choose, would you pick the dream house or the dream commute? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 11 million people drive an hour or more to work each way. In addition, Trulia’s B...
HOA Basics: What to Know Before You Buy
Before signing on the dotted line for your new home, make sure you know what your homeowner’s association fees are and what they cover. Because most new planned communities have HOAs whether you’re bu...
How an Offer Letter Can You Help Get the Home You Want
After finding a real estate agent and throwing yourself into your housing search—familiarizing yourself with different neighborhoods and working out a budget to decide what home you could afford—you’v...
Riviera Resident Teaches the Art and Science of Self-Healing
Though he’s a Boeing engineer by trade, Amean Hameed’s life’s work involves more than just designing aeronautics. Amean is a founding member of HealingPAQ, a non-profit organization that promotes heal...
How to Buy a House: The 5 New Rules That Can Make or Break Your Offer
When it comes to the traditional home-buying process, the rules have changed. For starters, prospective buyers should brace themselves for steep prices and stiff competition. Data on Realtor.com shows...
Four Home-Buying Mistakes That Can Trip up Unmarried Couples
Many couples are buying a home together before tying the knot. In fact, one-in-four homeowners said they purchased a home with their significant other before marriage, according to a 2016 survey by TD...
Tips for Finding a Pet-Friendly Neighborhood
With more than 36 percent of U.S. households including a dog (according to a 2012 survey from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation), it’s no surprise that finding a pet-friendly neighborhood is ...
Three Ways to Avoid a Home-Inspection Nightmare
Although many sellers look at inspectors as the bearers of only bad news, there also are some positive factors. According to the American Society of Home Inspectors, a “home inspection can give [selle...
UFC Star, Karate Champion Opens Academy in South Bay
Growing up in Brazil, the son of a renowned karate master, Riviera resident Lyoto Machida was destined to become a karate champion himself. And that is exactly what he did. A professional mixed martia...