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.
The No. 1 Reason Not to Use Retirement Money to Buy a House
Saving for a down payment can be difficult, making it tempting to break into your 401(k). While you may trust yourself to pay it back, there are serious downsides to borrowing from a 401(k) that could...
Pets and Their Role in the Buying, Selling and Renovating Process
When making decisions about buying, selling or renovating their homes, the majority of Americans take their pets’ needs into account, according to new findings from the National Association of Realtor...
Riviera Teen Excels in Autocross
The family that races together stays together. That could be the motto or the Christopher family, Riviera residents for the past 11 years. Kencey Christopher, who is 17, has been autocross racing sinc...
Ways to Find Healthy Neighborhoods
From green space to traffic volume, the neighborhood in which you live could contribute to your overall well-being. If you’re looking for a healthy place to call home, Trulia offers some consideration...
The 20 Hottest Markets for U.S. Real Estate in January 2017
While predictions call for a slight slowdown in the U.S. real estate market this year, Realtor.com still is forecasting that most of the nation’s hottest markets will keep blazing in 2017. And, accord...
2016 Emerges as the Best Year for Sales in a Decade
Existing-home sales finished out 2016 as the best year since the housing boom days. According to the National Association of Realtor’s December existing-home sales report, total existing-home sales—wh...
Nine Creative Ways to Make Your Home Look More Expensive
Ready to sell your home, but worried that it might not show well? There’s no need to spend a lot to make your home look chic and expensive. From painting unattractive vinyl or wood flooring to replaci...
The Millennial Path to Homeownership
Better Homes & Gardens magazine has released the findings from its ninth annual survey on attitude and behavior trends of U.S. homeowners. This year’s researched looked at millennial homeowners ag...
Do’s and Don’ts of Selling Your Home in 2017
Plan to sell your home in 2017? According to Realtor.com, certain blunders can hurt a homeowner’s odds of selling their residence. Here, some tips to follow when placing your property on the market. D...