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 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Historic Home
The amount of work and money needed to maintain a historic home can differ, depending on the property’s condition. However, if you go in prepared, this labor of love can be much less challenging. Here...
Can Relationship Status Affect your Mortgage-Worthiness?
Whether you’re single, married, divorced or somewhere in between, your relationship status can have a direct impact on your ability to obtain a mortgage. It’s not that a specific relationship status d...
California homeowners Rank No. 1 in Home Owner Happiness
A new survey by HomeAdvisor has found that California homeowners ranked No. 1 out of 36 metro areas when it comes to homeowner happiness. The top three reasons? Affordable, well-functioning homes offe...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Local Resident Stands Up for Victims
Growing up in Guatemala in a home with domestic violence, Riviera resident Ericka Gonzalez vowed at the age of 8 that she would do something about it. And she has. In fact, Ericka has done so much to ...
What do Baby Boomers Want Most?
When seeking to purchase a home in a new community, buyers ages 55 and older are keen on sites near amenities such as shopping, dining, medical services and entertainment, with affordability and open ...
Millennials Calling for New Energy Products and Services
Millennials not only want to be the first to sign up for the latest energy-related products and services, but they also are seeking a seamless experience from their energy providers, says a new survey...
Three Ways Buyers Can Come Out on Top in a Sellers’ Market
According to the Zillow’s Q2 2016 Market Report, U.S. homes are selling at an average of a week faster than they did a year ago. That means home shoppers should be prepared to move quickly in a ...
RIS Media: Millennials: Want to Own, Less Sure It Makes Financial Sense
For the fourth year in a row, millennials are the largest share of homebuyers at 35 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors. But do they think ownership makes good financial sense? ...
Home-Buying Myth Busters
We’ve all been there. You’re looking to buy a house when well-meaning friends and family pop out of the woodwork to offer you guidance. While they’re just trying to be helpful, their advic...