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.

House Hunting? Get To Know The Neighborhood Without Leaving Your Computer

The characteristics of the perfect home aren’t restricted to what’s inside the four walls. The neighborhood in which the home is located is equally important. Finding out more about the locale can be ...

Getting a Read on a Local Treasure: The El Retiro Library

Ernest Hemingway once said, “There is no friend as loyal as a book.” In this age of computers and online resources, one could add, “there is no search engine as competent as a librarian.” Before the d...

Affordable Housing a Challenge in 2016

The Economic & Strategic Research (ESR) Group, a division of Fannie Mae, believes that the central theme of the housing market and the general economy in 2016 should focus on the challenge of affo...

The 20 Hottest U.S. Real Estate Markets in January 2016

December 2015 was certainly unseasonably warm through much of the nation, especially across the eastern portions. As January’s weather is regulating, real estate patterns are returning to normal...

Why the December rebound in home sales?

According to the National Association of Realtors, from November 2015 to December 2015, existing home sales increased by 14.7 percent. Instead of the housing market outperforming expectations, this bo...

Mortgage Industry Terms Explained

The mortgage world has its own language. To help you navigate your way through it, we’ll describe key mortgage terms to help you understand what they mean. Down Payment When you agree to purchase a ho...

Housing Market Forecasts and Predictions

It is that time of year again. The time of year when the real estate industry tries to prognosticate what the housing market will look like for the new year. Here are the best (and maybe the worst) pr...

Spicy, Sweet and Undeniably Delicious: Local Favorite Has a Loyal Following

When it comes to Cathy and Miguel Esquivel, you can have your cake and eat it too. And your carnitas. And your quesadillas.  In fact, any cuisine prepared by the Esquivels’ capable hands is simp...

Five Great Ways to Save Money While Living Green in the New Year

Green living has become a popular concept, and that’s excellent news for the environment and the pocketbooks of homeowners. Try some of these great eco-friendly innovations for better living thi...

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