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.
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...
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...
Assess your Credit Standing to Prepare for Buying a New Home
If 2016 is the year you buy your dream home, make an effort to get your ducks in a row, starting with your credit standing. The logical place to start would be at AnnualCreditReport.com where you can ...
The housing market hasn’t peaked yet
Thanks to the housing market crash during the Great Recession, you may be hesitant to purchase real estate out of fear prices have reached their highest points. You may believe buying today means your...