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 Closer the Broker, the Quicker the Close
A recent study done by Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia and published in the Journal of Housing Research suggests that the closer a realtor is to the property they are selling, the faster it...
Selling Your House? You Can Avoid These Mistakes
For the majority of my clients, selling their home marks the exciting first step in turning over a new leaf, whether they are upsizing to make room for a new member of the family or making an intersta...
Who’s going to buy your house? A Millennial, Probably
The National Association of Realtors just released the results of their 2015 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends survey, and it shows that for the second year in a row, Millennials are the large...
Bidding Wars Are Here to Stay
Bidding wars were something that were uncommon in the 1980s and 1990s, but they took place frequently during the housing bubble. However, what’s surprising is that they haven’t disappeared...
Buying a Home? Here’s the Salary You Need
Mortgage research site HSH.com recently completed a study that determined how much money someone would need to make annually in order to afford a median-priced home. They looked at 27 metro areas and ...
Retiring? Beware of These Real Estate Pitfalls
It’s quite common for retirees to decide to renovate, downsize, or move to different communities entirely after they finish working. Before, during, and even after this process, mistakes are pro...
Low Down Payment Loans Plunged to 11-Year Low in 2014
In the last few years, the number of homebuyers who put down substantial percentages of their home loans have increased while those who put down less than three percent have dropped. According ...
When It Comes to Loving a Home, It’s What’s on the Outside That Counts
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we take a look at what makes homebuyers fall in love with certain homes. Just as people are attracted to certain characteristics in potential mates, so...