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Great restaurant for lunch in Manhattan Beach- Wahoo’s Tacos

Posted on January 26, 2013 | Leave a comment

After seeing some spectacular Manhattan beach homes on brokers’ caravan today, Randy Leaf, of our real estate team suggested we take advantage of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos 25 cents Friday. In honor of their 25th anniversary they are offering 25 cent tacos on the 25th day of every month in 2013.

Wahoo’s Taco’s located in the heart of downtown Manhattan Beach, CA is a great place for a healthy & delicious lunch. The ambiance is casual, the service is friendly, the food is awesome and the menu has plenty of options to appease any appetite.

I highly recommend getting their famous grilled fish tacos Cajun style. For me, one fish taco with brown rice and black beans was plenty to fill me up!

quick lunch at Wahoo’s tacos in Manhattan Beach. Love their grilled Cajun fish tacos!

And when I told Tony (the friendly staff member) it was my first time at their restaurant he gave me these cool stickers 😉

Wahoo’s Tacos Manhattan Beach Stickers

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The Holiday Spirit is {growing wild}

Posted on December 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

One of the many things I love about Manhattan Beach are the unique shops! It’s small beach city businesses like Growing Wild that leave a big impression on our community. Where else could you find a designer Christmas wreath handmade locally?

If you’re looking for an extraordinary holiday gift for a family member, client, or maybe even yourself, look no further than Growing Wild! Their holiday wreaths and floral decor are simply fabulous this time of year. It’s impressive that such a small shop can offer such a wide variety of fresh florals & silk mediums.

In this video Taya interviews sales associate, Holly, to find out what her favorite item is this time of year.

You can also shop Growing Wild online. Visit them at www.growingwild.net

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Upcoming Listing {under construction}

Posted on September 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

My business partners, Dave and Carol, have a development company called Estates Construction & Development, LLC.

1605 Harkness Avenue in Manhattan Beach is the latest property to undergo a a renovation. This is their 154th renovation project! Watch this video to get a sneak peek at what improvements have been made to this 3 bedroom, (now) 2 bathroom home in the Liberty Village section of Manhattan Beach.

My favorite part about these projects is that Dave and Carol are truly rejuvenating the neighborhood. It’s refreshing to see a home get remodeled instead of bulldozed. If you ask me, I think the work they do could easily be featured on TLC’s “Flip That House!” ;-)

Stay tuned in the next week or so to see the complete transformation!

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Taya’s Deal of the Day in Torrance

Posted on February 9, 2012 | 2 comments

Thursdays are caravan days for Redondo Beach, Torrance and HollyGlen/Del Aire. Today, Carol and I previewed 8 new listings and out of the ones we saw this is my “deal of the day.” With an FHA loan (only 3.5% down), you could OWN this home for only $2,525 a month!

4126 W. 175th Place, Torrance 90504 | MLS# S12016803

Single Family Home – Standard Sale

This house is just blocks away from Redondo Beach and west of the 405. Here’s a link to map its location.

What did I love about it? Well, for starters it’s in a good neighborhood. Close enough to the 405 to be convenient for commuters, but far enough away to be in a quiet suburban neighborhood. It is in fantastic condition! Gorgeous hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen, family room with charming brick fireplace that opens to a grassy yard and covered concrete patio. I also liked how the back yard is fenced in- great feature if you have dogs!

Here’s how the listing agent describes the property:

Clean, Gorgeous, Sun Filled & Move-in Ready! Completely remodeled with beautiful crown moldings throughout the house, recessed lighting, plantation shutters, Pergo floors, double-paned windows, sliding doors, and custom blinds. Stunning new custom kitchen with gorgeous under & over cabinet lighting, a beautiful peninsula, a built-in desk, pull-out shelves, stainless steel appliances and sink with water filter. Large Master bedroom freshly painted, family room with cozy fireplace that leads to a large covered patio perfect for outdoor dinning and entertaining. Perfectly manicured front & back yards with automatic sprinkler system. Fruit trees in the backyard. New copper plumbing, new garage door, new rain gutters and new cement driveway. 2-Car garage plus a lot of extra parking on oversized driveway. Over $100,000 in upgrades! Located in a beautiful and tranquil street of a nice pocket area of Torrance close to shopping stores, restaurants, coffee shops and sought-after Torrance schools! Centrally located with very easy freeway access! Come see this beautiful home, you will love the upgrades!

In my opinion, this house will not last long on the market. Get in there to see it this weekend! It will be open Sat and Sun from 1-4PM.

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Buyers Desperately Seeking Inventory

Posted on February 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

At every real estate meeting I’ve been to lately, whether it be a networking event, or weekly company meeting, the consensus is in: Agents have buyers who are desperately looking for homes in Manhattan Beach. The problem? Inventory is significantly down compared to this time last year. Check out the stats below that chart the number of new listings by month in 2011 (Single family homes & townhouses in the sand, hill and tree sections of Manhattan Beach.)

Data Source: MLS

January 2011 there were 32 new listings. January 2012 we closed the month with only 30 new listings, and just 18 sales.

Interest rates are still at an all-time low, and buyers who qualify are chomping at the bit to buy their dream home in our community. What does this mean for you if you’re a seller? Well, if you list your home now, it’s extremely likely that your house will get maximum exposure, which could equal maximum value in this market.

If you or someone you know is considering selling in Manhattan Beach, don’t wait until the ‘spring rush.’ Give us a call today. We promise that you’ll receive unparalleled customer service.

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{Before the McMansion} Hermosa Brokers Tour Recap

Posted on February 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

Let me start off by saying that the photos of this property do more harm than good for marketing this home. Note to selling agent: close to 90% of your buyers start their search online. If a buyer isn’t enticed by the photos, then they’re likely to move on to the next property, especially at this price point. There are only 9 average photos online for this $2.399 million dollar home. (FYI it was previously listed at $2.699 in August of 2011) I’d bet good money that this house would sell in a heartbeat if there were photos that accurately portrayed the property. I digress.

I had the joy of seeing this gorgeous mid-century ranch style home in person today. When Carol Glover and I pulled up to the house I got so excited. The home is tucked away on an adorable cul-de-sac street, has a beautiful gated front lawn, a 3 car garage and a detached in-law unit. When you walk through the front doors you’re greeted by an open living area that offers spectacular panoramic views of the ocean and queen’s necklace. The kitchen has been completely remodeled keeping with the integrity of its original charm. There is a quaint outdoor patio off the living room, 2 bedrooms in the main house, and an office with ocean views as well.

Although the bathrooms have not been updated and many aspects of the house are still in original condition, this house is special. You can tell that the owners took great pride in ownership. In a time where McMansions are sprouting up everywhere, it was so refreshing to stumble upon a home that offers such character, history, and charm. I only hope that the future buyer of this home feels the same way. If it were me, I would update the rest of the bathrooms and a few things here and there, but I would NOT tear it down. This home is fantastic just the way it is.

714 Marlita , Hermosa Beach 90254