With graduation come and gone and school officially out for summer, it’s time to pack up the car or van and hit the road to enjoy a little rest and relaxation with family and friends. Nowhere provides more options than the Golden State for varied geography and climate, natural beauty, miles of pristine beaches and rugged coastline or exhilarating man-made entertainment.
John Hathorn, of Pence Hathorn Silver Partners Trust, knows the Westside and its properties like the back of his hand, which, given that it’s where he was raised, is not surprising. This native touch is an increasing rarity these days.
50% price appreciation in 4.5 years…not bad. If you live in Hermosa Beach, that’s exactly how much median sale prices have increased since 20111. Of particular note is the Sand Section, which includes the oceanfront Strand homes, up over 80% since 2011. The record sales price during this time frame is $15 million, which sold in December of last year.
The landmark merger between real-estate powerhouses South Bay Brokers and Vista Sotheby’s International Realty signals a new wave for South Bay real estate. Now operating under Vista Sotheby’s International Realty, Gerard Bisignano—partner, along with Jim Van Zanten, Rick Edler, Kitty Edler, and Chris Adlam—on the brand’s headline-making move.
Current Managing Director for RE/MAX Abbot Kinney, Colin Jacobs oversees the real estate sales business, as well as mentoring his team. And, in keeping with this passion for philanthropic causes, he devotes many hours to helping advise his clients on their non-profit foundations.
We’re avowed foodies, and couldn’t be more excited about the wealth of new culinary options popping up on the Westside. With the abundance of new restaurants, gourmet markets, and prepared food options recently opened in the market, our biggest concern is not cooking, but curbing my enthusiasm to indulge in every whim, while keeping my waistline in check!
The Manhattan Beach real estate market continues to be one of the hottest in the nation, where median sales prices are up 44.33% from 2011. The Manhattan Heights / Liberty Village neighborhood leads all price appreciation with a 70.69% increase since 2011.
After rising to the top in a successful sales career, Keith Kyle found his true passion in real estate—and in the South Bay. A Hermosa Beach resident for 17 years, Kyle has cultivated a client-driven philosophy focused on building long-term relationships.
Raju Chhabria proves that bigger is better in Hermosa with breezy, white-on-white spaces and ample coastline views
Hollywood Icon and Architect to the stars John Elgin Woolf gets his close up with a new exhibit at Palos Verdes Art Center, a rare opportunity to share a large collection of Woolf’s works, one of the originators of Hollywood Regency style.
