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ON THE COVER is 808 The Strand in Manhattan Beach offered by Cindy Shearin of The Shearin Group at NW Real Estate. In this edition of South Bay DIGS Magazine discover Los Angeles luxury homes and celebrity homes for sale and top agents that represent them.
The tendency of this latest group of restaurants is the move toward rustic beach casual by offering seasonal fare, communal tables, natural wood and light, and separate retail components for take-out dining and entertaining.
In this edition of South Bay DIGS Magazine discover Los Angeles luxury homes and celebrity homes for sale and top agents that represent them. On the cover is the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach offered by Dan Jensen of Keller William Beach Cities.
We’ve reached the final days of summer and although the temperature hasn’t shown any sign of the coming season, there’s something in the air. Kids are heading back to school, networks are promoting the start of new fall programming and magazines are boasting hundreds of pages of “must-haves” in their September fashion issues— but nothing says fall like the official start of football season.
What’s happening in the local housing market? Manhattan Beach continues to lead the South Bay with a 53.95%% median sales price increase since 2011, but South Redondo Beach also stands out with a 52.77% increase.
Malibu is dotted with small wineries that will satisfy your thirst for award-winning wines while offering a slightly more casual and festive atmosphere than the larger vineyards to the north. Malibu is also home to several private wineries that will host private events, weddings, and corporate affairs.
The Hollywood Riviera and Redondo Beach areas have experienced solid median sale price gains over the last four years, with South Redondo Beach leading the way with a 46.58% price increase since 2011. The local housing market remains strong with little headwinds, although the second half of the year will tell the real story.
It’s late July and we’re deep in the dog days of summer. I always find myself feeling at loose ends this time of year. School’s been out for weeks and kids are restless. Businesses operate on reduced schedules as employees take a vacation and then have to play catch-up when they return. Popular TV shows are on hiatus or re-runs, retailers are selling off last season’s merchandise and Major League Baseball is still months away from the playoffs.
The Hollywood Riviera and Redondo Beach areas have experienced solid median sale price gains over the last four years, with South Redondo Beach leading the way with a 46.58% price increase since 2011. The local housing market remains strong with little headwinds, although the second half of the year will tell the real story.
One of the things I love about living in the City of Angels is that it’s made up of a vast network of regions, neighborhoods, and cultures, all offering their own varied and unique experiences and flavors.
Compared to median sales price increases over the last four years in the Beach Cities of Manhattan & Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes is a relative bargain. While sales prices in Palos Verdes Estates have increased a generous 19.57% since 2011, both Manhattan & Hermosa Beach median sale prices have increased over 44% in the same period.
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.
