The Hermosa Sand area of Hermosa Beach is literally either directly on the sand if your address is The Strand, or within a few steps of the sand.  We once counted the steps to the sand from the door of our Hermosa Beach listing and it was less than one hundred steps! Sand section real estate and home sales report for Hermosa Beach, CA in August 2014. Homes for sale in the Sand Section of Hermosa: Homes for sale in the "Sand Section" of Hermosa:   Homes that recently sold in the Sand area of Hermosa Beach CA:   08/31/2014

Afternoon Tea In Hermosa Beach Last week, I attended an Afternoon Tea in Hermosa Beach in honor of our friend Lisa who was visiting from from Atlanta.  The attendees each brought a savory, sweet or scones and the hostess created an incredible table setting with vintage china, a tablecloth embroidered in Austria and fresh flowers. Our Afternoon Tea included wild blueberry & date/pecan scones (from L'Amande Bakery in Torrance), 3 different kinds of tea sandwiches, deviled eggs, stuffed peppers, nut cookies, lemon tea cookies, cheese crackers, fresh fruit, a plate of petite desserts, homemade lemon curd, plum jam, devonshire cream and Irish butter.   Afterwards, we sat out in the garden and enjoyed more tea and conversation. Afternoon Tea is such a relaxing tradition and fairly easy to set... 08/29/2014

When I moved to the Los Angeles area 25 years ago Hermosa Beach became my favorite of the beach cities. I liked to shop in Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach was closer to Palos Verdes so I frequented many of the shops in Hollywood Riviera and dined at several of the local eateries. But Hermosa felt like a beach town. With its long stretches of sand and surf, quaint little shops and array of local diners it was a fun place to spend a relaxed day at the beach, and it still is. Although many of the beach cottages have been replaced with beach villas and mansions, the relaxed attitude and informality still lets everyone know Hermosa is still a beach town at heart. Hermosa Beach luxury home sales priced over $2,000,000 for July 2014: Two Hermosa Beach luxury properties sold during July 2014... 08/06/2014

Hermosawave.net Web Cam - Live HD Hermosa Beach Views Looking for live HD views of Hermosa Beach?  Check out the Hermosawave.net live web cam streaming from the roof of the Deck Beer & Wine building in Hermosa Beach at 1272 The Strand, Hermosa Beach.  Speaking of which, you might go try the Deck, which was recently re-opened by, among others, a high school classmate of mine.  They have an extensive wine list and attract a fun crowd, good vibe, good friends and beach views.  Maybe I'll see you there?   Click on either picture to be taken to the respective website. Of course, we'd love to help you find homes for sale near this live webcam; to search Hermosa Beach homes for sale nearby, click this map icon:   07/31/2014

Manhattan Beach can claim the lion's share of real estate activity in the luxury market for June 2014. Sales of luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 for the three Beach Cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach totaled 22 for the month of June. The breakdown by city: Manhattan Beach: 18 Sales over $2,000,000 Hermosa Beach: 3 Luxury sales Redondo Beach: 1 High-end property sold   There are currently 28 luxury properties in escrow with accepted offers: Manhattan Beach: 23 Homes priced over $2,000,000 are in pending/back up status Hermosa Beach: 3 Luxury properties are in escrow Redondo Beach: 2 Properties priced over $2,000,000 are in escrow.   Beach Cities luxury properties currently for sale: 43 Luxury properties are for sale in the Beach Cities of the South Bay: Manhatt... 07/09/2014

Hermosa Beach currently has 8 single family luxury homes for sale priced over $2,000,000. There are currently no luxury homes in escrow with accepted offers. One luxury home sold during May 2014 for $4,400,000. The 5-bedroom, 5-bath Sand Section residence was on the market for 54 days. For more information about luxury homes located in the South Bay of Los Angeles contact Norma or Josh at Charlemagne International Properties. Hermosa Beach luxury homes for sale (priced over $2,000,000): 06/12/2014

Market Report: Homes for Sale in Hermosa Beach Sand Section 5-2014 Click on the market report, or the below map icon, to search homes for sale now in Hermosa Beach's lovely Sand Section.  Contact Sand to Sea's associate broker Laura Buchanan (ph: 310-294-9922; email buchananlaural@gmail.com) to buy or sell homes in this area: 05/31/2014

There are currently 8 Hermosa Beach luxury homes for sale. Seven of the properties are single family homes and one is a townhouse. One Hermosa Beach luxury home is in escrow with an accepted offer. 5 Hermosa Beach luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 closed escrow during April 2014. The most expensive sale for the month was $8,500,000 for a 3219 sq. ft. oceanfront home located on The Strand. Hermosa Beach is the smallest of the three Beach Cities located in the South Bay of Los Angeles. The laid back Southern California lifestyle is alive and well in this coastal community with sand and surf only steps away from homes located on or near The Strand. For more information about Hermosa Beach luxury living contact Charlemagne International Properties at 310.493.8333. Hermosa Beach luxury ho... 05/10/2014

The coastal beach city of Hermosa Beach has an active rental market. The dream to live close to the beach is popular with young renters as well as boomers who have sold the family home and are looking for a lifestyle that will allow them to walk for exercise as well as walk to dinner--Hermosa Beach offers both choices. Active Listings: As of mid-April nine Hermosa Beach income properties are listed for sale. The prices begin at $649,000 for a 525 sq. ft. condo at The Beach House on The Strand, to $3,499,000 for 4-units on Manhattan Ave. Pending Sales: Six Hermosa Beach income properties are currently in escrow with accepted offers. Prices range from $1,379,900 to $2,699,000. Sold 2014 Year to Date: Seven Hermosa Beach income properties sold YTD 2014. Price range is $799,000 for a unit ... 04/24/2014

March was a slow month for Hermosa Beach luxury home sales. Only one sale was reported priced over $2,000,000. Hermosa Beach luxury homes currently for sale: 8 Hermosa Beach luxury homes currently in escrow with an accepted offer: 4 If you're in the market to purchase a luxury home in Hermosa Beach, with its sandy beaches, quaint shops and almost endless supply of sunshine, we would be happy to help you with your real estate goal. - Norma (310) 493-8333 Luxury Hermosa Beach homes for sale: 04/04/2014

Potential Listing in Hermosa Beach, CA -- Would You Be a Buyer in 2014 When you google for homes to buy in Hermosa Beach and really drill down to the details, would you list the following: 3 bedrooms, or are 2 enough? 4? Townhome end unit, or do you prefer an interior townhome? Under 3 blocks to the beach, or do you need to be closer? Close to, or immediately on the greenbelt that runs along Valley Drive, Under $1million, Views of the greenbelt as well as views to the ocean when you step out the front door, Within a couple or few blocks of restaurants, shopping and the Strand along the beach, 2-car garage, or 1-car?  Or would you prefer a carport? Beach life-style at a fraction of the price of homes on the Strand? I have met a potential seller of a Hermosa Beach townhome that meets thes... 02/17/2014

Coupon $1,000 Cash Credit at COE on Your Hermosa Beach Home 3/2014 I will be walking flyers the coming weeks including a coupon for $1000 as a credit to you at the close of escrow when you use me to list and close the sale of your Hermosa Beach home.  You can use the flyer copy, or print to paper or PDF from this version: 02/15/2014

Market Report Hermosa Hills Home for Sale, Hermosa Beach CA 2-2014 Coincidentally, the numbers were the same for the Sand Section.   . 02/03/2014

Market Report for Homes for Sale in the Sand Section, Hermosa Beach, 2-2014 The January 2014 market for homes for sale in the Sand Section of Hermosa Beach appears pretty balanced, with more homes on the Active market meaning that sellers are pushing the market a bit with their asking prices.   02/03/2014

January was a slow month for the Hermosa Beach luxury home market. No luxury home sales were recorded, and one luxury home priced over $2,000,000 is currently in escrow. There are 8 Hermosa Beach luxury homes currently for sale. If you're interested in selling or buying a luxury home in Hermosa Beach, Norma Toering and Team would be honored to help you realize your real estate goals. Luxury inventory remains very limited in Hermosa Beach. - Norma (310) 493-8333 Homes for sale in Hermosa Beach: 02/03/2014

Biggest Home Seller Mistakes as of 1-2014 - Sand Section in Hermosa Beach, CA A poll of 1000 of our Activerain blogging community says, the biggest home seller mistakes are those in this graphic:  77% - Overpricing the home 34% - Showing availability 32% - Cluttered space 28% - Odors 21% - Being unwilling to negotiate 20% - Refusing to make repairs For the Sand Section and surrounding Hermosa Beach areas we cover, this list is spot on!   Please note that the second and third items are areas that are most completely within the homeowner's control while being big "bang for the buck" changes: Showing availability -- real estate agents and their clients have to coordinate between their own schedules, which can make it difficult to set time to see homes for sale.  To get top dollar for the h... 01/24/2014

Hermosa Beach had a very hot year for income property. The surging housing market of the Beach Cities combined with the limited availability of buildings for sale, made for a competitive pricing environment. Multiple offers were the standard and "all cash" deals the trump card. Hermosa unit sales statistics for 2013: Available buildings: 5 Properties are for sale from $859,000 to $2,200,000. Pending sales: 3 Buildings are in escrow priced from $799,000 to $2,699,000. Hermosa sales: 20 Buildings sold in 2013 from $660,000 to $3,022,500. The average price was $1,396,000. The average year built was 1951. Only one of the 20 transfers in 2013 was a distressed sale. Hermosa Beach income property building types (2013 Sales): Duplex – 95% Triplex – 5% Fourplex – None 5-8 Units – None 8+ Units ... 01/01/2014

Market Report - East Hermosa Beach Homes for Sale 12-2013 Here are where the Active homes for sale in the East of Hermosa Beach: . 12/22/2013

Market Report for Homes for Sale Valley Section Hermosa Beach 12-2013 The Valley Section of Hermosa Beach as of December 2013 is looking more like a buyer's market.  12/22/2013

Market Report - Sand Section, Hermosa Beach Homes for Sale 12-2013 The Sand section of Hermosa Beach is running pretty evenly between buyers and sellers, with active listings just under the number of sold listings in November of 2013.  The Pending number is lower, however, supporting the typical December market as being less busy for homes and more for ho-ho-ho'ing. As a general rule, we would encourage selllers to wait until the new year and just before Spring; though once the other homes come on the market then, a listing risks getting caught in the shuffle.  If it will be difficult to wait to list, sellers can take comfort in knowing that buyers do watch this market, and an appropriately priced listing will sell quickly when it hits. Please feel free to contact my team to buy or sell... 12/22/2013