The Hoffman Murphy Team loves to bring you news throughout our area, especially when it involves children! We recently noticed in the Beach Reporter that kindergarten enrollment in Redondo Beach was undergoing a couple of changes, and wanted to be sure all of you were aware so that your children are provided the education they deserve! The Redondo Beach School Board has announced that our state is requiring all children to reach the age of five before they may be enrolled into kindergarten. This change will be fully implemented in all schools throughout the state by the 2014-2015 school year. For the upcoming 2012-2013 school year, all students must have their 5th birthday by November 1st to be enrolled. The current cutoff allows 4 year olds to attend kindergarten, and many teachers... 02/02/2012

http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: Provides the mortgage interest rate trends and navigates through the current interest rates for home loans.  Mike Bjork provides this daily service by watching the interest rates in California by projecting his thoughts on the mortgage interest rates forecast.  By trade, Mike Bjork is a Sr. Mortgage Planner with First Cal Mortgage. Please Subscribe to MikesDailyMarketReport.com or my YouTube Channel at MikesDailyMarketRpt. 02/02/2012

OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 2ND,2012 12-2 P.M. 200 SOUTH CATALINA AVENUE #206, REDONDO BEACH AREA 157   Just Listed: 200 South Catalina Avenue #206, Redondo Beach 90277 One level2 bedrooms/2 baths984 square feetListed for $499,000Sold FULLY furnished for $508,000Peak Ocean ViewSmall 30 unit complexBlock to the beach, The Redondo Beach Pier (undergoing a 30 million dollar renovation), Steps to Whole Foods, Catalina Coffee Shops, Tony's on the Pier, CVS, Restaurants, Nightlife and The Shade Hotel Redondo Beach coming soon!Short bike ride to Hermosa and Riviera Village http://youtu.be/5pDIp3CE37o WWW.SOUTHCATALINA.COM   02/01/2012

http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: Provides the mortgage interest rate trends and navigates through the current interest rates for home loans.  Mike Bjork provides this daily service by watching the interest rates in California by projecting his thoughts on the mortgage interest rates forecast.  By trade, Mike Bjork is a Sr. Mortgage Planner with First Cal Mortgage. Please Subscribe to MikesDailyMarketReport.com or my YouTube Channel at MikesDailyMarketRpt. 02/01/2012

http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: Provides the mortgage interest rate trends and navigates through the current interest rates for home loans.  Mike Bjork provides this daily service by watching the interest rates in California by projecting his thoughts on the mortgage interest rates forecast.  By trade, Mike Bjork is a Sr. Mortgage Planner with First Cal Mortgage. Please Subscribe to MikesDailyMarketReport.com or my YouTube Channel at MikesDailyMarketRpt. 01/31/2012

http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: Provides the mortgage interest rate trends and navigates through the current interest rates for home loans.  Mike Bjork provides this daily service by watching the interest rates in California by projecting his thoughts on the mortgage interest rates forecast.  By trade, Mike Bjork is a Sr. Mortgage Planner with First Cal Mortgage. Please Subscribe to MikesDailyMarketReport.com or my YouTube Channel at MikesDailyMarketRpt. 01/30/2012

http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: Provides the mortgage interest rate trends and navigates through the current interest rates for home loans.  Mike Bjork provides this daily service by watching the interest rates in California by projecting his thoughts on the mortgage interest rates forecast.  By trade, Mike Bjork is a Sr. Mortgage Planner with First Cal Mortgage. Please Subscribe to MikesDailyMarketReport.com or my YouTube Channel at MikesDailyMarketRpt. 01/27/2012

http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: Provides the mortgage interest rate trends and navigates through the current interest rates for home loans.  Mike Bjork provides this daily service by watching the interest rates in California by projecting his thoughts on the mortgage interest rates forecast.  By trade, Mike Bjork is a Sr. Mortgage Planner with First Cal Mortgage. Please Subscribe to MikesDailyMarketReport.com or my YouTube Channel at MikesDailyMarketRpt. 01/26/2012

http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: Provides the mortgage interest rate trends and navigates through the current interest rates for home loans.  Mike Bjork provides this daily service by watching the interest rates in California by projecting his thoughts on the mortgage interest rates forecast.  By trade, Mike Bjork is a Sr. Mortgage Planner with First Cal Mortgage. Please Subscribe to MikesDailyMarketReport.com or my YouTube Channel at MikesDailyMarketRpt. 01/25/2012

http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: Provides the mortgage interest rate trends and navigates through the current interest rates for home loans.  Mike Bjork provides this daily service by watching the interest rates in California by projecting his thoughts on the mortgage interest rates forecast.  By trade, Mike Bjork is a Sr. Mortgage Planner with First Cal Mortgage. Please Subscribe to MikesDailyMarketReport.com or my YouTube Channel at MikesDailyMarketRpt. 01/24/2012

There are currently 31 single family homes for sale in all of North and South Redondo priced under $700,000. The average market time for these homes is 91 days. The lowest priced single family home in Redondo is a short sale( A short sale occurs when a property is sold and the lender agrees to accept a discounted payoff, meaning the lender will release the lien that is secured to the property upon receipt of less money than is actually owed) located in North Redondo at 2508 Fisk Lane. It is a 3 bedroom/2 bath home with 1,200 sq.ft listed for $430,000.There are currently 9 homes for sale in all of Redondo under $500,000. There are 41 town homes in North and South Redondo under $700,000. The lowest priced town home is a short sale located in North Redondo at 182nd st. It is a 2 bedroom, 3... 01/23/2012

As part of our ongoing tour of South Redondo Beach real estate, today we take a look at one of the oceanfront condominium complexes in South Redondo Beach known as The Sand Castle.  The Sandcastle is located at 615 Esplanade.  The Sand Castle consists of two buildings with panoramic ocean views from both (the exception is the 5th floor which is actually the 1st floor of the rear building.  The 5th floor does have views but overlooks the roof of the front building so no sand or wave views which makes that location more affordable and less valuable).  The Sand Castle has 96 units of which most are 1 bedroom with 719 square feet.  The layout has the bedroom in the back with the kitchen in the middle overlooking the living room in the front.  As mentioned above most units directly overlook ... 01/23/2012

http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: Provides the mortgage interest rate trends and navigates through the current interest rates for home loans.  Mike Bjork provides this daily service by watching the interest rates in California by projecting his thoughts on the mortgage interest rates forecast.  By trade, Mike Bjork is a Sr. Mortgage Planner with First Cal Mortgage. Please Subscribe to MikesDailyMarketReport.com or my YouTube Channel at MikesDailyMarketRpt. 01/23/2012

The number of bank owned homes in South Redondo Beach has continued to be steady with any new pending or closed sales quickly being replaced with new listings and the overall number generally hovering under 10.  While bank owned homes, or REOs (Real Estate Owned) may not be quite the discounted price that is often seen in short sales, much of the delays, unknowns and aggrevations are alleviated.  Currently ther are 6 bank owned homes on the market with all of them being townhomes or foreclosures.  For an updated list of the foreclosures and short sales in Redondo Beach visit our distressed property page. Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producing agent with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websit... 01/23/2012

Put on your sneakers and take a jog on one of our many beaches! The Hoffman Murphy Team invites you to join a tradition right here in Redondo Beach! Registrations are open for adults and children to join the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K run/5K walk. This annual event not only brings our community together (over 10,000 participants each year!), but also is a great way to celebrate the biggest day in sports and enjoy some great views! You’ll have the opportunity to see the picturesque sites of Redondo Beach: the Pacific Ocean, the Redondo Beach Historic Pier, the Marina in King Harbor, the Wyland whale mural, ocean breezes, fresh air and enjoy beautiful Southern California winter weather. Participants also can enjoy some great food, beverages and a variety of running accessories a... 01/20/2012

http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: Provides the mortgage interest rate trends and navigates through the current interest rates for home loans.  Mike Bjork provides this daily service by watching the interest rates in California by projecting his thoughts on the mortgage interest rates forecast.  By trade, Mike Bjork is a Sr. Mortgage Planner with First Cal Mortgage. Please Subscribe to MikesDailyMarketReport.com or my YouTube Channel at MikesDailyMarketRpt. 01/20/2012

Whether you're looking for something oceanfront on the Esplanade or an entry level condo in Brookside Village, there is ample opportunity to take a look at your future home in Redondo Beach this weekend.  The market has picked up and there are a lot of homes to see.  View all Redondo Beach MLS real estate listings Days Hours Address Description Price Sun. 1-4 900 Camino Real #102 2 BD, 2 BA,Beautiful Remodel, Great Condition $329,000 Sat. 1-4 601 S. Prospect Ave. #305 2 BD, 1 BA, Loft Unit,Hardwood Floors $329,000 Sat. & Sun. 1-3 609 Meyer Ln. #7 2 BD, 1.5 BA, Remodeled,Unit, RB Sunset Views $419,000 Sun. 1-4 2112 Warfield #9 2 BD, 2 BA, Sunny Delight, Great location $449,000 Sat. & Sun. 1-3 2601 Rockefeller #7 3 BD, 2.5 BA, SpaciousPrivate Twnhm, Lg. Patio $499,000 Sat. & Sun. 1-3 609 ... 01/19/2012

http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: Provides the mortgage interest rate trends and navigates through the current interest rates for home loans.  Mike Bjork provides this daily service by watching the interest rates in California by projecting his thoughts on the mortgage interest rates forecast.  By trade, Mike Bjork is a Sr. Mortgage Planner with First Cal Mortgage. Please Subscribe to MikesDailyMarketReport.com or my YouTube Channel at MikesDailyMarketRpt. 01/19/2012

http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: Provides the mortgage interest rate trends and navigates through the current interest rates for home loans.  Mike Bjork provides this daily service by watching the interest rates in California by projecting his thoughts on the mortgage interest rates forecast.  By trade, Mike Bjork is a Sr. Mortgage Planner with First Cal Mortgage. Please Subscribe to MikesDailyMarketReport.com or my YouTube Channel at MikesDailyMarketRpt. 01/18/2012

Redondo Beach Market Report     The Redondo Beach average home selling price was up 10.4 percent in December '11. It was $753,745 compared with $682,901 a year ago.   The average home price remained in the $665,555 - $753,745 range in the past six months. Average selling price was $672,350 in November, $ $665,555 in October, $682,579 in September; $681,144 in August, $690,164 in July, $765,839 in June and $726,234 in May '11   Redondo Beach SoldListings AverageSelling Price AverageDOM December 2011 65 $753,745 108 December 2010 67 $682,901 88  All stats are compiled from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. DOM - days on market   Single Family Homes It was the single family home sector that drove the average selling price u... 01/18/2012