Extensively REMODELED, new paint inside and out, New Kitchen has granite counters, new Cabinets, new stainless appliances and tiled floor. New dual paned windows, beautiful refinished Hardwood Floors. New Bathroom with tiled Tub/Shower Combination, new vanity and new fixtures. Garage has new door w/remote opener, laundry hookups. Huge, Private, beautifully landscaped grassy backyard; Patio Area to Enjoy with Family & Friends. Nice, quiet cul-de-sac type street. Accessible to Frwy, Shopping, Neighborhood Park. TORRANCE SCHOOLS! Click here for more details Visit www.ISellSouthBay.com for all your Torrance real estate needs and your South Bay real estate needs, including FREE property search, FREE home value report, Buyer and Seller resources, and much more... 03/05/2010

  Address: 1723 W 236th StPrice: $539,000Bedrooms: 2Baths: 1Lot: 5995 sq ftCUTE SMALL HOUSE - HUGE BACKYARDExtensively REMODELED, new paint inside and out, New Kitchen has granite counters, new Cabinets, new stainless appliances and tiled floor. New dual paned windows, beautiful refinished Hardwood Floors. New Bathroom with tiled Tub/Shower Combination, new vanity and new fixtures. Garage has new door w/remote opener, laundry hookups. Huge, Private, beautifully landscaped grassy backyard; Patio Area to Enjoy with Family & Friends. Nice, quiet cul-de-sac type street. Accessible to Frwy, Shopping, Neighborhood Park. TORRANCE SCHOOLS!I have just listed this home. If you know anyone who may be interested in moving or if you are considering making a move, I'd be happy to help. Please feel fr... 03/04/2010

We've recently revamped our Torrance website due to the volume of home buyers and have now added home search functionality so that home buyers can search by price, type, or specific neighborhoods.  We hope that these added features help you find your dream home and make the search process simpler.     Search Current Homes For Sale By Type Search Current Homes for Sale by Neighborhood Search Current Homes For Sale by Price Torrance is considered to be a great place to live in South Bay, reflected in the ever-increasing property values and its proximity to the beach communities of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and the upscale coastal communities of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Because of the many respected medical facilities and hospitals in the area, many physicians and pr... 03/01/2010

The Torrance average sales price went up by 10 percent in January 2010 compared to January 2009, bringing the average price to $496,402. The  number of sale dropped by 26 sales. Torrance SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM  January 2010 60  $496,402 46  January 2009 74  $452,125 72 *All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional  Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Overall we've seen an increase in sales as well as a stabilization of the South Bay real estate market as home buyers respond to increased affordability and more moderate prices. Average home price in Torrance has been steadily going up in the last few months: December 2008 - $478,307, January 2009 - $451,563, February 2009 - $477,944, March 2009 - $519,707, April '09 - $458,037... 02/11/2010

It's the start of a new year. You've been thinking of making the move to the Palos Verdes or South Bay area. Interest rates are still at all time lows. The $8,000 Homebuyer's tax credit has been extended and now includes existing homeowner's too!   Maybe you're tired of renting. Maybe you've heard about our award winning schools and fanastic Ocean Views. Maybe you just want to start anew in one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. Whatever your reasons are, you can begin your quest to find your new home at real estate for the Soul. Just email me at mthomas@remaxpv.com and I will set up a customize search for you with new homes coming to you on a daily basis. 01/27/2010

Torrance Real Estate Market Update - December '09  The Torrance average sales price went up by 5.6 percent in December 2009 compared to December 2008, bringing the average price to $507,359. The  number of sale increased by 34 sales. Torrance SoldListings AverageSale Price AverageDOM  December 2009 114  $507,359 70  December 2008 80  $554,296 79 *All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional  Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  Increased sales, on the month to month basis,  in Torrance reflect a stabilization of the South Bay real estate market as home buyers respond to increased affordability and more moderate prices. Average home price in Torrance has been steadily going up in the last few months: December 2008 - $478,307, January 2009 - $451... 01/17/2010

DQ News.com - the San Diego based real estate news and custom data service reported what we the Realtors have already noticed in the South Bay area market in the last few months - "Southland home sales and prices have been going up".  The So California real estate market, including Torrance housing market continued its step-by-step climb up from the January-February bottom as both sales and prices saw gains last November. You can access full article here.   . 01/08/2010

New First Time Buyer Credit for Home Owners as long as the Sale Price is under $800,000.00 and your income is under $250,000 for a married couple and $125,000.00 for a single person. If you qualify the Government will give you a $8,000.00 tax credit for 2010.  This is an extension of last year"s first time homebuyer credits in 2009. Dont Miss My featured Listing of the Week- 900 Via Nogales, Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. 90274 Click the link below for more details: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1413373/featured-palos-verdes-estates-property-for-the-new-year-2010 01/07/2010

As of today, 12/17/09, there are 3 bank owned (REO) active listings in Torrance (proper Torrance excluding Torrance PO areas) and 26 short sale (pre-foreclosure) active listings. In comparison, there are 107 standard active annd 58 pending (under contract) listings in Torrance today. 11 bank owned, foreclosed homes are currently under contract, 5 sold in Nov 09 vs. 13 in Nov 08. There are currently more short sale homes under contract - total of 63.  17 short sales closed escrow last month vs. only 6 in Nov 08.  Hopefully they will all close although past experience would dictate caution.  Banks have been very tough to negotiate those contracts.  In order to put things in perspective, here is additional data: last month the total of 17 short sales closed successfully vs. only 6 a year a... 12/17/2009

Merry Christmas*Twas the month before Christmas* *When all through our land,* *Not a Christian was praying* *Nor taking a stand.* *See the PC Police had taken away,* *The reason for Christmas - no one could say.* *The children were told by their schools not to sing,* *About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.* *It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say* * December 25th is just a ' Holiday '.* *Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit* *Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!* *CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod* *Something was changing, something quite odd! * *Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa* *In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.* *As Targets were hanging their trees upside down* * At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where... 12/15/2009

The Torrance average sales price dropped by 3 percent in October 2009 compared to October 2008, bringing the average price to $513,136T. The  number of sales went up by 20 percent. Torrance SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM  November 2009 108  $537,659 70  November 2008 90  $554,296 79 *All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional  Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Increased sales, on the month to month basis,  in Torrance reflect a stabilization of the South Bay real estate market as home buyers respond to increased affordability and more moderate prices. Homebuyers have also been taking advantage of the federal tax credit of $8000 that was due to expire in November.  homebuyer tax credit was however extended till April next year;  ... 12/07/2009

    Stand for Christmas.com  This is a great website courtesy of Focus on the Family and Dr. Dobson for us all to go to rate major stores on keeping Christmas Themes for their decorating and use of The reasons for the Season- Christmas in the store.  Personally, I agree with Dr. Dobson, that if a store has no decorations or no mention of Christmas they are not getting my Christmas Dollars this year. They need to get Holiday Dollars instead and I don't use those or say Happy Holidays so until the retailers can learn to celebrate Christmas and give our Christian Holiday some respect I will not be shopping in their stores. Keep the Christ in Christmas and don't break the tradition...Be pro active and check out this website or rate your stores also. Stand for Christmas.com. Have a blessed a... 12/01/2009

As of today, 11/22,09, there are only 6 active foreclosure (REO) listings in Torrance.  31 REO homes are currently under contract.  Foreclosure lisitngs stay on average 30 days on the market.  A lot of those listings end up with multiple offers and sell above asking price.  Here is more date to back it up: In October 2009, total of 16 foreclosure homes were sold at the average selling price of $377,982.  The average listing price in that period was $374,939. The number of foreclosures in Torrance dropped drastically this year compared wiith the same period last year.  There were 32 foreclosure sales in October 2008 vs. only 16 sales in October '09.  Average foreclosure selling price was $391,895 in October '08 vs. $377,982, which translates into the 3.6% price drop. All information quot... 11/22/2009

"What we're talking about is the end of our way of life. They want to control you. That's not some wild conspiracy tale — they already control the banks, the auto industry, most mortgages in this country. They will have to ability to control the temperature inside your home with the passage of the cap-and-trade bill. And now they're trying to take control of one sixth of the U.S. economy — health care. They're talking about taking over the Internet in the name of "neutrality" — who asked them to? Where's the problem there? They are moving at the speed of light. We need to get up off of our couches and get into their offices. Call your senators; show up in their office — peacefully and politely, but get there! If we don't stop this now, Obama will succeed in his goal to "fundamentally tr... 11/20/2009

More from my favorite, Jake Hamilton, May his music bring more and more revival to America and Southern California in particular. I pray that revival will start in Torrance, California at Coast Christian Church and flood the  Nation of America now , in Jesus Name. Have a blessed Saturday! 11/14/2009

Buying a Torrance home just got easier with a new Homebuyers Tax Credit bill, which was signed into law last week. The bill extends the tax credit for first-time homebuyers, as well as opens it up to current homeowners who are looking to buy. And even if you aren't looking to purchase - pass on this article to anyone you think might be in the market to do so. This is information that might benefit them greatly, and I'll be happy to be of service to them. Here is a brief overview of the Homebuyers Tax Credit - and its benefits - based on the new bill.Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers FTHBs (that is, people who have not owned a home within the last three years) may be eligible for the tax credit. The credit for FTHBs is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum available cr... 11/11/2009

  The Torrance average sales price decreased by 1.2 percent in October 2009 compared to October 2008, bringing the average price to $513,136The  number of sales went down significantly.  This drastic drop in sales last month, after continuous increase over last few months, might be a result of a decrease in the number of foreclosure sales in Torrance. Please note the number of sales is still larger on the month to month basis. Torrance SoldListings AverageSales Price AverageDOM  October 2009 120  $513,136 45  October 2008 243  $519,368 50 *All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional  Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  Increased sales, on the month to month basis,  in Torrance reflect a stabilization of the South Bay real estate market as hom... 11/10/2009

Foreclosure Services will  release new flood of foreclosures in the current market, if you want a list of Foreclosures in the South Bay,  Torrance, Lomita, Carson,Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach or Long Beach just email me and I will be happy to set you up on my free listing service. I have sold several Foreclosures this year and I will also send you the specifics on what is involved, What kind of Buyers the Banks are accepting first, and how to protect yourself and your investment when buying a foreclosure. More foreclosure listings for you in The Torrance, Gardena, Carson, Lomita and Harbor City Areas: South Torrance, Great Nieghborhood, Lovely 3 bedroom/1 bath in prime South Torrance School District. Great for first time buyer looking for location. Asking Price is $589,9... 10/29/2009

There are currently two homes for sale in the Pacific Colony: 5513 Lorna   $995,000 5532 Maricopa $975,000 Currently there is one home in escrow in the Pacific Colony: 5562 Maricopa $978,000 If you would like more informtion about the gated community of Pacific Colony please contact:   10/27/2009

Kathy and I sold two homes in La Terrazza this year. Both sold within a month and within 5% of the listing price. I saw today there is a new listing in La Terrazza. A short sale priced at $569,000! A considerably less amount then what our listings sold for. For details please visit: www.rtyndall.com 10/26/2009