Have Short Sales & REO’s affected the Hollywood Riviera? – Since January 1st, 2010 – there have been 6 REO’s (Bank Owned properties – negotitations with the bank) and 7 Short Sales (Home sells for less than the mortgage notes so bank has to forgive the difference. Negotiations with the bank not the seller.) And […]

Come Visit this gorgeous Twilight Open Houses in the Hollywood Riviera – on Thursday, October 7th from 4-7pm. I will serve champagne/cheese & crackers and watch the sunset! Two gorgeous homes – both on Calle Miramar – will be open for your previewing! 917 Calle Miramar, Hollywood Riviera – $1,349,000 – 4 Bedrooms & 2 […]

Stuck in Limbo & Other Home Selling Tortures – in today’s buyer’s market be prepared for Limbo as a seller. Be prepared for things to take a while and to feel like there is something wrong with “your” house. As if it’s not bad enough that you had to de-clutter, organize, and remove any & […]

Rebound in the Hollywood Riviera/California? – Headlines nationally have us worried, but here in the Golden State there are signs of stability! Home prices are rising in virtually every corner of the state. They’ve climbed for nine consecutive months, and in July posted a 10.4% gain year-over-year. That puts the state’s median price at $315,000 […]

Redondo Beach Treated to a Rare Visit from Giant Blue Whales! – The Palos Verdes Peninsula has been treated to a rare visit from the endangered giant blue whale. Swells of krill – tiny, shrimplike creatures – have attracted the blue whales as this is their favorite food! The Pacific waters have been cooler recently […]

South Bay Events – Check out South Bay Events & Restaurant Specials – This is a great website to bookmark for those nights you want to go out and eat but can’t decide where to go. Find deals and special events all in one place – http://www.SouthBayEvents.com

Whether You’re Selling or Not…..Sprucing up your home is always beneficial. After we help our clients get their homes ready for sale, we almost always hear – ‘thank you, we wish we’d always had it like this.” So here are 10 low cost tips to spruce up your home! 1) Refresh the Exterior – First impressions […]

A few days ago, the local papers were reporting some negative headlines with regard to the national real estate market. A potential buyer came to me with a counter offer and referenced this headline as a way to back up his low offer. The very same day, as I made my way through the paper, […]

Are you around this weekend? It is a bit cold to go to the beach. Why not go see some GREAT Hollywood Riviera Homes for sale this weekend? 160 Vista Del Parque is a wonderful home and a terrific new low price of 999K! It is open both Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4pm […]

Compare Your Home to this Recent Sale in the Hollywood Riviera – What would your home sell for if you live in the Hollywood Riviera? You’ve got to compare it to recent sales in the area to come up with an approximate value. Remember, this is not a science, but an art. Most recently sold […]

Sometimes clients and salespeople think the closing is going to be the easiest part of the deal, but these days, entering into a contract is only the beginning. According to the National Association of Realtors recent Realtors Confidence Index survey, between 10% and 14% of pending transactions do not close. Another 20% are delayed but eventually […]

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Kelly Evans

Kelly Evans, your trusted South Bay real estate expert since 2000. From guiding seamless home sales to sharing insider tips on local lifestyle and neighborhoods, Kelly delivers exceptional service at every step.

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