Someone says we have a million dollars to spend….you’re thinking “they’re gonna get a real nice house with all that money.” Well, I guess it depends where you want that house. Here in the Hollywood Riviera, it doesn’t get you much anymore. You have decisions to make when you have a million dollars to spend. […]

What Would I Buy? I often wonder when a buyer asks me what “I would buy” if given the existing inventory. I love this question and when we (my partner/sister and I) go out to broker’s opens to preview new inventory…we always play this game. What was the best deal today? Best house for the […]

Someone help me here…..it’s 2009 and digital cameras have been around for a while now. Pretty sure you can pick one up at any Target, Best Buy, Radio Shack….heck, I bet you can get one at the drugstore. But I still see new listings come on the market with no photos. Saw one yesterday – […]

Multiple offers are back….ugh! How do we agents prepare our buyers for the realities of multiple offers again? Preparing them is the key here to a successful transaction. Some tips for managing buyer’s expectations BEFORE they make the offer include: 1) Meeting with your buyers and advising them of the current market conditions. If […]

The annual Summer of Music concert series is returning to the Redondo Beach Pier and will offer a wonderful variety of music backed by truly amazing sunsets. The free bi-weekly community concerts are presented by the Redondo Pier Association. Over 20 bands will perform music ranging from Blues, Country and Rock to Salsa, Swing […]

Hollywood Riviera Market Analysis – 2nd Quarter 2009 Sales Great news for sellers this quarter, we had a 29% increase in sales volume! We have seen homes really sell at a fast pace in the past month here in the Riviera which gave us the increase in sales. Along with the increase in volume however, […]

Summer 2009 is here and along with the sand, surf and sunshine this year comes some real values in real estate! Our current market conditions have left a lot of people talking about real estate – seems like people never really stop talking about real estate. It is cyclical and that is to be remembered […]

I just wanted to update you on the amazing rapid clip the Riviera has been on for home sales. Look back to our May 19th, 2009 blog post and you will see that Kelly reported 10 homes in the sale pending category, with about 45 homes for sale at that time. As of today, June 24, […]

At annual builders’ show, small is in Among the trends highlighted at the International Builders€™ Show, more Americans are saying goodbye to McMansions and are buying ‘right-sized’ homes instead. There€™s also high interest in green elements, organization, fewer luxuries and practical appliances. By MarketWatch   These days, a bigger home isn’t always a better one: […]

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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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