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November 2023 Property Sales and Home Prices in the South BayThe real estate market in the South Bay, Beach Cities and Palos Verdes in November 2023 was busy and impressive once again both in terms of the number of homes that sold and the prices they sold for.  The higher interest rates have slowed the market  but hasn't impacted prices all that much with some very  impressive prices in most cities. View our South Bay real estate trends and statistics page to see how  home sales and home prices in November 2023 compared to other months. Take a look at the current homes for sale in the South Bay, Palos Verdes and Beach  Cities as well.    View the most current South Bay median home prices.  See the home sales in: Gardena Hawthorne Hermosa Beach Lawndale Manhattan Beach Redondo Beach Torr... 12/10/2023

Temecula Weekly Market Update December 3rd - 9th, 2023 Rancho Del Mar RECENTLY SOLD Cara Way | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1155 sq. ft. | $449,000 Reflections at Temecula Lane RECENTLY SOLD Strawberry Tree Lane | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1411 sq. ft. | $538,000 Temecula Creek Village RECENTLY SOLD David Lane | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 864 sq. ft. | $359,000 Aldea BACK ON THE MARKET Calle Luz | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1218 sq. ft. | $550,000 12/10/2023

Are you looking for an Owner Carry or Seller Carry Home For Sale in Paradise Valley Arizona between Camelback Mountain and Mummy Mountain, the most expensive place to live in Arizona? (Photo: Paradise Valley Arizona by Jeff Masich )Here today are Paradise Valley homes for sale with Seller May Carry or Owner Financing next to Scottsdale Arizona and UPDATED DAILY on the MLS. Are you ready to move to Paradise Valley the most expensive place to live in Arizona? When buying a home one will need a jumbo loan if not buying with cash. However there are usually some Owner May Finance homes available.Paradise Valley Arizona Estates with Owner Financing or Seller Carry Financing AvailableSee Paradise Valley homes for sale with Seller May Carry or Owner Financing on the MLS on FULL PAGE view and ob... 12/10/2023

The Mike Litton Experience Podcast: I Worked With A Couple For Three Years To Help Them Buy A Home These new music teachers walk into a sales office and want to buy a new home. It takes three years and they move into their dream home! Their life has never been the same since! Because of their hard work they have significant success today!  Welcome to The Mike Litton Experience Podcast! Mike has over 31 years experience in real estate, finance and investing! He’s passionate about being a father, a teacher, a Realtor, an investor and a leader! Everyone has a story and our passion is to help them tell it! We never want you to miss an episode, so please be sure to subscribe. Could we ask you for two quick favors? If you like our program, please tell a friend. Wherever you get your podcasts ... 12/10/2023

The Mike Litton Experience Podcast: I Was Turned Down For The First Home Loan I Ever Applied For I was referred to a loan officer who I applied with and the company turned me down. I even had perfect credit! I decided that I could do a much better job than him! So I get into the mortgage business and it was the best career decision of my life!  Don’t give up! Don’t ever give up! And never take no for an answer!Welcome to The Mike Litton Experience Podcast! Mike has over 31 years experience in real estate, finance and investing! He’s passionate about being a father, a teacher, a Realtor, an investor and a leader! Everyone has a story and our passion is to help them tell it! We never want you to miss an episode, so please be sure to subscribe. Could we ask you for two quick favors? If you... 12/10/2023

The Mike Litton Experience Podcast: Parents Get Involved In Your Child's Education As our children grew up we made sure we were involved in their school activities and we were certain to meet, get to know and support their teachers. We are our children’s biggest fans and we had to learn the hard way to have a united front with their teachers. Here’s to you having the prefect family!Welcome to The Mike Litton Experience Podcast! Mike has over 31 years experience in real estate, finance and investing! He’s passionate about being a father, a teacher, a Realtor, an investor and a leader! Everyone has a story and our passion is to help them tell it! We never want you to miss an episode, so please be sure to subscribe. Could we ask you for two quick favors? If you like our program, please tel... 12/10/2023

Tips to Sell Your Home in a Changing MarketI think we can all agree that the real estate market is shifting.  Interest rates are dropping slowly and people are once again starting to think about moving but we aren't seeing the insanity that has marked the past few years. There's nothing more upsetting than your home sitting on the market while others around you are selling.  Here are a few tips to help get your home sold.1. Price is by far one of the most important components in getting your home sold. There is a price at which each home in whatever condition will sell.  If you aren't prepared to do some of the things to get a higher price then you need to price your home accordingly.2. Cleanliness Matters - If you've ever heard the saying "Cleanliness is Next to Godliness" they must ha... 12/10/2023

I love the holidays and the sense of joy and community that you feel this time of year. Another evening of festivities is happening at the Manhattan Pier as tonight is the 35th annual holiday fireworks happening at the pier and downtown. They start blasting off at 7:00 pm. Don't miss it! Here's the list of activities: 3:00pm - 4:00pm - Sketchers snow park opens to Friendship Foundation 4:00pm - 6:30pm - Sketchers snow park open to the public 4:00pm - 6:30pm - Santa float on Manhattan Ave for photos 3:00pm - 6:30pm - Mira Costa Choir caroling in downtown Manhattan 4:00pm - 5:00 pm - Pointbreaks - High School Rock Band 5:00pm - 6:00 pm - Mira Costa jazz band 6:00pm - 7:00 pm - Joe's Band 7:00pm - 34th annual Sketchers holiday fireworks From the founder and producer:The annual event starte... 12/10/2023

Exciting News for Home Sellers!!! Considering selling your home and need some improvements? Look no further! Introducing the RealVitalize Program - your ticket to inspiring home transformations with NO MONEY UPFRONT! This fantastic program is designed to enhance your home's appeal without any upfront cost. Whether it's a fresh coat of paint, minor repairs, or strategic upgrades, RealVitalize has you covered.Ready to elevate your home selling experience? Call NOW! Cynthia Grimes of Coldwell Banker Realty, and let's turn your home into a buyer's dream! ASK for Cynthia! Cynthia Grimes Coldwell Banker Realty Cell: 443-506-0359 Office: 410-876-1666 #realvitalize #homeimprovementprojects #SellWithConfidence #cynthiagrimesrealtor EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 12/10/2023

Off grid log cabin overlooking Maine lake.Surveyed 40 acres of Maine land surrounds your remote vacation property getaway on Drews MT.No one knows you are up to Maine at camp unless you tell them. Or invite them to explore the recreation trails, Drews Lake and to sample all the wildlife.Watch video of off grid log cabin, 40 acres of Maine land.Working too hard and missing down time to catch your breath? Have family, friends, folks you work with that would also like to visit your Maine recreation property investment? More on Linneus Maine.Lot 14 on Drews Mountain has a private lake lot on the lake of the same name.Easy float your boat launch down by the dam in the video too. View overlooking Drews Lake from your log cabin open porch!And don't forget 40 acres of Maine land to explore, to ... 12/10/2023

The Mike Litton Experience Podcast: Madison's Dad T-ShirtMy daughter Madison is well known in our community a fact that is revealed to me! This amazing girl we nicknamed #The Mayor of Escondido” learned how much her dad loves being “Madison’s dad”. This is how we show our children how we feel about them through our actions.Welcome to The Mike Litton Experience Podcast! Mike has over 31 years experience in real estate, finance and investing! He’s passionate about being a father, a teacher, a Realtor, an investor and a leader! Everyone has a story and our passion is to help them tell it! We never want you to miss an episode, so please be sure to subscribe. Could we ask you for two quick favors? If you like our program, please tell a friend. Wherever you get your podcasts please leave us a... 12/10/2023

The Mike Litton Experience Podcast: Michael Goes Out For FootballWe never told our children what they could or couldn’t do as an extra curricular activity growing up. We let them choose what they want, Let them experience it and we let them feel our support. Most especially we need to always set and maintain standards for our children and be consistent. Let them do what they want but they must maintain our standards.Welcome to The Mike Litton Experience Podcast! Mike has over 31 years experience in real estate, finance and investing! He’s passionate about being a father, a teacher, a Realtor, an investor and a leader! Everyone has a story and our passion is to help them tell it! We never want you to miss an episode, so please be sure to subscribe. Could we ask you for two quick favors? ... 12/10/2023

  All About Appraising On All About Real Estate On today's live radio show, "All About Real Estate," my guest was Lars Hosford, the owner of Four Corners Appraisal. It was a pleasure talking to Lars, who has completed over 15,000 appraisals in the past two decades. He shared valuable knowledge about the evaluation process and how real estate agents can prepare.During the show, we discussed various topics such as the typical appraiser's description, how comps are chosen, how the appraisal process works, how real estate agents can prepare, how to handle a low appraisal value, and who can communicate with the appraiser.We also discussed the appraisal of an unusual home in an area with similar homes and how to deal with it. Lars gave insights into how cash contracts and competing offers aff... 12/10/2023

123 N Spruce Lane, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$380000 4 Beds - 3 Baths - 2.92 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Stunning Home on Acreage! Nestled in a private cul-de-sac in the charming neighbourhood of Reston and situated on almost three wooded acres, this one-of-a kind home is not one you want to miss. From the spacious rocking chair front porch to the private dock overlooking Lake Tallavana out back, this picture-perfect property has so much curb appeal and country charm while boasting updates throughout. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, this well maintained home lives large with its open and inviting floor plan. Featuring soaring vaulted ceilings and an abundance of windows allowing for much desired natural light throughout the home, updated LVP fl... 12/10/2023

On November 30, 2023, Realtor.com reported the active listing inventory of homes in the Midwest down 2.3% in November of 2023 from November 2022; while new listed homes gained 2.6% in November of 2022 from November of 2021. The median list price of a home increased 5.7% in November of 2023 from November of 2022, and houses stayed 1 day less in the market in November of 2023, from November of 2022 in the Midwest.  The active listing inventory of homes in the Northeast dropped 8.1% in November of 2023 from November of 2022; while new listed homes higher 3.1% in November of 2023 from November of 2022. The median list price of a home jumped 7.8% in November of 2023 from November of 2022, and houses stayed 4 days more in the market in November of 2023, from November of 2022 in the Northeast.... 12/10/2023

Santa is tired!Antique chalk decoration for Christmas.I drag him out every Christmas and enjoy my sleeping Santa.  I bought him at a garage sale several years ago and he is a delight to have around.....so different!  I don't know how old he is but the original price is on the bottom  Let's look.There it is!  If you are old enough to remember going to the "dime store" with parents many years ago you'd perhaps remember how items were priced on the bottom with a marker.  This was 69 cents!  What would it be today?  Seems as if we can't buy anything for less than 5$!Have a Happy Holiday season!!  Thanks for reading my blog!!  12/10/2023

Decluttering for a Fresh Start - A Journey to Organized Living - PART 1 While Ray and I are a little sad to have to move back to the city, there are also a lot of positives for us as we make the move. “Moving AGAIN?” Seems to be the most asked question for us! We are typically in a home for 7 years and then, for various reasons, move to our next ‘dream home!’ The absolutely WORST part of moving is the physical MOVING itself! I am a passionate sentimentalist - not to be confused with the term, hoarder! While I have had clients who are hoarders, none of them have ever shared sentimental reasons as those for having much of the ‘clutter’ that they have.HOWEVER, I do have a propensity for SAVING a lot of things for ‘just-in-case’ moments, most of which, never happen! This move, for me, is go... 12/10/2023

I'm working on a couple of suggested classics that Endre Barath, Jr. mentioned to me on an earlier post but it's proving to be a bigger challenge then I expected. I did find a fairly moving song by Elvis but after listening to the lyrics (as a Christian) I am not sure why this song is considered a Christmas song. I also found the same song sung by a very dynamic girl. Here are both versions. Tell me which one you like best.HallelujahI also found two very good (but not incredible songs) that had GREAT Videos. Tell me what you think.I'll keep searching for one of Ende's suggestions and/or what I think is the best I've heard this year. There is a lot of good stuff out there but I want to be blown away by an artist, not necessarily the video. 12/10/2023

DEC 2023: Unveiling the Foxcroft (SouthPark) Real Estate Report Card! Foxcroft is a truly remarkable gem nestled in the heart of SouthPark in Charlotte, NC. This is a neighborhood that doesn't merely echo desirability, it sings it from the rooftops! Each home for sale in Foxcroft is cradled within an enchanted community with mature trees and dazzling landscapes. Imagine driving through a natural archway of towering trees in this older, highly desirable neighborhood. These age-old oaks stretch out their arms, almost as though giving residents & visitors alike, a welcoming embrace. And as we are now in the full swing of winter, prepare yourself for a visual feast! The community transforms into an artist's dream as the springs brings vibrant hues of beautiful color throughout. So, stay tun... 12/10/2023

Navigating the Deerfield Creek Real Estate Market: DEC 2023 InsightsDeerfield Creek, a charming community in South Charlotte, presents a great mix of home designs, superb location and a fantastic lifestyle - not to mention top-notch school assignments. If you're in search of a luxurious neighborhood in the Charlotte area, Deerfield Creek is your go-to destination. Despite the address being Matthews, Deerfield Creek is actually nestled in the southern part of Mecklenburg County. This stunning community offers an array of excellent amenities such as a swimming pool, playground, tennis courts, an open-air cabana, a basketball court and so much more. On top of all these features, you'll find a friendly and welcoming community in this sought-after South Charlotte neighborhood. Plus, the area... 12/10/2023