Most luxury markets are fully recovered from the real estate crash of 2008.  Many neighborhood are selling far above 2007's peak prices.  A few markets in the South Bay of Los Angeles are still in recovery mode.  Hermosa Beach, as most of the South Bay, remains in a long-running sellers' market.With interest rates promised to rise in the coming months, now is an excellent time for buyers to take advantage of a softening in the luxury segment of the local real estate market.If you're in the market to purchase a luxury home in any of the Beach Cities of the South Bay of Los Angeles the holiday season is an excellent time to go home shopping!Hermosa Beach, California luxury listings and sales market update for November 2015:Three Hermosa Beach luxury residences priced at or above $3,000,00... 11/15/2015

Three Hermosa Beach luxury properties priced at or above $3,000,000 sold during September 2015.  The most expensive sale for the month was a Strand property sold for "lot value" at $8,100,000.  Yes, a spot on the sand along The Strand is costly.There are currently four Hermosa Beach luxury residences in escrow with accepted offers.  Three of the properties are single family homes, one is a townhouse.There are 13 luxury homes for sale in Hermosa Beach as of Oct. 17, 2015.  One of the properties for sale is a townhouse, one is a condo, the rest are single family homes.Sales in the Beach Cities luxury home market appear to have slowed in recent months.  At the current rate of absorption there is over a three month supply of luxury inventory in Hermosa Beach.  These numbers still favor sell... 10/22/2015

We offer free preparation and value consultation of your luxury Hermosa Beach property.  It’s the first day of school, and finally the morning air was a bit cooler when I walked my dog this morning.  It’s been a hot and humid summer in the South Bay of Los Angeles, and even the coastal beach cities did not escape the summer heat wave.Do luxury home sellers and buyers keep the real estate market sizzling in the summer or does the market fizzle and slip into the lazy dog days of summer? Let’s see how laid-back Hermosa Beach with its quaint beach cottages, sandy beaches and its ample supply of luxury homes  priced over $3,000,000 closed out July 2015:There are currently 11 luxury residences priced at or above $3,000,000 for sale in Hermosa Beach ranging in price from $3,500,000 to $16,000... 09/06/2015

Say you’re viewing a home and are impressed with how it looks. The walls are freshly painted. Everything seems bright and new. You’re considering making an offer.     Then, while standing on a mat in the kitchen, you hear a squeak below your feet. You lift the mat and see that some tiles are broken. Obviously the mat was there to, literally, cover up that defect. A few broken tiles are not a big deal. But now you’re thinking, “What else might be wrong with this house?” There’s no reason to worry that every home will have maintenance issues hidden from view. However, it’s smart to do your due diligence to ensure the home you’re considering is truly as good as it looks. One way is to have a professional home inspector check out the property as a condition of your purchase offer. He or she... 08/12/2015

Manhattan, NYC celebrated its noted Mahattanhenge event (those rare summer solstice days when the sun aligns with the east-west street grid) with a huge street party.  Catching a glimpse of the setting sun is not easy deep in the heart of Manhattan.  Quite the opposite is true in Hermosa Beach, CA.  The sunset over the Pacific Ocean is a sight to behold most evenings throughout the year. There's truly something magical about twilight along the California coast.  The colors, the light, the salt water smell in the air where sand meets surf are a nightly treat for the senses and soul.It's the coastal lifestyle of the Beach Cities of the South Bay of Los Angeles that you're buying into when you purchase a home in Hermosa Beach.  Housing options in Hermosa run the gamut from cottage to ocean... 07/17/2015

Rain in June is not the norm for Southern California, but this morning a light rain was falling when I walked Faye, my spunky little Chihuahua.  The air was filled with the scent of petrichor. That's the new word I recently added to my vocabulary as it means the smell of rain on the dry earth--and we certainly have plenty of dry earth in the South Bay of Los Angeles due to our relentless drought.  The origin of the word is Greek and is a combo of the words for "stone" and "blood of the gods."  Very fitting description for those raindrops falling onto our hard as a stone and thirsty soil, and the scent was certainly heavenly as well.One of the positives of living in Hermosa Beach is lot sizes tend to be small, and that means a smaller yard to maintain and water and more time to enjoy the... 06/10/2015

Hermosa Beach may have the appearance of a sleepy little beach town, but it also has some of Southern California's most spectacular coastal luxury homes.Here's what happened in the luxury real estate market in Hermosa Beach during April 2015:Eight Hermosa Beach luxury single family homes priced over $2,000,000 sold during April 2015.  There are also eight Hermosa Beach luxury residences in escrow with accepted offers, and 16 luxury homes are currently for sale in Hermosa Beach.For more information about Hermosa Beach luxury homes contact Charlemagne Int'l Properties at 310 493 8333 or email us  at ToeringandTeam@gmail.comIf you would like to track sales and new listings in your neighborhood simply send us a request to add your email address to our e-newsletter and give us the neighborho... 05/06/2015

For the purpose of this real estate report on Hermosa Beach luxury homes “luxury” will be defined as residential property (single family, townhouse, condo) priced at or above $2,000,000. The coastal community of Hermosa Beach, known as one of the beach cities in the South Bay of Los Angeles, posted two luxury single family home sales for February 2015. There are currently 10 Hermosa Beach luxury single family homes in escrow with accepted offers, and seven are for sale. One Hermosa Beach townhouse sold in the luxury category of over $2,000,000 during February 2015.   For more information about buying or selling Hermosa Beach real estate contact ToeringandTeam@gmail.com or Charlemagne Int'l Property at 310 493 8333. Luxury Homes for Sale in Hermosa Beach:   03/13/2015

Hermosa Beach is one of the Beach Cities in the South Bay of Los Angeles, CA.  Nestled between Manhattan Beach to the north and Redondo Beach to the south, Hermosa Beach is the quintessential Southern California beach town. 29 Hermosa Beach income properties sold during 2014.  Prices ranged from a low of $799,000 for a studio at The Beach House (owner can stay up to 90 days per year and the remaining time the property is rented), to $3,621,000 for a 10-unit building a few blocks from the ocean. 3 Hermosa Beach income properties have sold YTD in 2015. 7 Hermosa Beach multi-family properties are in escrow with accepted offers. 3 Hermosa Beach income properties are currently for sale. For more information about Hermosa Beach income property contact Charlemagne Int'l Properties at Toeringa... 02/27/2015

For the purpose of this real estate report on Hermosa Beach luxury homes "luxury" will be defined as residential property (single family, townhouse, condo) priced at or above $2,000,000. Four Hermosa Beach luxury properties sold during January 2015.  The sale prices ranged from a low of $2,005,000 to $3,000,000. Seven Hermosa Beach luxury homes are in escrow with accepted offers. There are currently 11 Hermosa Beach residential luxury properties for sale.   For more information about Hermosa Beach, CA luxury residential homes contact Charlemagne Int'l Properties at 310.493.8333 or email us at ToeringandTeam@gmail.com. Luxury Homes for Sale in Hermosa Beach:   02/06/2015

December 2014 was a slow month for luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 in Hermosa Beach, CA.  The coastal community, known as one of the beach cities in the South Bay of Los Angeles, posted one luxury single family home sale for December. There are currently two single family Hermosa Beach luxury homes in escrow with accepted offers. There are 10 Hermosa Beach luxury single family homes for sale with price tags exceeding $2,000,000. For more information on luxury homes in the beach cities of Hermosa, Manhattan and Redondo contact Charlemagne Int'l Properties at ToeringandTeam@gmail.com. Hermosa Beach luxury homes for sale:     01/18/2015

There's a common perception the real estate market slows down, or worse yet, comes to a grinding halt during the holiday season.  I'll admit there is a slight shift in activity as some sellers remove their home from the market, but buyer activity often intensifies.  I recently read the sale of luxury homes in California is on the increase in both number and price.  Let's see if that holds true for Hermosa Beach: One Hermosa Beach luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 sold during November 2014. Seven Hermosa Beach luxury homes in the same price range are in escrow with accepted offers. 15 Hermosa Beach luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 are currently for sale. For more information on luxury homes in Hermosa Beach, CA contact Charlemagne Int'l Properties at 310 493 8333 or ToeringandTeam@... 12/03/2014

If you dream of living close to The Strand in Hermosa Beach but single family homes are beyond your financial reach, then perhaps it's time to consider a townhouse located in the Sand Section, and within easy walking distance of the beach.  Luxury townhouses in this location often include a view of the water.   As of November 12, 2014 three Hermosa Beach luxury townhouses, priced over $2,000,000 sold this year. All were located in the Sand Section of Hermosa and priced in the $2,000,000 price range.   There are currently no luxury townhouses in escrow, but two Hermosa Beach high-end townhouses are for sale.  Both are located in the Sand Section and are priced in the $2-3M price range.   For more information about selling or buying a townhouse close to the sand and surf  in Hermosa Beac... 11/12/2014

Hermosa Beach income units are still in high demand with all available and sold units going over one million dollars. Available Units: 4 Apartments are listed for sale in Hermosa priced from $1.349M to $4.399M Units in Escrow: 6 Units are in escrow ranging from $1.4M to $3.599M October sales includes 1 units at $1,550,000. Unit breakdown: Duplex sales – 1 On pricing, this month’s units sold an average of 1% within the asking prices. The average time on market was 1.5 months. Would you like more information about income units in Hermosa? Find out the current market value of apartments you own? Toering & Team has helped many investors with both buying and selling investment properties around the entire South Bay of Los Angeles. Let us know how we can help!   - Josh Toering (310) 525-9440... 11/07/2014

Hermosa Beach is a little beach town with some big real estate sales!  Sandwiched between much larger Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach, this coastal village holds its own when it comes to luxury homes.   Although only one Hermosa Beach luxury single family home sold during October 2014 there are five properties priced over two million dollars in escrow with accepted offers.  11 Hermosa Beach luxury homes are currently for sale ranging in price from $2.5M to $16M for a property located on The Strand.   For more information about selling or buying a Hermosa Beach luxury property contact Norma Toering at 310.493.8333 or email at ToeringandTeam@gmail.com.   Luxury homes for sale in Hermosa Beach CA:   11/04/2014

Hills Section (East) real estate and home sales report for Hermosa Beach, CA in October 2014. Above PCH, the East or "Hill" area of Hermosa overlooks the beachside city. It contains a mix of newer construction homes and older properties. Homes for sale in the eastern area of Hermosa Beach (Hermosa Hills):   Hermosa Beach - East area home sales: 10/22/2014

Valley real estate and home sales report for Hermosa Beach, CA in October 2014. Just inland from the beach, the Valley area of Hermosa is still close enough to enjoy the ocean breezes. Some homes have great ocean views, others overlook the valley. Homes for sale in the Valley area of Hermosa:   Hermosa Valley - Recent property sales: 10/22/2014

Sand section real estate and home sales report for Hermosa Beach, CA in October 2014. The Sand area of Hermosa offers beach frontage lifestyle, nightlife and dining. From stunning multi-million dollar Strand homes to charming beach cottages, the Sand Section is always a popular neighborhood. Homes for sale in the Sand Section of Hermosa:     Homes that recently sold in the Sand area of Hermosa Beach CA:   10/22/2014

There are currently 10 Hermosa Beach luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 for sale.  There are no pending sales of luxury homes in Hermosa Beach as of October 1, 2014. One Hermosa Beach luxury homes closed escrow during September 2014.  The Sand Section home sold after one week on the market.  Sale price was $2,250,000.   For more information on Hermosa Beach luxury homes contact Charlemagne Int'l Properties at ToeringandTeam@gmail.com.   Hermosa Beach Luxury Homes for Sale:     10/01/2014

Hills Section (East) real estate and home sales report for Hermosa Beach, CA in September 2014. Homes for sale in the eastern area of Hermosa Beach (Hermosa Hills):   Hermosa Beach - East area home sales: 09/21/2014