Luxury brands are enjoying a surge in business and luxury homes in Hermosa Beach are rebounding too.  The beach lifestyle is sure to be even more appealing this week as we swelter through our current Southern California heat wave.  By all means enjoy some time on the sand or walking close to the water's edge.  It's summertime and the beach is at its most inviting.   Not a beach person, then enjoy the views and relax over lunch in a little seaside cafe, then browse through the shops with an ever-present beach flair.  The saltwater air is good for the soul, and by the end of your visit you just may be sold on the Hermosa Beach lifestyle. If you're out and about this holiday weekend and in the market to purchase a luxury home in Hermosa Beach check out the following homes priced over $2,0... 07/02/2013

Sands real estate and home sales report for Hermosa Beach, CA in May 2013. Homes for sale: 7 Homes are listed for sale in the Sand section of Hermosa priced from $1,495,000 to $15,900,000. Pending sales: 8 Houses are in escrow priced from $969,900 to $5,250,000. May sales: 5 Homes sold in May 2013 priced from $1,105,000 to $4,000,000. Homes for sale in Hermosa Beach (newest listings) Homes for sale in the "sand section" of Hermosa Beach CA:   06/23/2013

Today I'll be showing my luxury home listing at 3130 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, and it's located only 70 steps from the surf and sand.  I promised the prospective buyer an in-depth analysis of what's happening in the Hermosa Beach Sand Section since he is relatively new to the area, I will start from ground zero and walk him through the macro and micro real estate stories of this charming little beach town located next door to Manhattan Beach. Let's examine the big picture first.  Per Zillow's statistics, Hermosa Beach real estate increased a whopping 20.5 percent from April 2012 to April 2013.  This is a market on the rise.  The luxury home market in Hermosa turns over at a slower pace than surrounding homes priced under $2,000,000 as there is a larger supply of buyers for the les... 05/30/2013

Hermosa Beach homes for sale   There are currently 13 homes for sale in Hermosa Beach. They range in price from $849,00-$15,900,000. The average market time for a Hermosa Beach home is 68 days.   There are currently 10 townhomes for sale in Hermosa Beach. The prices range from $1,129,000-$3,199,000. The average market time for a Hermosa Beach condo is currently 44 dayys.   There are 6 condos for sale in Hermosa Beach. They range in price from $369,000-939,000. The average market time 110 days.   For more information regarding the Hermosa Beach real estate market, contact the Tyndall Team.     05/29/2013

Recent news has shown that builder confidence is up and that new construction starts is at a multi-year high. That's not anything new for Hermosa Beach. A quick drive through the Hermosa Beach sand section makes it clear that builders are most definitely building. According to South Bay realtor and Hermosa Beach resident Keith Kyle with South Bay Brokers, "it's hard not to notice the abundance of projects underway. In some areas there are 3 or 4 new homes being built on the same street. The market has always remained strong during the downturn, but the amount of builders buying older homes shows that confidence in the Hermosa Beach real estate market is very high." Much of the new construction is for owner users, but more and more spec projects are taking place as well. Below are some o... 05/22/2013

  April brought out the nesting instinct for aspiring Hermosa Beach residents purchasing in the luxury price range of $2,000,000 or higher.  Three Hermosa Beach luxury homes sold and all were located in the Sand Section of Hermosa Beach.  The highest price sale was $3,290,000 for a 3700 sq. ft. new construction home located at 477 25th St.   Pending sales for April stands at two and 10 luxury homes are for sale in Hermosa Beach.   If you're in the market to purchase a luxury home in Hermosa Beach don't miss 3130 Hermosa Avenue.  It is the beauty of the bevvy of fantastic beach homes for sale in the Sand Section of Hermosa Beach in my opinion, but of course I am the listing agent.  Schedule your private showing today and enjoy life at the beach before summer arrives. - Norma (310) 493-8... 05/09/2013

FARMERS MARKETS know your best quality fresh food We are so lucky in our local Beach towns tohave the best fresh food brought to us every week. So we stay at the beach and walk to our wonderful farmers market. By the  way our local walkability score is really High.  BLUE ZONE our local walking MOAI is growing. We walked with them on St Patrick day parade. FUN.     Farmers Markets in Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach is an amazing value to each community. My clients that move to the area quickly choose their favorite.  Redondo Beach Farmers Market FRIDAY Avenue I across from HT Grill.  They have organic meat, fresh vegetables, fresh baked bread, and fresh salsa, guacamole and chips. People come every week and they add the heat per request.   Redondo Beach Farmers Market TH... 05/01/2013

Prices have jumped considerably in the sand sections of both Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, and much of the reason is the recent flood of the market of very high end luxury homes in A+ locations. Although there are a few oceanfront "Strand" homes for sale, the primary reason for the recent rise in median prices is the number of homes and townhomes on the highly sought after "walkstreet" locations. The current median price for a Hermosa walkstreet home is $3974,000 and the current average price is $4,447,500. The current median price for a Manhattan Beach walkstreet home is $3,350,000 and the average price is $4,123,000. For more information on the Manhattan Beach or Hermosa Beach sand section, or any of these luxury walkstreet properties, please feel free to contact us at 310-251-23... 04/23/2013

  Hermosa Beach did not record any luxury home sales over $2,000,000 during the month of March 2013. There are currently two Hermosa Beach luxury homes in escrow--both in the $2M range. Hermosa Beach has 11 luxury homes for sale priced from $2,099,000 to $15,900,000 for a homes located on The Strand.   For more information on Hermosa Beach luxury homes contact Norma Toering & Team or simply schedule an appointment to view our listing at 3130 Hermosa Avenue.  The coastal villa is just 70 steps from the sand and is listed for $5,350,000.  It's exquisite and not to be missed.   Homes for sale in Hermosa Beach, CA (Live Feed so always up to date):     04/13/2013

Hermosa's rich and legendary surfing culture shines this weekend as the Hermosa Beach Historical Society hosts a kick-off party Friday night for the Surfers Walk of Fame Induction and Spyder Surf Fest. The "meet and greet" party will give attendees a chance to mingle with notable surfers, enjoy a silent auction courtesy of Spyder Surfboards, enjoy live music from Bullys & Matadors on the patio and see local art displays and a surf museum exhibit. Food and drink will be available for purchase. 2013 Surfers Walk of Fame inductee Mike Doyle will be introduced at 7:30 p.m. followed by a screening of John John Florence's surf film, "Done." An after-party in the museum will begin at 9 p.m. Adult tickets are $10 each; kids tickets $5 each. Pre-sale tickets are available at Spyder Surfboards an... 04/05/2013

Luxury Home Sales in Hermosa Beach - March 2013   - Norma Toering (310) 493-8333 There are currently 6 Hermosa Beach luxury homes for sale.  The most fabulous (Okay, I'm the listing agent) is located at 3130 Hermosa Avenue.  This four bedroom beauty with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean is just 70 steps from the surf and sand. For more information on Hermosa Beach luxury homes for sale or to list your Hermosa Beach home contact Norma Toering & Team at 310.493.8333.   Homes for sale in Hermosa Beach, CA:   03/18/2013

I have a Hermosa Beach luxury home for sale and I receive many calls asking if it is also for lease.  It is not, but there are often luxury homes for lease on or near the sand. As I write this 13 homes (condos, townhouses and single family) are available for lease in the Hermosa Beach Sand Section.  Prices range from a low of $3500 for a two-bedroom upper duplex unit to $30,000 for a single family home on The Strand with four bedrooms and four baths. For more information on luxury leases at the beach contact Norma Toering & Team 310.493.8333. 03/13/2013

The below chart offers a quick overview of the real estate market in Hermosa Beach as of March 4, 2013. The month of February saw 12 closed sales with 40 active homes for sale and 32 pending home sales in this small coastal community. Prices are definitely on the rise and is the case with neighboring Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, inventory is at near record lows while demand remains very high. Click here to view the recent Hermosa home sales by month, or the current MLS list of homes for sale in all areas of Hermosa Beach CA. The active listings averages and median home prices are skewed somewhat by the oceanfront home for sale at 2666 The Strand priced at $14,250,000. 12 February Closed Sales     List Price ADOM Selling Price BR BA Year Built SqFt Lot SqFt Min $399,000 4 $ 345,000... 03/08/2013

  Exquisite Tile Work at 3130 Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach - Video tour of 3130 Hermosa Ave. Luxury Home Listed by Norma Toering & Team Two Hermosa Beach luxury home sales (sale price over $2M) were recorded in February 2013. Both sales occurred in the Hermosa Beach Sand Section with one sale on Hermosa Avenue ($4,600,000) and the other on The Strand ($4,250,000). The average price per square foot for these gorgeous coastal homes just inches from the sand was $1,124. There are currently six Hermosa luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 for sale and one Hermosa Beach luxury home in escrow. For more information on luxury homes in Hermosa Beach contact Norma Toering & Team. (310) 493-8333   Luxury homes for sale in Hermosa:   03/04/2013

  Last Monday I posted an article announcing the theft of the real estate sign from my luxury listing in Hermosa Beach. We replaced it the same day with a temporary sign. Friday we were showing property in Hermosa Beach one block from our luxury listing. We took a short detour by the property to see if the temporary sign had vanished too. Imagine our surprise when we saw the original luxury sign and the temporary sign sharing the same small plot of high-end real estate soil! I won’t reveal the details, but second thoughts can be a very smart thing to have when there are security cameras rolling. Smile, you may very well be on concealed cameras! 02/17/2013

My weekend was filled with workouts (hike, yoga and free weights), work (wrote two offers and prepping another). I was feeling great about the productive weekend until I received a call from a neighbor of my luxury listing at 3130 Hermosa Beach.   “I see your sign is down. How much did the property sell for?” “The property is available. Are you sure the sign is missing?” “Yes. The sign was there yesterday and today it is gone.” As soon as we confirmed the offers we wrote were in the hands of the listing agents, we hopped in the Mini Cooper and headed for Hermosa Beach with a spare sign. I was hoping the wind had blown it over, but no such luck. The aluminum sign and post were gone. Fortunately, this is a high-end listing with security cameras and the sellers are reviewing tapes from th... 02/10/2013

Hermosa Beach Luxury Home Listed by Norma Toering & Team   It is not hard to find a real estate agent. We post signs all over the neighborhood when we hold an open house. Our offices are scattered all over the planet, and whether you walk in or phone in, there is usually an agent on call to answer your questions.   If you’re hoping for more than potluck, my suggestion is to ask trusted friends and family for recommendations. Especially if they recently completed a real estate sale or purchase.   Once you have a name or two, it’s time to do a little online shopping. Do a Google search on each agent of interest. Check out their website and online presence. Remember, if you are a seller, the buyer of your home will most likely begin her/his search on the Internet. Today’s agents need to u... 02/02/2013

Hills Section (East) real estate and home sales report for Hermosa Beach, CA in December 2012. Homes for sale: 5 Homes are listed for sale in the Hills/East section priced from $895,000 to $1,339,000. Pending sales: 6 Houses are in escrow priced from $665,000 to $1.350,000. December sales:  Four homes sold in December 2012 from $750,000 to $969,900.   Homes for sale in the eastern area of Hermosa Beach (Hermosa Hills): 01/23/2013

Valley real estate and home sales report for Hermosa Beach, CA in December 2012. Homes for sale: 5 Houses are listed for sale priced from $1,199,000 to $2,499,000. Pending sales: 1 House are in escrow priced from $1,499,000. December sales: Three homes sold in December 2012 for $1,150,000 to $4,550,000.   Homes for sale in the Valley area of Hermosa: 01/23/2013

  Does the beach ever have an off-season? My answer is no, as I can always think of a good reason to go for walk along the sand no matter what the month might be. Ditto for home sales along The Strand in Hermosa Beach. Whether it’s the 4th of July or January 1 there are ample reasons to check out housing opportunities along the Hermosa Beach coastline.December 2012 Luxury Sales in Hermosa Beach:4 Hermosa Beach luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 sold December 2012. The prices ranged from $2,150,000 to $4,450,000.2 Hermosa Beach luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 are in escrow.7 Hermosa Beach luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 are for sale.For more information on Hermosa Beach luxury homes contact Norma Toering & Team.   Homes for sale in Hermosa priced over $2 million:   01/23/2013