The inventory of luxury ocean front homes in Manhattan Beachand Hermosa Beach continues to rise with a variety of types, styles and price ranges.  In years past it would be rare to see a single Strand home on the market and the current inventory offers 15 ocean front homes ranging from 1,749,000 for a 2 bedroom condo at 1504 The Strand to the brand new construction on an oversized lot located at 2826 The Strand.  Click on any home below to visit our Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach oceanfront Strand home listing site.  View all Manhattan Beach real estate listings If you're looking for other Manhattan Beach real estate listings visit our Manhattan Beach real estate website. Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producer with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beac... 09/07/2010

The number of distressed properties continues to rishe in the high end real estate market of Manhattan Beach with 12 properties currently active for sale.  The properties range from Manhattan Village townhomes to luxury estates.  To view more information visit our Manhatttan Beach foreclosure site.  Contact us to set up a private tour of any of the homes or visit the South Bay open house list to see an updated schedule for Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producer with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com, ManhattanBeachLuxuryRealEstate.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate websites in th... 08/14/2010

Manhattan Village real estate has picked up some steam in the past few weeks with almost all inventory now in escrow.  There are currently 7 Manhattan Village townhomes or courthomes in escrow with only one active townhome listing at 24 Malaga Pl.  In addition there is another plan 1 court home due on the market later in the week.  As court homes are often the most affordable housing option in Manhattan Beach the market has picked up in this lower price point in Manhattan Beach as interest rates for conforming loans has remained as historical lows.  Of the homes currently in escrow 3 are Plan 1 Court Homes, 3 are Plan 2 Court homes, and one is a Plan 6 Townhome. Click to view: Current Manhattan Village home listings Court Home and Townhome floorplans Manhattan Village Map Keith Kyle is ... 08/03/2010

I've posted many blogs about upcoming events in the South Bay and each has it's own charm and appeal but this event has to be considered one of the biggest spectacles of the year.  Coming this weekend, July 31st and August 1st is the event known as the International Surf Festival.  The various events include the pier to pier swim, lifeguard competitions and many others, but none draws the attention of the Charley Saikley 6 Person Volleyball Tournament.  Although the city is trying to dramatically reduce the crowds (estimated at 70,000 participants and spectators in 2009) and some of the rowdy behavior, it is still something to see.  It is a combination of Halloween on the beach, with many teams dressed up in everything from the WWF (with wrestling ropes on their court, to the Lakers (of... 07/26/2010

      A few weeks ago I ordered some patio furniture from Costco.  The order form said it could take 4-6 weeks to arrive which meant that I probably wouldn't get the patio furniture until mid to late August.  Two weeks ago I received a note  from Costco telling me my order had arrived and would be delivered within a few days.  I was excited that I would get the furniture in time for summer! Unfortunately the carrier who was going to deliver the furniture had a few issues and a lot of reasons why they were unable to deliver the furniture.  After 12 days of excuses and no furniture I called Costco.  The furniture was delivered the next day! I asked the delivery folks if they had heard from Costco and they told me they had received a not so subtle call that the furniture was to be delivere... 07/14/2010

Manhattan Beach Open House Schedule for July 10th and 11th If you are looking to go open house hunting in Manhattan Beach this weekend see below for the open house schedule.  Prices on the open homes range from just under $600,000 to well into the millions so if you're looking to buy a home in Manhattan Beach, there's something for everyone.   Day Time Address Description Price Sun. 1-4 1320 12th St. #D 2 BD, 2 BA,1,257 sq. ft. $599,000 Sun. 1-4 20 Bermuda Ct. 2 BD, Beauty Townhouse $755,000 Sat. & Sun. 1-4 27 Tiburon Ct. Golf Course RetreatIn The Village $760,000 Sat. & Sun. 2-4 1202 Tennyson #8 3 BD, 2.5 BA,1,755 sq. ft. $765,000 Sun. 1-4 10 Cayman Ct. 2 BD, StunningTownhouse $799,000 Sat. & Sun. 1-4 1412 Faymont Ave. 3 BD, 1 BA, Totally updated $899,000 Sun. 2-5 716 Rosecrans Ave. 3 ... 07/08/2010

Whether you're looking to buy a home in Manhattan Beach, are considering selling and want to see the comparable homes, or just like to look at other peoples homes, weekend open houses are a great way of accomplishing this.  Manhattan Beach real estate offers everything from condos to oceanfront mansions and alll are available to see this weekend.  See below for the open houses for the weekend of June 19th and 20th.  If you find yourself looking for open houses on future weekends we update our Spouth Bay open houses every week.   Day Time Address Description Price Sun. 1-4 20 Bermuda Ct. 2 BD, Manhattan Village $755,000 Sat. & Sun. 1-4 27 Tiburon Ct. Manhattan VillagePlan 2 Townhome $760,000 Sun. 2-4 13 Catalina Ct. Manhattan VillagePlan 1 Townhome $775,000 Sat. & Sun. 1-4 20 Santa Cruz ... 06/19/2010

For those of us that live in Manhattan Beach or Hermosa Beach the green belt is something we use or drive past on a daily basis.  For those not in the area or relocating to the South Bay it may not be quite so obvious.  So what is this green belt anyway? The Green Belt is the Path Winding it's way through the above picture The green belt is a landscaped path that cuts through the middle of both Manhattan and Hermosa and is a popular place to walk dogs, go for a run, or just a pleasant route to get from here to there.  The path starts near the corner of Sepulveda and Rosecrans and winds it's way through town to eventually end in Hermosa Beach near the corner of Valley and Herondo.  The path is around 3.8 miles long and follows the old Sante Fe Railroad path. At one point the plans were t... 06/16/2010

The unusual abundance of oceanfront beach homes on the Manhattan Beach Strand has declined somewhat in the recent weeks as some homes have been pulled from the market and others have sold and closed escrow.  There are currently 4 homes on the market with some very unique and interesting opportunities.  The list price for 1700 The Strand is actually for a 50% undevided ownership interest which is certainly uncommon for Manhattan Beach real estate listings.  Of the other 3 homes one is a very large oceanfront townhome, one is new construction with Tuscan inspired architecture, and the other is a modern Ray Kappe design built in 1985.  For further descriptions and pictures visit our Manhattan Beach oceanfront homes site or click below. Recent Manhattan Beach Strand Home Sales Two oceanfron... 06/16/2010

Opportunities continue to exist in the the luxury real estate market of Manhattan Beach with 13 distressed homes currently for sale at some stage of the foreclosure process.  Of the 13 homes there are 7 single family homes, 5 townhomes and 1 condominium.  3 of the homes are bank owned properties with the other 10 being either short sales or homes with NOD's filed.  Visit our Manhattan Beach short sale and foreclosure website to see more information. Keith Kyle is a licensed Realtor, short sale specialist and Top Producer with South Bay Brokers in Manhattan Beach.  He serves his clients throughout the South Bay and his websites KeithKyleHomes.com and FindYourSouthBayHome.com offer the most comprehensive real estate websites in the South Bay with free MLS access, current home listings, op... 06/06/2010

Tracking the Manhattan Beach Tree Section Over the Years Sand Dune Park is but one of the many great attributes of the Tree section of Manhattan Beach.  It had become increasingly popular as a workout destination in the last few years to the point of frustrating many of the neighbors to the park.  Apprently, the increased visitor count was taking a toll on the area. The city council closed the park for several months, but eventually agreed to re-open it with significant restrictions on the use of the dune.  The intent of this post is not to delve into the politics behind the decision, but rather to explore the Tree section from the standpoint of property values changes this past decade. Though no single metric perfectly captures the relative home values for an area, median sales prices ... 05/14/2010

Krystyna Baty | Century 21 Amber Realty | (310) 918-5027 1421 12th St # 4, Manhattan Beach, CA Beautiful Manhattan Beach Townhome 2BR/3BA Townhouse offered at $649,000 Year Built Unspecified Sq Footage 1,337 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 1,498 sqft HOA/Maint $150 per month DESCRIPTION Amazing value in Manhattan Beach! This luxurious townhome is move in ready! Enjoy the best of MB living! Walk to Excellent, Award winning elementary and middle schools! Walk to Polliwog Park and enjoy picnics with family & friends @ Concerts in the Park! This fabulous and elegant 2 Bedroom 3 Bath Townhome features Large and Bright Living room w/cozy Fireplace, Remodeled Kitchen and Bathrooms with exquisite, high end upgrades and finishes; Rare TWO MASTER SUIT... 05/07/2010

April 27th, 2010 While the Manhattan Beach real estate market has fared far better than many areas in both California and nationally, this community of luxury homes isn't completely immune.  The number of distressed listings in Manhattan Beach has remained relatively steady but we have seen a recent increase in the inventory of homes at some stage of the foreclosure process.  There are currently 13 homes active on the market of which: 9 Single Family Homes, 4 townhomes, 11 short sale homes, 2 bank owned properties, 2 homes in the Sand Section, 2 homes in the Tree Section, 4 homes in the Manhattan Beach Hill Section, 1 home in Manhattan Village and 4 homes in East Manhattan.  The lowest priced property is $689,000 for a two bedroom townhome and the high price is $5,250,000 for the 5 bedr... 04/27/2010

For the urban professional raising a family that loves the Southern California lifestyle, warm weather year round and the ocean waves, Manhattan Beach has many things going for it, a highly educated and well paid population, excellent homes and a top school system. The city has 35,000 residents with a prosperous median household income of $107,750, 73% having a college degree and 64% in management, professional and related occupations. Through 2009, 289 single family homes sold in the 90266 zip code according to MDA Data Quick, at a median price of $1,375,000. Manhattan Beach is not only a great place to live but an excellent place to raise a family. The MBUSD is ranked fifth in California with a 2009 API score of 915. It’s Mira Costa High School ranked in the top 2.5% of California hig... 04/15/2010

Krystyna Baty | Century 21 Amber Realty | (310) 918-5027 1421 12th St # 4, Manhattan Beach, CA Beautiful Manhattan Beach Townhome 2BR/3BA Townhouse offered at $664,900 Year Built Unspecified Sq Footage 1,337 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 1,498 sqft HOA/Maint $150 per month DESCRIPTION Amazing value in Manhattan Beach! This luxurious townhome is move in ready! Enjoy the best of MB living! Walk to Excellent, Award winning elementary and middle schools! Walk to Polliwog Park and enjoy picnics with family & friends @ Concerts in the Park! This fabulous and elegant 2 Bedroom 3 Bath Townhome features Large and Bright Living room w/cozy Fireplace, Remodeled Kitchen and Bathrooms with exquisite, high end upgrades and finishes; Rare TWO MASTER SUIT... 04/07/2010

Manhattan Beach Home Sales for First Quarter 2010 The weather here this week has been fantastic.  Spring has arrived for sure as the first quarter of the year fades away.  Manhattan Beach home sales started the year with a bang, but appear to have retreated a bit.  There have been 75 closings over the past three months for all home types here.  Last year the number was 60, though it was one of the worst years for sales in at least a decade.  The median sales price came in at $1.38 million compared to $1.34 million a year ago.  On the other, these closings may belie a more encouraging trend.  The number of homes in escrow stands at 71 and the median list price for them exceeds $1.5 million (the actual sale price will no doubt come in lower).  It’s as though the year started off strong, p... 04/03/2010

Foreclosure activity in 90266 updated through 3/31/2010.   Here is a list of homes in various stages of foreclosure for Manhattan Beach.   90266 Foreclosures 1821 N Poinsettia Ave 632 Manhattan Beach Blvd #C 1604 N Poinsettia Ave 332 20th Street For information on how I can help you with all of your real estate needs or for more information on foreclosures, please contact me at chamb@earthlink.net or 310.989.4466   www.RebeccaChambliss.com   03/31/2010

The Most Expensive Land in...America I am often asked where the most expensive place to live in the South Bay is. Interestingly, the answer to this question has been shifting with time. Ten years ago, the answer was, by a long shot, the sub-area of Rolling Hills. The median price there was a full $600,000 higher than the next closest area, a significant gap at the time. This past year, the Hill section of Manhattan Beach managed to pull ever so slightly ahead of Rolling Hills to claim the crown with a median price just under $2.5 million. However, looking at this with respect to area masks the much higher cost of buying on the strand.  In the last couple of years, the cost of entry to buy on the strand exceeded $4.7 million. It is worth noting that through this past year, the price of a... 03/30/2010

Updated foreclosures in 90266 through 3/11/2010   Here is a list of homes in various stages of foreclosure in Manhattan Beach. 90266 Foreclosure Activity: 24 Fairway Drive 665 33rd Street 637 29th Street 1335 19th Street 1729 10th Street 2609 Oak Avenue   For information on how I can help you with all of your real estate needs, please contact me at 310.989.4466 or chamb@earthlink.net   www.RebeccaChambliss.com   03/11/2010

Manhattan Beach February Home Sales The sales of Manhattan Beach homes are continuing to improve over last year.  In February, the number of closings increased to 13, bringing the year-to-date total to 43.  During the same period last year, the total number of closed escrows hit 30.  This represents a significant increase and further evidence that we may very well be pulling out of the doldrums of the market these last couple of years.  The median sales price for the two month period jumped from $1,340,000 last year to $1,460,000 this year.  An additional case in point is that there were 28 new escrows opened this past month, pushing the total number of homes in escrow to 56.  The results for the different sub-areas within Manhattan Beach vary, but in the aggregate it appears that 2010 ... 03/10/2010