keith kyle Archives – Torrance real estate and homes for sale

An Abundance of New Torrance Townhome Listings on Plaza Del Amo

January 23, 2015 by Keith Kyle

By Keith Kyle

One of the most affordable ways of owning a larger home in one of Torrance’s best neighborhoods may be the condos, homes and townhomes in the Plaza Del Amo area of Central Torrance. There are a number of complexes each with a somewhat different feel and set of amenities, but all are centrally located and offer great square footage at reasonable prices. The gated communities include Springwood, Windsong, Windmere, Summerwind and more. Recently there have been a number of new listings in the various Plaza Del Amo complexes. Click to see the current homes for sale in the Plaza Del Amo area

Click to see the current homes for sale in the Plaza Del Amo area

Current Plaza Del Amo Torrance Homes for Sale

Our Latest Listing – 1643 Ford in the Golden Hills of Redondo Beach

October 25, 2014 by Keith Kyle

***Update***1643 Ford has sold. View the current homes for sale in the Golden Hills of Redondo Beach.

Welcome home to this wonderfully remodeled single family home in the Golden Hills of Redondo Beach. This beautiful home boasts a great split level floorplan that offers all three bedrooms on the same floor and a spacious and stylish interior. Features include a gorgeous kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, pendant lighting and an abundance of natural light. Custom paint and dramatic dark hardwood floors extend throughout the home giving the home a true designer feel. Beautiful master suite offers large customized closets, gleaming hardwood floors, newer doors and windows and a beautifully remodeled bath. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms share another stylishly remodeled bathroom with custom tile and stone shower. Bedrooms are west facing and offer great natural light and sit high above the neighboring home to take full advantage of the coastal breezes. Spacious one car garage has a laundry area, direct access to the home, and a full size access door to the seemingly endless storage space underneath. In addition the ample street parking is a rare find in the Golden Hills! Just a few blocks from both the multi million dollar homes in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach this home is the perfect starter home in a fantastic neighborhood.

Contact listing agent Keith Kyle of South Bay Brokers to set up a private showing.

Neighborhood Spotlight – Southwood Torrance Homes

October 15, 2014 by Keith Kyle

Sitting between West Torrance and South Torrance is the wonderful neighborhood of Southwood. This small area also sits just east of Redondo Beach and the proximity to the ocean means milder weather and great ocean breezes that other parts of the city don’t enjoy. Comprised mainly of 1940s and 1950s beach style bungalows, the area is still more affordable than some of the nearby beach cities while still having a certain charm lost in some of these other areas with oversized homes, makes a statement type architecture and over development. Some homes have gone the route of maximum square footage, but the majority still look like homes that belong in the neighborhoods and give homeowners a bit of space and separation. Although prices are still below neighboring South Redondo, they have risen dramatically in the past 2 years with most original smaller 3 bed/1 bath homes starting in the mid to low $600’s for fairly original, but nice condition, and the larger 3 bed/2 bath 1400 foot (many homes added a family room accounting for the extra square footage) selling anywhere from the mid to low $700s up to the low $900’s depending on location and condition.

What makes the area so special is the community feel, with an abundance of parks, dog parks and schools all within walking distance. A quick drive down just about any street says it all with pride of ownership being quite apparent. Manicured lawns, updated homes, tree lined streets and an abundance of neighbors walking the area makes for a great atmosphere. Contact us if you are interested in learning more about Southwood or would be interested in receiving free email updates with the latest listings.

Current Southwood Torrance homes for sale

55+ Condos for Sale in Torrance – 21345 Hawthorne Blvd

May 22, 2014 by Keith Kyle

By Keith Kyle

The 55+ community of Village Court is possibly the best location in the nicest complex in the South Bay. This home is absolutely turnkey and features a spacious bedroom, kitchen with granite counters and large island, big views of the pool and spa area as well as wonderful western exposure offering sunset views and cool ocean breezes. Village Court is a 55+ complex built in 2005 offering all of the best amenities including a resort style pool and spa, large outdoor dining and relaxation area, gym, clubhouse with pool table, beautiful lobby and more.

See the current Village Court 55+ condos for sale below

Village Court pool at 21345 Village Court

Fitness room at Village Court 55+ senior condos at 21345 Hawthorne Blvd

clubhouse and billiards room at Village Court

Current Condos For Sale in Village Court 55+

Vista Sotheby’s International in Torrance CA

January 11, 2014 by Keith Kyle

When working with Torrance real estate specialist Keith Kyle, you get more than just the expertise and service of one person….you get the backing, support and global reach of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the most successful and reputable real estate companies in the South Bay.

While Vista Sotheby’s and South Bay Brokers merged in the summer of 2015, the new company still holds the values and founding principles. Founded in 1985, South Bay Brokers had been an industry leader since it’s inception and continues today to be a leader in terms of expert, honest real estate in the South Bay. With offices in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, the Hollywood Riviera and Palos Verdes, Vista Sotheby’s agents are area experts in the cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, El Segundo, Lawndale, Hawthorne, Palos Verdes and surrounding neighborhoods.

Serving all of your Torrance real estate needs. With offices in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach, we are your South Bay Realtors.

Manhattan Beach – 2501 N Sepulveda Blvd 2nd Floor, Manhattan Beach CA 90266
Hermosa Beach – Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach CA 90254
Redondo Beach – 1640 S Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach CA 90278
Riviera Village – 1801 S Catalina, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Palos Verdes – 608 Silver Spur Road – Suite 103, PV Peninsula CA 90274

Founded in 1985, South Bay Brokers has been an industry leader since it’s inception and continues today to be a leader in terms of expert, honest real estate in the South Bay. With offices in Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, South Bay Brokers are area experts in the cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, El Segundo, Lawndale, Hawthorne, Palos Verdes and surrounding neighborhoods. South Bay Brokers has recently become noted as short sale experts and can help both buyers and sellers through this rather challenging process.

At Vista Sotheby’s International we take pride in our consistently high sales volume, unquestioned ethics and deep community involvement – and have done so for the past 20 years. All of these winning qualities stand firm upon a strong, stable, enduring foundation provided by our founding Brokers, our dedicated agents, staff longevity, cooperative working environment and continuing education program.

If you’re looking to buy, to sell or just get a feel for the area, you’ve come to the right place. We are here to help.

Some of the homes we’ve sold in Torrance CA


2215 229th St Torrance	4171 172nd St Torrance	1323 Cota Av Torrance

21345 Hawthorne #415 Torrance	340 Via Colusa Hollywood Riviera	977 Calle Miramar Hollywood Riviera

2160 Plaza Del Amo #165 Torrance	623 Paseo De La Playa Hollywood Riviera	19445 Sturgess Dr Torrance

5018 Arvada St Torrance	16808 Delia Av Torrance	21714 Evalyn Av Torrance

18309 Amie Av Torrance	1310 Portola Ave Torrance	3550 Torrance Boulevard #515

4818 Reese Road Torrance	2525 Highcliff Torrance	19522 Anza Av Torrance

Common Ways of Holding Title To Property in Torrance

December 30, 2013 by Keith Kyle

Common Ways of Taking and Holding Title in Torrance Real Estate

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There are many ways to take title on property in California. While you should consult with an attorney, our helpful chart gives some of the similarities and differences of the various ways of holding title including, tenancy in common, joint tenancy, community property, and community property with right of survivorship. There are other ways of holding title as well, but our chart should help explain the basics. If you are considering buying real estate or a home in Southern California’s South Bay, we can help. Contact us today

	Tenancy in Common	Joint Tenancy	Community Property	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
WHO?	Anynumber of persons (can be husband and wife).	Any number of persons (can be husband and wife).	Only husband and wife.	Only husband and wife.
DIVISION	Ownership can be divided into any number of interests, equal or unequal.	Owner interests must be equal.	Ownership and managerial interests are equal.	Ownership and managerial interests are equal.
TITLE	Each co-owner has a separate legal title to his or her undividedinterest.	There must be unity of title and time. (created in one document)	Title is in the “community.” Each interest is separatebut management is unified.	Title is in the “community.” Each interest is separatebut management is unified. Title must expressly statecommunity property with right to survivorship.
POSSESSION	Equal rights of possession.	Equal rights of possession.	Bothco-owners have equal management and control.	Both co-owners have equal management and control.
CONVEYANCE	Each co-owner’s interest may be conveyed separately by its individual owner.	Conveyance by one co-owner without the others will terminate that individual’sjoint tenancy.	Real property requires written consent of other spouse, and separateinterest cannot be conveyed except upon death.	Real property requires written consent of other spouse, and separateinterest cannot be conveyed except upon death.
PURCHASER’S STATUS	Purchaser will become a tenant in common with the other property co-owners.	Purchase will become a tenant in common with the other co-owners.	Purchaser can acquire title from the community with written consentor joinder of both spouses.	Purchaser can acquire title from the community with written consentor joinder of both spouses.
DEATH	Onc o-owner’s death, his or her interest passes by will to thatperson’s devisees or heirs. No survivorship right.	Onco-owner’s death, his or her interest ends and cannot be disposedof by will. Survivor(s) own(s) the property. Anaffidavit of death of joint tenant establishes death.	Upon death of one spouse, 50% belongs to surviving spouse, 50%goes by will to descendant’s devisees or by succession tosurviving spouse.	Upon death of one spouse, his or her interest ends and cannot bedisposed by will. Survivor owns the property 100%.An affidavit of death (community property with right of survivorship)establishes death of a spouse.
SUCCESSOR’S STATUS	Devisees or heirs become tenants in common.	Last survivor owns property 100%	If passing by will, tenancy in common between devisees and survivorresults.	Purchaser can only acquire whole title of community; cannot acquirea part of it.
CREDITOR’S RIGHTS	Co-owner’s interest may be sold on execution sale to satisfy his or hercreditor. The creditor becomes a tenant in common.	Co-owner’s interest may be sold on execution sale to satisfy creditor.Joint tenancy is broken; creditor becomes tenant in common	Property of community is liable for contracts of either spouse whichwere made after marriage and prior to or after January 1,1975. Co-owner’s interest cannot be sold separately;whole property may be sold on execution to satisfy creditor.	Property of community is liable for contracts of either spouse whichwere made after marriage and prior to or after January 1,1975. Co-owner’s interest cannot be sold separately;whole property may be sold on execution to satisfy creditor.
PRESUMPTION	Favored in doubtful cases except husband and wife case.	Must be expressly stated. Not favored.	The legal presumption is that property which has been acquiredduring the course of the marriage is community property.	The code reads that deeds must state “community propertywith the right of survivorship.”