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Vista Sotheby’s International in Torrance CA

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Your local Torrance real estate expert

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 w 229th Street Torrance
4171 172nd St Torrance
old torrance homes
2215 229th St Torrance
4171 172nd St Torrance
1323 Cota Av Torrance
Village Court 55+ condos
340 Via Colusa Redondo Beach
977 Calle Miramar Redondo Beach
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 Redondo Beach
19445 Sturgess Drive Torrance
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
19522 Anza Ave Torrance
5018 Arvada St Torrance
16808 Delia Av Torrance
21714 Evalyn Av Torrance
south east torrance homes
1310 Portola Ave Torrance
Gables senior conddos at 3550 Torrance Bl
18309 Amie Av Torrance
1310 Portola Ave Torrance
3550 Torrance Boulevard #515
4818 Reese Road Torrance
harbor gateway torrance homes
19522 Anza Ave Torrance
4818 Reese Road Torrance
2525 Highcliff Torrance
19522 Anza Av Torrance

Common Ways of Holding Title To Property in Torrance

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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.”