From Torrance Real Estate, Vista Sotheby’s International and realtor Keith Kyle, we wish you a very happy Labor Day weekend. Stay safe and stay cool….it’s going to be a hot one!!!
Nearby Torrance – Featured Listing at 206 Ruby Street in South Redondo
If you’ve been searching for a home in Torrance CA but might want to be just a bit closer to the beach…..206 Ruby might be just what you’re looking for.
Welcome to the good life in South Redondo. This beautiful townhome has everything…located just 2 short blocks to the ocean and minutes from the Redondo Pier and King Harbor, enjoy cool ocean breezes and near perfect weather. The home is in turn key condition offering an open layout and countless upgrades. It’s the perfect home and location for the active California beach lifestyle.
- $939,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath
- 1,450 square feet
- 2 blocks to the beach
- 2 car attached garage
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Contact listing agent Keith Kyle for more information on this home
Video of 206 Ruby Street in South Redondo Beach
How Buyers and Sellers Handle Home Inspection Challenges
One of the more treacherous parts of an escrow is the home inspection and request for repairs. Often times the buyer thinks that the home inspection is a “checklist” of what needs to be fixed while the seller either thinks their home is perfect or “it was just fine for us so why does the buyer need things that work fine upgraded or repaired”. Finding middle ground isn’t always easy.
As the graphic below shows, 80% of home inspection reports show at least something needing to be fixed. We always recommend to both our buyers and sellers to be reasonable. On the buyer side stick to actual problems or repairs. If it’s an issue that the buyer will have to immediately pay for to have repaired…it’s a reasonable request. The biggest challenge items are either those called out as not up to current code, or items towards the end of their service life. Buyers need to understand that the statement “not up to current building code” does not mean it’s necessarily problematic. Codes change all of the time and unless it’s a clear safety issue, it’s usually best to stick with actual repairs. Items at the end of their service life really depend on the item, the cost and how extensive the rest of the repair list. We’ve found that asking for everything usually ends with the seller dismissing any repairs….even the reasonable ones.
Keith Kyle is a top producing realtor and Torrance real estate specialist with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty in the South Bay. Contact Keith for more information on how the home inspection and escrow process works in Torrance real estate.
Sotheby’s Announces their Top Agents for 2018
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the top real estate brokerages for Torrance, Redondo and the entire South Bay, just recently announced their top 25 agents for 2018. Torrance/Redondo Beach real estate specialist Keith Kyle was named as one of the highest producing realtors for the year. We are proud to, once again, be named to the list of top producing agents at Vista Sotheby’s International Realty. We wanted to thank all of our friends and clients for putting their trust in us and hope we can earn your trust as well.
Keith has been a full time licensed realtor since 2005 and has been recognized as a “top producer” at both South Bay Brokers and Vista Sotheby’s since 2007. See Keith Kyle’s bio and background information on our about your realtor page.
Off market home for sale in the Golden Hills – 1638 Spreckels Lane
By Keith Kyle
**Update – In Escrow**
Sitting on a quiet one way street in the Golden Hills of Redondo Beach, this charming single level home on an oversized lot is in the Jefferson School area and only 1 block to Hermosa Beach. This beautiful home offers original beach bungalow charm but with an expanded floorplan and updated spaces. From the moment you see the home the curb appeal and pride of ownership is appearant with the extra large lot offering a sense of space rarely seen in the Golden Hills. The white picket fence and grassy front yard offers real coastal charm. Enter the home into the living room with great light, hardwood floors and a great layout perfect for entertaining. The open kitchen offers stainless appliances, tile countertops, pantry and more. Conveniently located 1/2 bath and laundry room sit just off of the kitchen. Rare for the neighborhood, 1638 Spreckels offers 3 nice sized bedrooms all on one level and each feature hardwood floors, large mirrored closets and great light. The rear of the home offers a spacious family room with cozy brick fireplace and sliders that lead directly to the backyard. The backyard offers fruit trees and mature landscaping allowing for privacy to enjoy summer evenings and beach breezes. Contact Redondo Beach listing agent Keith Kyle with Vista Sothey’s International for more information.
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- 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath
- 1408 square feet
- 4,052 foot lot
- Built in 1952
Sotheby’s International Realty Expands Presence in South Bay
Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Vista Sotheby’s International Realty in Palos Verdes and Redondo Beach, California, has merged with well-known local real estate brokerage, South Bay Brokers, with four offices across the South Bay market in Los Angeles County. The combined company will operate as Vista Sotheby’s International Realty, with six offices …
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