An agent without a broker affiliation can’t practice as a real estate professional In real estate, the broker has the ultimate authority and responsibility for each transaction, ...

Whether it's PR, Marketing, Legal or Real Estate, when you see the words Associates, Group or Team proceeding an individual’s name, they have most likely stratified their business to include dedicated ...

Passed by California voters in 1978, Proposition 8 allows for a temporary reduction in your home’s assessed value if property values decline significantly in your area. In ...

Short sales and foreclosures have been in the spotlight in the last couple of years, but are they worth your time and investment? Firstly, it’s important to understand ...

With the exception of a couple of new construction projects we’ve sold, virtually every home we’ve helped our clients buy or sell have needed some form of termite treatment.  ...

From beach front shacks to the most opulent new construction in the Hill Section of Manhattan Beach, the hiring of a “Home Inspection” professional is an important step in your purchase ...

The appraisal process consists of several steps including a professional comparative analysis of like properties. The steps are: 1. Research the subject property as ...

An escrow is created when money and/or documents are deposited by two or more people with a third party* which are to be delivered upon the happening of certain conditions.  ...

What is Title Insurance? A title insurance policy protects a real estate owner or lender against any loss or damage they might experience because of liens, encumbrances, or ...

The contingency clause is used to protect both the buyer and the seller throughout a real estate transaction. There’s nothing worse then learning that the home you’re ...

What’s the cost per square foot to build in Manhattan Beach? The three numbers we hear most often from builders are: $200, $225 and $250 per square foot ...

The County Assessor determines the assessed value of the property. This amount is generally the cash or market value at the time of purchase. This value increases ...

Transfer taxes are paid when a property is passed from one owner to the next. Whether the buyer, seller or both parties pay the county and/or city ...