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The Controversial “Emoji” House is For Sale in El Porto

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If you somehow missed the news, there was a bit of controversy between neighbors in the sand section of Manhattan Beach. The owner of 216 39th Street was using the duplex for short term rentals (Air BnB type) which is a no no in Manhattan Beach and it wasn’t too popular with the neighbors. The neighbors complained and the city fined the owner. That wasn’t the end of it though and the owner then decided to paint the house pink with giant emojis on the side. Depending on whose story you believe the neighbors claim that it was done in retaliation for ratting her out to the city. She claims it just looks cool and funky. It’s created quite a stir and the neighbors now want it removed saying it’s causing safety issues in the neighborhood and causing travffic as it has become quite the place to snap a photo.

Now to add a little bit more to the drama, the duplex is for sale. Was this just a marketing ploy to get attention? Who knows but if you’re looking to buy the emoji house, or maybe just a beach close duplex….here’s the basics.

216 39th Street, Manhattan Beach CA

Brand New Luxury Beachfront Home in Manhattan Beach – Coming Soon

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3808 The Strand, Manhattan Beach CA

We are proud to present one of the most beautiful beach front homes ever built in Manhattan Beach.

Welcome to ocean front luxury redefined. 

Introducing 3808 The Strand in Manhattan Beach for the discriminating home buyer.  Every detail of this beachfront masterpiece was meticulously planned and no expense was spared in making this one of the premier homes in the South Bay.  For those looking for the very best in coastal luxury living…welcome home.

Details

  • Beach front
  • 4 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms including a cabana bath
  • 4,772 luxurious square feet of living space
  • 2 levels with 22 foot bifold retractable doors for unimpeded beach, sand and ocean views
  • 3rd level with 14 foot La Cantina bifold retractable doors
  • 3517 SF ocean front lot
  • 3 car garage with parking for one additonal car
  • 500 square theatre/media room with theatre style seating
  • 3 fireplaces with wrapped in vertical slabs of brazilian stone
  • 3 stop elevator
  • Private roof deck entertainment area
  • First and third floor laundry rooms
  • Control 4 smart home for lighting audio and security with the touch of a button

The concept for 3808 The Strand was founded in the desire to combine a true sense of elegance with the casual beach lifestyle that makes Manhattan Beach one of the premier beach destinations in the world.  With almost 5,000 square feet of living space, the creative design offers a flowing and open layout allowing every room to capture the views and beach breezes.  Each floor offers great outdoor spaces and expansive doors allowing for a multitude of locations to enjoy the beachfront location.

Some of the many impressive features of this incredible property include a 3 stop elevator, breathtaking great room with over 22 feet of retractable bi fold doors, 3 luxurious fireplaces, an expansive master with private deck and entertaining area, state of the art media room, beach room with fireplace and wet bar, home theatre, smart home security, whole home lighting and multi zoned A/C.

All of this in a one of the most desireable locations in Southern California…..15 minutes from LAX, 10 minutes to major freeway, 5 minutes to downtown Manhattan’s restaurants, pubs and night life.  Walk to north Manhattan restaurants, entertainment and chic shops, hope on the bike path or catch some world renowned surfing at El Porto.

Sitting well above the beach, this incredible home offers forever views combined with a level of privacy rarely found in other beachfront homes.

Photo Gallery of 3808 The Strand

Welcome to ocean front luxury redefined.

Introducing 3808 The Strand in Manhattan Beach for the discriminating home buyer.  Every detail of this beachfront masterpiece was meticulously planned and no expense was spared in making this one of the premier homes in the South Bay.  For those looking for the very best in coastal luxury living…welcome home.

Contact Manhattan Beach listing agent Keith Kyle with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty at 310.251.2344 or keith@keithkylehomes.com for more information on this beautiful home.

The concept for 3808 The Strand was founded in the desire to combine a true sense of elegance with the casual beach lifestyle that makes Manhattan Beach one of the premier beach destinations in the world.  With almost 5,000 square feet of living space, the creative design offers a flowing and open layout allowing every room to capture the views and beach breezes.  Each floor offers great outdoor spaces and expansive doors allowing for a multitude of locations to enjoy the beachfront location.

Some of the many impressive features of this incredible property include a 3 stop elevator, breathtaking great room with over 22 feet of retractable bi fold doors, 3 luxurious fireplaces, an expansive master with private deck and entertaining area, state of the art media room, beach room with fireplace and wet bar, home theatre, smart home security, whole home lighting and multi zoned A/C.

Sitting well above the beach, this incredible home offers forever views combined with a level of privacy rarely found in other beachfront homes.

Entry level:

The entry level features over 1700 feet of bright an open living spaces with soaring ceilings, walls of windows, beautiful Siberian Oak flooring and a magnificent sense of openness.

Upon entering the home through the beautiful courtyard, you come to the large foyer that leads to a layout with the beach lifestyle in mind.  Walk past the beautiful cabana beach bathroom, perfect for a quick shower after your  surf session out front, and you are immediately struck with the incredible views.

The main level features a spacious bedroom with en suite bath makes a perfect retreat for visiting family and friends.  The oversized north facing window allows for great beach breezes and an abundance of natural light.

Great room:

This amazing space was designed with the modern open concept lifestyle in mind.  With an impressive 25 feet of width offers unimpeded views from every corner.

Soaring 10’ coffered ceilings….luxurious Brazilian stone faced fireplace….spacious and bright with views that last forever….the living room is the showcase of this stunning home.

From the moment you enter you are struck by spectacular beach and ocean views. A 22 foot wall of La Cantina bifold doors open completely to allow for unimpeded views of the iconic beach located just outside.  This incredible feature gives you the sense that you’re already at the beach…without ever leaving your seat.  Panoramic beach views are enjoyed from every part of this magnificent space and allows for the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living.   Highlighting the room is the stunning fireplace faced with luxurious Brazilian stone specifically selected to add to sense of casual elegance and perfectly reflecting refined beach living.

Kitchen:

Meticulous planning and open concept living led to the creation of this beautiful area.  Open to the living and dining areas, the kitchen is a true showcase featuring a 54 square foot waterfall island with (stone description), custom (description) cabinetry with clean lines and a sophisticated, yet sleek design, ample storage space with walk in pantry,  and top of the Wolf and Sub Zero appliances.  The open concept kitchen was designed with the social lifestyle in mind and is sure to be the gathering spot whether just a few friends or a gala event.   As there are no walls to impede the open room, views are simply incredible from every corner of this level.

Beach Level:

The lower level of 3808 The Strand offers a multitude of features and options including a state of the art media room/theatre, fantastic beach room with a fully retractable bifold window wall, bright and spacious guest room, luxurious bath and powder room as well as access to the beachfront patio.  This level offers 1,644 square feet and the adaptable layout offers an abundance of options.

Beach room: 

The perfect place to start or end your day at the beach, the first floor beach room is ideal for casual entertaining or just relaxing after another surf session.  Offering a sleek and impressive fireplace and a full wet bar with Brazilian stone countertops, custom lighting and surround sound ceiling speakers  to chill to your favorite tunes, this beautiful space is designed to take full advantage of the unparalleled beach location.  22 feet of La Cantina bifold doors allows for the room to become part of the patio and the sand just steps out front.

Lower level bedroom:  Off of the beach room sits a spacious bedroom with modern sliding barn  door allowing this creatively designed space to be fully adaptable as a guest bedroom, play room, office , den or as an extension of the beach room.  The innovative design allows for a larger opening to take in the incredible views.

Media Room:

Purposefully designed to be one of the few rooms without incredible views, the home theatre sits in the middle of the lower level offering a perfect viewing experience for screening the latest films or catching the big game.  Theatre style seating makes this a unique and luxury feature for a beach front home

Upper level:

Accessible via the 3 stop elevator or staircase, the upper level features an innovative layout making for both living and entertainment areas.  The top level offers a full 1,426 square feet comprised of the luxurious oceanfront master bedroom, laundry and a spacious rear guest suite that enjoys a nice ocean and beach view. In addition to the impressive bedroom spaces this level is highlighted by a private 442 sq foot foot oceanfront deck with a clever design allowing it to be accessed from both the master suite as well as separate entrance for guests.

Master Suite: 

Luxurious and private, this spacious master suite is a true luxury retreat.  Featuring beautiful Siberian oak hardwood floors, beautiful fireplace wrapped in vertical slabs of Brazilian stone, 10’-14’ vaulted ceilings and a wall of La Cantina bifold doors creating over 14 feet of unimpeded ocean views.  This is true luxury coastal living at it’s finest.  The architect and builder put great thought into this space and it sits back from the Strand just far enough to offer a rare sense of privacy and tranquility.

Luxurious finishes adorn this wonderful room and the spa style bathroom continues this true sense of elegance.  The beautiful dual vanity with marble countertops offers an abundance of space with the dazzling white stone reflects the designer’s vision for all materials to match the incredible beach location.  Enjoy ocean views from the soaking tub or the oversized steam/rain shower with courtesy of the cleverly designed window feature.

The master also features a luxurious walk in closet with custom shelving, seating bench dressing area and more

Master and Entertainment Patio:

Fully retractable bifold doors from not only make for panoramic ocean views from the master, but lead to the 442 foot entertainment patio.  You may never want to go back downstairs as the 3rd level outdoor area offers a great sense of privacy while still enjoying panoramic views of Catalina, the beach, and Palos Verdes.  This is a true entertainers paradise with an outdoor kitchen, beverage refrigerator, fire pit, privacy curtains, lounge seating and dining area.  The builder and architect set this area slightly back from the Strand to offer the same stunning views but with a level of privacy rarely available in beachfront home.

East Bedroom:

The third level also offers a spacious bedroom with en suite bath.  This bright and beautiful bedroom offers vaulted ceilngs and large windows to allow great beach breezes and natural light.  The south window offers ocean views and a great sense of space.

Exterior Features:

From the moment you see the home you’ll notice the care and attention that went into the details to give 3808 a true sense of home.  Exterior features include a beautiful entry walk way, with beautiful hardscaping and landscaping, uplighting, and a warm and inviting look and feel.

While the extraordinary level of craftsmanship and quality is hard not to notice, the builder and architect took great effort to make every aspect, both seen and unseen, a true reflection of their vision.  This was a labor of love and no detail was overlooked.

Keith Kyle

Realtor, Top Producing Agent Since 2007
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
310.251.2344 (cell/text)
Keith@KeithKyleHomes.com
DRE# 01718725

South Bay Real Estate

Prepping for An Open House – South Bay Home Seller Tips

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If you’re in the process of selling your home you’re likely considering having open houses. As this is a great way to showcase your home it’sSouth Bay open houses important to take full advantage to really make your house look as good as possible. Below are just a few tips for getting your home ready for an open house.

See some other helpful home seller tips and information here.

Take a Tour Of Our Latest Luxury Home Listing – 1510 E Oak in El Segundo

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Welcome to 1510 E Oak in El Segundo California.  This is a beautiful Tuscan inspired masterpiece built in 2012 by CAM construction.  Enjoy almost 4,000 square feet (*BTV) with 5 spacious bedrooms.  Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom perfect for those needing a bit of space.  Enjoy great outdoor areas including the front patio and rear yard just off of the great room and kitchen.

Common Mistakes that Home Seller’s Make

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When the market favors buyers, it is important to do everything possible to avoid the common mistakes which often lead to homes sitting on the market. Without question price is the most important aspect of getting your home sold, and the most common mistake that sellers make.

Here is a list of common mistakes that home seller’s make and how best to avoid them.

1.  Pricing Your Home Too High

Solution:  Price is almost everything! We are area experts and can research comparable sales in your area and advise you of the appropriate price range of your property. Every homeowner feels that their home is special, but it is critical to know what the competition is, and what they are priced at. Overpricing a home is the most common, and often the most costly, mistake home sellers make. After sitting on the market for a while, often price reductions don’t draw great interest and the home often sells for much less than it would have if appropriately or aggressively priced from the beginning.

2.  Not Using Up to Date Information

Solution: Many home sellers base the “value” of their home on what a neighbor’s home sold for 6 months ago and figure that the market has gone up in that time, and their home is nicer than their neighbors. What happened 6 months or a year ago may be irrelevant and lead to unrealistic expectations.  In the current market, with prices either going down or softening, it’s important to know the prices of the homes currently on the market similar to yours, and more important to know the prices of the homes that are in escrow or recently sold.

3. Not Utilizing Current Marketing Technology

Solution: We are always up on the latest technology and market heavily on the internet. With 80% of home buyers starting their search online, it is critical to get your home exposed to as many of these potential buyers as possible. See “How We Market Your Home” for more information. We are e-Pro certified and are up to date with all of the facets of online real estate.

4. Ignoring the Importance of First Impressions

Solution: Sales have been not happened for minor reasons such as messy yards, cluttered closets, unpainted front doors, locks that didn’t work, bad colors, stains, lack of light and bad smells. Spend some time onthe little, and simple, things. Double up on your gardening, keep things cleaner than usual, tidy up the clutter and make sure your pets are under control.

5. Not Providing Easy Access for Showings

Solution: There are many ways to show a home. Appointment Only is the most restrictive and lock boxes are the most accessible. If you r home is easy for agents to show, more prospective buyers will see it, improving your odds of getting the deal you want. However, your lifestyle or situation may not be compatible with frequent showing. We can help you determina a solution that best fits the situation.

6. Not “Staging” Your Home to Show it’s Best

Solution: Staging can mean lots of things for various homes and situations, but in general it means presenting your home to appeal to the greatest number of potential homebuyers. In some situations (vacant home) it may mean consulting a professional “Home Stager” and renting furntiture to give your home a warm and comfortable feeling. Often times it makes financial sense to have carpets cleaned, walls painted, and the home professionally cleand. In other situations it may mean removing clutter and adding small touches to make things look cleaner and larger.

Some simple solutions would be to put some items into storage, create more light, play music, set out candles and improve the overall ambiance. We can help create a great first impression.

7. Not Knowing the Competition

Solution: We strive to give our clients the best information as to what’s out there that a potential buyer might also be looking at.  When possible we like to take our clients to look at the other homes and look at them from a buyers perspective. If you were viewing both homes, which would you buy?….and why?

8. Believing Your Agent is Not Doing the Job When There Aren’t Any Offers

Solution: Most sellers are unaware of all of the activity that goes on behind the scenes. Any agent can do the basics, but we strive to update our clients on all of the networking, advertising and marketing that continually goes into how we try sell homes. In general if the home is in good showing condition, is easily accesible and hasn’t generated any offers or interested buyers, it may be time to re-evaluate the price.

9. Not Re-Evaluating the Marketing Plan

Solution: We sit down and re-evaluate the marketing plan several times a month. We look at who is showing the house, the feedback we get, where we are targeting the marketing and advertising and are we reaching the right buyers. Every home is different and appeals to different type buyers.

10. Errors in Market Timing

Solution: We can help you determine whether the market cycle is poised to net you the most money. Many homesellers do not have the luxury of waiting, but for those that do, it may be best to list right away, wait a while, or even rent the home until the market is right.

11. Not Giving the Sales Effort Enough Time

Solution: You should never give too little time to what is inherently a long process. Homes may take 3-6 months to sell in any market. Estimate how much time you have before you “need” to sell and then plan ahead to allow extra time. You don’t want to be forced to accept a disappointing offer.

12. Taking  an Inflexible Position on Financing

Solution:  We can explain what financing options are available. Being flexible on financing terms may secure a better selling price, with other advantages as well. In markets that favor the buyer, certain financing offerings (such as seller financing) may be what makes your home sell while others don’t.

13. Not Making the Right Kind of Repairs

Solution: Don’t be tempted to make improvement’s or upgrades prior to listing your youme without consulting a real estate professional. Some upgrades will not yield any real increase in value which others may increase property value substantially.

14. Believing That Selling Property is Seasonal

Solution: Don’t base selling decisions on the seasons or time of year. Homes that are ready to show and priced well will see year round.

15. Not Screening Prospects Adequately

Solution: One of the best reasons for hiring a Realtor® is their ability to pre-qualify a prospect financially before valuable
negotiation time is lost. More importantly, your agent may discover when a prospect may just be shopping or “looking
for a deal”.

16. Believing That You are Not Part of the Marketing Plan

Solution: According to some statictics the sellers themselves are responsible for at least one out of every ten sales. You can network your home to your business and personal friends, neighbors, and keep the house in move-in condition. We can help let you know just how you can help.

Understanding a Land – Lease Property

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**The following article was written many years ago but it’s still relevant today. There are not many land lease properties in the South Bay but there are some located primarily in Torrance and San Pedro.

Understanding a Land – Lease Property

By Patrick Barta
Special to RealEstateJournal

A land-lease property is one in which the land beneath the building is owned by someone else. While such an arrangement can make buying a property a little more complicated and can in some cases reduce the unit’s resale value, it’s usually not a big problem, and it certainly isn’t a reason to dismiss the transaction out of hand.

Although land-lease properties are relatively uncommon, they do pop up in some big cities, especially New York. Typically, they occur when a real-estate investor refuses to sell the land that a developer covets for a residential building. If the developer really likes the location, and can’t find a good plot of land somewhere else, sometimes he or she will agree to a land-lease arrangement, paying to lease the land for a specified period — like 50 or 99 years — and then erecting the building. Land-lease arrangements are also known to occur when developers convert a rental property to an owner-occupied cooperative building, but the original owners refuse to sell the land.

There are downsides for people who want to buy units in these buildings.

The properties are sometimes harder to finance and consequently harder to sell, possibly reducing their resale value. There also could be some extra costs involved in owning the units, as well as some negative tax implications. But land-lease properties also have an upside: They’re often discounted relative to other nearby properties, offsetting some or all of the risk and hassle involved in owning them. In some cases, that discount is tiny, but in other cases, it can be as high as 25%, real-estate agents say.

One reason for all the hassle is that someone has to pay for the lease on the land, and often, that cost is split up among the owners of all the units. In many cases, that monthly lease expense is tacked on to the maintenance fees that are being charged to individual unit owners. Another weak point is that some lenders are afraid to extend credit for a land-lease property if the lease is likely to expire within a few years. Although it’s extremely unlikely the landowner would refuse to renew the lease or decide to build something new on the site — indeed, most leases are renegotiated in advance of the expiration — lenders still worry about their collateral, and the owner could jack up the lease fee. That, in turn, would raise the unit owners’ costs and possibly reduce the market value of the units.

Despite all that, if the land-lease arrangement has plenty of time before it expires — say more than 20 years — there’s little reason not to dive in. Once some of the terms are worked out, “it’s like any other purchase, and as long as you go into it with your eyes open,” you should be fine, says Stephen Kotler, an executive vice president at Douglas Elliman, a New York-based real-estate brokerage. At the very least, you could be getting a bigger, nicer unit than you would have been able to afford otherwise.





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