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Manhattan Beach Tree Section Charmer
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

Manhattan Beach Tree Section Charmer

Nestled in the tree section of Manhattan Beach, this beautiful Nantucket-style charmer embodies the luxury beach lifestyle of this idyllic Southern California beach town. Encompassing 3,600 sf of living space, it features 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, a finished basement, and a spacious kitchen featuring a large marble island, opening to a family room and the backyard.

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Your Weekly Roundup of Dreamy Properties
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

Your Weekly Roundup of Dreamy Properties

Your Weekly Roundup of Dreamy Properties ... click below to view a California dream home on the Strand, a Nantucket-style home in the sand section of Hermosa Beach, and a modern marvel in the Culver-Mar Vista area...

#realestate #RealEstateAgent #beachhomes #bhauseight

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BHAUS EIGHT February Newsletter
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BHAUS EIGHT February Newsletter

February is such a special month, as we celebrate love, President’s Day, and we get a little closer to Spring! This month we have been busy viewing properties with our buyers who are eager to buy despite the higher interest rates. Why would they buy now you ask? because there is no time like today! Besides the fantastic deals buyers are finding now, the dream of becoming a homeowner and the generational wealth opportunities it may bring, inspires buyers in their search for their perfect home.

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BHAUS EIGHT January 2023 Newsletter
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

BHAUS EIGHT January 2023 Newsletter

BHAUS EIGHT January Newsletter just dropped! This month we have our local housing stats, in addition to information on new RE laws that may affect homeowners! Read more about Prop 19 tax savings, REO (bank-owned) property sales, and residential housing building for our investor clients. Click below to read more -

https://lnkd.in/gibsdUU2

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Happy New Year!
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! From BHAUS to Yours, wishing you an amazing 2023!

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BHAUS EIGHT December Newsletter
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BHAUS EIGHT December Newsletter

Southbay market average home prices had a slight dip in November versus the previous month (-8%) and versus last year (-6%) as expected during the slow season. The inventory continues to stay below the inventory from last year, while DOM (days on market) increased. These stats are to be expected given we are in the slowest time of the year for real estate.

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BHAUS EIGHT November Newsletter
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

BHAUS EIGHT November Newsletter

Southbay market average home prices had a slight jump in October versus the previous month (+5%) and versus last year (+3.6%). While there was good news on home values, the # of sold listings went down by 8%, and the DOM went up by 8% versus last month. Although these last 2 indicators point towards a slowdown in the market, the fact that inventory remained below last year’s level (-16%) has helped with the continued increase of home values, albeit with a narrower margin compared to previous periods.

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Just Sold
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

Just Sold

Just Sold

2412 Clark Lane #1, Redondo Beach, CA, 90278

Sold at $1,068,000

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BHAUS EIGHT October Newsletter
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

BHAUS EIGHT October Newsletter

BHAUS EIGHT October Newsletter has arrived in your inbox! Click below to read about the current RE trends, mortgage rates update, and an exciting piece of legislation recently introduced to increase your cap gains exclusion when selling your primary residence.

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Summer travels in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

Summer travels in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Summer family travels are always special, and we try to plan different experiences from the previous summer adventure. This year, our travels took us south to Tulum. Located in the Caribbean coast of the state of Quintana Roo, at the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula. Well known for its white sandy beaches, Mayan ruins, and incredible cenotes with turquoise waters, Tulum is home to roughly 47,000 people. The area has seen an exponential growth in the last few years, with a lot of new residential development, hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants, and shopping all near the downtown area.

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BHAUS EIGHT September Newsletter
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BHAUS EIGHT September Newsletter

Generally speaking, the real estate market has slowed down, but as we all know, different markets slow down at a different pace. Such is the story of our Southbay market. While we saw the overall average prices drop in August by 2% (-$30K) vs last year and 7% vs last month (-$100K), the majority of cities we report on experienced an increase in home prices (exceptions last month were Hermosa Beach and Rolling Hills Estates - these may be due to outliers).

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Lund, Sweden: Where Old Town and College Mix
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Lund, Sweden: Where Old Town and College Mix

Lund is a small city and at the heart of the city is the Old Town. The Old Town is filled with very nice pedestrian walkways, cafes, and restaurants. You will find yourself walking on cobbled streets, next to half-timbered houses, and students speeding down the bike lanes as it is a very bike-friendly city. I could not imagine living in Lund without a bike, it is the fastest way around the city and environmentally friendly. Amidst the cafes and restaurants is the romanesque church, Lund cathedral. A beautiful church that towers above the old town and is one of the centerpieces of the city. Though a small city the food scene is quite diverse. Get your fix of Japanese ramen, sushi, Chinese dumplings, pizza, and middle eastern cuisine. As a student, you are always looking for the best food at the cheapest price. In Lund, the go-to was usually a falafel wrap, and you could get very tasty falafel wraps in the city center. Just north of the old town, you will find yourself in the Lund University campus

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BHAUS EIGHT August Newsletter
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BHAUS EIGHT August Newsletter

It has been a busy summer selling season. While there are some properties that are staying on the market a little longer, there are still those homes that buyers are falling in love with. Within BHAUS properties, our new listing in Hawthorne was a hot property. Immaculate and beautifully staged, the home received multiple offers after the first showings/Open House. We are excited as the Seller is now in Escrow after 7 DOM. Not only did the property show really well, but it was also properly priced.

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BHAUS EIGHT July Newsletter
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BHAUS EIGHT July Newsletter

Overall the Southbay market continued with strong June selling versus last year; median prices were up 7%, but dipped by 8% versus last month. We had an increase in sold homes vs May, an increase of 24% in new listings coming into the market, and a drop in DOM of 13%.

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Colonial Towns in El Salvador: an epicurean & cultural getaway!
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

Colonial Towns in El Salvador: an epicurean & cultural getaway!

Located in Central America, El Salvador is the smallest country in continental America, and it’s affectionately called “El Pulgarcito de America” (Little thumb of America) by its residents. It borders Guatemala, Honduras, with coastline on the Pacific Ocean (the only country in Central America with no direct access to the Caribbean). It covers slightly over 8K square miles, with a population of 6.8MM people. While it is a tiny country, it is overflowing with personality, a vibrant surfing/beach community, world-class coffee, beautiful landscapes, and a delectable local food scene.

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BHAUS EIGHT June Newsletter
Sonia Benavides Haendel Sonia Benavides Haendel

BHAUS EIGHT June Newsletter

BHAUS EIGHT June Newsletter has arrived in your inbox! Click on link below to read more about the changing RE market and how to navigate it.

While interest rates are at decades-highs (conforming 30-yr fixed surpassing 5%), home prices are still hitting record closing prices as the inventory remains low although slowly increasing. The market is shifting, but sellers have built so much equity in the last few years, that even with a slowdown, sellers will be cashing in.

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