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November 19, 2010

Custom Masterpiece
on the Esplanade Waterfront
in Redondo Beach
Offered by Jack Gillespie & Ted Craddock,
South Bay Brokers
Check the details on p6
 No other RE/MAX agent
has sold more real estate
in the three Beach Cities
combined!

Robert
Freedman In Escrow!
310-291-7779 Nearly Completed
New Construction
121 9th Street,
Manhattan Beach
Contemporary oceanview
#1 at RE/MAX Manhattan Beach
masterpiece, one house from
for over 25 years running the Strand on one of the most
desirable south-of-the-pier
walkstreets. Designed by Michael
Offered at $6,700,000 Lee and Associates and developed
by Villa d’Arte Development,
Call for Information features include 4 bedrooms, 4½
baths, huge indoor-outdoor deck
and unblockable panaoramic,
sand and whitewater views.
www.LetFreedmanRing.com
Gorgeous, Remodeled Townhome
617 Crest, Manhattan Beach
This impeccably appointed detached Townhome
is ideally located just 3 blocks to the beach and
downtown, south of the Pier. The owner has just
completed a total transformation of style to a
contemporary beach house, utilizing the open floor
plan to create an entertainer’s oceanview showplace.
• Built in 1999 and completely remodeled as new
with a beachy yet elegant quality throughout.
• 3 Bedrooms, including large master suite with
steam shower, spa tub, and custom walk-in
closet
• 3½ Baths—Each bedroom has its own brand
new zen modern bath
• Nearly 2,300 square feet of living space.
• The brand new upper level is light, bright and
airy, with a center island design that is perfect
for large gatherings
• Spacious ocean view deck
• A 200-year-old beam forms the mantel for the
stacked stone fireplace
• Spacious 2-car garage.
Specially Priced at $2,095,122

Hill Section Family Home

952 11th Street, Manhattan Beach
This gorgeous home built in the Spanish Revival
style by Sexton Homes and customized by the
current owner during construction sits on a 50 X
150 lot and offers a stunning one-of-a-kind floor
plan with dramatic interior space.
• Nearly 5,100 square feet of living space
• 5 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths
• Soaring 2-story living room
• Additional upstairs Family Room
(could be 6th bedroom)
• Magnificent master suite with South facing
lounging deck overlooking the yard
• Opulent master bath with steam shower
and custom deco tiles
• Built in 2004 but looks brand new – REALLY!
• 3-car attached garage
Offered at $2,495,122
See all the listings at
www.LetFreedmanRing.com
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 1537 Via Zurita
Palos Verdes Estates
• Monte Malaga beauty
• Ocean view
• Spectacular architecture
• Palos Verdes Art Center Design Tour Home
• 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths
• 5,451 square foot home
• Beautifully updated, meticulously maintained
• Travertine floors, custom drapes, gourmet kitchen,
atrium entry, spiral staircase and coffered ceilings
• Pool, jacuzzi, sauna and BBQ
• Ocean view terrace
• Master bedroom suite with ocean view balcony and
sitting area/office

Offered at $3,295,000
www.PalosVerdesLiving.com

Maureen Megowan Take a seat.

I’ll do the rest.
310.541.6416
Web blog:
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 ON THE COVER 807 EsplanadE Redondo Beach

Infinite Views On The Cover

what’s inside…
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Inspired by the Inn at Santa Marina in Mykonos, Custom masterpiece on the Esplanade with infinite views in Redondo
Greece, this 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath custom-built Beach, offered by Jack Gillespie & Ted Craddock, South Bay Brokers
masterpiece on the esplanade features 3500+
Home of the Week 28-29
sq.ft. graciously spread over three levels. Take
Explore this week’s Remarkable Peninsula Estate on the Palos
pleasure in the awe-inspiring panoramic views of
Verdes Peninsula offered at $2,395,000 by Steve & Ceci Watts.
the surf, sand, and sea spanning the entire Santa
Monica Bay from Palos Verdes to Malibu from Publisher’s Muse Values 8
every room.
Feature Profile 14
www.807Esplanade.com Meet Manhattan Beach business owners Lisa Gallien and Lee
PricE uPon rEquEst Hoven-Bakos of Growing Wild in “A floral fable of success.”

Spaces 20
Warm your soul with a “The Fireplace Makeover.”
Numbers Trends in the local real estate market. 30
Launch Party Re-cap! 22
The Lawrence Harris Residence played host to the
South Bay Digs launch party where over 100 people
grooved to the sounds of Justin Hopkins
Jack Gillespie Ted craddock
Broker DRE#00426498 Realtor DRE#01753302 Bank of America Gary LaTourette. . . . . . . . . . 9
310-802-4344 310-245-5954 Victor Samaan. . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mike Baker. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Jack.Gillespie@SouthBayBrokers.com Ted.Craddock@SouthBayBrokers.com Carol Adams. . . . . . . . . . . 26
Beach City Brokers
Steve & Ceci Watts. . . . 28-29
Gary Elminoufi . . . . . . . . . . 27
Neda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Coldwell Banker
Real Estate West
Jane Angel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Jonathan Coleman . . . . . . . 7
Keller Williams
REP Interactive. . . . . . . . 33
Keller Williams | PV. . . . . . . 23
Jeannie Penner-More. . . . . 32 Shorewood Realtors
Shorewood Realtors . . . . . . . 9
Malaga Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chris Plank. . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Mattucci Real Estate Steve Santos. . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Aurelio Mattucci. . . . . . . . 30 Kevin Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TJ Parker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Ed Kaminsky. . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Rachel Ezra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Peninsula Sotheby’s Ken Adam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Kerry Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tim Corbett. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Gerard Bisignano. . . . . . 34-35
South Bay Brokers
RE/MAX EXECS Jack Gillespie. . . . . . 6, 18-19
Robert Freedman . . . . . . . 2-3 Ted Craddock . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Maureen Megowan. . . . . . . . 5
Customized mortgage solutions… Nina Michaels. . . . . . . . . . . 31

one Customer at a time.

Publisher Warren J Dow
Creative Director LeeAnn Nelson
Contributing Photographer Paul Jonason
Contributing Writers
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Amanda Coscina, spaces@southbaydigs.com
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 OceanfrOnt!
• 83’-foot wide lot • Panoramic views
• 2.5 Lots right on the water • 10 Units
One of the largest Oceanfront lots available in Southern California.
You could build SIX townhomes or a single, landmark Estate!

10,454-foot Strand lot, south of the Pier

Four buildings with balconies or decks
Huge lot offers 12-car parking
Long-term or summer/vacation rentals

302–306 S. tHe StranD,

OceanSIDe
PrIceD tO SeLL $3,500,000
This is a unique opportunity at an affordable price.
Properties like this rarely come on the market!

Jonathan Coleman
“The Strand Specialist”

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 publisher’s muse
stunning
Catalina, coastline, W
Values
arren Buffet once said “Price is what you pay. Value is
what you get.” In this economic environment the ques-

ocean & city views! tion of price versus value is more relevant than ever. At South
Bay Digs, our ability to deliver on our value proposition to our
customers is our ultimate quest—it’s our passion. That’s why
we continue to explore new ways to innovate and integrate
217 N. Dianthus, Manhattan Beach • $1,599,000 the most relevant communication channels available to con-
nect the home consumer to the local real estate professional.
Located in the prestigious “Hill
We recently launched our free Open House Directory
Section” of Manhattan Beach this
on www.SouthBayDigs.com—where realtors can upload
spectacular ocean view home of-
their upcoming open houses and home consumers can stay
fers the ultimate in indoor-outdoor
abreast of open houses of interest. We’ve also built a robust
living. This nearly 3,000 sq.ft.
market research platform on our website, where consumers
home has four bedrooms, two full
and realtors alike can deep dive local market trends and sign
baths, two half baths and a 500 up for free real-time market reports in the neighborhoods
Sqft. ocean view deck—perfect for of interest. Our new QR Code technology allows you
entertaining and dining alfresco! “When work, to use your phone to view property tours instanta-
Top floor is a great room with commitment, neously and get detailed information on a specific
beautiful hardwood floors, living and pleasure property or other advertised offering. We’re creating
room and dining area, and gour- all become one the South Bay’s only online real estate directory at
met kitchen with counter break- and you reach www.SouthBayDigs.com that has detailed information
fast bar with seating for eight. that deep well on every active real estate professional in the area
Spacious master suite has balco- where passion with contact information, bios and more.
ny with views and includes master lives, nothing is Thanks to everyone who attended our launch
bath with dual sinks, separate Ja- party at the fabulous Lawrence Harris Residence in
impossible.”
cuzzi tub and shower. Main floor Hermosa Beach—a great time was had by all. Be sure
—Unknown
has three bedrooms; lower floor to read our feature profile on Growing Wild, a local
has a bedroom and private yard. This home is in move-in condition floral business in Manhattan Beach who recently celebrated
www.217NDianthus.com and a fantastic value! their 20th anniversary. And don’t miss “The Fireplace Make-
over” on page 20 for a chance to sit by the fire and warm your
Just a short walk downtown and to the pier. soul. Enjoy –
Warren J Dow, Publisher
Coming in early 2011 wdow@southbaydigs.com
Manhattan Village, upgraded Plan 2, court home 310-373-0142
with views of trees from all windows.
It’s About You. Gary E. LaTourette
Kerry Dawson As a former teacher, I understand the
importance of being a trusted advisor
Real Estate Consultant
DRE#01424026
Selling the South Bay since 1991! and knowledgeable resource for the
62 Malaga Cove Plaza
community. My consultative approach to
310.753.5537 real estate is results-oriented with a laser
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

focus on realizing your objectives. Cell: 310.503.7408

I’m committed to earning your business. Office: 310.378.9494
Fax: 310.373.3427
GaryLt@pvexecs.com
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT Search the MLS at GaryLt.com

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 Community. Strength. Independence.
Shorewood Realtors is one of the top five largest
real estate firms in Los Angeles County and in
the top 58 nationally.

We are the South Bay’s oldest and largest independently

owned real estate firm, with humble beginnings in 1969
to today having seven offices and more than 350 realtors
serving the beach cities.

Our highly-trained real estate agents will make

your home sale or purchase a seamless, trouble-free
transaction— this is how we define our success.

Experience the difference.

h e r m o s a b e a c h 950 Artesia Blvd. 310.376.8871

h e r m o s a b e a c h 986 Artesia Blvd. 310.406.2020

e l s e g u n d o 431 Main St. 310.322.4900

m a n h a t t a n b e a c h 917 Manhattan Beach Blvd. 310.545.8401

m a n h a t t a n b e a c h 3300 Highland Ave. 310.546.7561

p a l o s v e r d e s e s t a t e s 16 Malaga Cove 310.698.1555

r e d o n d o b e a c h 1009 Torrance Blvd. 310.316.8464

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 spectacular queens necklace & Ocean Views
4 BeD | 5 Bath | 5100 sqft | 14,150 sqft lOt
Breathtaking Louie Tomaro designed estate with spectacular ocean, whitewater,
coastline, city, and mountain views—an entertainer’s dream! Attention to detail
at every turn, absolutly exquisite Malaga Cove estate.
2005 Paseo Del sol, Palos Verdes estates 90274 $4,900,000

Chris Plank
Shorewood Realtors
Cell 310-849-1530
Office 310-546-7561 x443
Email: ChrisPlank@aol.com www.ChrisPlankHomes.com
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 Unsurpassed Panoramic Ocean Views forever
4 BeD | 3.5 Bath | 3300 sqft. | Great rOOm | BOnUs rOOm
Unblockable panoramic ocean & sunset views from
Palos Verdes to Malibu year-round from this exquisitely
remodeled 3300+ square foot home located in the prestigious
“Hill Section” of Manhattan Beach. A great VALUE at $591 Sqft
versus 90266 average of $698 Sqft! www.219Dianthus.com
219 n Dianthus st., manhattan Beach 90266 $1,949,000

Diamond in the sand!

4 BeD | 3 Baths | 2664 sqft | OCean frOnt | 4 Car GaraGe
Options abound in this ocean front property with the ultimate
flexibility. Keep as legal duplex, home + income, vacation home
+ income or build your ultimate oceanfront dream home on
the Strand.
1534 the strand, hermosa Beach 90254 $4,999,999

Selling the South Bay

since 1989
www. ChrisPlankHomes.com
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 473 29th street, MAnhAttAn beAch

Absolute best VAlue in the sAnd section!

A compelling
VALUE with recent
$200,000 price Situated on one of the best and widest streets
on the Plateau, just 4 blocks from the beach, this
improvement at
Spacious Custom Family Home sits in a wide open
$600/Sqft. vs. setting with Sweeping Vistas. Enjoy the Luxury of
$849.38*/Sqft. Space and Privacy in the Sand. Featuring 4,165 sf,
(avg. for Sand Section MB with 5 Bedrooms and 5 Baths PLUS a Large Office,
homes sold Jan-Aug 2010) PLUS a Media Screening Room, this Newer, Elegant
home offers plenty of room for your entire family.
Extensive upgrades include American Cherry HW
Floors, Gourmet Kitchen, Custom Window Covers,
Custom Faux Paint and Fireplaces, 2 Wet Bars,
Butler’s Pantry, Dumbwaiter, Central Vacuum, plus
Surround Sound and Flat Screens Wired throughout
the home. 3 Car Garage, and Lots of Extra Parking,
all in a Great Location close to Grand View School.
Location, Value, Space….
This is a must see!!!
*Avg. price per square foot is based on
closed sale data taken from MRMLS
data for closed sale (SFR) homes
sold in ‘Area 142’ Manhattan Beach
Sand Section from January 1–August

Priced to sell At $2,499,000

31, 2010. Information is deemed
accurate but not guaranteed.

Steve Santos
310.488.4924 check out the
SteveS@Shorewood.com
SteveSantosProperties.com Virtual tour at
A 32-Year Resident of Manhattan Beach www.473-29th-street.com
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Perfect beach living
Premier 100 Block Walkstreet Location!
th
132 20 Street, Manhattan Beach
L ive the ultimate Manhattan Beach lifestyle in this wonderful 5 bed-
room, 4.5 bathroom home that boasts 4003 Sqft. of open living
space with amazing ocean and whitewater views. Features include
open, third-floor living space with large gourmet kitchen, family room
plus breakfast area—all overlooking the expansive back deck with
amazing indoor/outdoor living space and dramatic ocean views. Top
level also includes a formal dining room and sizable living room with
fireplace, and French doors leading out to the front deck with even more
Enjoy the best lifestyle that Manhattan Beach has to offer —steps to beach & downtown.
Offered at $3,599,000 • www.132-20thst.com
www.SouthBayDigs.com
Open House
Sunday Nov. 21, 2–4pm
sand and white water views. Great family floor plan with 4 bedrooms
in the middle level including a fabulous master suite with ocean view
deck and beautiful bright bathroom with Jacuzzi tub. Enjoy the wide-
open office space area and separate laundry room on the second level.
Ground floor includes a large front playroom off the walkstreet, guest
bedroom with bath, two interior storage rooms and unbelievable on-
site parking featuring 2-car garage with brand new epoxy flooring
plus 4-5 carport spots for all your friends and family!
Kevin Pratt
310.738.2348
kpratt@shorewood.com
20th Year at Shorewood
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Growing Wild
A floral fable
of success
By Pamela Corante-Hansen
O
nce upon a time, two flaxen-haired twin sisters
with Pepperdine degrees and a knack for beach
volleyball presented their enterprising parents with
a tiny seed of an idea. This was no ordinary seed, for
it contained the potential to bring love, beauty and Lisa Gallien and Lee Hoven-Bakos
peace to everyone who was touched by the fruits of
its harvest. The parents gave their blessing, and the girls planted the seed in
a soil rich with creativity and business smarts. They sprinkled it with posi-
tive thoughts and hard work, and the seed grew into a beguiling floral shop
housed in a seaside cottage. The sisters called it Growing Wild.
Twenty years later, this Manhattan Beach institution is celebrating two
decades of gracing homes, weddings, parties and special events with wildly
original, European-inspired floral creations and silk botanicals. South Bay
Digs spent a sunny Southern California morning with Lisa Gallien and Lee
Hoven-Bakos, the founders and joint creative force behind the fairy-tale
flower shop where happily ever after happens every day.
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SOUTH BAY DIGS: Your shop is gorgeous. Tell me how
you decided to become florists.
LISA: We’ve loved doing arts and crafts since we were
little. My dad would take us to the flower mart in down-
town L.A. and we would buy crafts supplies and make all
the Christmas gifts.
LEE: It was an easy transition to do something creative.
We were business majors, and my mom, who had been
living in Europe, said, ‘Girls, just do something that makes
you happy.’ This was the one thing we wanted to do.
LISA: Our parents were supportive of the endeavor and
helped us make it happen.
LEE: We started small, doing parties and weddings out
of our house. And soon we were able to open up a retail
operation.
Some florists focus exclusively on a particular niche, such as weddings.
What’s your specialty?
LISA: We have a lot of corporate clients, but we do flowers for the home, as well.
Everything we do is hand crafted. You can’t buy it anywhere else; it has
a special touch to it. We do a lot with candle arrangements, garlands and
wreaths. We follow the seasons. In the summer we had wreaths with sea-
shells, aqua blue accents and sea glass. We’ll go into people’s homes and
help them decorate. For fall and Christmas, we’ll do mantles…
LEE: And topiaries. We do a little bit of everything.
LISA: The variety has kept our business going. We can do everything from
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861 10th Street, Manhattan Beach

HOME OWNERS… Prestigious Hill Section
OUR BUYERS WANT YOUR HOUSE! • Gorgeous Craftsman style home built in 2001 by Shaar Homes
If you are a home owner and you want your home • 4500 square foot home on a beautifully landscaped 6000 sq.ft. lot
SOLD, you need to know Ed’s Buyers! No other team in • 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths with entertainment areas for every
occasion
the South Bay goes this far to bring sellers and buyers
• Impressive chef’s kitchen with breakfast bar, butler’s pantry
together who otherwise would never find each other!
and additional walk in pantry
“Foralmosttwoyearswehadbeensearchingonourownto • Serene master suite with adjoining sitting room/office
findourfirsthome.Wehadseeneverythingonthemarket and stone fireplace
inourpricerange.Weweresurewewouldhaveto‘settle’ • Bright family room with breakfast area and direct access
forsomethingthatwasalmostperfect.ThenwemetEd’s to a large, private yard with a gas fire-pt and custom BBQ area
Team.Afterathoroughinterview,theywenttoworkandin • Dramatic high ceilings, custom moldings, spiral staircase,
lessthan30daystheyfoundanUNLISTEDhomethatmet built in shelving and skylights
EVERYitemonourmust-havelistANDtheywereableto • 3 car garage with extra storage space
negotiateanincrediblepurchasepriceforussothatwecould
haveeverythingwewanted,atthepriceweneeded!” $2,699,000 www.zingding.com/468823370
—Janice and Keith W., Redondo Beach, July 2010

$3,000,000–$6,000,000 1310 11th Street, Manhattan Beach

Area: Manhattan or Hermosa Beach/ Certified
The Strand East Manhattan Beach
• Gorgeous 5000 square foot home on a spacious
Buyer Profile: Couple seeking 2nd home
7250 square foot lot
Beds: Any Baths: Any
• 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths PLUS den PLUS and office loft
Sq.ft.: Any Lot size: Any • Extra spacious kitchen with breakfast area PLUS a bonus
Needs: Ocean front home in any condition. eat-in counter
Duplex is OK. Must have killer sand/water
views. This buyer is flexible with timing. • Bright, open family room leads to the huge yard with a
WILL CONSIDER HERMOSA OR MANHATTAN built-in BBQ center, water feature and a built-in fire pit
STRAND LOCATIONS. • A winding staircase opens to the lovely master suite with
balcony, vaulted ceilings, fireplace and gorgeous master
bath with a claw-foot tub and his/hers custom vanity areas
$1,000,000–$2,000,000 PLATINUM Room for
Area: Hermosa Beach/North Sand Section CerTIfIed www.zingding.com/575630916 a pool!
Buyer Profile: Married couple
w/school aged kids $1,749,000
Beds: ANY Baths: ANY
Sq.ft.: ANY Lot size: ANY
Needs: Professional couple seeks buildable
lot on a walk-street in NORTH
Hermosa Beach. Wants to be 1-2
310 N Pacific Coast Hwy, redondo Beach
blocks from the water. Office or Home….YOUR Choice
Flexible with timeframe. • Perfect high traffic South Redondo location for your home,
office or business
Pre-
$800,000–$1,250,000 Certified • Classic turn-of-the-century Craftsman beach cottage is
Area: South Redondo Beach ZONED COMMERCIAL
Buyer Profile: Married couple • HUGE, bonus studio/workroom off the garage and a
with 3 children private backyard
Beds: 4 Baths: 3 • Approximately 1000 square foot home on a
Sq.ft.: Any Lot size: Large
2858 square foot lot
• Gleaming hardwood floors, fireplace and antique
Needs: South Redondo house with an
ocean view and a pool or hardware and glass throughout
room to add a pool. • OWNER MAY CARRY FINANCING!
$549,000 www.zingding.com/4366841
Meetmorebuyersat:
www.EdsBuyers.com
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custom arrangements to fresh flowers and silk
botanicals. We’ll also do weddings and parties.
And we have a fantastic staff that can support
all of that.
That makes a huge difference.
LEE: We have amazing employees who have
kept the continuity going in the store. Some of
them have been here 10, 15 years. They know
our customers and what they want. We get to
work with really great people every day—they’re
like family.
th
As you mark your 20 year in business,
how do you plan on staying innovative?
LISA: Something we’re really excited about
is our new ‘Mindful Intention’ arrangements.
Every flower has a meaning, and we’ve been
doing a lot of research on which combinations
of flowers have a particular significance. We’ve
designed arrangements to attract certain at-
tributes.
LEE: One of them is an arrangement for wealth,
so we include flowers that represent wealth, and attach a stone to enhance
the energy.
LISA: Flowers are from Mother Earth, after all.
LEE: And they do vibrate energy.
I’m fascinated by the whole idea of flowers having meaning. I once read
about a Chinese emperor who sent thousands of peonies to a woman he
loved.
LISA: They represent love, and we have a love arrangement with peonies in it.
LEE: I got married in the month of May because it’s when peonies are in
bloom.
What would you tell someone who is thinking about using floral arrange-
ments to enhance their home décor?
LEE: Do something organic-looking and natural. Use it to diffuse color, to
brighten up a home office or bedroom. Having fresh flowers or plants is a
life force. You see a fresh flower and you get positive vibrations. It’s a beau-
tiful thing to have anywhere in the home.
LISA: Put flowers in rooms where you always spend time—the kitchen, the
dining room, somewhere you can always enjoy them. Use flowers that will
last a while, like orchids, and put them in spaces you’re always looking at.
How has floral design evolved in the past 20 years, and what kinds of
trends are you seeing now?
LISA: It’s evolved from loose flowers to tailored, modern arrangements with
monochromatic looks.
LEE: You’ll see tones on tones.
LISA: Silk botanicals are huge. They look so real
now. Twenty years ago they didn’t. We’ve been
able to create a lot of designs with silk; that’s
been fun for us.
LEE: Succulent gardens are a big trend right now.
LISA: Now we’ve moved into fall with--
LEE: Vibrant, rich oranges.
LISA: We change seasons in the store. In a
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couple weeks we’re going to start seeing a lot of
Christmas décor and colors.
LEE: You’ll see a crisp, clean, white look with rich
burgundy red-on-red tones.
LISA: White’s going to be really big this year.
Switching gears a bit, what’s the most unusual
order you’ve had?
LISA: We’ve had to send flowers to people’s birth-
days and make them look withered and black, like
they were dead. Black roses. Pretty funny!
It sounds so Goth.
LISA: Yeah, kind of Goth and macabre.
On that note, where do you get inspiration for your
designs?
LISA: It’s evolving. You might get it from nature. You
might see something and kind of tweak it and make
it your own.
LEE: Also from traveling. We travel a lot and see
things abroad and get inspired.
LISA: The European shops are so beautiful. We were
in Denmark and everything was avant-garde and
modern. You have to tailor what you see so that it works well for your client.
LEE: And our surroundings inspire us. We love coming to work and being
able to see the ocean from here.
What’s it like being sisters and working together every day?
LEE: We bounce ideas off each other. We tell it to each other like it is with-
out having to sugarcoat everything. We each have our own strengths and
one of us may know how to deal with a certain customer better. I’m not say-
ing it isn’t trying at times, particularly in these next two months when we’ll
be really busy, but for the most part we’re really lucky.
What advice would you give to someone starting up a business now?
LISA: Look at your market and see what you’re good at. Look at your costs
and expenses and crunch the numbers. We’ve seen a lot of businesses come
and go over the years and it’s disheartening because they’re wonderful
businesses. They’ve been hit by the economy, but it’s all about going back to
basics and doing what you do really well.
If you had to describe your life philosophy in three words, what would
they be?
LISA: Lucky, lucky, lucky! We feel lucky and blessed.
LEE: For sure.
LISA: Blessed, lucky and grateful.
It seems there’s a lot more emphasis on gratitude these days.
LEE: We opened up during a recession and people probably thought we
were a little crazy, but you have to believe that you can do it.
LISA: We were big into sports, and our coach at
Mira Costa High School, Daelea Aldrich, was a huge
influence. She instilled a belief in all these girls
coming out of school that you could do anything. So
we took that philosophy into our business.
LEE: We never questioned whether we’d be suc-
cessful. It’s all about a positive attitude.
Opportunity Knocks!
Here is a unique opportunity to own
a property with two separate homes
in the SAND SECTION of Manhattan Beach
2 separate homes on a huge 40' x 90'
◆
street to alley RM lot
Beach cottage has 2 bedrooms and
◆
2 bathrooms with 1,414 sq.ft.
Back house is a 1,268 sq. ft. loft
◆

2 car garage and 2 carports

◆

Only 4 blocks to ocean sand and surf

◆

Great starter home for a family:

◆
located only1 block from renowned
Offered at
Grandview Elementary School $1,350,000
Walk to restaurants shops and
◆
downtown Manhattan Beach
Builders and developers—
◆
this is a dream lot: large and flat!

Buyer to verify existing zoning lot and building square footage.

Rachel Ezra Broker Associate

Dream it… See it… Achieve it! Where the Beach is your home.
Direct 310.400.0297
Office: 310.546.7561 x407
Fax: 310.546.6097
Rachel@RachelEzra.com
www.RachelEzra.com
3300 Highland Ave.,
Manhattan Beach
 JACK GILLESPIE
Experience is Everything

205 20TH STREET, MANHATTAN BEACH

OFFERED AT: $2,895,000
WALK STREET BEACH COTTAGE
Walk-Street Beach Cottage (approx. 8
houses from the Strand!). Highly Desirable
Walk-Street Location on the North side of
the street. Built in 1948, this 2 bedroom and
1.5 bath split-level home offers 1,096 sq. ft
floor-plan that features a living room, dining
area, and separate den. The property also
includes a detached Sun-Room and Walk-
Street brick patio boasting Ocean Views.
This is a great opportunity to build your

5 Blocks to Beach
dream home!
WWW.20520THSTREET.COM

1
(1) 319 23rd Place (2) 2315 ALMA AVE
MANHATTAN BEACH MANHATTAN BEACH
2 • 1 bed & 1 bath /600 sq. ft. of living
space
• Lot Size: 2,700 sq. ft.
• 3 bedroom & 2 bath home/2,022 sq. ft.
of living space
• Lot Size: 5,400 sq. ft.
• Lot Dimensions: 30 x 90 • Lot Dimensions: 90 x 60
• Zoning: MNRM • Zoning: MNRM
• Adjacent to Corner Location • Double Lot
• Offered at $1,479,000 • Corner Location
• Offered at $2,895,000
www.31923rdPl.com www.2315AlmaAve.com

Potential for wonderful home site, lots are

currently in a R-2 (2 unit multi family) zone.

JACK GILLESPIE
BROKER®
CALL 310.546.7611 EXT 344 DRE # 00426498
WWW.JACKGILLESPIE.COM jack.gillespie@southbaybrokers.com

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 JACK GILLESPIE
Experience is Everything

LUXURY CAPE COD

BEDROOMS: 5
BATHS: 5.5
SQ. FT: 3,973
PRICE: $2,449,000

742 33RD STREET, MANHATTAN BEACH

Located in the highly sought-after Manhattan Beach Tree Section, this quality Cape-Cod inspired home is truly one of a kind. Enjoy
3,973 sq. ft. of living space in this tri-level home featuring a Gourmet Kitchen equipped with GE Professional & Viking appliances,
a Formal Dining Room with a two-tiered coffered ceiling & wainscoting, Formal Living Room and Family Room plus a multifunc-
tional Great Room with plenty of storage for media equipment or the like. The property features a spacious and playable land-
scaped enclosed front yard, as well as a rear stone patio perfect for entertaining. There is also a 3-car garage, elegant White Oak
floors, Granite and Marble throughout, crown molding, designer touches and so much more.
WWW.74233RDSTREET.COM
JACK GILLESPIE
BROKER®
CALL 310.546.7611 EXT 344 DRE # 00426498
WWW.JACKGILLESPIE.COM jack.gillespie@southbaybrokers.com

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 The
spaces
fireplace
makeover
I t’s the beginning of the football and holiday season. Everywhere houses
are adorned with decorations and stores are full of seasonal “must
buys.” But what makes this time of the year special is food, family, friends,
and a glowing fire in the fireplace. Fireplaces are a focal point. They invite
conversation and give the most timid guest a place to sit without stand-
ing out. The smell of burning wood releases the tension between your
shoulders and loosens the tightest jaw. Most people assume when they
buy a house the look of the fireplace is permanent and they design their
room around it. This is not true! Upgrading your fireplace is easy and can
add value to your home. There are
several different parts that make
up a fireplace, but four areas that
can change the overall look without
major construction. They are the
mantel, firebox, screen, and how you
burn your fire.
The mantel is not only the shelf
area above the hearth; it is also the
decorative sides of it. There are
several types of mantels made from
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stone, wood, brick, cement, and metal. Even though they look permanent,
most mantels are attached to the outer part of the wall. It is not hard
to remove and replace it. Most handy homeowners can take out a man-
tel themselves. Depending on what you are planning to replace it with,
installation can usually be done by you or the company you purchased
your new mantel from. Play with different ideas when choosing. There are
more than the traditional wood frames these days. A popular look is stone
veneer. It can be placed around the hearth and up the wall, making your
fireplace look larger and more dramatic. Marble or composite stone can
be used in the same fashion for minimal modern sophistication. There are
also stunning tiles made with texture that create eye-catching patterns,
they can be attached to a raised boxed surface around the hearth or on the
wall. Leave the tiles as they are or attach a thick wood or polished cement
ledge across the fireplace opening for a more dramatic appearance. Look
through magazines, books and on-line for ideas.
The firebox is the inside of the fireplace where the fire burns. Many
are made of brick. After time, especially with wood burning fires, the brick
turns black, making it appear old and dirty. To remedy this, buy a pint of
black high temperature paint from a fireplace or home improvement store.
This special paint is made for the inside of your fireplace and can go on
gas lines and fire grates. After brushing clean the brick, brush on the paint.
It absorbs into the bricks leaving a smooth clean surface without show-
ing brush strokes. The inside of your fireplace looks new and brings your
attention to your glowing fire and not what’s around it. Screens can add
or take away from your fireplace design. Try changing it to create a new
look. Darker colors make a screen disappear and keep your eye on the fire.
Whereas a gold or silver toned screen will stand out and add to the design
of your mantel. Glass screens provide a stylish appearance just beware of
it becoming hot when burning a fire.
Fireplaces burn with wood or gas; wood log fires smell great and give
you the true feeling of man versus nature. Various types of wood smell dif-
ferently, so you are not only seeing and hearing the crackling fire, but your
sense of smell is engaged. But it can be time consuming and not always
easy to get a warm fire going. Some people opt for a gas-burning fireplace
instead of wood. You instantly have a roaring smokeless fire producing
heat. The most commonly
burned gas fires are with
man-made logs. They are l
made of ceramic and painted
to look like branches from
various trees. Try using a spe-
cies that looks similar to trees
surrounding your house.
Decorative pans with
glass or stone are a popular
trend. The trays connect to
your gas pipe the same way
your fire logs do. When lit, the
flame spreads along the top. It releases as much heat as the ceramic logs
do and can add a modern or artsy look to your room.
Upgrading the look of your old fireplace can add value and design
intention to your home. It is a simple, yet overlooked improvement most
times ignored. Whether you are using your fireplace for warmth or ambi-
ence, consider these few tricks. Make your fireplace as good looking as the
rest of your house.
—Amanda Coscina, spaces@southbaydigs.com
 ASK YOUR
BROKER IF
KELLER
WILLIAMS
IS RIGHT
FOR YOU.

Chances are they’ll say no. And when they do, ask them about ongoing training and
education. Ask them about opportunities for profit-sharing. And ask them about
their plan to build your long-term wealth. As it turns out, you may not have needed to ask
in the first place. If you would like a no-obligation business consultation or are ready
now to discuss a change in your surroundings, call John Davidson at 310-544-7571.

PALOS VERDES
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

500 Silver Spur Road, #303 / Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 / Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated / DRE #01385864 / Equal Opportunity Employer
Hip ‘house party’ marks
South Bay Digs
launch
G uests arriving at the South Bay Digs
launch party on Friday, Nov. 12 were
greeted by a slice of quintessential South
Maureen Megowan, RE/MAX
PV Execs & Warren Dow

Bay beach life—an elegant, post-modern

Justin Hopkins keeps
the party grooving
residence, a sunset worth Tweeting about
and a food truck serving up made-to-order
fish tacos and quesadillas. More than 100
real estate VIPs and local movers and shak-
ers were on hand to kick off the magazine
in style with live music, Argentine Malbec
(among other libations) and self-guided
tours of the Lawrence Harris Residence in
Hermosa Beach, an Architectural Digest
Editor’s Selection in October 2010, boast-
ing a modern aesthetic with enviable
ocean views. Partygoers enjoyed Justin
Hopkins’ indie-folk rhythms while wander-
ing through the home’s spacious, linear
interiors and multiple outdoor spaces.
Props to our event sponsors; Wahoo’s Fish
Tacos, REP Interactive, Brouwerij West,
Eli Fairfield with Bank of America Home
Loans and Gerard Bisignano of Peninsula Ed Kaminsky,
Sotheby’s International Realty. Shorewood
Realtors &
Warren Dow Wing Lam, Wahoo’s Fish
Taco & Warren Dow

Pamela Corante-Hansen (r), South Bay Digs Hosts Gerard Bisignano (l) & Warren Dow Dow (l) & Steve Santos,
contributing writer, with husband Jim Shorewood Realtors

At left: Chris Plank (l),

Shorewood Realtors &
Warren Dow

To right: Brian & Nick

from Brouwerij West

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 Mike Baker
Office 310-372-1234
Cell 310-817-2345
Mike@realestate-baker.com

Ultimate Manhattan
Beach Lifestyle
233 7th Street, Manhattan Beach
This incredible home is the ultimate
in living the Beach Lifestyle—an
absolutely gorgeous South Manhat-
tan Walkstreet Home with ameni-
ties galore!! Starting with the most
incredible ocean views from a roof
top entertainment deck featuring a
built-in spa tub built for 6, BBQ, sink
and refrigerator. Three level home
showcases Master Suite complete
with fireplace, its own balcony, pri-
vate sun room and entrance to the
rooftop deck. With 3 spacious levels,
3884 sq feet of beach living, a 4-car
garage and a 3-stop elevator, this
home must been seen to be believed.
Offered at $2,995,000
www.233seventhstreet.com

Unbelievable Ocean Live in Front Unit &

Views on Half Acre! Rent Back Two Units
5052 Range Horse Lane, Rolling Hills Estates 1817 W. 257th Street, Lomita
Bring your fussy buyers and they will Turn key triplex with lots of great
be amazed! This turnkey 4 bedroom/2 features: front house has both front
bath home with guest house sits at and back yards (back yard can be
the end of a cul-de-sac on a half-acre. utilized for RV or boat parking, also),
Unbelievable views—Ocean, Queen’s large living room with fireplace, large
Necklace and mountains!! This prop- master bedroom with its own 3/4
erty has a park-like setting—perfect bath and approx 1422 sq ft of living
for families or entertaining. Property space. Duplex in rear with both units
also features a 2-car attached garage approx 900 sq ft each and 2 bd,1
as well as a detached 15'x30' RV or bath. All units have interior laundry,
boat garage with a work area. Home new dual pane windows, new electri-
features hardwood floors, crown cal, seller states copper plumbing.
moulding, recessed lighting, tankless
NO RENT CONTROL and
water heater, air conditioning, re-
LONG TERM TENANTS!
modeled baths, and more.
Offered at $1,395,000 Offered at $749,000
www.5052rangehorselane.com www.1817west257th.com
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 Lily Liange

movers & shakers

533 24th Street
Manhattan Beach joins Peninsula
$1,095,000
Sotheby’s
2640 Hermosa Avenue #5
Hermosa Beach
$650,000 L ily Liang, a top agent with Coldwell Banker for over 28
years, and one of the top agents in Palos Verdes has
joined Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty. “Lily’s
professionalism, sincerity, honesty, pleasant presentation
Visit my website and hard work have earned her an outstanding reputation
for virtual tours! throughout the industry,” says Rick Edler, owner of Peninsula
Sotheby’s. Lily was attracted to Sotheby’s boutique office
environment, “Sotheby’s offers extraordinary marketing
exposure and cache that no other company can match.”
Lily is a certified corporate Relocation Specialist, a Certi-
fied Investment Specialist and an Interior Design Consultant.
In addition, she has been a member of the “Society of Excel-
lence,” the highest honor bestowed in her previous broker-
age. Lily has also been a featured Agent or Super Agent listed
in Forbes, Time and Los Angeles Magazine. Lily is also on
CFE Member the foundation board for LABioMed, raising

SELLING HOMES IN THE SOUTH BAY SINCE 1985

funds for different projects and was nomi-
nated as Business Woman of the Year by the
South Bay Chinese Women’s Association in
2009. Lily sponsors the Peninsula library and
many other local organizations and is very
active in the community.
Lily has been involved with building and
remodeling homes through the years. She
has worked very closely with developers and
architects and has had formal training in
interior design and thoroughly enjoys shar-
ing her knowledge and expertise in these
areas. Lily is fluent in Chinese and has lived
in countries in Asia and Europe and believes
that her positions as an Investment Consultant and Vice
President in the banking industry aid her in the success of
marketing homes on the Peninsula.
Lily and husband Michael Patton, an internationally
renowned corporate tax attorney, reside in Palos Verdes Es-
tates. “To me, Palos Verdes is a great place to live not only for
the present but also for the future.” Daughter Jennifer has a
Masters degree from Harvard University, while son Michael is
attending Long Beach State University for his master degree.
Lily currently has a fully furnished estate listed for sale
with over 16,000 sq. ft., pool, tennis court, 6-car garage and
lovely views for $10,999,000. She also has seven other list-
ings in all different price categories.
Lily can be reached at her Peninsula Sotheby’s Interna-
tional Realty office located at 608 Silver Spur Rd. Rolling
Hills Estates, at (310) 373-3333 or through her website at
www.lilyliang.com.

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 Executive Style Home

Over
4,500
square feet!
(buyer to verify)

5391 Valley View Road • Rancho Palos Verdes

ideally situated in the “countryside”—an enclave of only 30 homes in the
highly desired Rancho Palos Verdes, this expansive home offers the utmost
of everyday living and entertaining. large marble foyer leads into an inviting
living room with high ceilings, new picture window, hardwood floors and
fireplace. Main level includes a large family room with fireplace, delightful
eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless appliances plus an oversized dining
room with hardwood floors and enough space to accommodate a table for 12.
Upstairs, the 3 bedrooms each has its own bath, while the luxurious master
suite features a sitting area, his-and-hers walk-in closets, and bath with dual
sinks. lower level includes 4th bedroom with ¾ bath, walk-in closet and extra
storage. Resort-style backyard boasts both gazebo and hot tub.
Offered at $1,525,000

Jane Angel Earning

my wings…
every day!
Office 310.791.6022
cell 310.292.2290
68 Malaga cove Plaza, Palos Verdes estates
JaneAAngel@aol.com
International Sterling Society
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 1215Granvia Altamira,, Palos Verdes Ests.
17,250 Sq. Ft. Lot~Totally Useable

4 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths ~ 2900 Sq. Ft.

Granite Kitchen/Baths ~Air Conditioning
Hardwood Floors ~ Crown Moldings!
Circular Drive ~ Dining Deck across Back
Overlooking Gated, Fenced & Private Yard, POOL & Play Areas!

Priced to Sell at….

$1,549,000!

Carol Adams
RE/MAX Hall of Fame
310-378-0723

WWW.CAROLADAMS.COM
For Virtual Tour!

DRE# 00806559

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Stunning Italian Ocean Front 736 Esplanade • Redondo Beach

This gorgeous home was custom built by the renowned

Mark LaCharite and located on a large South-facing
corner lot with stunning 180° views from Queens
Necklace to Malibu and only steps to one of the most
beautiful beaches and surf in the South Bay!
Designer touches include:
• Appx. 4800 sq. ft., 5 large bedrooms, 6 bathrooms & 2 large offices,
a 100 gallon-2 person Jacuzzi tub and an extra large Mr. Steam shower.
• 1,000 Bottle temperature controlled wine cellar, NanaWall doors,
7” Plank Pecan Hand Distress Wood Floors, custom wrought iron
and Jerusalem Limestone throughout the entire home.
• Full size, commercial Schindler elevator, large professional gym
and a 4+ car garage.
JUST REDUCED! $3,495,000

200 South Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach

Gary Elminoufi
Email: Gary@GaryElmo.com • www.GaryElmo.com • Direct: 310-292-0332 • Office: 310-543-3536 x300
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. DRE: 01139207
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home of the week
I have a qualified, all-cash buyer
who wants a home
in or near Malaga Cove
with a Queen’s Necklace ocean view.

If you are thinking of selling,

either now or in the near future,
Remarkable Tuscan Estate please contact me.
Custom built in 2004, this fabulous property boasts
magnificent design appointments beginning with
25 ft. ceilings in the grand foyer, wrought iron
staircase, luxurious chandelier and Walnut hardwood
floors. This Entertainer’s delight features an
impressive Gourmet Kitchen including twin Sub-zero
refrigerators, Viking 6-burner cook top with hood,
2 Bosch dishwashers, granite
counters, custom cabinetry,
walk-in pantry, breakfast nook
eating area, formal living, dining
and family rooms complete
with wood-burning fireplaces.
Master bedroom boasts city-light
views, private balcony, walk-in
closet, a large master bath with travertine floors,
dual sinks, hand crafted cabinets, marble Jacuzzi tub
and separate shower. French doors from downstairs
lead to travertine tiled entertainment patio with
stairs leading to the resort-like backyard featuring
sparkling pool and spa, built-in BBQ with granite
counters, outdoor fireplace and lush landscaped yard
perfect for recreation and relaxation.

Neda  
310.463.6889 63 Malaga Cove Plaza
Neda@remaxpv.com Palos Verdes Estates
For more info, visit www.SouthBayDigs.com #00925205

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 This week’s real-time
market stats...
Single-family homes
HERMOSA BEACH • 90254 Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010
Median List Price $1,299,000
Asking Price per Square Foot $622

numbers
Average Days on Market 149
Percent of Properties with Price Decrease 59%
Aurelio Mattucci Percent Relisted (reset DOM) 16%
Percent Flip (price increase) 0%
310-920-9233 Median House Size (sq ft) 2,472
524 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, am@mattucci.com Median Lot Size (sq ft) Less than 4,500
Redondo Beach 90277 Median Number of Bedrooms 3.9
For Lease—Ready for Beauty Salon and Spa Median Number of Bathrooms 2.6

MANHATTAN BEACH • 90266

FREE
Weekly Commercial Real Estate Classes!
For more information call 1-800-819-7191
or visit www.Mattucci.com
2041 Pacific Coast Hwy.
New! Executive Office Suites
Data Courtesy of Altos Research Corporation LLC. All information
contained herein is based on properties currently listed for
sale and available publicly. The data presented in this report is
accurate to the best of our knowledge, but cannot be guaranteed
as such. We recommend you work with a licensed real estate
agent or broker for input in buying or selling real estate.
Suite B, Lomita, CA 90717
Featured
Property!
Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010
Median List Price $1,587,000
Asking Price per Square Foot $671
Average Days on Market 126
Percent of Properties with Price Decrease
Percent Relisted (reset DOM)
38%
9%
Percent Flip (price increase) 4%
Median House Size (sq ft) 2,952
Median Lot Size (sq ft) Less than 4,500
Median Number of Bedrooms 4.0
Median Number of Bathrooms 2.8
PALOS VERDES ESTATES • 90274 Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010
Median List Price $1,799,000
Asking Price per Square Foot $569
Average Days on Market 91
Percent of Properties with Price Decrease 43%
Percent Relisted (reset DOM) 11%
Percent Flip (price increase) 8%
Median House Size (sq ft) 3,557
Median Lot Size 0.25-0.50 acre
Median Number of Bedrooms 4.0
Median Number of Bathrooms 3.0

RANCHO PALOS VERDES • 90275 Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010

TJ Parker Median List Price $1,239,000
310-678-0929 Asking Price per Square Foot $462
326 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, Average Days on Market 129
tjparkr@msn.com
Redondo Beach 90277 Percent of Properties with Price Decrease 45%
Retail/Office, 200 –1,000 Sq.ft. Percent Relisted (reset DOM) 9%
“Sea Breeze Plaza” Percent Flip (price increase) 3%
1926 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, Median House Size (sq ft) 2,572
Redondo Beach Median Lot Size 0.25-0.50 acre
Median Number of Bedrooms 4.0
90277
Median Number of Bathrooms 2.5
1300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Only three spaces available
Redondo Beach REDONDO BEACH • 90277 Sunday, November 14, 2010
90277 Median List Price $1,080,000
Asking Price per Square Foot $501
Office and Retail
Average Days on Market 160
Percent of Properties with Price Decrease 49%
Percent Relisted (reset DOM) 18%
116 S. Catalina Ave, Percent Flip (price increase) 3%
Redondo Beach 90277 Median House Size (sq ft) 2,176
Executive office suites Median Lot Size (sq ft) 4,501-6,500
Median Number of Bedrooms 4.0
Median Number of Bathrooms 2.0

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 Your opportunity to live in the South Bay’s most prestigious, private, gated community…

Manhattan Village
The Place to Live

• Minutes to the beach • Lushly landscaped open areas

• Community pools & spas
• Bike & jogging paths
• Walking distance from mall
with restaurants, shops,
movies & more
• Golf course adjacent
• Private tennis club adjacent
• Private entrance to quality
shopping

Conveniently located!
Minutes to the 405, Century Freeway, LAX & the Green Line
and biking distance to the beach!

22 FAIRWAY DRIVE 4 STRATFORD 56 SAUSALITO CIRCLE 21 MARIN COURT

• Totally remodeled, prime golf
course location with lake views!
• Largest townhome, 3 bd +bo-
nus rm & den, over 2,300 sqft
• Fabulous kitchen & baths
• Master bdrm on main level!
• Popular floor plan, 3 bdrms
+office—close to 3,000 sqft.
• Fabulous Beverly Hills
designer
• Kitchen and breakfast nook
Open Sat & Sun 1-4
• Golf course location—
on the fourth green
• 3 bdrms, over 2,000 sqft
• Fabulous open floor plan
with large family room &
breakfast nook
• Private location/large patio
• 2 Bd +den, over 1,500 sqft
• Recent kitchen remodel w/
granite counters, stainless
appliances & hardwood
floors!

$1,299,000 $1,599,000 $1,149,000 $799,000

NiNa Michaels
310.318.0413
Manhattan Village Resident 20 years • CRS–Broker • DRE #00727210
NinaMichaels@att.net
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 Jeannie Penner-More
Realtor / Loan Consultant
310.259.6570
Jeannieshomes@aol.com • www.JeanniesHomes.com
DRE: 01076415
Ocean View Mediterranean
Style Masterpiece!
515 Sapphire • Redondo Beach
5 bdrm | 4 bth | ~3868sqft.(buyer to verify) | Large Roof Deck
With utmost attention to detail and elegance
rarely seen in the South Bay, this amazing home
utilizes only the finest materials – blending
both grace and charm with a modern sensibility.
Ocean & PV views surround the superior designs
that accencuate the passage of light to interiors,
providing a feeling of serenity and openness while
maintaing the privacy of each room. Features in-
clude elegant entry with vaulted ceiling, architec-
tural arches, spiral staircase, beautiful hardwood
/ travertine floors and huge gourmet kitchen with
granite counter tops and stainless steel applianc-
es. A first impression you will never forget!
Offered at $1,629,000
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Great Home in Beautiful
Hermosa Hills!
1126 1st Place • Hermosa Beach
4 bdrm | 2.5 bth | ~2104 Sqft. (buyer to verify)
This sought after area of Hermosa Beach is in a
great neighborhood located in the distinguished
Hermosa Beach School District. Remodeled 4
bedrooms and 2.5 bath home with approx. 2,104
sq.ft (buyer to verify.) The open floor plan features
designer touches including recessed lighting,
cathedral ceilings, newer fixtures, skylights, and
hardwood floors. Brand new kitchen with granite
counter tops and extra storage cabinets. Extra
large master suite with ocean and city views. Lo-
cated near the beautiful beaches, entertainment,
restaurants and shopping.
Offered at $829,000
Ultimate Beach Lifestyle –
One Block to Beach!
616 S Broadway #A • Redondo Beach
3 bdrm | 2.5 bth + Library | ~2407 Sqft. (buyer to verify)
Breathtaking sunset views are yours in this bright
and airy home with designer touches throughout.
Spiral staircase leads up to the elegant living area
with gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops,
stainless steel appliances, hickory cabinets, hard-
wood floors and a formal dining area with French
doors leading to private deck. The over sized
master suite features a fireplace, walk-in-close,
his or her bathroom complete with Jacuzzi tub
and walk in shower. Located on the best 2-block
stretch of South Broadway with extra wide streets
and a short block to the beach.
Offered at $1,175,000
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 7 Sea Cove Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes
Great opportunity to purchase a rare coastal
lot with plans for a 4000 square foot Marmol
Radziner contemporary design home with
100 feet of frontage. Lot is across the street
from the coastline. Lot is over 10,000 square
feet and offers awesome ocean and coastline
views. Sea Cove is a highly desirable street
filled with some of Palos Verdes most desirable
homes and has a private path to the beach and
coastal tide pools. Close proximity to Terranea
Resort, Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend Club
and Shoreline Park. Build home as a primary
residence or a second home. Home across
the street is said to be Frank Lloyd Wright’s
last residential project. Land directly across
the street is not buildable allowing for
unblockable views. Buyer and buyer’s agent
to verify all information. Seller is open to a
joint venture for spec project.
$775,000
24 8th Street, Hermosa Beach
Fantastic new contemporary home in the heart of
downtown Hermosa just two doors from the strand
and sand, Gourmet kitchen with walk-pantry
comes complete with commercial Viking applianc-
es, granite counter tops, custom cabinets and hard
wood floors. This home is equipped with elevator,
beautiful decks including one on the roof which is
engineered and ready for a spa and BBQ to enjoy
the city and whitewater views. Spacious open floor
plan, living room with fireplace, master has a walk-
in closet, large his/her bath, jacuzzi tub. House is
wired for stereo, alarm as well as high speed inter-
net (CATS). Hermosa Beach
living at it’s best!
$2,595,000
3410 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach
Architectural Digest’s Editors’ Selection October
2010. A masterpiece in art & living. These worlds
meld in this testament to post modern design.
An early work by the internationally acclaimed
Morphosis design team, Thom Mayne & Michael
Rotondi, this blending of stainless steel, concrete
& natural elements combine to create a stunning
home of epic architectural significance. Featured
in the New York Times, this 4000+ square foot
home has 4 levels with living room, dining room &
kitchen all situated on the top floor to take full ad-
vantage of the spectacular ocean/coastline views.
The entrance opens to a 3-story, semi-circular
atrium. 2 sets of stairs trace a path through the
structure that has an elevator, 3 bedrooms, a wine
cellar, 2 fireplaces & a family room. Unobstructed
ocean views from PV to Malibu, home has been
called “the tallest home in Hermosa Beach.”
$3,495,000

Artfully Representing
Gerard Bisignano is a life-long resident of the South Bay. He has
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been selling luxury real estate in our coastal community for over 19
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AsapartnerwithPeninsulaSotheby’s partner/owner with Peninsula Sotheby’s. He received his MBA from
InternationalRealtyIcanofferyou Loyola Marymount University and served eight years on the Redondo
unsurpassedexposureandexperience Beach City Council. His marketing efforts have produced two homes
inthemarketingofyourhomeorwhen named L.A. Times “Home of the Week” and he has been featured
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one of the highest priced homes ever listed on the Manhattan Beach
home.Pleasecallmeonmycellphone Strand and is known for being a top agent for luxury real estate from
at(310)990-4727.”—GerardBisignano Manhattan Beach to the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
 1600 The Strand, Manhattan Beach
Grandieur Embodied. First time to market. Ray
Kappe Design-”His designs evince a mastery
of warm, modern spaces, clearly expressed
construction systems, and environmental
sensitivity.”Situated on a prime Strand north cor-
ner and a 1 minute walk to downtown. Built prior
to current codes, allowing for a rare rooftop pool,
expansive top decks and over 5200 sq feet. Floor to
ceiling windows allow panoramic whitewater views
from PV to Malibu. Concrete, steel and stone, this
contemporary masterpiece is accessed through a
pivoting sculpted stainless steel door. Downstairs
is a Strand level media room and 2 glass enclosed
bedrooms. Entry level has the kitchen, dining area,
huge granite bar and a wine room. Top living level
has the master bedroom and spa quality bath.
Stairways lead to the rooftop pool and expansive
entertainment outdoor area. Rounded and angeled,
this home embraces the coastline. This home has
3 large open fireplaces-a Kappe signature- 3 car
garage and an elevator to the roof.
$13,500,000 
Estates of Epic Architectural Significance
Peninsulasir.com | Gerard@HouseAtTheBeach.com
3137 Barkentine Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes
Architecturally significant home by noted Mid
Century Modern architect Foster Rhodes Jackson.
Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac and next to the
nature preserve, this home offers amazing privacy
and views. Large glass walls expose expansive views
of the ocean, Catalina, bluffs, white water, canyon
and nature preserve from all rooms(no power
lines or poles). There is a state of the art tracking
solar system that can cover most power needs, a
large garage, parking pad and extra parking on the
street. Viking kitchen, automatic awnings, new
baths, A/C. Awesome location, out of the slide
zone and situated in an area considered to have the
best weather in Palos Verdes. Walk to the beach or
hike the many nature preserve trails. 3 bedrooms,
2 baths, fireplace, modern interior and view decks.
Den/office could be 4th bedroom and has a closet.
Jackson was a fellow under Frank Lloyd Wright and
reveals this inspiration through the richness of his
organic and awe inspiring design.
$1,599,000
DRE: 01116110
1956 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach
Your classic Beach Home with unobstructable PV
to Malibu ocean and whitewater views, a stones
throw to the sand and walking distance to both
downtown Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.
Big views, decks, lots of light and a back yard. Up-
graded, clean, bright and charming with good sized
kitchen, dining area and living room with expan-
sive views. Classic Spanish tile in the bathrooms
and backyard jacuzzi, fireplaces in the master
bedroom and living room, backyard area with land-
scape and tiled jacuzzi, balcony off the kitchen and
marvelous ocean view entertainment deck. Home
has been lovingly maintained, has hardwood floors
throughout and a large 2 car garage currently used
as an office. The home is situated directly across the
20th street walkstreet so you look straight down to
the sand.
$1,399,000
Gerard
Bisignano
Peninsula Sotheby’s
International Realty
Cell: 310-990-4727
Office: 310-376-6004
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