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Building costs, real estate insight, and home care know-how from the South Bay.

BUYER’S TIP # 5: Real Estate Contingencies
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Upgrades that are easiest to make between closing and move-in.
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What a buyer-broker agreement covers in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, from a broker who is also a CSLB-licensed general contractor.
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Five ways to raise your FICO score before applying for a South Bay mortgage, from Hermosa Beach broker Levine Homes Real Estate & Construction.
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