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Licensed contractor at work on a South Bay job site
Buying a HomeDec 12, 20256 min read

Contractor vs. Handyman: Hiring Right in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach

A CSLB-licensed general contractor explains the $600 rule, license types, and insurance checks before hiring in Hermosa Beach or Manhattan Beach.

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Relocation guide to the South Bay
Buying a HomeSep 21, 20252 min read

Relocation Guide: Moving to the South Bay

Relocation Guide: Moving to the South Bay

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RE/MAX top producer award, September 2015
Buying a HomeSep 21, 20251 min read

Levine Homes Recognized as South Bay Top Team Producer at RE/MAX

Our RE/MAX Top Team Producer recognition, and how that sales experience shapes our building work today.

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South Bay residential neighborhood
Buying a HomeSep 19, 20252 min read

Choosing The Perfect South Bay Neighborhood

Choosing The Perfect South Bay Neighborhood

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Remodeled resale home in the South Bay
Buying a HomeSep 19, 20252 min read

Advantages of Buying a Resale or Remodeled Home in the South Bay

Why a resale or remodeled home can beat new construction in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach, from a broker who is also a licensed general contractor.

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Home floor plan
Buying a HomeAug 31, 20253 min read

The Importance Of Understanding A Home’s Floor Plan

The Importance Of Understanding A Home’s Floor Plan

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Essential Questions to Ask Before Buying a Fixer-Upper in Hermosa Beach or Manhattan Beach
Buying a HomeAug 31, 20252 min read

Essential Questions to Ask Before Buying a Fixer-Upper in Hermosa Beach or Manhattan Beach

Broker and CSLB-licensed contractor advice on what to ask before buying a fixer-upper in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

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Tips for Selling and Buying a House at the Same Time
Buying a HomeAug 24, 20252 min read

Tips for Selling and Buying a House at the Same Time

Tips for Selling and Buying a House at the Same Time

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Home Inspections in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach
Buying a HomeAug 19, 20252 min read

Home Inspections in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach

What a home inspection covers in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, reviewed by a broker who is also a licensed general contractor.

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What is an Escalation Clause?
Buying a HomeAug 11, 20253 min read

What is an Escalation Clause?

What is an Escalation Clause?

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Installing Solar Panels On Your Home
Buying a HomeJun 15, 20252 min read

Is Solar Still Worth It in the South Bay After NEM 3.0?

How NEM 3.0 changed the math on solar, with real numbers from one of our homes.

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10 Things to Know When Buying a House
Buying a HomeJun 12, 20254 min read

10 Things to Know When Buying a House

South Bay home buying tips from Levine Homes Real Estate & Construction: budget, location, inspections, and negotiating in Hermosa Beach.

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Real Estate Terms Defined: Part 1
Buying a HomeJun 3, 20256 min read

Real Estate Terms Defined: Part 1

Real Estate Terms Defined: Part 1

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View of Hermosa Beach
Buying a HomeMay 6, 20252 min read

A Guide to Hermosa Beach Schools

A local guide to Hermosa Beach schools, from Hermosa View to Mira Costa High, by broker-GC Mike Levine of Levine Homes Real Estate & Construction.

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The California Escrow Process
Buying a HomeApr 23, 20256 min read

The California Escrow Process

The California Escrow Process

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