The Journal
Building costs, real estate insight, and home care know-how from the South Bay.
How long does it take to build a custom home in Manhattan Beach? The useful answer is a schedule for your property, measured from a clearly defined starting point. Design-to-move-in includes feasibility, design and approvals; construction time starts later. A permit-issued-to-final record measures another interval and may not match either one. Your lot, design, approvals […]
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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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A distressed 1971 home, a $1.53M purchase, and a $2.75M sale. The hardest part was deciding what not to spend on.
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How to Choose the Right General Contractor for You
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The Importance Of Understanding A Home’s Floor Plan
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Why insulation matters less in the coastal South Bay than inland, and where it still counts.
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New Construction Home Warranties
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