Kristine Robinson's Blog

Posted on 06/09/2019

Transform Your Garage and Expand Your Living Space

Want to expand the square footage of your home without moving to a new house? Consider all of the changes you can make to your garage to add a den or playroom, home gym, workshop, or a combination of any these to enjoy a larger living space. First, to determine what area(s) of your garage are flexible, consider...

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Posted on 06/02/2019

Be Prepared for an Emergency

OK, so moved into your new home, got the right insurance, the new lawn mower, unpacked all the boxes and then just went back to your life. That was everything. Right? Wrong. If you didn't create or update an emergency plan for your home and family, you could be putting everyone in danger. It is critical to be...

Posted on 05/26/2019

Property Tax Abatement

Every industry has its specific vocabulary. Real estate is no exception. If you are new to the home-buying market, you may find yourself stumped by the abbreviations, lingo, acronyms, and unfamiliar jargon commonly used in real estate sales materials, online listings, contracts, and the like. Do not be confused. Learn the terms so you can read that paperwork...

Posted on 05/19/2019

The Hardest Part of Home Projects is Getting Started

There's no question about it: Being a homeowner can be a very satisfying and rewarding experience! However, enjoying that added privacy, control over your environment, and pride of ownership does not come without a price. When you go from being a renter to an owner, a lot of things change! In additional to being responsible for property maintenance,...

Posted on 05/12/2019

The Importance of Balancing Your Credit

It's easy to get stuck without a mortgage approval or with a smaller home loan than you want, just because you don't understand how your credit score works. Most of the things you've done to prepare: budgeting your income, balancing your bank accounts and saving up for a down payment, aren't reflected in your FICO credit score. It...

Posted on 05/05/2019

Choosing Garden Flowers for the Novice

If you’re new to gardening, you may think you have a brown thumb just because your first few tries ended up in dried brown heaps. That might be because you picked more sensitive or temperamental plants without the experience necessary to baby them along. Instead, opt for some of the more natural plantings that are great for beginning...

Posted on 04/21/2019

Is Your House Worth More Than You Originally Paid for It?

If you intend to list your residence in the near future, you might believe your house is worth more than you originally paid for it. However, there are many factors that impact a house's value, and these factors include: 1. The Current State of the Real Estate Market The housing market can vary from city to city, town to...

Posted on 06/09/2019

Another Property Sold - 2309 Voorhees Avenue #a, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Listed by Thompson Team Real Estate, Inc. - DRE# 01853418

Welcome to Manhattan Beach in Redondo! No cookie cutter here! Constructed by one of Manhattan Beach's premiere custom home builders, this craftsman style townhome has all the trappings of the castles to the west. Built for the discerning buyer, this home contains a master suite, a mini master suite as well as two more spacious bedrooms and another full bath upstairs. The downstairs living area is a testament to superlative interior design with an open concept kitchen that flows seamlessly into the family living area. Open the sliding doors and enter into a private and quaint yard. No detail has been overlooked, hence the inclusion of...

Posted on 06/05/2019

Another Property Sold - 2607 Mathews Avenue #C, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Listed by Thompson Team Real Estate, Inc. - DRE# 01996932

This modern town home built in 2016 has all the allure and bells & whistles of new construction. It is BETTER than BRAND NEW and will capture your attention! Over 2,000 sq ft of meticulously maintained, stylish and quality craftsmanship w/3 bedrooms 2.5 baths and a versatile bonus room. The lower level has a unique reverse floor plan with a central hallway leading to the back yard- allowing the 2 spacious bedrooms their due privacy. The main level is bright & spacious with high ceilings and an open floor plan. The living space features a stunning fireplace with designer tiles and opens onto a breezy & relaxing balcony. The bonus room...

Posted on 04/27/2019

Another Property Sold - 38 Buckskin Lane, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

Listed by Purplebricks Realty, Inc. - DRE# 01975555

The best value on the Peninsula. Located in "The Lanes", this charming 3 bedroom plus a den Rolling Hills Estates home with an open, country feeling is priced to sell! Beautiful patio is perfect for entertaining, 2 large flat areas for horses or play yard for kids. Lot is approx. 338ft. long with tremendous potential for your "Great escape" to rural lifestyle. The outdoor fire-pit, built-in BBQ and sink, detached 3-car garage w/ RV parking, driveway access to horse facility, tack shed, three horse stalls, feed barn, wash rack and chicken coop compliments the rest of the house and defines country. Ideally located for easy freeway access,...

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Rolling Hills Estates

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Posted on 04/24/2019

Another Property Sold - 2410 Grant Avenue #B, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Listed by Thompson Team Real Estate, Inc. - DRE# 01996932

This bright, stylish, 2,222 square foot newly constructed town-home features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, an expansive versatile loft and a spacious balcony. The alluring interior showcases it's warm modern styling with fashionable wide- plank wood flooring, custom stair railings, an impressively tiled fireplace and expansive high- vaulted ceilings. Designer quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, upscale sinks, faucets, fixtures and built-in closets further enhance this stunning home. In addition, to being thoughtfully designed and finely crafted, this home is located in Redondo Beach’s highly desirable award-winning school district...

Posted on 04/20/2019

Video Tour - 2607 Mathews Avenue #C, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Listed by Thompson Team Real Estate, Inc. - DRE# 01996932

This modern town home built in 2016 has all the allure and bells & whistles of new construction. It is BETTER than BRAND NEW and will capture your attention! Over 2,000 sq ft of meticulously maintained, stylish and quality craftsmanship w/3 bedrooms 2.5 baths and a versatile bonus room. The lower level has a unique reverse floor plan with a central hallway leading to the back yard- allowing the 2 spacious bedrooms their due privacy. The main level is bright & spacious with high ceilings and an open floor plan. The living space features a stunning fireplace with designer tiles and opens onto a breezy & relaxing balcony. The bonus room...