Hello,

Spring is in full swing, and we’ve been touring homes throughout the Southbay, so make sure you tune into our new YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@BhausEightRealEstate, to view our home tours and have an insider’s view into all new listings as soon as they hit the market!

The local real estate market is no longer the frenzied seller’s market of the early 2020s, but it is far from weak. Instead, our local real estate market sits in a more balanced-to-slightly seller-leaning phase, shaped by tight inventory, selective buyers, and steady long-term demand.

Home prices are seeing modest year-over-year increases, which signals price stability rather than rapid appreciation - a key theme as we head into the Spring selling season. The Southbay continues to command premium prices due to its coastal location and lifestyle appeal.

The local Spring 2026 RE market is stable, competitive in pockets, and increasingly strategic. Prices are holding, demand remains consistent, and inventory constraints continue to underpin the market. This Spring is about balance - where success depends less on timing the market and more on pricing, preparation, and positioning.

Today I’m taking you on a home tour of an exquisite home located in a walk street in Manhattan Beach, on 25th St, just up a couple of blocks from the Strand. Listed at $6,999,000, this ocean-view home features 3 Beds, 3 ½ baths, and 2597 SF of living space. It is a half lot, sitting directly on the north side of the walkstreet, with south-facing exposure and gorgeous views of the ocean.

Spring always brings a fresh wave of energy, and it’s a great time to make a move if it’s been on your mind. Whether you’re thinking about buying, selling, or just exploring your options, having the right guidance can make all the difference. We’re here to help you navigate each step and make the process feel a whole lot easier. 🌷 If you’re ready to get started (or just have a few questions), send us a message; we’d love to help!

This is also the best time to get your home ready for the Spring selling season, or just to enjoy your space and continue to #loveyourhome! We have put together a list of ideas you can implement!

New Listing in the Hear of Redondo Beach! In the sought-after North Redondo Beach Villas South.

Open House Thursday, 3/12, Noon - 2pm

Open House Sunday, 3/15, 1pm-4pm

We have been busy with our new listings in Redondo Beach and Lawndale, but also very busy helping our buyers - first-time home buyers as well as a buyer making the move from Colorado!

This newsletter delivers your local real estate market stats, as well as quick overall analysis of what to expect this Spring selling season. We are also excited to launch a new section of our newsletter - the BHAUS EDIT - a list of curated insights about local market, home upgrades you should be thinking of, and much more to keep you up to date with all there is to know about your local market!

Hello community,

As we step into the new year, we’re excited about the projects and opportunities ahead. All signs point to a busy year in real estate: interest rates continue their downward trend, while inventory is tightenging (with year-over-year decreases), but as the spring selling season approaches, we expect to see an increase in inventory and increased competition within the buyer pool. Homes that are well staged and strategically priced will attract stronger interest from qualified, motivated buyers.

👉 🆕 NEW LISTING!

🏡 4611 W/ 152nd St, Lawndale

An exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Lawndale.

This property features 3 units, each boasting

🛏 2 Beds | 🛁 1 Bath | 800 SF | 2-Car Tandem Parking | In-units Laundry | Turnkey Condition

For a total 6 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,700 SF.

From Bhaus to Yours, we wish you and yours the happiest of holidays, and a healthy, happy new year! 🎉🥂

As we look back on 2025, we are filled with gratitude for the friends we cherish and the new connections we have forged. This year has truly filled our hearts as we have expanded our Bhaus Eight community. We eagerly anticipate a prosperous and healthy 2026, overflowing with joy, health, peace, and love!

Holiday baking time has arrived!

And there is nothing more exciting for us than to try new recipes, bring out the old ones that we have already “perfected”, and share all the goodies and love with all our family and friends!

Our Bhaus Eight November Newsletter has arrived! Click to read about our new exciting opportunity in Boulder, Colorado! Property features 2 Beds/2 Baths with community pool and tennis courts. Close proximity to Downtown Boulder and the famous Pearl Street Mall, yet surrounded by vast open spaces perfect for hiking, cycling, and more!

Our BHAUS EIGHT October Newsletter has just dropped!

This month we have our local real estate stats available:

Median Home Prices

Days on Market

﹟New & Active Listings

We also talk about the recent drops in mortgage rates, and of course, you can view our Off Market listings, and other properties in escrow.

Call us with your Real Estate questions, and sign up to receive our monthly newsletter! Click on link below to read!

Sonia Haendel | DRE 01712174 | 310.569.4223

Bianca Benavides | DRE 01779406 | 310.738.5433

Sonia@bhauseight.com | Bianca@bhauseight.com

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The entertaining area with its cozy fireplace and doors that open up to the patio, showcases an eclectic array of vintage furniture that perfectly complements the homeowner’s cherished collection of drinks. Tasteful photographs of dear friends, along with some books adorn his vintage find. A striking mid-century modern lamp casts a warm, inviting glow over a captivating vintage poster of Bitter Monomelli, who seems to guard the carefully curated drinks below, adding an air of whimsy and charm to the space. Although the home doesn't have a large footprint, its layout is perfectly balanced, offering an ideal indoor and outdoor environment for California living. It features immaculate hardwood flooring, a soft white paint scheme throughout, and a guest bedroom equipped with a dream built-in that can accommodate a vast collection of cookbooks!

The Fed cuts rates and mortgage rates go up? That’s counterintuitive, isn’t it? Well, yes, it would be, if it were true. But it isn’t.

Markets anticipate change, and the bond markets had already priced in multiple Fed rate cuts well in advance of the actual Fed meeting. Read below for more info!

Also, what is the best time to buy?

Southbay Real Estate continues to be stable, albeit with a lot more concessions given to Buyers than previously. In August:

• The median price across all of the South Bay cities was at $1.2MM, slightly below the previous month of $1.3MM. Average selling price was at $1.7MM, +18% vs LY.

• New listings are slowing down (as expected going into Fall), with August seeing 241 New listings, slightly below last month’s 284 listings, and -16% vs LY

• Average Days On Market went up vs the previous month. August saw homes staying on the market for 34 days, vs 28 days in July

Our BHAUS EIGHT July Newsletter has arrived!

Don’t miss this month’s reading, especially the Mortgage and Economy News section, showcasing many legislation changes that could affect your own RE portfolios!

Welcome to 3667 Valley Blvd #54 in Pomonoa!

Cozy and fully updated home, featuring 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, and 1,344 SF of living space with clean and well kept association amenities including green areas and association pool for those hot summer days!

Location couldn’t be better, just minutes from Cal Poly Pomona, Mt Sac College, the Pomona Fair Grounds, and easy access to many FWYs!

Welcome to 3439 Keystone Ave #3, Los Angeles!

Gorgeous and modern, this newly updated home features 2 Beds plus Loft, 2.5 Baths, rooftop deck, and 1,298 SF of living space!

Located in the sought-after area of Palms/Culver City/Mar Vista, with great proximity to UCLA, Westwood, Venice shopping and restaurants, public transport, and more!

Welcome to 6541 W 84th Place! This beautifully updated home featuring 3 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms, on a generous 6,056 SF lot, invites you to embrace a lifestyle of comfort and joy.

The exquisitely landscaped and hardscaped yard is an oasis for summer days and barbecues. Renovated in 2020, this home blends modern and convenience with charming elegance, showcasing many Smart Home features

• Mortgage rates increased slightly and existing home sales dropped by 3.4% vs previous month in April, in part due to the Moody’s downgrade of the US credit rating

  • While existing sales dropped, CA did reach a record high median home price for its 22nd consecutive month

• Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates are hovering around 6.86% (vs 6.94% a year ago).

• Inflation slowed down and remains at a 4-year low, with the CPI at about 2.3%