Healthy Home Improvements for your Redondo Beach Home

Almost everyone's thoughts turn towards wellness at the start of a new year-and even your home can be part of your plans for a healthier lifestyle. The connection between your health and the building you live in has been extensively studied since the 1980s.

Even though most homes don't suffer from "sick building syndrome," many homeowners feel better making improvements that promote the family's health. Here are a few popular health-related home upgrades:

Whole-House Air Filter      

Because we spend up to 90 percent of our time inside our home, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports dust, molds, pet dander, pests and second-hand smoke can trigger asthma in family members or visitors. In addition to regularly cleaning furniture and bedding, you may also consider cleaning the air through your forced-air heating or central air-conditioning system. Types of filters include disposable HEPA filters, electronic "ionizing" filters and UV filters that kill airborne bacteria.

Household Water Filter

Many people want extra-clean drinking water, while others simply don't like the taste of tap water. In any case, filtration can remove chlorine and other unwanted substances from your water. Installed under the sink, a plumbed-in water filtration system connects directly to an existing water pipe. Such a system offers convenience, though you may still need to change the filter cartridge regularly.

Low-Emission Paint

Are you thinking about repainting a room? Many paints and household finishes still contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde, heavy metals such as mercury, or other toxins. Using paints and other finishes with low or no VOCs can help people with allergies and sensitivities breathe more easily.

If you add these health-promoting features to your home, remember to call attention to them when you decide to sell. Your "healthy" home may stand out from the competition so you receive a higher price.

I hope you find those home improvements tips helpful!

For more homeowner tips, tips on buying or selling your Redondo Beach home, contact the Redondo Beach real estate expert - Krystyna Baty at (310) 918-5027 or via email at kmbaty@aol.com.  Let me know how I can help!

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Currently there are 27 South Redondo Beach condos listed for sale - lowest condo is listed at $309,000, the higest - $1,450,000.  Both condos are listed in South Redondo Beach (lowest priced condo is a studio at The Village; highest priced condo is a 2 Bd/2Ba unit on Esplanade).  There are 4 short sales and no bank owned REO listings at this time. 

Four out of those South Redondo Beach condos for sale are located at Brookside Village community.

North Redondo Beach condo market is dominated by 55+ senior condos.  Currently there are 11 senior condos listed for sale on MLS in North Redondo Beach.

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The tax credit can be very helpful for those purchasing real estate in Redondo Beach.  When the First Time Home Buyer Tax credit was extended and expanded most people thought the expansion was only for home owners who wanted to move up, those who wished to buy a bigger, more expensive home.  In fact, the expansion simply includes those who have owned a primary residence and lived in it for at least five years consecutive years out of the last eight years. 

If current Redondo Beach home owners want to downsize they can use the tax credit toward their new home, regardless of whether it costs less than the home that they are selling, regardless of whether it is a smaller home than the one that they are selling.

It is an anomaly that everyone assumes the tax credit is only for purchasing bigger and better.  Many people, especially those whose children have grown and left the nest, want to downsize.  After-all, who doesnt want to make life simpler these days? 

If you have been considering selling your Redondo Beach home and moving into a smaller space, consider doing so before the tax credit expires.  Place your new home under contract by April 30th and close by June 30th and you could have a few extra dollars in your pocket.

For more information on the tax credit, click here.

For the best in Redondo Beach Real Estate,  experience and knowledge contact Krystyna Baty at (310) 918-5027.  Krystyna has access to the Redondo Beach MLS and all available listings in the area.

The Redondo Beach average sales price in  December 2009 dropped by 2.3 percent compared to the same period a year ago, bringing the average price to $697,755. The number of sales went up by 40 percent!

 All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales in Redondo Beach over last few months reflect a stabilization of the South Bay real estate market as home buyers respond to increased affordability and more moderate prices.  

First time home buyers rushed to take advantage of the homebuyer tax credit that was due to expire in Nomber. Homebuyer tax credit was however extended till April 2010.  It was also expanded to include first time homebuyers as well as current homeowners who want to purchase a property. 

 If you'd lke more information on this very attractive homeubyer tax credit, please call me at (310)918-5027 or send me an email at kmbaty@aol.com.  I'll be glad to help!

If you look at the Redondo Beach and South Bay CA  home prices over last 12 months you will see that the home prices may have stabilized - November 08 avg Redondo Beach home sold at $790,493, in December 2008 avg home price was $714,310, and it went up to $749,974 in January 2009; it went down again in Feb to $653,411. Average price went up in March '09 to $712,135 and it increased again in April to $763,785.  Average price in May was $734,942 and dropped 3% in June to $713,346 and it increased to $715,639.  Average price went up again in August '09 to $744,190 and in September to $779,487, dropped in Nove to $731,834, dropped again in December - $697,755

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 The Torrance average sales price went up by 5.6 percent in December 2009 compared to December 2008, bringing the average price to $507,359. The  number of sale increased by 34 sales.

*All stats are compiled from the Multi Regional  Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

 Increased sales, on the month to month basis,  in Torrance reflect a stabilization of the South Bay real estate market as home buyers respond to increased affordability and more moderate prices. Average home price in Torrance has been steadily going up in the last few months:

December 2008 - $478,307, January 2009 - $451,563, February 2009 - $477,944, March 2009 - $519,707, April '09 - $458,037, May '09 - $514,395, June '09 - $506,104, July '09 - $508,543, August '09 - $505,433, September - $525,829, October - $513,136, November - $537,659, dropped to $507,359 in December 09. 

It's a great time to buy?  Interest rates are low and you may get a home buyer tax credti of $8000 if you buy by Arpil 2010!  Call at (310)918-5027 or e-mail me for details. 

Wondering what your home is worth in today's market?  Call me at (310)918-5027 for a FREE report!

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