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Gracing one of the best streets in East Manhattan Beach, where locals move to enjoy larger lots, homes, and yards proudly stands an ideal family compound. Not being a thru-street makes this address a safer spot for kids to play and ride bikes, and with the prime hill-top location, one gets city light views as one of the many perks this estate has to offer.

The expansive residence is 4400 sq ft with five bedrooms and five baths.  All the bedrooms in the home are spacious, some with built-in cabinets and remodeled baths.  Meanwhile, soaring ceilings and large open rooms make the common areas feel bright and open.  There is plenty of room to spread out with a large family room and separate living room, formal dining, casual breakfast room plus an eat-in kitchen.

The professionally landscaped gardens surrounding the home are lush and full, offering immense privacy in the backyard, perfect for hosting pool parties in the large pool with a soothing waterfall.  The side-by-side three-car garage will be a welcomed bonus for the family with many drivers, a rarity in Manhattan Beach.

Address: 1613 5th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Price: $3,349,000

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here

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Haute Residence: To gain perspective on the second quarter of 2021, how did Q2 in 2020 real estate perform in the Manhattan Beach market?

Cindy Shearin: The last half of the year continued to be strong and gained more strength. With people becoming more comfortable being out and about, acquiring the vaccine for so many, along with folks having more clarity on work-life, school-life, and seeing a way forward are all reasons we see so much movement in the market. Also, interest rates are still meager, which buyers naturally find motivating.

HR: Is it still a seller's market? If yes, for how much longer?

CS: Yes, it is still a seller's market, and we don't see it changing anytime soon. This, coupled with low-interest rates, is what is driving up prices in our area. In a seller's market, it is even more important to have a great realtor representing you. In a competitive market, as we have, one needs a realtor that knows how to correctly position, prepare, demand, and price your home to sell.  Properly handling multiple offers is crucial to obtain the best outcome.

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HR: The migration from the big metropolitan city that is Los Angeles to smaller communities took many people out of the city. Are they adapting to the beach life, or is the beach area planning a more "cosmopolitan" lifestyle?

CS: Manhattan Beach is already an upscale beach city that draws a chic crowd. The city has drawn great chefs to the restaurants, and great boutiques for shopping. The movement in the last dozen years from people moving in from the westside adds to the casual-chic environment's growth. Likewise, we've gained national attention as one of the most desirable places to live in the country. We are LA's greatest city by the sea!

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here

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Cindy is well-known for her unmatched network and ability to pair buyers and sellers quickly and thoughtfully. Give Cindy a call today for any of your real estate needs.

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here

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Haute Residence: Has Manhattan Beach real estate seen its usual activity to the start of a year so far in 2021 or different?

Cindy Shearin: The market here has remained very healthy and continues to maintain low inventory.  This time of year, we typically see many buyers looking for primary residences as well as 2nd or 3rd homes before the start of summer.   Our projections show that we will continue to have a lot of activity due to the low inventory, the number of buyers that are serious to purchase and the low interest rates which have definitely spurred the luxury real estate market.  The market time for most homes is under 30 days.  We continue to see multiple offers on the entry-level product.  Buyers for this product are entry-level buyers as well as investors from around the world.

HR: For those that live in the city and own a second home in Manhattan Beach, do you see people still renting these or inhabiting them lately?

CS: We see both scenarios. The South Bay area continues to be a highly desired escape from the larger city.  There are more and more purchasers working from home.  These buyers are purchasing secondary properties and escaping to a more relaxed seaside location.   There are some owners and purchasers who desire to mix up the staycation ownership and leasing the home during special times of the year.

HR: What makes Manhattan Beach stand out from other beachfront communities?

CS:  Manhattan Beach is well known as one of the best cities in the US to live in.  Not only is our town known for its gorgeous beaches and quaint downtown shopping village, but we have a vast number of excellent restaurants with famous chefs and a fun bar & nightlife scene.  For families, our top-rated schools, a plethora of parks, and sports programs make Manhattan Beach a perfect fit for growing families.  

For business professionals and young adults, the proximity to LAX, downtown LA, Beverly Hills and the westside make the location ideal for commuting and enjoy the city-life LA has to offer.

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here

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Haute Residence: What is your take on what to expect for the Manhattan Beach area real estate in 2021?

Cindy Shearin: The Shearin Group has proudly served the South Bay for more than 30 years. We are grateful to represent such a fantastic community year after year. The beauty of the beach cities and the proximity to LAX Airport, downtown Los Angeles and the city's conveniences keep our marketplace healthy.   

With the new year upon us, we expect a continuing robust market in the South Bay. Luckily, real estate has been hot for both the buyer and the seller during the 2020 pandemic. This has been primarily due to our area's desirability in which to live, low inventory, and minimal new construction. The low amount of new construction is merely due to the lack of buildable lots throughout the beach cities. We continue to see multiple offers and cash offers for homes and the few buildable lots that come to market. Buyers are moving around throughout the coastal communities, from other cities in the greater Los Angeles area, and some movement from buyers from other cities and states that desire to be in our immediate area.

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Currently, The Shearin Group is building one of a few spec homes coming to market in Manhattan Beach in late 2021.  We continue to remain in the top tier of real estate groups with a pulse on the market and the "coming soon" inventory. 

We are grateful for our thriving community. Thank you, South Bay clients and friends, for the opportunity to serve you. We'd like to wish everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2021.

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here

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Haute Residence: As Haute’s exclusive agent representing the South Bay, tell us more about the territory you represent besides Manhattan Beach?

Cindy Shearin: Our fantastic community, also known as the Beach Cities, is comprised of several small cities- El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, and The Palos Verdes Peninsula. The Palos Verdes Peninsula shall consist of four municipalities- Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, and Rancho Palos Verdes. Each township is unique to the next with its beaches, hills, horse ranches, cliffsides, nightlife, eateries, and shopping. In brief, the South Bay has something for everyone.

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Currently, The Shearin Group represents an ideal family-sized compound that checks all the boxes in Palos Verdes Estates.  The home is located in the gorgeous Lunada Bay area which has some of the most impressive typographies in Southern California offering soaring views of the cliffside and the Pacific Ocean. The estate at 2129 Thorley has everything the PVE buyer is shopping for-a completely enclosed backyard, grassy lawn, massive swimming pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, and even a spacious guest house with ¾ bath. The home itself is 4 bedrooms, 6 baths in more than 3700 square feet of living space plus an abundance of storage. With balconies off of each room in the back of the house and four outdoor patios, this home allows you to live life at it’s best with multiple indoor-outdoor spaces.

Our firm also has a great reach outside of the South Bay. Thanks to our robust marketing techniques, a property we represent in Marina del Rey recently sold the first weekend the home came to market. Our client was thrilled.

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HR: How did the third quarter of 2020 real estate perform in the South Bay as a whole?

CS: We have a very healthy market with low inventory and many buyers are looking for opportunities to purchase. It is still not uncommon to see multiple offers on homes that come onto the market, especially at the entry-level product price point.

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HR: Do you expect more or less activity in the 4th quarter for this year than previous years?

CS: Our projections show that we will continue to have a lot of activity throughout the last quarter due to the low inventory and the number of buyers still looking for the right opportunity to buy.  During the holidays, we usually don’t see as much new inventory come on the market; however, we still have awaiting buyers.  Therefore, this makes it a great time to sell one’s property instead of waiting until after the first of the new year.

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Cindy Shearin presents

A rare opportunity for Venice Canal ownership is available in the newest building on the border of Marina del Rey and Venice Beach. The sophisticated-modern 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome in the sought after Latitude 33 development is not only a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean and famous Venice Beach, but this particular unit overlooks the peaceful Venice Canals. The beauty of living on the canals is unique, it is both trimmed with lush greenery, and one can travel by foot along a secluded pathway to the lively Abbot Kinney area for great restaurants and nightlife, as well as meander to nearby Mother’s Beach.  

Inside this hidden gem is a sleek luxury condominium built in 2012.  The home lives large with 1960 square feet and offers a spacious office that can easily convert to a third bedroom, an open living room area, and a charming landscaped patio with a west facing view just off the canal, notably one of the three largest private verandas in the community.    

The living floor features a large modern eat-in kitchen with a wrap-around bar, Thermador and Bosch appliances, a wine refrigerator, and Ceasarstone countertops trimmed with minimalistic horizontal tiles.  This open space includes a sizable dining area for hosting fabulous dinner parties.  Adjacent is the aforementioned living room with a fireplace flanked by modern built-in cabinets, and a cozy reading area that is filled with natural light compliments to the massive picture windows here and throughout the entire property.  Large gallery walls provide the perfect place for displaying one’s art collection.  Meanwhile, the ensuite bedrooms are generous in size and the Master contains a large walk-in closet with nice built-ins.  

The home has been meticulously maintained, even the garage appears brand new.  The large epoxy coated private two-car garage, a rarity in the Marina or Venice, includes custom storage cabinets, and a 240 kWh Tesla connection.  Other amenities in the residence are surround-sound speakers throughout, Ring security and camera, and a mix of hardwood and tile floors.  

The Latitude 33 Beach Collection maintains the cache’ of a Marina del Rey address, and while bordering Venice, owners enjoy the benefits of being walking distance to shopping, dining, the beach, and the marina.  There is also 24/7 on-site security and concierge service in the building as well as a private gym with state of the art equipment.  

A true hidden gem on the peaceful canals.

Address: Latitude 33 @ 310 Washington Blvd #503, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Price: $1,649,000

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here

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Haute Residence:  What do you ask clients to not have displayed when showing their home for sale?

Cindy Shearin: It’s become fairly common knowledge to remove personal items like family photos and those adorable macaroni sculptures your kids make at school when you are preparing your home for market.  This is so the potential buyers can visualize themselves living in your home. Likewise, an overall decluttering of knickknack items, books, and papers are top of the list before your first showing. However, for the best return, a great agent will truly set the stage for buyers by actually ‘staging’ your home. The Shearin Group goes the extra mile in this department. We can rearrange furniture, repurpose your special pieces, and add little touches by selecting new accessories, throw pillows, and flowers to maximize space and flow all while making your home more updated and stylish. We can also organize one's space to be painted, complete or minor remodels, or we can completely remove existing furniture for a full professional staging in the latest trends to fit your home’s style.  We also stage the outdoor areas of one’s home because outdoor living is so important to South Bay residents.  

Staged properly, a home will bring top dollar when it is at it’s best.

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HR:  How did the second quarter of 2020 real estate perform in Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach's market?

CS:  Our second quarter of 2020 has been a great success with multiple properties sold including a Hermosa Beach Strand property, a Manhattan Beach Hill Section home, and we have numerous homes currently in escrow now. We are also seeing rapid growth in our Interior Design & Development department with six custom builds currently under construction and several more on the horizon to start later this year.  We are so grateful for this growth as we love to help our clients create their dream homes.

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HR:  Is it currently a buyer or seller’s market in your market?

CS:  Right now, it is a seller’s market. In Manhattan Beach, we currently have a 1.9 month supply of inventory.  Likewise, we are seeing multiple offers on just about every home below the mid-price point in Manhattan Beach, which is presently $3.5-$4 million.

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HR:  What do you love about the housing market in your area?

CS:  The South Bay is a market that is perpetually hot making it a great area to represent. Manhattan Beach specifically was recently rated the #1 city in which to live in the USA by 24/7 Wall Street and for good reason.  Our year-round perfect weather, gorgeous beaches, great schools, fun downtown area & pier, plus the village-like shopping area which is full of great boutiques and some of the best restaurants in LA County.  

Being an agent in the South Bay for the past thirty years has earned me the title as a ‘generational agent’.   I have developed many relationships with clients who purchased with me multiple times, and now their children and often their grandchildren also work with me.  The South Bay is a community where families desire to ultimately make home.  Multi-generations will settle here together in this special place and tend to move around the South Bay vs. relocating.  Over the years, I have only had a short list of clients relocate to other states, with numerous ones relocating back to our area.  Likewise, many young adults will move to the East Coast for college and stay for a while, but eventually, they return.  

The South Bay is truly a multi-generational community and therefore has something for everyone.  

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Haute Residence: How has your design and development business fared during the uncertain start of 2020?

Cindy Shearin: Naturally, everyone has been affected in some way. On the job sites, we experienced a temporary slowdown for a few weeks with social distancing for our workers and having to reinvent how we ran meetings with clients, etc. But, as restrictions ease, we’ve been able to get back to our usual fast pace.

HR: Have you seen growth in your custom Design and Development division despite the recent lockdowns in California?

CS: Yes, we have. In fact, we currently have six custom luxury developments across the South Bay. That number includes properties in the Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach Sand Sections, the Hill Section, Liberty Village, Manhattan Village, and the city of Rolling Hills, one of which is a spec build.

The properties we are developing are a mixed bag. Two of the properties are exterior transformations from the Mediterranean style to a more Coastal Modern aesthetic. We are achieving this by updating all the windows and doors, reconstructing the entries, and removing the old style stucco. Then we add the quintessential touches to complete the new look. We love helping clients reimagine their existing properties to their complete satisfaction.

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HR: Are you seeing any style trends in what your clients are asking for?

CS: The current properties we are developing are primarily what we call Soft Modern and Coastal Modern-meets-Plantation style. We do however have an Industrial-Modern in design for the home in Rolling Hills, and a Mediterranean in the Manhattan Beach Sand Section that we are converting to a Santa Barbara/Montecito style.

Though these requests were strong before COVID, we are seeing a continued demand to add a second master suite, mudroom, additional great rooms, and indoor/outdoor spaces to most homes. Now more than ever, clients are looking for a blended indoor/outdoor space and additional work/homework spaces that are highly functional for working and homeschooling. For the Sand Section, adding beach rooms and elevators are still on the rise.

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HR: What are your predictions for the last half of 2020 as far as growth in custom home design?

CS: For growth, we will finish the year strong with new projects on the horizon coupled with our recent inquiries which will begin late 2020 and wrap early 2021.

Regarding predictions for trends, we will remain current on interior design trends that meet the demands of the affluent Los Angeles Beach Cities and Palos Verdes clientele. While there may be a common thread in the marketplace for style, the clientele in our area desire to freshen things up and install some of the latest design styles and colors on a regular basis. For example, we have simple updates we make for clients each season and then install larger more complex projects bi-yearly to keep their stylish homes completely fresh.

For more information about The Shearin Group’s available properties, spec homes, and to inquire about Cindy’s luxury home Design and Development portfolio, please contact Cindy directly...you’ll get her on the phone. 310-200-8318

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Some of the most coveted and most expensive properties in Southern California lay along The Strand in the South Bay. This famous four-mile pedestrian pathway is draped between gorgeous beachside estates and pristine sandy beaches from North Manhattan Beach to the border of Torrance Beach. Ocean views are locked-in along The Strand, as well as iconic vistas of the famous Manhattan Beach Pier, and the Hermosa Beach Pier that was featured in the Hollywood blockbuster film LaLa Land.

Manhattan Beach Realtor Cindy Shearin of the Shearin Group intimately knows what life on The Strand is all about. Previously living on The Strand herself, as well as both building and selling multiple homes here over a 30-year career, Shearin has a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge to share with her clients. Closing just this week on a single-family estate on The Strand, Shearin has up-to-the-minute knowledge for this distinguished location and all it has to offer.

A completely unique option for ownership on The Strand in which Shearin is the exclusive agent is the only Condo-tel in the South Bay called Beach House. “The Beach House is an excellent opportunity for clients who want to own on The Strand to enjoy all that the strand-lifestyle has to offer along with the comforts of an upscale hotel, yet not have to carry the responsibility of seaside home maintenance,” explains Shearin. Coupled with that is the perk of being able to own on The Strand for under a million dollars.  

The Beach House location is adjacent to Hermosa Beach’s pedestrian-only promenade. This charming spot is trimmed with sky-high palm trees amid a variety of restaurants, cafes, sports bars, and boutique shopping.

Beach House Ownership Perks: 

• Offered for $935,000
• Turnkey for the owners
• Cleaning, Maintenance & Management is run by the management company  
• Rare Southern California beachfront opportunity at this price point
• Exercise on The Strand, enjoy the beach or a game of volleyball right outside your front door 
• Easy to enjoy South Bay’s most enjoyable family-friendly beach festivals year-round
• Steps from the sand, yet in the heart of a charming coastal town
• Located in Hermosa Beach town center which offers a great atmosphere with numerous restaurants, shops, and entertainment along the pedestrian-only promenade
• Oceanfront living and desirable conveniences while enjoying a front-row seat to watch the sunset over Hermosa
• The units are well-appointed in a desirable and timeless coastal-beach style and include a dedicated sleeping space with a king-sized bed, desk area, a generously sized living room with a queen pull out sofa, efficiency kitchen, fireplace, full bath with a separate oversized soaking tub and shower. 
• Most units offer ocean views and many are oceanfront
• All units offer a large walk-out balcony with seating for daily enjoyment
• Complimentary continental breakfast, high-speed internet access, spa area, Frette linens, high-end down comforters, cozy robes, Aveda amenities, and much more 
• The perfect lock-n-leave seaside home away from home, located on The Strand  

An Excellent Return:

• The Beach House is an income-producing property when not in use by the owners.  
• The demand is high which equates to high occupancy and rental income return. 
• Additional information available upon request.

Experience this beloved beachside escape that locals have coveted for years!

Address: Beach House, 1300 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Price: $935,000

For more information, please contact Cindy Shearin at 310-200-8318 or cindy@theshearingroup.com

Cindy Shearin is the exclusive agent representing the Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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The Shearin Group has enjoyed the great honor and privilege of serving the South Bay in the Real Estate Market for more than 30 years. During these three decades, we have witnessed our community grow in population, wealth, and most of all, character.

South Bay residents, collectively, have become a community that bans together in the face of difficult times. Except for the recent lockdown due to the COVID: 2019 Pandemic, almost weekly, numerous philanthropic organizations are reaching out to lend a helping hand. It is truly amazing to be a part of such a strong community of neighbors and friends.

Even in these unprecedented times and social distancing, our community remains hopeful, determined, and unified in overcoming the current challenges. The Shearin Group and our peers and colleagues are doing our part for the health of the community, while still serving our clients in every way possible. We remain steadfast to serve the South Bay as we move forward and to be a good neighbor to all while we see this through.

Wishing you all to stay healthy, safe and hopeful.

----Cindy and The Shearin Group Team

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