Thank You Carol Quan!

The first Seminar in our 2008 Series was a huge success!

On Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008, Team South Bay was honored to host Ms. Carol Wong Quan, Special Assistant to Mr. Rick Auerbach, Los Angeles County Assessor. In the first seminar of our 2008 Homeowner Seminar Series, Ms. Quan provided our Homeowners with a special presentation about how the propositions affect our property taxes. In an exciting question and answer session with the homeowners, Ms. Quan tackled a number of questions and issues concerning Prop 60/90 (how to transfer your tax base when you’re over 55,) Prop 8 (reassessment in a downtrend market,) Prop 58 (grandparent/grandchild exclusion,) Prop 10 (tax base transfer/reassessment for disabled persons,) along with a host of questions from our local homeowners concerning everything from Prop 13 adjustments and Supplemental Tax assessment to Disaster Relief and Homeowner Exemptions. Ms. Quan also introduced us to the new “user friendly” and now highly evolved assessor website at www.assessor.lacounty.gov. We were amazed at all the information that is available and honored to host her.

Check out their website today or call Charlie Hoffmann at 310-534-3940 …She’ll help you get your questions answered by the experts!

Also, don't miss our next seminar APRIL 1st

Gary Chan on Living Trusts and 1031 Exchanges

Visit Team South Bay @ www.yoursouthbayteam.com or www.lomitahomes.com

* Team South Bay includes RE/MAX Execs (Charlie Hoffmann), North American Title (Gale Kadota), Farmers Insurance (Sam Martelaro), Peninsula Escrow (Jackie McGee), Pacific First Financial (Sheila Martelaro) and Allstate Termite Busters (Travis Gambino).

Charlie's 2008 Homeowner Seminar Series

Tuesday, December 4, 2007


If you live in the South Bay, you won't want to miss our Homeowner Seminar Series in 2008! We have already scheduled our speakers and topics and we're all excited. Here's a peek at our schedule for 2008 ...

January 22, 2008
Carol Quan
Los Angeles County Assessor's Office
Talking about the Propositions and how they affect your tax base! A great time to ask all those questions about your property taxes - Carol has all the answers.

April 1, 2008
Gary Chan
1031 Exchange Expert
Talking about 1031 Exchanges, Living Trusts and how to handle all your title issues and keep those capital gains dollars in YOUR pocket.

July 15th, 2008
CPR Refresher and Pool Safety Presentation
It's time to gear up for summer and prevent problems from ruining your vacation and harming your kids. It's always good to freshen up your CPR techniques and prepare your pool areas for fun and safety.

October 21, 2008
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Presenting information on Neighborhood Watch implementation and Holiday Safety ... from Halloween to Christmas Shopping...how to keep you and your family safe and happy.

Join us for any of these seminars or ALL of them. Please call for location information and to RSVP (seating will be limited.) Call Charlie @ 310-534-3940 or email charlie@yoursouthbayteam.com or charlie@lomitahomes.com and watch our blog for updates to our seminar series.

MAKING IT GREAT FOR 2008!

Pine Trees and Big Yards

Ahh...Lomita Pines
I first stumbled upon my little piece of heaven 11 years ago. It's where I work and play and rest and rejoice! I was cutting through Lomita Pines one day to avoid some traffic snarls and low and behold I was beckoned to this Open House... The rest is history. Lomita is a Spanish name which means "little knoll." We refer to her as the "Little Hill" because we're attached at the hip in several places to "THE HILL" which is the Palos Verdes Peninsula. I guess you could say we're sort of a stepping stone to Palos Verdes. I liken my area to a fancier version of "Big Bear." I love the smell of the Pines and Harbor Breezes. We're actually the same distance from the Ocean (Redondo Beach) on the west as the Harbor on the east. You can bicycle from Lomita to the beach as easily as catching a helicopter to Catalina in the harbor (or a cruise ship - they leave most Friday nights as well as other times for trips to Mexico and most exotic places.) You can even hear the ship whistles blow when the breezes are right. We have our own library, fire station and even police force (actually the workforce portion is provided by Los Angeles County but we house them right here in Lomita.)

We just celebrated our 100th anniversary this year! Some of the residents seem to have been here since the city was established (well, maybe not that long) but demographics are changing and we're welcoming lots of new young families! It's a breath of fresh air, with larger lots, mostly custom homes (we don't have a lot of "tracts" in Lomita) and quaint "Mom and Pop" stores throughout the community. I'd be delighted to give you a personal tour.

Call me anytime and check my websites & BLOGS :

If you're interested in seeing some of my listings and photos of my little town. Hope to see you soon!