The Richard Haynes Real Estate Show

In today's episode, Richard covers three critical topics shaping the South Bay and California real estate market this year. First, Richard dives into inventory levels across the South Bay and how they're being impacted by elevated interest rates. Next, he unpacks C.A.R.'s recently published California Housing Affordability Index. Richard breaks down what that means for pricing, and then zooms in on the real numbers for the South Bay. Finally, he shares anecdotal evidence from his own recent transactions, including deals in Golden Hills, San Pedro, and two new standout listings in the Manhattan Beach Sand Section, to illustrate how these affordability metrics play out in the real world. If you're trying to make sense of today's market, this episode will give you both the numbers and the nuance. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog

In today's episode Richard recaps the first quarter of 2025. Richard shares which South Bay cities surged and the driving force behind Buyer demand. Tune in to hear Richard breakdown the numbers. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at haynesre.com/blog.

In this episode, Richard revisits the critical topic of fire insurance for South Bay homeowners. In light of recent wildfires, Richard offers practical advice to ensure you're properly covered in case of a disaster. He also shares essential tips on understanding your policy and the importance of ordinance or law coverage. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at haynesre.com/blog.

In today's episode, Richard explores two key South Bay real estate topics—first, a look back at the top and bottom-performing submarkets of 2024, and second, his fearless predictions for 2025. Tune in to find out which areas thrived and which areas faced challenges. Also, discover where the market might be heading, as Richard shares his predictions for 2025. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's podcast Richard covers two important topics for California real estate. Topic #1, Richard shares the California Housing Affordability Index number and his thoughts. Topic #2, Richard discusses the statewide California election results for two real estate measures and how it could impact our real estate markets. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

Today Richard has another solo podcast covering two important topics. First, Richard covers interest rates and the impacts on our current South Bay home market. Secondly, Richard shares how you can score a property tax reassessment and potential refund...yes...a refund! For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's episode Richard shares the juicy third quarter data. Richard reviews the numbers from Manhattan Beach to Palos Verdes. Richard also gives additional thoughts on inventory levels and notes on the housing market as a whole. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's episode Richard gives quick insight to California real estate as it relates to interest rates. How does California real estate operate when interest rates are dropping? What does this mean for home prices? Find out on today's podcast. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's episode Richard covers two hot topics. Topic #1, Richard reviews inventory levels throughout the South Bay. Topic #2, Richard discusses the Fed cutting interest rates. How will this impact our local markets? For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's episode Richard covers one very important topic - housing affordability. Richards shares the latest Housing Affordability Index number. How does this impact our South Bay home markets? Richard shares his thoughts. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's episode Richard covers the hottest topic in real estate right now - interest rates. Is there a correlation between interest rates and California home prices? How will interest rates impact South Bay home markets in the short term? How can we expect to close out this year? Richard discusses it all. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's episode Richard covers a few current topics. Topic #1, Richard discusses summer housing trends. Topic #2, Richard shares the latest news on land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes. And topic #3, Richard dives into how the land movement impacts home values in Seaview and Portuguese Bend communities. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's episode Richard dives into tactical strategies for your real estate portfolio. Have you heard of a reverse 1031 exchange? Richard shares details on how this may be right for you. Richard also reveals a secret strategy you don't want to miss. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's solo episode Richard covers home data from the second quarter—or as Richard calls it, the most important quarter! First Richard shares another article this week—are there really too many homes for sale? Richard breaks it down. Secondly, Richard dives into second quarter numbers and shares his insights. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

Today Richard is doing another microcast. Richard covers two topics on today's episode: First, Richard shares national residential real estate news and discusses how this news impacts our South Bay markets. Secondly, Richard shares interesting salary numbers—what do you need to make to afford a home in our beautiful South Bay? Find out on today's podcast. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's solo episode, Richard is sharing some juicy South Bay real estate market data. First, Richard reviews a South Bay luxury property auction that delivered great results. Secondly, the California Affordability Index Number was released by the California Association of Realtors—Richard discusses what that means for our South Bay markets. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's episode, Richard is joined by a very special guest—Home Lending Advisor Tom Johnson. On today's episode, Richard and Tom discuss the all the basics you need to get a loan started. Tom shares some amazing programs and tips from Chase bank that everyone can benefit from. And lastly, Richard and Tom dive into some advanced lending topics like asset-based lending and more! For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's solo podcast, Richard gives a quick update on the current South Bay real estate market. Richard dives into the topics of interest rates, affordability, and inventory. Richard shares his insights and what he is seeing with his own clients during this time. For more South Bay real estate insight delivered weekly, check out Richard's blog at https://haynesre.com/blog

On today's episode, Richard is joined by a very special guest—real estate attorney, Steve Spierer. Steve focuses on litigation and transactions in real estate, business, and estate planning. Steve provides representation to a wide spectrum of real estate brokers and agents. In this episode, Richard and Steve discuss all things real estate. Steve shares his advice about buying a home in today's real estate market, interest rates, investing in real estate, and much more. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's solo podcast, Richard talks housing affordability! Topic #1, Richard shares the Housing Affordability Index number and how this will forecast home prices. Topic #2, will inventory rise this year? Richard shares his insights. And Topic #3, Richard covers the latest on interest rates. For more South Bay real estate insight delivered weekly, check out Richard's blog at https://haynesre.com/blog.

On today's solo podcast, Richard is covering new California state laws and their effect on the South Bay market. Richard dives into details of the laws that he believes will have the most impact. For more South Bay real estate insight delivered weekly, check out Richard's blog at https://haynesre.com/blog.

Happy New Year South Bay! On today's solo podcast, Richard is reviewing the past year and forecasting the next trends in the home market. Richard shares how the South Bay home markets performed in 2023. And we all know it is time for Richard to share his bold market predictions for 2024! For more South Bay real estate insight delivered weekly, check out Richard's blog at https://haynesre.com/blog.

On today's solo microcast, Richard shares how the local South Bay submarkets performed in 2023. In the 33 submarkets Richard covers regularly, he discusses the top five performing submarkets and the bottom five. Richard touches on zip code results for a broader perspective of the overall home market as well as supply issues. For more South Bay real estate insight delivered weekly, check out Richard's blog at https://haynesre.com/blog.

On today's solo episode Richard discusses two topics: 1) a new California law limiting residential security deposits, and 2) Richard digs into the recent Q3 California Association of Realtors Housing Affordability Index number and why the data forecasts a potentially scary future for our home market. For more South Bay real estate insight delivered weekly, check out Richard's blog at https://haynesre.com/blog

On today's solo episode, Richard covers two topics. Topic #1, Richard discusses 2023's Q3 numbers in the South Bay Housing Market. Topic #2, Richard shares a listing going to auction in Palos Verdes Estates and why it might be a great opportunity. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/.

On today's episode, Richard is joined by Civil/Architectural Engineer and Co-founder of Palos Verdes Engineering, Rick Morales. In this episode, Richard asks Rick about his thoughts and opinions on the unfortunate landslide on Peartree Lane in Rolling Hills Estates. They delve into understanding the overall health of your home and why it is crucial. They discuss the specifics of Rick's role when he is hired for a job, the three recommendations he offers to homeowners for maintaining their homes, and many other engaging topics. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

In today's solo episode, Richard goes over L.A. County inventory as a whole and how it remains squeezed. He then goes over the South Bay inventory - city by city and how it mimics L.A. county's stats. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's solo episode, Richard dives into one very important topic: California Housing Affordability Index. Richard discusses 2023's Q2 California's Housing Affordability Index number, the history of the number, why today's affordability is a massive concern. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/.

In today's solo episode, Richard discusses three topics: 1) Quarterly numbers for Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach. 2) The recent tragic landslide event on Peartree Lane in Rolling Hills Estates, including insurance and mitigation measures. 3) The trend of clients choosing to rent out their current homes instead of selling them. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's episode Richard is joined by Estate Planning Attorney and Real Estate Agent Bryan Palmer. Topic #1, Richard and Bryan discuss probate court–what is probate court and what do they do? Topic #2, Bryan covers the importance of having good estate planning. Topic #3, Bryan dives into details of setting up a Will and a Trust and explains why it is important to have both. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://haynesre.com/blog/

On today's solo episode Richard covers three topics: Current South Bay market, inventory numbers, and predictions for the end of 2023. Topic #1, Richard shares what he is currently seeing in the market with his buyers and sellers. Topic #2, Richard digs into the low inventory numbers. And topic #3, Richard predicts what he thinks will hold for the rest of the year in the South Bay market. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's episode Richard is joined by estate sale expert Kelly Charlshe of Grason Estate Sales. Topic #1, Richard and Kelly discuss the process and value of hiring estate experts. Topic #2, Kelly covers which items are most popular at estate sales. And topic #3, Kelly shares where you can find great estate sales here in the South Bay. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's solo episode Richard covers three topics: CAR's housing affordability index number, new construction markets, and falling prices. Topic #1, Richard shares the California Association of Realtor's housing affordability index number to forecast where prices may go. Topic #2, Richard dives into new construction markets and discusses how they are staying so strong. And topic #3, Richard speaks on falling prices and why that's not happening in much of the South Bay. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

Today Richard is switching things up with special guest Achidi Ndiforchu. Achidi is an online coach for strength training and balanced nutrition. Topic #1 Richard and Achidi discuss how just 20 minutes a day can create a great fitness foundation. Topic #2 Achidi shares his simple fitness and nutrition hacks that you can even do in your office! Topic #3 Achidi sheds light on hard hitting realities of fitness and how simple it can really be. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

Today Richard is joined by a very special guest Michelle DeMason. Michelle is a litigation attorney whose practice focuses on a wide range of issues concerning real estate, business, and will and trust disputes. Topic #1, Richard and Michelle discuss one of the biggest issues in residential real estate - non-disclosure disputes. Topic #2, Michelle covers new construction laws and trending topics in lease negotiations. Topic #3, Michelle share tips on how to protect yourself in the real estate game. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/ (edited)

On today's solo episode Richard covers three topics: Topic #1, Richard shares South Bay real estate numbers from the first quarter. Topic #2, Richard dives into his current transactions to give you a feel for what is going on in the market right now. And topic #3, Richard shares his insights on the market and what could happen this year. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's podcast Richard covers three topics: Investment property market, inventory struggles, and homes under $1 million. Topic #1 Richard dives into the investment property market and shares stories from his current listing. Topic #2, Richard covers inventory struggles for the desperate buyers out there right now! And topic #3, where can you find a single-family home for under $1 million dollars in the South Bay - Richard shares his insights. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's podcast Richard is joined by general contractor Kevin Lang of Denton Developments. Topic #1 Richard and Kevin dive into what it takes to build a home and what do costs look like? Topic #2, Richard asks Kevin about popular South Bay home trends. And topic #3, Kevin shares all his tips and tricks for building or remodeling your own home. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's podcast, Richard covers one of his favorite topics: Housing Affordability Index. Topic #1: Richard shares the latest fourth quarter data along with what this HAI number means for the market. Topic #2: Richard jumps back to his new years resolutions and shares what has worked for him so far. And, topic #3: Those pesky interest rates! For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

Today Richard is joined by his guest Grant Alley. Grant is a Title Rep at First American Title and has been in the business for over 15 years. Topic #1, Richard and Grant dive into the importance of title insurance and helping you understand title nuances. Topic #2, Grant gives us a data dump on local South Bay information and even some off-market deals! And topic #3, Grant shares his most valuable advice that he has learned from his time in the business. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

Today is Richard's first solo podcast of the New Year! Topic #1, Richard shares his annual fearless predictions for South Bay real estate. Topic #2, Richard dives into his own personal resolutions for this year. And topic #3, Richard geeks out on quarterly and yearly numbers - spoiler: they are ugly. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's podcast we have a very special guest to kick off the New Year - health and fitness expert Ryan Doyle. Ryan is a certified health coach with over 15 years in the health and wellness industry. Topic #1 Richard and Ryan dive into home fitness - how to create an ideal gym space in your home. Topic #2, Ryan shares exercise and diet tips to help you hit your 2023 goals. And topic #3, Richard and Ryan discuss advanced techniques like breath work, sleep, and cold exposure. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's holiday special, Richard switches it up and sits in the hot seat - in his mother's Christmas sweater! Richard shares his real estate and personal background, South Bay market insights for his clients, and what's to come for the business in 2023. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's podcast, Richard is joined by Joseph Spierer - owner of Joseph Spierer Architects specializing in single-family, multi-family and commercial architecture in the South Bay. Topic #1 Richard and Joe discuss building in various South Bay cities. Topic #2, Joe covers custom home expenses, and what construction costs may cost you. And topic #3, Joe shares what his business can tell us about real estate market happenings in the South Bay. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's podcast, Richard covers three topics: Best performing south bay markets, podcast guest recap, and fearless real estate predictions. Topic #1: Richard shares the best and worst performing south bay markets of 2022. Topic #2: Richard discusses his podcast guests to give a better idea of what's going on in real estate throughout the South Bay and Los Angeles And, topic #3: Richard recaps his 2022 fearless predictions - what came true and what flopped! For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's podcast, we have another special guest – Melanie Archer. Melanie is a commercial real estate broker, attorney, and the owner of Archer Investment and Consulting Inc. Topic #1 Richard and Melanie dive into the market of multi-family investing and discuss its challenges and opportunities. Topic #2 Should you buy in California or out of state? Melanie shares her professional opinion. And topic #3 Melanie gives her tips for how to get started with income property investing. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's podcast, Richard covers one of his favorite topics: Housing Affordability Index. Topic #1: Richard shares the latest third quarter data along with what this HAI number means for the market. Topic #2: Earnings reports – what do these numbers tell us about affordability here in the South Bay? And, topic #3: Richard shares his own thoughts as well as some opinions from other professionals. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's podcast, we have our very first guest Case Dahlen. Case is the First Vice President at CBRE specializing in industrial and logistics. Topic #1 Richard and Case dive into all things industrial real estate. Topic #2 How does the commercial market mirror the residential housing market? And topic #3 What brought Case to the South Bay and what are some favorite local spots. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's podcast, Richard covers three topics: October South Bay data, client success story, and tips for a shifting market. Topic #1: Richard covers October numbers and gives you the most up to date data of what's going on in South Bay real estate. Topic #2: Richard shares a valuable client success story. And, topic #3: How to do the little things right in this market - Richard shares his tips. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's podcast, Richard covers three topics: Price depreciation in the South Bay, cautious buyers, and very popular question – should you rent or buy? Topic #1: Richard covers where and why we are seeing price depreciation in the South Bay. Topic #2: Buyers are being extremely cautious – Richard shares some of his buyer's current experiences. And, topic #3: Should you rent instead of buy? Richard dives into the numbers. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/

On today's podcast, Richard covers three topics: Navigating a new market, third quarter numbers, and how to negotiate like a pro. Topic #1: What is influencing buyers and sellers? Richard shares how his clients are navigating a new market. Topic #2: Richard delivers third quarter numbers and covers strengths and weaknesses within the market. And, topic #3: Learn how to negotiate like a pro in a shifting market. For more South Bay real estate insights, subscribe to Richard's weekly blog at https://manhattanpacificrealty.com/blog/