Photos from Tiffany Wilson - Green Real Estate, First Time Home Buyers & Investors
Glasgow Park in the community of Holly Glen of Hawthorne. A great walking park where leashed dogs are allowed.Located in: Hawthorne, CA
No plans for the weekend? Now you do! Gasoline Gallery in El Segundo is holding its 3rd Annual Art & Hot Rod Show on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 12-6 pm.
You know that summer is here when you start seeing car and hot rod shows regularly in California. And these shows are a great summer event for families. Kids often get their first taste of car appreciation when they accompany their parents to these fun-filled events. And this one is no exception.
Of course, it is a car show so there will be lots of cars. But it's really more than that. This car show has a huge draw for the Rockabilly crowd. You will see men and women dressed like up in vintage style outfits from the 40's and 50's. It's not uncommon to see ladies dressed up like pinup girls, posing in front of cars from the same era.
And don't forget the art portion of the show. Artwork from dozens of artists will be displayed, and there will also be opportunities to meet some of the artists.
This event is free, and is being held on Main Street in El Segundo. For more information, call 310-416-9188, or visit www.gasolinegallery.com.
The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation is holding their 14th Annual Manhattan Wine Auction on June 14, 2008 at the Manhattan Country Club. Guests to this event will be able to enjoy tastings of wines from over 80 leading wineries, along with food prepared by over 30 local restaurants.
Guests at this beneficial event will be entertained by the John Browne band. The live and silent auctions will dozens of spectacular prizes, including some of the best collectible wines, dining and also travel.
Funds raised at this event will benefit Manhattan Beach public schools, supporting their libraries, PE, music program, a wide variety of elective classes, specialized science programs, counseling, classroom assistants, and more.
For more information on this event, visit http://www.manhattanwineauction.com/, or call 310-303-3342.
Tiffany D. Wilson has lived in the South Bay of Los Angeles County for almost 10 years. She and her family enjoy the safety and rich family features that the beach communities of the South Bay have to offer, including a close and neighborly community. Also, having experienced an out-of-country move to California over 10 years ago, she is perfectly positioned to assist foreign buyers in their search for real estate in the South Bay and additional surrounding communities of Los Angeles and Orange County. She can be reached directly at 310-503-0557.
The American Martyrs Parent Association is holding their annual Sophisticated Snoops Tour, where tour guests can snoop into some of the South Bay's most unique and beautiful homes.
Tickets for the tour are $25 pre-ordered, and $30 "at the door". The Snoop will occur on May 16, 17, and 18 from 10 am to 4 pm. For tickets, call Lauren Harger at 310-379-4414. Or, you can purchase them at American Martyrs, Bristol Farms in Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, Banner Stationers in El Segundo, Hillside Pharmacy in Manhattan Beach, Fran's Hallmark in Hermosa Beach, and Le Garage in Redondo Beach.
These year's homes on the snoop trail include the following:
Tiffany D. Wilson has lived in the South Bay of Los Angeles County for almost 10 years. She and her family enjoy the safety and rich family features that the beach communities of the South Bay have to offer, including a close and neighborly community. Also, having experienced an out-of-country move to California over 10 years ago, she is perfectly positioned to assist foreign buyers in their search for real estate in the South Bay and additional surrounding communities of Los Angeles and Orange County. She can be reached directly at 310-503-0557 .
Some of you may have noticed that I have already blogged about my favorite restaurant in the whole world - Wahoo's Fish Taco - but I don't feel like I did an adequate job.
As restaurant owners well know, a successful restaurant isn't just about the food - it's about the entire experience. The same goes for Wahoos. I will be the first to tell you that their food is AMAZING, but the environment and atmosphere is also a large draw for myself, and thousand of others.
Wahoos Fish Taco (or just Wahoos, for short) is a chain of restaurants which first got their start in California. They are now also in Hawaii, Arizona, and I believe also Colorado. My Wahoos of choice is the one located in Manhattan Beach, just off of Manhattan Beach Blvd, on Manhattan Avenue.
The moment that you walk into any Wahoo's Fish Taco restaurant, you know that this is a laid back establishment - a place where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy not only the food, but also the company, the decor, and the TVs showing surfing or skateboarding videos. But don't let this fool you into thinking that they aren't serious about food or service. Oh no! I have been frequenting Wahoo's for about 9 years, and I have NEVER received bad service, bad food, or even cranky employees. And this is from restaurant workers that are most likely getting minimum wage! IMPRESSIVE!
At Wahoo's, ordering is somewhat like a fast food experience, seeing as you order from the counter. But that is the only way in which Wahoo's resembles fast food. All of the food is freshly prepared - pico de gallo, black beans, ahi rice, grilled meats, etc.
After ordering and paying, you return to your table with your order number placard. Then you wait - though typically not long! There have been time when I didn't even get a chance to get my drink at the fountain and get settled when they were already bringing food to my table. After that, the competent wait staff stop by a few times to check on you and make sure everything is alright.
Then you get to enjoy what you came for - the FANTASTIC FOOD! The cuisine is described as "Baja Mexican", which to me, means "fresh". And it is. My favorit dish (pictured to the left, partially eaten) is the Wahoo's Salad. For all those who can't see themselves making a meal out of a salad - wait! The Wahoo's salad has lettuce (duh), fresh pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, tortilla strips, a little bit of shredded cheese, and your choice of meat (grilled fish, blackened fish, grilled chicken, blackened chicken, or polynesian shrimp, or grilled vegetables).
Not really into salads? Well, how about a Banzai Burrito? Or a Wahoo's Bowl - which surprisingly doesn't come in a bowl - with your choice of teriyaki meat or veggies on a bed of rice? There are lots of other options, in which anyone would be able to find something especially appealing.
Ah - and how about kids? Is Wahoo's kid-friendly? How about menu items for kids? Short answer: yes and yes. Long answer: you bet! Wahoo's is an especially popular option for local families because of it's laid-back atmosphere. And remember that great wait staff that I told you about? Well, they are also great at catering to kids. Without asking, they bring out smaller, plastic cutlery for the little ones. They are also extremely accomodating when those rug rats dump their rice all over the ground - which I don't know from personal experience :)
Their kid's menu is pretty much what you can expect from any Mexican restaurant - kid-favorites, quesadillas and burritos. Also available though are kid's bowls, like the adult-version Wahoo's bowl, but in a kid size.
So now the meal is finishing up, and you have enjoyed yourself some healthy, tasty, Baja Mexican food. That exceptional wait staff sweeps in to clear off your table with perfect timing, all with a smile on their face.
I have taken numerous friends, family members, and neighbors to Wahoo's, and all agree that Wahoo's is an exceptional place. I can guarantee that you too will enjoy your experience at ANY Wahoo's Fish Taco restaurant.
And now, the icing on the cake when you visit "my" Wahoo's in Manhattan Beach - take a little walk down the street to visit the infamous Manhattan Beach Pier. You have now experienced a perfectly relaxing and enjoyable afternoon or evening.
Tiffany D. Wilson has lived in the South Bay of Los Angeles County for almost 10 years. She and her family enjoy the safety and rich family features that the beach communities of the South Bay have to offer, including a close and neighborly community. Also, having experienced an out-of-country move to California over 10 years ago, she is perfectly positioned to assist foreign buyers in their search for real estate in the South Bay and additional surrounding communities of Los Angeles and Orange County. She can be reached directly at 310-503-0557.
When in Rome... That's the attitude I adopted when I moved to California. And what better way to adopt to the California lifestyle, than to take up surfing!
It's actually a bit of a funny story how I started surfing. The short story is that I tried it almost as a dare. Turned out I absolutely loved it, and surfed for 8 hours straight on my first day! Needless to say, I was hooked!
So, I just wanted to share some pics of my fellow surfin' Betty's. Unfortunately, I don't have many pics of myself, as I am always the one with the camera. The only one I could find is this one at the left, with me standing next to my brother in law, the day I taught him to surf.
Below is my surfer friend Jenny waxing her longboard. Waxing a board is like an artform for surfers. We actually look at other surfers' boards to check on the wax job that they have. A good wax job is one that is clean (no sand or dirt), and with evenly distributed wax bumps all over the top of the board. This is necessary for good grip, so we don't slip off the board when we are catching a wave.
Below is my other surfing friend, Charisse. She is suiting up and stretching before a surf session. Surfing can get a little rough, so it is important to stretch well beforehand so you don't hurt yourself. We also wear wetsuits to keep us warm in the water. I'm pretty thin skinned, so I wear a wetsuit year round, though in the summer I usually wear a shortie (short sleeves, short pantlegs). In the winter I wear a fullsuit (full length sleeves and pantlegs).
Below, Jenny and Charisse are going in the water together. Jenny is using a longboard and Charisse is using a shortboard. Longboards and shortboards behave very differently in the water. It's like the difference between a sportscar and a van.
Surfing is a very social sport, and I almost always surf with friends. It's just not as much fun without them. It is also safer to surf with a buddy for safety. Of course, when my friends aren't available to surf and I really want to catch some waves, it's a good opportunity to make new friendships. My surfer friends are some of THE best people that I have ever met.
Every surfer is at a different proficiency level. Most experienced surfers love to see excited new surfers, but they also know that some beaches and waves are appropriate for more experienced skill levels. Anyone looking to learn to surf is advised to take some lessons from one of the many surf schools in California.
So if you surf any of the South Bay beaches of El Porto or Rat Beach, send me a note and we'll set up a "board meeting" sometime!
Tiffany D. Wilson has lived in the South Bay of Los Angeles County for almost 10 years. She and her family enjoy the safety and rich family features that the beach communities of the South Bay have to offer, including a close and neighborly community. Also, having experienced an out-of-country move to California over 10 years ago, she is perfectly positioned to assist foreign buyers in their search for real estate in the South Bay and additional surrounding communities of Los Angeles and Orange County. She can be reached directly at 310-503-0557.
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Do you want to hear about me, or what I can do for YOU? How about a Realtor who keeps in touch with the changing market, so she can adapt to best serve her clients. Competency, knowledge, and service.
I LOVE real estate, and I appear to have an affinity for it. I began investing in real estate in 1999 and have learned a lot along the way and bought some great homes. I have enjoyed this experience immensely, and I find that it helps me greatly when serving my clients.
But it's not just about real estate - it's about the people I work with: my current & future clients, financial professionals, title and escrow, insurance professionals, my peers, and all others involved. Real estate is serious business, but that still doesn't mean we can't have fun with it, does it?
Some people think I am crazy for being in a career in real estate with the way the current state of the housing and finance industry. But, I have always walked to the beat of my own drum. My primary motivator for working in real estate is not financially driven, but because it is something I truly enjoy. I am up for all of the challenges, looking at them as opportunities to grow and learn, not pitfalls. This is no fairweather real estate agent, my friend!
I think it is important to have a mantra - a slogan - which tells people what you are all about. I think I have found one for myself which is simple and succinct:
Responsible Real Estate
Of course I want to act in a responsible manner in all my real estate dealings, but I want to go further than that:
I specialize in the South Bay, beach and surrounding cities of Culver City, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Lawndale, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, and Torrance.
I also specialize in Real Estate Investing and Green Real Estate.
Who are my clients?
Buyers and sellers who are:
I intend on serving ALL of my clients at a minimum in the following manners:
Individuals and families selling or relocating to or within the South Bay
I have lived, worked, and played in the South Bay for almost 10 years now - and counting! I have driven the streets to and from work, my family and I have frequented the beaches, we have dined all over (shout out to Wahoos Fish Taco in Manhattan Beach, the BEST restaurant in the whole world), shopped here, and enjoyed this wonderful area that I made into home after relocating from the cold, northern regions of Canada.
Buyers:
Sellers:
Real Estate Investors & Foreign Buyers
I am a real estate investor myself, and I always look at every piece of real estate with an investor's eyes. I am also a foreigner, having made a large move from Canada to Southern California over 10 years ago. I am familiar with what investors and foreign buyers are looking for and what they have to deal with. I have also served foreign buyers in the past when considering the purchase of real estate in Costa Rica. To top it off, I have also personally purchased out-of-state real estate safely and successfully. That is only possible with the help of a good agent, and mine has taught me the proper way to do it.
Tiffany has the experience in customer relations, sales and marketing, and most importantly, a desire to succeed through self-motivation. Her dedication and passion lends a unique commitment to service excellence, of which her colleagues and clients have, and will continue, to benefit from in the future. Tiffany is a genuine asset to the industry, to her clients, as well as to her colleagues, friends and family.
- Renee Crow, Missouri real estate agent with Realty Professionals
From my first contact with Tiffany, the choice was obvious: Wayne and Tiffany came well prepared, with their "homework" done and every detail attended to. They were there to sell themselves , but it was clear that they had listened attentively to our needs as sellers: they were extremely clear on a well-researched asking price that would be attractive in the current market and yet acceptable to us, and they had a creative marketing plan that went far beyond the office caravan, brokers' open, and open house after open house and included every possible potential buyer , whether it was someone just surfing the internet, starting to think about buying or someone who had been searching with the help of a real estate agent and just waiting for the perfect house to come on the market.
I signed the listing paperwork on a Monday evening, the listing went public Tuesday morning, and by that Thursday evening, we had a realtor call to say she had an offer on its way. We went from listing to closing in a mere 38 days.
Throughout the entire process, Tiffany and Wayne were always available to me via phone and email, and they never hesitated to stop by in person when necessary. Their teamwork is tightly choreographed and between the two of them all aspects of our sale were handled without a hitch. The internet listing was beautifully done with a maximum of photographs, the hard copy materials were thoughtfully conceived and flawlessly executed.
I highly recommend Wayne Lester and Tiffany Wilson to anyone considering selling their home.
- Elizabeth Baker, Torrance, CA
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