# Lisa Bourque > Boutique South Bay real estate advisor (Lisa B Realty) combining California REALTOR services with a CPA background. Operates in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa, Redondo and adjacent Westside markets; affiliated with Palm Realty Boutique. South Bay coastal luxury homes, CPA-led financial advisory, boutique high-touch service, neighborhood expertise, MLS syndication, affluent & privacy-conscious buyers/investors ## Neighborhood Guides - [Hermosa Beach Real Estate & Luxury Homes for Sale](https://lisabrealty.com/neighborhoods/hermosa-beach): Hermosa Beach real estate listing page with coastal homes for sale, local demographics, and nearby business highlights. - [Explore Top Homes and Lifestyle in Rancho Palos Verdes](https://lisabrealty.com/neighborhoods/rancho-palos-verdes): Rancho Palos Verdes neighborhood listings with local demographics and area scores. - [Redondo Beach Real Estate - Discover Luxury Homes Today](https://lisabrealty.com/neighborhoods/redondo-beach): Redondo Beach, CA real estate listings page with neighborhood demographics, walkability scores, and local business highlights. - [Malibu Real Estate & Luxury Homes | Explore Listings](https://lisabrealty.com/neighborhoods/malibu): Malibu real estate listing page with coastal homes for sale and neighborhood demographics. - [Explore Top Homes and Lifestyle in Brentwood - Guide](https://lisabrealty.com/neighborhoods/brentwood): Brentwood, CA neighborhood listing page with local property results, census demographics, walkability data, and nearby businesses. - [Explore Top Homes and Lifestyle in Santa Monica](https://lisabrealty.com/neighborhoods/santa-monica): Santa Monica neighborhood page with MLS property listings, census demographics, and nearby walk, bike, and transit scores. - [Manhattan Beach Real Estate - Discover Luxury Living](https://lisabrealty.com/neighborhoods/manhattan-beach): Manhattan Beach real estate listing page with luxury-home inventory, neighborhood demographics, local businesses, and school directory data. - [Beverly Hills Real Estate - Discover Luxury Homes](https://lisabrealty.com/neighborhoods/beverly-hills): Neighborhood listing page for Beverly Hills real estate, with luxury property listings and local census, walkability, and school data. ## Featured Properties - [Sold Properties | Lisa Bourque | California Real Estate](https://lisabrealty.com/properties/sold): Listing of past sold residential properties in Manhattan Beach, CA, including addresses, specs, and sold prices. - [For Sale Properties | Lisa Bourque | California Real Estate](https://lisabrealty.com/properties/sale): Agent Lisa's property listings page offering featured homes for sale and information on working with her. - [South Bay Homes & Property Listings | Lisa Bourque](https://lisabrealty.com/properties): Portfolio of residential property transactions and listings in Manhattan Beach, CA, including sold single-family homes. ## Buyer Guides - [Luxury Real Estate Buyers Guide | Lisa Bourque, CPA](https://lisabrealty.com/buyers): Luxury real estate buyer guidance from Manhattan Beach realtor-CPA Lisa Bourque, emphasizing strategy, discretion, and financial precision. ## Seller Guides - [Seller's Guide: Southern California Real Estate](https://lisabrealty.com/sellers): Seller services page for Lisa Bourque's Southern California real estate practice. ## Tools - [Home Valuation in South Bay | Free Expert Estimate](https://lisabrealty.com/home-valuation): South Bay home valuation page offering pricing strategy and a free property valuation. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Top Home Features Buyers Seek in Brentwood, CA](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/top-home-features-buyers-are-looking-for-in-brentwood-ca-right-now): A Brentwood, CA real estate article highlights the home features buyers most want, from open layouts and smart tech to outdoor living. - [Manhattan Beach Inventory Cycles for Smarter Move-Ups](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/how-manhattan-beach-inventory-cycles-shape-move-up-plans): A Manhattan Beach guide to timing move-up sales and purchases around 90266 inventory cycles, seasonal leverage, and financing risk. - [Santa Monica Single-Family vs Condo: How to Choose](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/single-family-or-condo-choosing-your-santa-monica-home): Guide compares Santa Monica single-family homes and condos on privacy, maintenance, financing, regulation, and long-term equity. - [Santa Monica Late Summer 2026: New Openings on Montana, Main & the Promenade](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/a-locals-late-summer-2026-in-santa-monica-new-openings-on-montana-main-street-and-the-promenade): A resident-focused guide to Santa Monica's 2026 restaurant, coffee, retail, entertainment, and neighborhood changes. - [Brentwood Village Restaurants 2026: What Changed on San Vicente](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/brentwood-villages-restaurant-strip-in-2026-what-actually-changed-on-san-vicente): A local real-estate blog analyzes restaurant openings, closures, and changing dining patterns along Brentwood's San Vicente Boulevard. - [Hermosa Beach Real Estate Market Trends - Discover 2025 Insights](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/whats-happening-in-hermosa-beachs-real-estate-market-right-now): Hermosa Beach real estate market trends are outlined, emphasizing rising values, limited inventory, buyer preferences, and seasonal demand. - [Brentwood Flats vs Hills: Home and Commute Tradeoffs](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/brentwood-flats-vs-hills-home-and-commute-tradeoffs): A Brentwood real-estate guide compares flats and hills for commute, privacy, lot function, views, and resale appeal. - [Get the Best Mortgage Rates in Redondo Beach](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/how-to-get-the-best-mortgage-rates-in-redondo-beach-ca): A Redondo Beach mortgage guide explains credit, lender shopping, loan types, and local programs for homebuyers. - [Affordable Smart Home Upgrades for Added Value](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/affordable-smart-home-upgrades-that-add-real-value): A Santa Monica blog catalogs affordable smart-home upgrades that can improve convenience, efficiency, security, and buyer appeal. - [Real Estate Agent Manhattan Beach CA - Find Your Perfect Match](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/how-to-find-the-right-real-estate-agent-in-manhattan-beach-ca): Guide to choosing a real estate agent in Manhattan Beach, CA, with advice on market knowledge, negotiation, marketing, and credentials. - [Expert Tips for Vibrant Room Paint Colors](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/vibrant-rooms-expert-paint-tone-tips): Lisa Bourque's blog outlines paint-tone strategies for brighter, more cohesive rooms. - [Unlock the Best Mortgage Rates in Beverly Hills](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/how-to-get-the-best-mortgage-rates-in-beverly-hills-ca): Guide to securing mortgage rates in Beverly Hills through credit, down payment, lender comparison, loan types, and rate locks. - [Manhattan Beach Sand vs Tree vs Hill: Where to Live?](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/sand-vs-tree-vs-hill-manhattan-beach-neighborhood-guide): A Manhattan Beach neighborhood guide compares the Sand, Tree, and Hill sections for buyers weighing walkability, space, views, and coastal due diligence. - [Explore Malibu's Hidden Coastal Gems](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/hidden-coastal-gems-in-malibu-every-local-should-know): A Malibu blog post highlights secluded beaches, parks, trails, and waterfalls locals can explore. - [Explore Ideal Neighborhoods in Hermosa Beach](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/finding-your-perfect-neighborhood-in-hermosa-beach): Guide to choosing a Hermosa Beach neighborhood based on beach access, amenities, community vibe, transportation, development, and home style. - [How To Find Off-Market Homes in Malibu: A Local Guide](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/how-to-find-off-market-homes-in-malibu): A Malibu real-estate guide explaining how buyers find pocket listings, privately marketed homes, and coastal due diligence. - [Hidden Gems Brentwood CA: Unique Spots to Explore](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/hidden-gems-in-brentwood-ca-you-need-to-discover): A local real-estate blog highlights Brentwood, California attractions, from regional preserves and wineries to community and business resources. - [Measure GS Impact on Cap Rates | Santa Monica Deals](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/transfer-taxes-and-cap-rates-modeling-gs-impact-on-deals): Santa Monica real-estate advisory on Measure GS transfer taxes, cap rates, and deal modeling for acquisitions and exits. - [Malibu Second Home Buying Guide: Lifestyle & Costs](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/owning-a-second-home-in-malibu-lifestyle-and-numbers): Malibu second-home buying guide covering lifestyle, costs, financing, rentals, taxes, permits, insurance, and due diligence. - [Iconic Landmarks in Hermosa Beach CA | Must-See Sites](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/iconic-landmarks-in-hermosa-beach-ca-you-cant-miss): A Hermosa Beach guide highlights the Strandhouse, the Discover Hermosa audio tour, and local surfing and music landmarks. - [Stress-Free Home Remodel in Hermosa Beach, CA](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/how-to-remodel-your-home-in-hermosa-beach-ca-without-the-stress): A Hermosa Beach real estate blog post offers practical guidance for remodeling a home without stress. - [Insider Tips for Buying a Home in Manhattan Beach](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/top-insider-home-buying-tips-in-manhattan-beach-ca): A Manhattan Beach real estate guide offering buyer tips on budgeting, neighborhoods, inspections, financing, and competitive offers. - [Redondo Beach Real Estate Market Trends - Discover Key Insights](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/redondo-beach-market-pulse-key-trends-shaping-real-estate): Blog post outlining Redondo Beach real estate trends, from rising property values and walkability to remote-work demand and seasonal swings. - [Finding Your Ideal Neighborhood in Hermosa Beach, CA](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/choosing-the-perfect-neighborhood-in-hermosa-beach-ca): Guide to choosing a Hermosa Beach, CA neighborhood based on beach access, amenities, commute, lifestyle, and future development. - [1031 Exchange Steps to Buy in Malibu: Timeline & Checklist](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/1031-exchange-steps-for-buying-in-malibu): A Malibu-focused guide explains 1031 exchange timing, financing, and due diligence for buyers pursuing investment property. - [Stress-Free Home Remodeling in Manhattan Beach, CA](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/how-to-remodel-your-manhattan-beach-ca-home-without-stress): A Manhattan Beach, CA remodeling guide covering planning, budgeting, permits, materials, and stress reduction. - [Find the Best Remodeling Contractor in Beverly Hills](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/how-to-find-the-right-remodeling-contractor-in-beverly-hills-ca): A guide to choosing a remodeling contractor in Beverly Hills, CA, with advice on licensing, estimates, contracts, and communication. - [Hidden Gems in Malibu CA - Top Attractions & Things to Do](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/hidden-gems-in-malibu-ca-you-need-to-discover): A Malibu, CA guide to beaches, parks, museums, and scenic attractions. - [SMMUSD Enrollment Permits Guide for Santa Monica Moves](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/smmusd-enrollment-and-permits-a-relocation-planner): Santa Monica guide to SMMUSD enrollment, permits, required documents, and school-choice timelines. - [Top Home Design Trends in Redondo Beach, CA](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/trendy-home-design-updates-in-redondo-beach-ca): A Redondo Beach real-estate blog surveys home design trends that can refresh and add value to coastal properties. - [Hidden Gems in Malibu: Local Spots You Must Visit](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/hidden-gems-in-malibu-discover-local-treasures): A Malibu lifestyle guide highlights hikes, beaches, museums, art, and wine tasting in the coastal community. - [Hermosa Beach Real Estate: Offbeat Coastal Gem Homes](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/explore-hermosa-beachs-offbeat-real-estate-gems): Hermosa Beach real estate blog highlighting offbeat homes, from historic cottages and tiny homes to oceanfront hideaways and beachfront condos. - [Find Your Ideal Neighborhood in Hermosa Beach](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/choosing-the-right-neighborhood-a-hermosa-beach-guide): A Hermosa Beach neighborhood guide for buyers comparing beach access, amenities, architecture, transit, and lifestyle fit. - [Rancho Palos Verdes Prop 19 Base Transfer Guide](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/downsizing-in-rpv-how-prop-19-base-transfers-work): A Rancho Palos Verdes guide explains how Prop 19 base-year transfers work for downsizers and inherited homes. - [Jumbo Loan Basics for Beverly Hills Homebuyers | Guide](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/jumbo-loan-basics-for-beverly-hills-buyers): Guide to jumbo loan basics for Beverly Hills buyers, covering underwriting, local costs, appraisal gaps, and closing prep. - [Explore Unique Hermosa Beach Homes & Real Estate Secrets](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/discover-offbeat-homes-secrets-of-hermosa-beach-real-estate): Directory profile of offbeat Hermosa Beach homes, highlighting eclectic architecture, hidden neighborhoods, investment appeal, and coastal lifestyle. - [Santa Monica ADU Rules: Smart Guide for Homeowners](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/adu-rules-in-santa-monica-what-owners-should-know): Guide to Santa Monica ADU permitting, parking, utilities, rental rules, and coastal or historic overlay considerations for property owners. - [Transform Your Home with Smart Technology Upgrades](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/innovative-smart-home-upgrades-for-effortless-living): A blog post outlines smart lighting, climate control, security, kitchen, and networking upgrades for more convenient living. - [Seismic-Smart Renovations for Santa Monica Homes: A Guide](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/seismic-smart-renovations-for-santa-monica-homes): Santa Monica homeowners guide to pairing seismic retrofits with remodels, covering permits, costs, inspections, insurance, and historic-home constraints. - [Embrace Coastal Modern Design in Malibu Homes](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/coastal-modern-design-trends-shaping-malibu-homes): A Malibu design guide outlines coastal modern features for homes, from seamless indoor-outdoor layouts to muted palettes and sustainable systems. - [Brentwood vs Santa Monica Housing: Find Your Best Fit](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/brentwood-or-santa-monica-which-westside-fit-is-right): A Westside housing guide compares Brentwood and Santa Monica on pricing, commute options, lifestyle, and rent-control rules. - [Manhattan Beach Net Proceeds Home Sale Guide 90266](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/estimating-net-proceeds-from-a-manhattan-beach-home-sale): Manhattan Beach seller guide estimating net proceeds, closing costs, transfer tax, and taxes on gain. - [Escrow Timeline for Manhattan Beach Homebuyers | 90266 Guide](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/escrow-timeline-for-manhattan-beach-buyers): A Manhattan Beach escrow guide explains California closing steps, coastal risks, timelines, costs, and buyer checklist for 90266. - [Hidden Gems in Manhattan Beach CA | Discover & Explore](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/hidden-gems-in-manhattan-beach-ca-you-need-to-discover): A Manhattan Beach guide to marine life, active play, dining, and outdoor spots near the pier, Strand, and Sand Dune Park. - [Hidden Gems in Santa Monica CA to Discover Today!](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/hidden-gems-in-santa-monica-ca-you-need-to-discover): Santa Monica, California, spotlights the pier, beach, bike trail, Montana Avenue, farmers market, and arts, dining, and nightlife. - [Santa Monica Luxury Listing Strategy for Sellers](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/listing-strategy-for-santa-monica-luxury-sellers): Guide to pricing and launch strategy for Santa Monica luxury sellers, emphasizing net proceeds, transfer taxes, MLS exposure, and pre-listing preparation. - [Pricing Strategy for Brentwood Luxury Homes: Seller Guide](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/pricing-strategy-for-brentwood-luxury-homes): A Brentwood luxury-home pricing guide covering comps, micro-markets, presentation, appraisal risk, and launch strategy for sellers. - [Prop 19 Strategies for Santa Monica Sellers 55+ or Disabled](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/prop-19-strategies-for-santa-monica-sellers-55-or-disabled): Guide to Prop 19 base-year value transfers for Santa Monica sellers who are 55+ or disabled. - [What It Costs to Sell a Home in Manhattan Beach (90266)](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/what-it-costs-to-sell-in-manhattan-beach): Manhattan Beach seller-cost guide outlines commissions, transfer taxes, staging, inspections, and tax planning for 90266 homeowners. - [Boost Your Manhattan Beach Home Sale with Virtual Tours](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/how-to-use-virtual-tours-when-selling-your-home-in-manhattan-beach-ca): A Manhattan Beach real estate guide on using virtual tours to market a home more effectively. - [Top Tips for Choosing a Remodeling Contractor in Manhattan Beach](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/how-to-find-the-right-remodeling-contractor-in-manhattan-beach-ca): Guide to choosing a remodeling contractor in Manhattan Beach, CA. - [LA Mansion Tax South Bay: Hermosa Real Estate Impact](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/mansion-tax-explained-why-it-matters-near-hermosa): Guide explains how a potential mansion tax could affect Hermosa Beach and South Bay luxury transactions. - [Beachfront vs Canyon Living in Malibu Guide](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/beachfront-vs-canyon-living-in-malibu): Directory-style guide comparing Malibu beachfront and canyon homes, focusing on lifestyle, access, maintenance, and risk tradeoffs. - [North of Montana vs Ocean Park | Santa Monica Guide](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/north-of-montana-vs-ocean-park-santa-monica-lifestyles): A Santa Monica neighborhood comparison for buyers weighing North of Montana's privacy and Ocean Park's walkability, beach access, and price. - [Rancho Palos Verdes View Homes Resale Patterns](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/rancho-palos-verdes-view-homes-resale-patterns-explained): Explains how Rancho Palos Verdes view-home resale depends on view quality, lot position, and landslide-related risk. - [Redondo Beach Townhouse vs House: Smart Comparison](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/townhome-or-house-comparing-redondo-beach-options): A Redondo Beach guide compares townhomes and houses on space, costs, HOAs, insurance, financing, and resale. - [What It's Like Living in Malibu? A Local Weekday Guide](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/a-weekday-in-malibu-how-locals-actually-use-the-coast): A Malibu lifestyle guide maps weekday surf, errands, commutes, and buyer due diligence along the coast. - [North vs South Redondo Homes: Which Side Fits You?](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/north-vs-south-redondo-comparing-home-options): Compares North and South Redondo Beach home options, pricing, and lifestyle tradeoffs for buyers choosing between inland space and coastal access. - [Rancho Palos Verdes Lifestyle & Housing: What to Know](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/rancho-palos-verdes-lifestyle-space-views-and-calm): A Lisa Bourque guide profiles Rancho Palos Verdes as a spacious, view-rich coastal hillside market with micro-area-specific buying considerations. - [Living Near Beverly Hills Golden Triangle | See Why](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/living-near-the-beverly-hills-golden-triangle): Neighborhood guide to living near Beverly Hills' Golden Triangle, focused on walkability, retail, dining, public art, parking, and housing. - [Beverly Hills Closing Costs for Sellers: Key Fees](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/what-beverly-hills-sellers-should-know-about-closing-costs): Guide to Beverly Hills seller closing costs, including transfer taxes, commissions, title, escrow, prorations, and withholding. - [Car-Light Living in Hermosa Beach: What to Know](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/car-light-coastal-living-in-hermosa-beach): Hermosa Beach blog post describes how the coastal core supports a car-light lifestyle with walkability, bikes, transit, and parking realities. - [Beverly Hills Off Market Homes: How Private Deals Work](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/how-discreet-off-market-deals-really-work-in-beverly-hills): Explains Beverly Hills off-market listing types, local MLS rules, and why discreet deals favor privacy over guaranteed price gains. - [Redondo Beach Summer 2026: Pier Concerts & New Waterfront Openings](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/a-locals-summer-2026-in-redondo-beach-pier-concerts-new-waterfront-openings-and-the-riviera-village-evening): A local guide to Redondo Beach's 2026 Pier concerts, waterfront openings, Riviera Village dining, and nearby construction. - [Hermosa Beach Buyer Guide to Living Near The Strand](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/living-near-the-strand-hermosa-beach-homebuyer-guide): Hermosa Beach buyer guide covering Strand-front homes, parking permits, STR rules, and coastal risk for beach-adjacent buyers. - [Rancho Palos Verdes Listing Timing: When to List Now](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/when-to-list-in-rancho-palos-verdes): Guide to listing a Rancho Palos Verdes home, weighing spring seasonality, school-year timing, disclosures, and prep timelines. - [Sell & Buy in Rancho Palos Verdes: Best Sequence?](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/selling-then-buying-in-rancho-palos-verdes-how-to-sequence): A Rancho Palos Verdes guide compares sell-first, buy-first, and overlap strategies for timing a home sale and purchase. - [Malibu Listing Timing: What Season Should You Sell?](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/listing-timing-in-malibu-how-seasons-shape-buyers): Malibu blog post on how spring, summer tourism, and school calendars affect home-listing timing. - [Sell or Rent Your Manhattan Beach Home in 90266?](https://lisabrealty.com/blog/sell-or-rent-out-your-manhattan-beach-home): A Manhattan Beach real-estate guide compares selling versus renting through market data, taxes, operating costs, and local compliance rules. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonials & Success Stories | Lisa Bourque](https://lisabrealty.com/testimonials): Testimonials page for Lisa Bourque's Manhattan Beach real estate services. ## Core Pages - [Southern California Real Estate Expert - Discover Luxury Homes](https://lisabrealty.com/): Southern California real estate site for Lisa Bourque, offering buying, selling, valuation, neighborhood, and market resources. ## Other Pages - [Get in Touch | Lisa Bourque Real Estate Agent](https://lisabrealty.com/contact): Contact Lisa Bourque, a Manhattan Beach real estate agent, through the page's message form or listed phone and email. - [Presence Copilot | Lisa Bourque | California Real Estate](https://lisabrealty.com/presence-copilot): Marketing page for Lisa Bourque's Presence Copilot app, highlighting collaborative boards, shared searches, and listing alerts. - [Lisa Bourque | Real Estate Agent Serving South Bay](https://lisabrealty.com/about): Profile page for Lisa Bourque, a Manhattan Beach REALTOR and CPA offering buyer, seller, and investor guidance. - [Explore South Bay Neighborhoods | Lisa Bourque](https://lisabrealty.com/neighborhoods): A real-estate directory highlighting Lisa Bourque's neighborhood expertise across Los Angeles-area communities. - [404 Page Not Found | Lisa Bourque Real Estate Agent](https://lisabrealty.com/404): Error page for Lisa Bourque Realty with navigation links and contact details. - [Wildfire Resources | Lisa Bourque Real Estate Agent](https://lisabrealty.com/wildfire-resources): A Southern California wildfire resources page compiling disaster aid links and community support information after the Palisades and Eaton fires. - [Lisa Bourque - Realtor, CPA](https://lisabrealty.com/about-lisa-realtor-cpa): Lisa offers real estate guidance as a Realtor and CPA for buyers, sellers, investors, and downsizers. - [Market Insights | Lisa Bourque Real Estate Agent](https://lisabrealty.com/market-insights): A market insights listing curates real-estate and housing articles with brief excerpts and links. - [Privacy Policy | Lisa Bourque Real Estate Agent](https://lisabrealty.com/terms-and-conditions): Lisa Bourque's site privacy policy and terms of use explains data collection, AI use, advertising tracking, and opt-out choices. - [South Bay Real Estate Tips & More | Lisa Bourque](https://lisabrealty.com/blog): A blog archive listing Lisa Bourque articles on Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Redondo Beach real estate.