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90275: Palos Verdes Favorite Homes On Tour 5/22/2012 - 05/29/12 05:12 PM
There were 22 homes on the May 22, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  Again this week, most of these were new listings.  Our current inventory is nearly the same as last week as we have sold the same number of homes as we have listed   We currently have 189 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $280,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (This is a 663 square foot commercial building on a 1312 square foot residential lot) to $12,950,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $499,000).  There are 47 Palos Verdes townhomes … (0 comments)

90275: Mid May 2012 Palos Verdes Homes Sales - 05/25/12 08:02 PM

 
Sales for Palos Verdes real estate single family homes in the first 21 days of May are almost exactly the same as sales to date for this time last month (37).  36 Palos Verdes houses have been reported as sold to date since May 1, 2012.  (It may take an additional week for some sales to post after the actual close of escrow).  The average sales price for single family Palos Verdes homes from May 1st to date is $1,274,569 which is down from last month’s average of $1,410,388.
In May 2012 to date, the highest priced Palos Verdes home … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Real Estate La Cresta Neighborhood Update - 05/24/12 07:58 PM

 
2011 Palos Verdes home sales for the La Cresta neighborhood decreased to 20 single family homes sold compared to 28 sold in 2010 -  a 29% decrease. Price per square foot for La Cresta houses that sold in 2011 was $447 compared to $489 in 2010.  However, average sales price for the La Cresta homes sold in 2011 was $1,737,289 compared to $1,796,714 – a slight decrease.
Currently, there are 9 single family homes for sale.  There is one Palos Verdes townhouse for sale – a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,172 square foot unit for $679,900.  Click here to … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Hidden Gems - 05/23/12 06:52 PM

Palos Verdes homes owners seem to have it all here on the Peninsula.  We have beautiful ocean views, lots of green hillsides and many miles of public trails for our enjoyment.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes Newsletter Spring 2012 Edition contained an article regarding the” Hidden Gems” located here that made up of hidden trails and pocket parks that are being constantly maintained.  While most of us are familiar with our larger city parks such as Hesse Park, the Point Vicente Interpretive Center and our large preserves, many of us do not realize that there are areas located within the … (1 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Favorite Homes On Tour 5/15/2012 - 05/22/12 08:26 PM
There were 18 homes on the May 15, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 192 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $280,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (This is a 663 square foot commercial building on a 1312 square foot residential lot) to $12,950,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $499,000).  There are 40 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $259,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:

Lily Liang’s (Peninsula Sotheby’s Int’l Realty) 31018 Marne Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 5 … (0 comments)

90275: West Palos Verdes Drive Neighborhood - 05/21/12 05:04 PM

2011 Palos Verdes homes sales for West Palos Verdes neighborhood increased to 22 single family homes sold compared to 12 in 2010 – an 83% increase.  Price per square foot for West Palos Verdes homes that sold in 2011 was $543 compared to $572 in 2010.  Average sales price for West Palos Verdes homes sold in 2011 was $2,391,000 compared to $2,436,667.  Click here to read more about the West Palos Verdes neighborhood...
Photo of Oceanfront Estates Bluff Trail
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90275: Palos Verdes "A Day In The Garden" - 05/17/12 08:08 PM

For forty-three years Palos Verdes homes owners have been able to participate in the Las Candalistas presentation of “Walk on the Wild Side,” a spring fundraiser which helps fund our local charities.  This year they have decided to change it into “A Day in the Garden,” bringing us “Entertaining and Gardening with Style”.
The event will take place on Friday, May 18, 2012, from 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the South Coast Botanic Garden.  The day will include favorites from the Walk, such as their specialty vendors which will include boutique and garden shopping, vintage collectibles and of course baked goods.  … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Real Estate Outlook April 2012 Home Sales - 05/16/12 05:03 PM

April 2012 Palos Verdes real estate statistics indicate an improved market in all categories.  We have experienced slight increases both in Palos Verdes homes sold and pending sales compared to March.  55 Palos Verdes houses sold in April compared to 51 homes in March.  April pending sales are just about the same as March – 70 homes compared to 69 in March.  The number of active Palos Verdes homes for sale in April was just about the same as in March, 178 compared to 180 homes.  We are well into the Spring selling season and have not seen any measurable … (1 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Favorite Homes On Tour 5/8/2012 - 05/15/12 08:46 PM
There were 26 homes on the May 8, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 190 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $280,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (This is a 663 square foot commercial building on a 1312 square foot residential lot) to $12,950,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $529,000).  There are 44 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $259,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:

Alice Kuroda’s (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 8 Albero Court, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 4 … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Half Marathon - Things To Do In Palos Verdes - 05/14/12 06:26 PM

 
The 2012 Palos Verdes Half Marathon and 5K Run & Walk will be held on Saturday, May 19th.  It will starting and finishing at Pelican Cove which is adjacent to the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes. This is the first time in 46 years of staging the marathon in Palos Verdes, that there will only be a half marathon offered.  This 46th annual event includes a beer garden, a giant expo and live music.
The course will be following our beautiful coastline through the communities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Palos Verdes Estates.  You will be running along … (1 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Drive South Neighborhood Update - 05/10/12 04:58 PM

 
2011 Palos Verdes homes sales for the Palos Verdes Drive South neighborhood of Rancho Palos Verdes increased to 32 single family homes sold in 2011 from 21 sold in 2010.  Price per square foot for Palos Verdes Drive South houses that sold in 2011 increased to $482 compared to $462 in 2010. Average sales price for Palos Verdes Drive South homes sold in 2011 was $1,401,766 compared to $1,329,190  – a 5% increase.
Currently, Palos Verdes Drive South has 35 active Palos Verdes homes for sale.  They range from 17 condo/town homes priced from $489,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,433 … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Favorite Homes On Tour 5/1/2012 - 05/09/12 06:42 PM
There were 25 homes on the May 1, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  Again this week, we have mostly new listings.  I was only able to see 11 homes and it felt a bit like a road rally as I had to stay on task to see them in the allotted 2 hour time frame.  It is interesting to note that the number of new listings coming on the market is almost the same as the number of homes selling so we still have not seen an uptick in active listings this Spring.  We currently have 181 single family Palos … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Homes Mira Catalina Neighborhood - 05/09/12 06:35 PM

 
2011 Palos Verdes home sales for the Mira Catalina neighborhood of Rancho Palos Verdes decreased to 18 single family homes sold in 2011 from 21 homes sold in 2010.  Price per square foot for Mira Catalina houses that sold in 2011 increased to $448 compared to $401 in 2010.  Average sales price for Mira Catalina homes sold in 2011 was $1,232,333 compared to $1,079,767 – a 14% increase.
Currently, as of 4/27/2012, Mira Catalina has only 4 active Palos Verdes homes for sale.  Please click here to read more about the Mira Catalina neighborhood in Palos Verdes....
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90275: Palos Verdes Cities 2012 Update - 05/07/12 04:32 PM

Every Spring, I look forward to the Peninsula City Managers at our Palos Verdes real estate Board Breakfast Meeting with presentations from the City Managers from all 4 cities on the Peninsula – Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates.  Yesterday’s meeting did not disappoint and of great interest to me was that in the City of Palos Verdes Estates beginning July 1, we will no longer separate recyclables from household trash.  Athens Waste Collection Services will be doing that themselves at their plant.   Here is a summary of the City Managers’ updates:
Carolyn … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Drive East Neighborhood - 05/03/12 02:12 PM

 
2011 Palos Verdes homes sales for the Palos Verdes Drive East neighborhood increased to 58 homes sold compared to 36 in 2010 – a 61% increase.  Price per square foot for Palos Verdes Drive East houses that sold in 2011 was $385 compared to $394 in 2010.  However, average sales price for Palos Verdes Drive East homes sold in 2011 was $1,082,247 compared to $1,056,658 – a slight increase.
Currently, Palos Verdes Drive East has 19 active Palos Verdes homes for sale.  They range from $280,000 for a 0 bedroom, 1 bath, 663 square foot building on a 1,312 … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Peninsula Lecture Series In May - 05/02/12 04:56 PM

Palos Verdes homes owners have an opportunity to learn more about interesting topics at the May 2012 lectures sponsored by the Peninsula Seniors.  It’s also a good time to meet and socialize with other local residents.  These lectures take place at Hesse Park, located at 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, in the Fireside Room on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
May 2nd speaker will be Mr. Harrison “Scotty” Scott who will be describing the famous GRAPEVINE PASS and going into its history, from recalling water bags along the roadside, to the current Ridge Route as it is called … (0 comments)

90275: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes 5/1/2012 - 05/01/12 07:52 PM
There were 21 homes on the April 24, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour and I was able to see 10 homes today.  Most of these were new listings.  We currently have 182 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $280,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (This is a 663 square foot commercial building on a 1312 square foot residential lot) to $12,950,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $529,000).  There are 50 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $259,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:

Wendy Sun’s (RE/MAX … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Annual Hazardous Waste Disposal - 04/30/12 05:39 PM

 
Palos Verdes Estates annual Special Refuse Collection (bulky trash) is scheduled for Saturday, May 5th, 2012.  This is the one time a year that you are allowed to place your items on curbside for pick up.  The City’s waste hauler will pick up furniture, appliances, water heaters, refrigerators (compressors removed) stoves, sinks, lawn furniture and more.  They will not however, pick up construction waste or electronic waste. Items to be picked up should be placed at curbside by no later than 6:00 a.m., otherwise they may not be picked up.   This is in the City of Palos Verdes Estates … (1 comments)

90275: Mid April Palos Verdes Homes Sales - 04/26/12 06:32 PM

 
Sales for Palos Verdes real estate single family homes in the first 23 days of April are almost exactly the same as sales to date for this time last month (39).  38 Palos Verdes houses have been reported as sold to date since April 1, 2012.  (It may take an additional week for some sales to post after the actual close of escrow).  The average sales price for single family Palos Verdes homes for April 1st to date is $1,410,388 which is up from last month’s average of $1,233,711.
In April 2012 to date, the highest priced Palos Verdes home … (0 comments)

90275: Prescription Drug Disposal - 04/25/12 06:26 PM

 
Palos Verdes homes owners have an opportunity to dispose of unwanted medication.  The Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.  Last year close to 400,000 pounds of unwanted or expired medications were safely and properly disposed of.
If you have any unwanted, over the counter or prescription medications, you can drop them off at the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department on April 28th, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Click here to read more about prescription drug disposal....
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