palos verdes peninsula: New Alliance With Bank of America - 11/23/09 06:26 PM

Remax Palos Verdes/Execs has formed a new alliance with Bank of America which will benefit our clients in several ways.  We now have access to the largest lender in the jumbo market.  Bank of America will loan 80% up to a $2,000,000 loan to qualifying borrowers.  This will help buyers … (3 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Will You Qualify For A Move-Up Homebuyer Tax Credit? - 11/21/09 06:50 PM

This Homebuyer TaxCredit of $6,500 (married couple) is available as of November 6, 2009 for couples with combined adjusted gross incomes that do not exceed $225,000 (for singles a $3,250 credit and adjusted gross income not exceeding $125,000).  You must be in contract on a new home by April 30, 2010, … (1 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Top Tuesday Tour Tips - 11/17/09 07:57 PM
There were 18 homes on the November 10, 2009, Palos Verdes real estate Broker's Tour.  We currently have 230 active single family homes for sale in Palos  ranging in price from $750,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes to $14,900,000 in Rolling Hills (the low in Eastview is $625,000). There are 51 townhomes/condos … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: The Annenberg Project in Rancho Palos Verdes - 11/16/09 07:32 PM
 
 The Annenberg Foundation has an Environmental Impact Report in progress for its multimillion dollar project at Lower Point Vicente.  Plans have also been submitted to the city of Rancho Palos Verdes for approval and a formal application is anticipated soon.
"The proposal, based on a comprehensive study of the community done … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Portuguese Bend Beach Club - 11/15/09 04:17 PM

  Portuguese Bend Beach Club is a guard gated beach community located off Palos Verdes Drive South in Rancho Palos Verdes.   This small neighborhood of approximately 90 homes has a private sand beach (one of the few private beaches in Southern California) with its own lifeguard in the summer months.  The private beach has … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Palos Verdes City Managers' Update - 11/13/09 06:37 PM
 
Last week, I heard the City Managers from all 4 cities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula speak at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Association of Realtors meeting. Here is a synopsis of their update:
Joseph Hoefgen, City Manager of Palos Verdes Estates, told us that the PV Dr West stabilization near Bluff Cove begins in a couple … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Palos Verdes School Distrct High Credit Rating - 11/12/09 01:20 PM
 
 The Palos Verdes Unified School District received a AA+/Aa2 credit rating from Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investor Services.  This is one of the highest ratings that a California school district can get and there are only 16 public school districts in California that have a AA+ or better. 
Owners … (1 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Top Tuesday Tour Tips - 11/10/09 05:57 PM
There were 15 homes on the Palos Verdes real estate Broker's Tour.  We currently have 244 active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes ranging in price from $750,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes to $14,900,000 in Rolling Hills (the low in Eastview is $599,900).  There are 50 townhome/condos for sale … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Mixed News on Defaults/Foreclosres for Palos Verdes - 11/10/09 01:20 PM

   Yes, we do have foreclosures in Palos Verdes real estate.  Currently there are 2 active single family residences and 1 condo that are REOs (or bank-owned properties).   669 Via Del Monte, Palos Verdes Estates, is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3,469 square foot home listed for $1,449,900.  4053 Via Pavion, Palos Verdes Estates, … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Palos Verdes API Scores - 11/09/09 08:44 PM
 
 
 Palos Verdes Schools again had API (Academic Performance Index) scores above 900 for the 2008-2009 school year. The district had an overall score of 908 which was up from the 2007/2008 base of 901.
The 10 elementary schools all scored well above 900 with Cornerstone receiving the highest score … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Homebuyer Tax Credit Changes - 11/09/09 11:53 AM

Both the House and Senate have passed the new extended/expanded Homebuyer Tax Credit and it is now awaiting the President's signature.  Previously, the first time buyer credit of $8,000 was to expire on November 30, 2009, but it will now be extended to April 30, 2010. 
The new bill also … (1 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Updated Bluff Cove Road Repairs - 11/08/09 08:21 PM

Red pylons have adorned the Bluff Cove area of Palos Verdes Drive West for so long that I actually don't see them anymore. The repairs to the road above Bluff Cove are scheduled to finally begin October 26 and the City of Palos Verdes Estates hopes to have it completed … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Top Tuesday Tour Tips - 11/07/09 06:14 PM
There were 10 homes on the October 13, 2009, Palos Verdes real estate Broker's Tour.  We currently have 247 active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes ranging in price from $750,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes to $14,900,000 in Rolling Hills (the low in Eastview is $600,000).  There are 56 townhome/condos for … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: September 2009 Market Statistics - 11/07/09 06:09 PM

Statistics for the month of September for Palos Verdes real estate are now available and for the numbers indicate stability for the last 5 months.  As you will note from the graph above, the number of active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes has been falling for the … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Top Tuesday Tour Tips - 10/16/09 01:10 PM
There were 18 homes on the September 29, 2009, Palos Verdes real estate Broker's Tour. We currently have 248 active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes ranging in price from $750,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes to $18,900,000 in Rolling Hills (the low in Eastview is $565,000). There are 60 … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Top Tuesday Tour Tips - 09/29/09 01:40 PM
There were 23 homes on the September 15, 2009, Palos Verdes real estate Broker's Tour.  We currently have 259 active single family homes for sale in Palos  Verdes ranging in price from $750,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes to $18,900,000 in Rolling Hills (the low in Eastview is $599,000).  There are 49 … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: August 2009 Market Statistics - 09/28/09 01:31 PM

Statistics for the month of August for Palos Verdes real estate are now available an for the third month in a row, the numbers are looking better.  As you will note from the graph above, the number of active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes have fallen from … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: 2009 Palos Verdes Concours - 09/24/09 04:23 PM
 
On Saturday morning, September 12, we will see 100 antique and classic cars driving around the Palos Verdes Peninsula as part of the Palos Verdes Concours Tour d'Epicure Road Rallye.  This year's theme is "A Tale of Two Lights", a mystery about the Point Vicente and Point Fermin lighthouses.
On Sunday, September … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Fires in Palos Verdes - 09/23/09 01:00 PM
 
Palos Verdes experienced 2 different fires within one week and owners of Palos Verdes real estate were lucky that there was no loss of life or homes.  The most recent fire on Thursday (above) was caused by a single car accident on Crenshaw resulting in a fire which quickly spread uphill … (0 comments)

palos verdes peninsula: Top Tuesday Tour Tips - 09/21/09 01:42 PM
There were only 15 homes on the September 1, 2009 Palos Verdes real estate Broker's Tour.  I think it was a light tour because it was the first day of school for the Palos Verdes School District.  We currently have 267  active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes ranging in … (0 comments)

 
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