The Vanderlip Cottage in Rancho Palos Verdes- First Time Ever For Sale - 04/30/11 09:24 PM
                                                                       THE VANDERLIP COTTAGE                                                   99 VANDERLIP DR. RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA.                                                                                Offered at $2,500,000
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own both a beautiful home as well as a piece of history. Frank Vanderlip, the original developer of Palos Verdes, constructed this home as his first estate on the Peninsula in 1916 in the Portuguese Bend area, which he called the "Old Ranch Cottage", now known as the "Cottage". This was one of the first homes on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The Cottage, located at 99 Vanderlip Drive, is ideally situated at the top of the Portuguese Bend community behind private … (3 comments)

2011 Palos Verdes Estates Residents, Don't Forget Bulky Trash Pickup Day is Saturday !! - 04/28/11 11:51 PM
The Bulky trash pick-up day for Palos Verdeds Estates issidents is this Saturday April 30th.
OK ITEMS: furniture, appliances, refrigerators (compressor removed), water heaters, stoves, sinks, lawn furniture, doors, windows, screens, mattresses, beds and rugs.NOT OK: Construction waste of any kind (lumber, bricks, tile, pipes); Electronic waste (TVs, computers, monitors, printers, etc); Hazardous waste: tires, paint, compressors, household chemicals and oil.There will be a special hazardous waste and e-waste collection conducted Saturday May 7th, 9AM-3PM at Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall. E-waste is also accepted Monday-Friday 8AM-12 noon at the curb of the Streets Department at the lower level of City Hall.
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Great New Listing in Rolling Hills Estates - 04/26/11 08:17 PM
 
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Interest Rate Update - 04/24/11 09:34 PM
Interest rates have remained stabile over the last couple of weeks, but have moved down a bit the last couple of weeks. Conforming loans have moved down about an eighth of a point, and 30 year jumbo loans and 7 year jumbo adjustable loans have moved down about a quarter of a point. The following are some excerpts from this week's newsletter on interest rates from HSH Associates :
"With a push-me, pull-you tug of war in the markets between slower growth (and lower rates) and rising inflation (and rising rates) factions, mortgage rates have come to a virtual standstill at a place which leaves … (0 comments)

Eastview Area of Rancho Palos Verdes 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/24/11 08:14 PM
The Eastview area of Rancho Palos Verdes ( area 177 in map below) had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011 :
Properties Sold: 11
Address                         Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft. $/Sq.ft Yr.Blt. MLS#     Sold Date     Days on Mkt.
2056 Trudie DR                 $537,000 3 2.00 1,498 $358.48 1950 V10108848 1/03/11              83
2010 W Macarthur ST        $550,000 3 2.00 1,236 $444.98 1955 S10120913 3/01/11             84
1909 W Summerland ST    $551,000 3 2.00 1,250 $440.80 1955 S11017458 3/31/11             49
27604 Alvesta PL              $563,000 3 3.00 2,228 $252.69 1960 V10104208 1/28/11            102
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Silver Spur Area of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/24/11 08:00 PM

The Silver Spur area of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates (Area 176 in map below) had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011 :
 
Properties Sold: 10
Address                        Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft. $/Sq.ft Yr.Blt. MLS#     Sold Date    Days on Mkt.
27102 Grayslake RD          $700,000 3 2.00 1,395 $501.79 1959 V10061512 2/28/11         97
27145 Freeport RD             $752,500 3 2.00 1,612 $466.81 1958 V10112415 3/17/11       133
26546 Basswood Avenue   $775,000 4 2.00 1,682 $460.76 1957 V11001682 1/06/11          1
26640 Basswood AV           $780,000 4 2.00 1,556 $501.29 1958 H10118242 2/15/11        91
27164 Fond Du … (0 comments)

Peninsula Center Area of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/24/11 07:51 PM
The Peninsula Center area of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates (Area 175 in map below) had the following real estate market activity during the 1st Quarter of 2011 :
Properties Sold: 1
Address               Sales Price  BR BA  Sq.ft. $/Sq.ft Yr.Blt. MLS#        Sold Date      Days on Mkt.
27542 Fawnskin DR $720,000 4 2.00 1,670 $431.14 1959 S10082357    1/14/11        156
 

Properties for Sale as of 3/31/11:  3

Average List Price at 3/31/11:  $ 1.2 million
Average Sales Price of homes sold during 1st quarter: $ ,7 million
Average Price per Sq. Ft. for Properties Sold during 1st Qtr:   $ 431 per sq. ft.
Properties sold at … (0 comments)

Crest Area of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/24/11 07:43 PM
The Crest area of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates ( Area 174 in map below )had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011 :
Properties Sold: 3
Address                             Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft.$/Sq.ft Yr.Blt. MLS#  Sold Date    Days on Mkt.
29419 Whitley Collins DR   $1,017,500 4 3.00 2,506 $406.03 1963 S640968     2/25/11     91
29121 Covecrest DR          $1,182,000 4 2.00 2,090 $565.55 1967 S10112998 1/04/11     53
6415 Seabryn DR              $1,275,000 4 3.00 2,890 $441.18 1970 V11002286 3/10/11     42
 

Properties for Sale as of 3/31/11: 6

Average List Price at 3/31/11:  … (0 comments)

Los Verdes Area of Rancho Palos Verdes 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/24/11 07:34 PM
The Los Verdes area of Rancho Palos Verdes (Area 173 in map below) had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011 :
Properties Sold: 6
Address                        Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft. $/Sq.ft Yr.Blt. MLS#  Sold Date    Days on Mkt.
28804 Lomo DR               $630,000 3 2.00 1,460 $431.51 1963 S641979     2/18/11       45
6303 Rio Linda DR           $700,000 3 2.00 1,434 $488.15 1962 V10112468 2/10/11       95
7010 Maycroft Dr             $740,000 3 2.00 1,684 $439.43         S10104856  1/28/11     122
28236 Trailriders DR        $795,000 3 2.00 1,833 $433.72 1962 S10040144 1/26/11     218
6902 Willowtree DR         $875,000 3 2.00 1,716 $509.91 1963 S10130194 3/16/11       46
6748 Kings … (0 comments)

La Cresta Area of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/24/11 07:25 PM
The La Cresta area of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates( area 172 in map below )had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011 :
Properties Sold:  1
Address                          Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft.  $/Sq.ft  Yr.Blt.     MLS#    Sold Date   Days on Mkt. 

 11 Horseshoe LN             $1,570,000 4 4.00 3,024 $519.18 1979 V11003350 3/10/11             43
 
 
 Number of Properties liste3d for sale as of 3/31/11: 12
   
View from La Cresta area - Del Cerro Park
Average List Price at 3/31/11:  $ 2.1 million
Average Sales Price of homes sold during 1st quarter: $ 1.6 million
Average Price per Sq. Ft. for Properties … (0 comments)

Country Club Area of Rancho Palos Verdes 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/24/11 07:16 PM
The Country Club area of Rancho Palos Verdes (area 171 in map below ) had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011 :
Properties Sold:  4
Address                          Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft.  $/Sq.ft Yr.Blt. MLS#      Sold Date     Days on Mkt.

6635 Ocean Crest DR          $900,000 3 3.00 2,436 $369.46 1981 S11031694 3/31/11           4
30124 Avenida De Calma $1,030,000 4 3.00 2,697 $381.91 1966   10487355 3/15/11         91
6822 Vallon DR                 $1,395,000 5 3.00 3,177 $439.09 1968 S11007233 3/30/11        69
6510 Lebec PL                 $1,995,000 4 4.00 3,751 $531.86 1966 V11022374 3/30/11         23
 
Properties for Sale … (0 comments)

West Palos Verdes Area of Rancho Palos Verdes 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/24/11 07:05 PM
The West Palos Verdes area of Rancho Palos Verdes ( area 170 in map below ) had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011 :
Properties Sold:  2
Address                    Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft.   $/Sq.ft Yr.Blt. MLS#  Sold Date  Days on Mkt.
31003 Rue Langlois   $1,100,000 4 2.00 2,389 $460.44 1960 V11008202 3/04/11      12
18 Calle Viento DR     $2,600,000 5 6.00 4,891 $531.59 2004 V10105305 3/29/11     156
 
Properties for Sale as of 3/31/11:  14

 
 
 
Average List Price at 3/31/11:  $ 3.3 million
Average Sales Price of homes sold during 1st quarter: $ 1.9 million
Average Price per Sq. Ft. for … (1 comments)

Palos Verdes Dr. South Area of Rancho Palos Verdes 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/24/11 06:51 PM
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The Palos Verdes Dr. South area of Rancho Palos Verdes (area 169 in map below )had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011 :
 
Properties Sold:  8
Address                                Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft.  $/Sq.ft  Yr.Blt. MLS#   Sold Date   Days on Mkt.
18 Packet RD                            $825,000 3 2.00 2,051 $402.24 1958 V10085017 2/17/11       151
32254 Sea Raven DR                $828,000 4 2.00 2,047 $404.49 1963 S10082578 1/25/11       167
32443 Sea Raven DR             $1,050,000 4 2.00 2,054 $511.20 1963 S641528     1/21/11        60
105 Spindrift DR $                  $1,250,000 3 3.00 1,700 $735.29 1956 V11040938  3/31/11         1
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Mira Catalina Area of Rancho Palos Verdes 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/15/11 05:48 PM
The Mira Catalina area of Rancho Palos Verdes ( area 168 in map below ) had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011 :
Properties Sold:  6
Address                   Sales Price  BR BA  Sq.ft.  $/Sq.ft Yr. Blt. MLS #   Sold Date     Days on Mkt.
 
3320 Deluna DR            $740,000 3 2.00 1,808 $409.29 1961 V10125333 2/25/11            87
3615 Greve DR              $800,000 4 3.00 2,092 $382.41 1964 S10100681 2/18/11          154
3618 Greve DR              $860,000 4 3.00 2,092 $411.09 1964 P757341     3/17/11          145
30326 Ganado DR         $879,000 4 2.00 1,889 $465.33 1964 V10085879 1/03/11          110
4 Avenida De Camelia $1,495,000 4 … (0 comments)

Palos Verdes Home Tour Presented by the Palos Verdes Art Center - 04/15/11 05:36 PM
The 2011 "Historic Palos Verdes" Homes Tour is produced by The Circle, a fundraising organization of The Palos Verdes Art Center and Community School of Art. Proceeds from the annual event benefit visual arts exhibition, education and community outreach programs of the non-profit Palos Verdes Art Center.

Tickets ordered after April 11 will be held at WILL CALL, located at the tour origin: First Church of Christ Scientist, 4010 Palos Verdes Dr. North, PVE Nearly 38,000 square feet of private historic homes in Palos Verdes Estates are featured on this year's Homes Tour from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday … (0 comments)

Confidence in value of homeownership persists through bust - 04/15/11 02:06 AM
The following report appeared in the Los Angeles Times and summarized by the California Association of Realtors:
Confidence in value of homeownership persists through bustDespite the decline in home prices, 81 percent of U.S. adults believe buying a home is the best long-term investment a person can make, according to a national survey by the Pew Research Center.

MAKING SENSE OF THE STORY
Homeownership topped the list of long-term financial goals for Americans, according to the study.  Respondents rated homeownership, as well as living comfortably in retirement, as more important than sending children to college or leaving offspring an inheritance. … (1 comments)

Palos Verdes Drive East Area of Rancho Palos Verdes 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/12/11 09:29 PM
The Palos Verdes Dr. East area of Rancho Palos Verdes ( area 167 in map below )had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011 :
Properties Sold:  9
Address                      Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft. $/Sq.ft  Yr. Blt MLS#Sold Date   Days on Mkt.
2017 Suana DR                 $735,000 3 2.00 2,043 $359.77 1958 V10092259 1/21/11           130
4120 Miraleste DR             $880,000 3 2.00 1,550 $567.74 1937 V11009236 3/21/11             32
93 Headland DR                $900,000 4 2.00 2,025 $444.44 1959 V11003389 3/14/11             63
2541 Sunnyside Ridge RD $963,000 3 4.00 3,406 $282.74 1966 S10124089 1/19/11             13
29068 Clevis RD               $995,000 … (0 comments)

Rolling Hills 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/12/11 09:19 PM

Rolling Hills ( area 166 in map below ) had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011:
Properties Sold:  3
Address                                     Price    Bd Bth   Sq ft    $/Sq  Yr. Blt.   MLS#   Date of Sale       Days on Market   


6 Pine Tree LN                       $3,000,000 4 6.00 6,148 $487.96 1982 V10102971 3/07/11              135
12 Johns Canyon RD             $3,050,000 6 6.00 6,530 $467.08 1977 S10025046 1/20/11              318
15 Upper Blackwater Cyn RD $4,900,000 5 7.00 8,095 $605.31 1979 V10110410 3/16/11             149
 
Properties for Sale as of 3/31/11:  21 


 
Average List Price at 3/31/11:  … (0 comments)

Palos Verdes Drive North Area of Palos Verdes Peninsula 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/12/11 09:02 PM
The Palos Verdes Drive North area of the Palos Verdes Peninsula ( area 165 in map below )had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011:
Properties Sold: 7
Address                 Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft.  $/Sq.ft Yr. Blt.  MLS #   Dale of Sale     Days on Market
27837 Conestoga DR $790,000 3 2.00 1,735 $455.33 1957 S10076757 2/23/11                140
24 Palos Verdes LN    $868,500 3 2.00 1,694 $512.69 1954 V10073912 1/04/11                157
26641 Westvale RD   $875,000 2 2.00 1,499 $583.72 1949 S11003223 2/25/11                  12
3410 Tanglewood LN  $900,000 5 3.00 3,523 $255.46 1961 V10065739 2/18/11                196
20 Palos Verdes LN     … (0 comments)

Malaga Cove Area of Palos Verdes Estates 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/12/11 08:49 PM
The Malaga Cove area of Palos Verdes Estates ( area 163 in map below )had the following real estate activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011:
Properties Sold:  9
Address                    Sales Price   BR BA  Sq.ft. $/Sq.ft   Year Built  MLS #Date of Sale      Days on Market
1008 W Palos Verdes DR $950,000 3 2.00 1,827 $519.98 1953 S10110226 1/04/11                  42
2413 Via Pinale             $1,100,000 4 2.00 1,906 $577.12 1950 S10122137 1/24/11                  17
509 Via Almar                $1,475,000 4 3.00 2,426 $608.00 1954 V11011920 3/11/11                  37
613 Via Horquilla           $1,615,000 3 4.00 3,042 $530.90 1956 V11000797 3/08/11                  31
1508 Via Montemar       $1,620,000 4 5.00 3,550 $456.34 … (0 comments)

Valmonte Area of Palos Verdes Estates 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/12/11 07:14 PM
The Valmonte area of Palos Verdes Estates ( Area 164 in map below ) had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011:
Properties Sold: 8
Address                   Sales Price   BR BA    Sq.ft. $/Sq.ft   Year Built  MLS #    Date of Closing  Days on Market
3613 Palos Verdes DR $838,120 4 3.00 2,233 $375.33       1952            S10107922 1/03/11                          84
2720 Via Anita             $900,000 3 2.00 2,087 $431.24       1945             V10066028 2/22/11                        198
3720 Via La Selva       $925,000 2 2.00 1,698 $544.76        1952            S11004781 3/08/11                         46
4105 Via Solano       $1,200,000 4 3.00 1,850 $648.65       1956            V11004761 2/23/11                          21
3004 Via La Selva     $1,450,000 4 4.00 3,049 $475.57       1961            V10095205 … (0 comments)

Monte Malaga Area of Palos Verdes Estates 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/12/11 06:30 PM
The Monte Malaga area of Palos Verdes Estates ( area 162 in map below )had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011:
Properties Sold:  7
Address                  Sales Price  BR   BA    Sq.ft.  $/Sq.ft  Year Built MLS #   Date of Closing     Days on Market
2205 Via Guadalana   $1,300,000 3 3.00    1,914 $679.21      1950 S10112984  3/04/11                    137
1005 Via Nogales       $1,410,000 4 2.00    2,369 $595.19      1973 10487549    1/19/11                     69
1959 Via Visalia          $2,360,000 4 4.00    3,374 $699.47      2000 V10117053  2/17/11                    60
2233 Via Cerritos        $2,900,000 5 7.00    6,786 $427.35      2005 S10078255 3/14/11                    235
936 Paseo La Cresta  $2,900,000 5 6.00    5,095 … (1 comments)

Lunada Bay Area of Palos Verdes Estates 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Report - 04/12/11 06:06 PM
The Lunada Bay area of Palos Verdes Estates ( area 160 in map below )had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011:
Properties Sold:  17
Address                     Sales Price   BR BA  Sq.ft.  $/Sq.ft Date Built  MLS #  Closing Date    Days on Market  
1536 Palos Verdes DR      $835,000 4 3.00 2,463 $339.02 1955      V10102079 2/11/11              16
2112 Via Olivera               $950,000 4 4.00 2,259 $420.54 1959      S11011163 2/18/11               2
2125 Palos Verdes DR W  $990,000 4 2.00 2,336 $423.80 1958       V11003141 2/15/11              7
2553 Via Carrillo            $1,000,000 4 3.00 2,110 $473.93 1960       S10099717 2/16/11           105
1009 Via Zumaya           $1,100,000 3 2.00 … (0 comments)

Interest Rates Move UP - 04/08/11 10:36 PM
Interest Rates have moved back up about 3/8 to 1/2 percentage point over the last three weeks as investors have become increasingly concerned with rapidly growing commodity prices and the potential for inflation.  The easing of the nuclear disaster in Japan has also tended to ease the flight to safety and to treasury securities, which has led to higher yields for securities.
 
  
The following are excerpts from the newsletter published by HSH Associates dated 4/8/2011:
"Minutes of the Federal Reserve's latest Open Market Committee meeting were released this week. Back on March 15, the Fed considered "that the economic recovery continued … (0 comments)

Major Crime Drops in the South Bay - 04/06/11 09:41 PM
Major crime in the South Bay and the Harbor Area dipped another 2.7 percent in 2010, continuing the trend of rates dropping to all-time lows.The overall decrease for areas patrolled by five South Bay police departments coincide with a report in January that showed major crime dropped 7 percent in South Bay cities patrolled by the Sheriff's Department.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula continued to show a very low incidence of major crimes.  There were no homocides on the Peninsula, and only 8 incidences of robbery.  The one area that did show an overall increase in crime was for burlaries, which … (2 comments)

Rolling Hills Estates Planning Commission Approves Chandler Housing Project - 04/06/11 06:36 PM
The Rolling Hills Estates Planning Commission approved yesterday the plans for the new 228 acre 114 home development on the current Chandler's Palos Verdes Sand and Gravel Co. landfill facility and which will include an expansion of the Rolling Hills Country Club golf course as well as a new clubhouse.  The approval occured after an agreement by the developers to donate $1 million for improvements to be made to equestrian facilities within the city limits, but does not require the developer to provide equestrian facilities for the new home sites.

For the complete article, go to the Daily Breeze article at … (0 comments)

 
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