Palos Verdes & Rolling Hills Homes Blog by Norma Toering

Mira Catalina Home Sales – April 2013 – Rancho Palos Verdes

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:35:19 -0700

Mira Catalina neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in April 2013. The Mira Catalina neighborhood is home to Marymount College, a four year college, and the area enjoys spectacular views of Catalina Island. Mira Catalina Elementary School is located in the neighborhood and is within walking distance of most of the homes.

Palos Verdes homes for sale in Mira Catalina:

Mira Catalina homes in escrow:

Mira Cat. (Palos Verdes) homes that have sold in the last 12 months:

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Palos Verdes Luxury Leases- Norma Toering and Team

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:41:24 -0700

The summer months are popular months to lease a home in Palos Verdes. It makes perfect sense as most families with children prefer to make the transition to a new home while the kids are on summer break.

Norma Toering & Team will finalize the lease contract this week on the luxury home pictured above. We sold the house and are continuing to lease it until our clients are ready to move back to the USA. The current tenants are off to Germany (new job) and the incoming tenants are moving to Palos Verdes for the school system. People are always on the move and a move-in mint condition property with a big ocean view is never difficult to lease.

The nearly 4000 square foot home leased for $6700 per month. If you're in the market to lease a luxury home in Palos Verdes give Norma Toering & Team a call. We will help you find the home you're searching for in Palos Verdes.

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Luxury homes for lease/rent in Palos Verdes (over $5000/month):

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Time at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:59:45 -0700

Each time I visit Terranea Resort with its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, lushly landscaped grounds, stately, yet casual and inviting architecture I'm reminded what a wonderful addition the resort is to the Palos Verdes Peninsula. For starters, and perhaps selfish reasons, I no longer have to book outof-town hotels for my out-of-town clients. Many now begin their introduction to the Palos Verdes Peninsula lifestyle by spending their first night in PV at Terranea Resort. The ocean, hills and open spaces "The Hill" is noted for are at their fingertips and in plain sight. In short, Terranea Resort helps me sell Palos Verdes without saying a word.

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Palos Verdes Drive East Home Sales – April 2013 – Rancho Palos Verdes

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:25:14 -0700

Palos Verdes Drive East neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in April 2013.

The Palos Verdes Drive East neighborhood is known for its large lots and lower density than many neighborhoods on "The Hill". Although there are pockets with a subdivision feel, the area is known for its country atmosphere. It also has one of the best locations for easy freeway access. A wide variety of styles and prices are available.

Palos Verdes Drive East area homes for sale:

Palos Verdes Drive East area homes in escrow:

Palos Verdes Drive East, RPV homes that have sold in the last 12 months:

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Income Property in Palos Verdes and the Beach Cities

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:31:41 -0700

If you're searching for ways to take advantage of the low interest rates still available and add monthly income to your portfolio, investing in income properties is worth your consideration. However, know you will not be alone. Multiple offers are the norm and recently one attractive offering in Redondo Beach had 35 offers! Yes, Norma Toering & Team had one of the offers.

The four unit building pictured above is located in Redondo Beach and was recently sold by Norma Toering & Team. The seven offers were narrowed to three during the counter offer stage. I'm happy to report my client's offer was strong and today he is pleased with the purchase.

The most attractive interest rates are offered on 1-4 unit buildings. Unlike larger buildings that fall under commercial lending guidelines, the smaller buildings are considered similar to single family homes by the lending community.

If you are interested in purchasing income property we have a Finance MBA consultant on staff to help identify and access buildings of value. For more information about income property in Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach contact Norma Toering & Team at 310.493.8333.

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Rolling Hills Home Sales – April 2013 – Palos Verdes CA

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:10:34 -0700

Rolling Hills neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rolling Hills in Palos Verdes, CA in April 2013.

Rolling Hills is a gated city located at the top of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The main entrance is off Palos Verdes Drive North with secondary entrances at Crenshaw and Crest Road as well as Palos Verdes Drive East. Rolling Hills is well known for its equestrian estates, large lots and privacy. The views are spectacular too!

Rolling Hills homes for sale:

Rolling Hills homes currently in escrow:

Rolling Hills homes that sold in the last 12 months:

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Palos Verdes Drive North Home Sales – April 2013 – RHE & PVP

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:01:23 -0700

Palos Verdes Drive North neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rolling Hills Estates & the Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA in April 2013.

Homes for sale in the Palos Verdes Drive North Neighborhood:

Homes in escrow in the Palos Verdes Drive North:

Homes that sold in the last 12 months in the PV Drive North area:

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Valmonte Homes Home Sales Report, Palos Verdes Estates – April 2013

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:34:20 -0700

Valmonte real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates April 2013. View more articles on Valmonte, Palos Verdes Estates homes.

The Valmonte neighborhood in Palos Verdes Estates borders Palos Verdes Drive North as it runs from Rolling Hills Estates to the Malaga Cove neighborhood in Palos Verdes Estates. Valmonte also borders the Hollywood Riviera area of Redondo Beach. It's a great location on The Hill and also within minutes of shopping, dining and Torrance Beach. No wonder it is a sought-after neighborhood for new residents and locals.

Homes for sale in Valmonte, Palos Verdes Estates:

Homes currently in escrow in Valmonte:

Homes that sold in the last year in Valmonte:

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Malaga Cove Homes Home Sales Report, Palos Verdes Estates – April 2013

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:30:32 -0700

Malaga Cove real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates April 2013. View more articles on Malaga Cove, Palos Verdes Estates homes.

Homes for sale in Malaga Cove, Palos Verdes Estates:

Homes currently in escrow in Malaga Cove:

Homes that sold in the last year in Malaga Cove:

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Monte Malaga Homes Home Sales Report, PVE – April 2013

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:28:01 -0700

Monte Malaga real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates April 2013. View more articles on Monte Malaga, Palos Verdes Estates homes.

Homes for sale in Monte Malaga, Palos Verdes Estates:

Homes currently in escrow in Monte Malaga:

Homes that sold in the last year in Monte Malaga:

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Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:31:12 -0700

Josh and I were in between appointments last week and decided to have a leisurely lunch at Nelson's Restaurant at Terranea Resort. We took the long way down to the restaurant and snapped a few photos along the way. It was one of those glorious Southern California days that inspires 'California Dreamin' in so many other locales.

There was a warm coastal wind blowing and the sun was shining--perfect for outdoor dining surrounded by panoramic views!

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Manhattan Beach Luxury Market Report--April 2013

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:36:53 -0700

15 Manhattan Beach luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 sold during April 2013. The most expensive sale for the month was $6,900,000 for a 5000 sq. ft. home one block off the sand on 25th Street.

19 Manhattan Beach luxury homes are in escrow with accepted offers.

27 Manhattan Beach luxury homes are for sale.

If you wish to know more about luxury homes in Manhattan Beach it will be our pleasure to provide the information and help you discover the best Manhattan Beach home for you.

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Luxury homes for sale in Manhattan Beach:

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Palos Verdes Horse Property

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:08:35 -0700

If you are in the mood to saddle up your horse and go for a leisurely ride you might want to consult the Palos Verdes Peninsula Horsemen's Association Trail Guide. It is the only complete guide to the equestrian trails of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Maps feature all of the equestrian trails superimposed on an aerial map.

The PVPHA Guide sells for $20, plus tax, and includes an equine service directory. The Trail Guide may be purchased at the General Store in Rolling Hills Estates, plus ack and feed stores or you may order it from PVPHA, P.O. Box 4153, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274.

In the market to purchase a horse property? The gated community of Rolling Hills offers some of the finest equestrian estates in Southern California. Riding trails lace the hillsides and snake along the canyon bottoms. Enjoy magnificent ocean views and expansive vistas of the Los Angeles area from your horseback vantage point. Rolling Hills Estates is noted for its many equestrian neighborhoods also.

Would you like to tour equestrian estates online? If so, simply contact me at Toeringandteam@gmail.com and I will send you an e-list of horse properties currently for sale in Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates.

Hikers, a horse is not required to enjoy the trails of Palos Verdes!

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Hermosa Beach Luxury Home Market Report--April 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:20:35 -0700

April brought out the nesting instinct for aspiring Hermosa Beach residents purchasing in the luxury price range of $2,000,000 or higher. Three Hermosa Beach luxury homes sold and all were located in the Sand Section of Hermosa Beach. The highest price sale was $3,290,000 for a 3700 sq. ft. new construction home located at 477 25th St.

Pending sales for April stands at two and 10 luxury homes are for sale in Hermosa Beach.

If you're in the market to purchase a luxury home in Hermosa Beach don't miss 3130 Hermosa Avenue. It is the beauty of the bevvy of fantastic beach homes for sale in the Sand Section of Hermosa Beach in my opinion, but of course I am the listing agent. Schedule your private showing today and enjoy life at the beach before summer arrives.

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Luxury homes for sale in Hermosa Beach, CA:

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PV Schools Rank High in Newsweek Poll

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:56:07 -0700

There are many reasons to call Palos Verdes home. The coastal location offers some of Southern California's most breathtaking natural beauty, the weather is wonderful and the views are unforgettable, but the stellar school system is often what seals the decision to move to the Palos Verdes Peninsula. When you combine a strong school system with stellar results and a desirable lifestyle in a coastal location it's difficult to find a better choice.

Newsweek Magazine announced the top high schools in the nation on Monday. Palos Verdes has two high schools and they both made the prestigious list. Peninsula High came in at number 88 and PV High at 159.

Congratulations to the community of teachers, students, parents and staff. Your efforts and results keep the Palos Verdes Unified School District a school system we value and it certainly enhances and adds value to living life on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

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Lunada Bay Homes Home Sales Report, Palos Verdes Estates – April 2013

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:36:28 -0700

Lunada Bay real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates April 2013. View more articles on Lunada Bay, Palos Verdes Estates homes.

Homes for sale in Lunada Bay, Palos Verdes Estates:

Homes currently in escrow in Lunada Bay:

Homes that sold in the last year in Lunada Bay:

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Palos Verdes Luxury Home Market Report--April 2013

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:15:53 -0700

12 Luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 sold during April 2013. Palos Verdes Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes each recorded four luxury sales. Rolling Hills Estates had three sales and Rolling Hills had one luxury sale.

The highest price Palos Verdes sale for the month of April was $3,900,000 for the property located at 65 Paseo De La Luz in Oceanfront Estates in Rancho Palos Verdes.

There are 16 Palos Verdes luxury properties in escrow and 52 PV luxury homes currently for sale. If you're in the market to purchase a luxury home in Palos Verdes contact Norma Toering & Team to help you achieve your real estate goals.

Luxury homes in Palos Verdes:

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The Market Changed. Have You?

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:20:16 -0700

Real estate is back in the news with leading stories to whet a viewer’s appetite for more details, and this time it’s not falling prices, foreclosures or strategic defaults. What began as a whisper last fall turned into a raging roar with the arrival of 2013. Last night a national news story flashed a map showing a one-year increase in prices of 14% from February 2012 to February 2013 for the greater Los Angeles housing market.

Indeed, the housing market has changed. Have you and your plans? If you were waiting for the bottom, you missed it. If you were waiting for the market to improve before selling, it has. Are there still good buys? Yes, but the definition of “good buy” is very fluid these days. Prices have not yet reached the dizzying heights of 2007 but predictions are prices will continue to rise throughout the year.

In my observations of the housing market behavior, the decline can be slow and painful and occur over several years, but there is a big bounce off the bottom giving the market a momentum to reclaim lost ground with astonishing speed. Yesterday, as I toured new listings, I noted properties sporting price tags higher than my expectations, and realized, I too, must adjust the value calculator in my head to the new market conditions.

If you are a buyer in this market you will most likely need to lower your expectations of what your budget will buy. It may be time to expand your search area and adjust your “must have” criteria. If you are a seller and your life was on hold during the housing crash, it’s time to dust off your delayed plans and move forward with selling your property.

In a perfect world, the market ascent would be slow and predictable. The only thing I can promise is I can’t predict when the current climb will stall or when the market will take another fall. There is undoubtedly enough pent-up demand to drive the market for some time. An increase in interest rates will slow an over-heated market. The addition of inventory will slow the market and reduce the frenzy of bidding wars and multiple offers. I have not idea when those, or others, will turn the market in a new direction.

I dream of working in a balanced market, but if I’ve learned one thing in over 20 years in the business, a balanced market comes and goes in the blink of an eye. It is never here to stay.

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Eastview Home Sales Report – March 2013 – Rancho Palos Verdes

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:57:08 -0700

Eastview neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in March 2013.

The Eastview neighborhood was formerly a part of the City of Los Angeles. Years ago it was annexed by Rancho Palos Verdes and the residents have the option of attending Palos Verdes Unified or Los Angeles Schools. The area is one of the most affordable on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Homes for sale in the Eastview section of RPV:

Homes in escrow in the Eastview section of RPV:

Homes that sold in the last 12 months in Eastview RPV:

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Silver Spur Home Sales Report – March 2013 – RHE / R. Palos Verdes

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:46:04 -0700

Silver Spur neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes & Rolling Hills Estates, CA in March 2013.

Silver Spur is a popular neighborhood for first time residents on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. As a matter of fact, we sold a lovely couple their first PV home in Silver Spur last December. Silver Spur is also one of the most affordable neighborhoods on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Homes for sale in Silver Spur:

Homes in escrow in Silver Spur:

Homes that sold in the last 12 months in Silver Spur, Palos Verdes:

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Peninsula Center Home Sales Report – March 2013 – RHE and PVP

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:37:52 -0700

Peninsula Center neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rolling Hills Estates & Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in March 2013.

Homes for sale in the "Pen Center" area of Palos Verdes:

Homes in escrow in the Peninsula Center neighborhood:

Homes that sold in the last 12 months in the Peninsula Center neighborhood:

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Crest Home Sales Report – March 2013 – Rancho Palos Verdes and RHE

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:53:46 -0700

Crest neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes & Rolling Hills Estates, CA in March 2013.

Homes for sale in the Crest area of Palos Verdes:

Homes in escrow in the Crest area of Palos Verdes:

Homes that sold in the last 12 months in the Crest neighborhood:

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Filling in the Cracks

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:39:03 -0700

One of the things I'm trying to change this spring and second quarter of 2013 is to fine-tune my time management by filling in the cracks of my day with productive activities. I snapped this photo while waiting for a client to arrive at a showing. Instead of watching the clock and waiting in my car I choose to walk (okay, it was only across the street) and snap a few neighborhood photos. The purpose was two-fold, perhaps more. First, it added a few great pics to my Palos Verdes photo collection, I enjoyed a few minutes of fresh ocean air, worked a few extra steps into my day and probably did my blood pressure a favor too. Just gazing out at this amazing view must be good for your health.

I also plan to upgrade the quality of my photos this year. Not that I don't appreciate my old Canon and the amazing things my iPhone and iPad can do. It is more that I want to do a better job of capturing and sharing the incredible beauty of the visually stunning area where I live and work. I'm beginning my search for a camera that is both light (yes, it will be my constant travel companion to far off locales as well as up and down the coast and around the PV Peninsula), and equipped with all the techie tools I need. My hope is this will improve the quality of my blog and give consumers a better glimpse into the beauty and lifestyle offered on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. My goal is to not only have consumers bond with the beauty of this coastal area but also bond with this photoblogger / real estate professional as their agent of choice for all their real estate needs.

Not to mention the joy and creative satisfaction it will offer me!

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