palos verdes real estate: Housing Market for Rancho Palos Verdes under $999,999.00 - 02/19/08 12:45 AM
 
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AS you can see by the chart below, the sky is not yet falling in Palos Verdes Housing Market!
and it probably will not change much for 2008.  Calif. Association of Realtors predicting a 6-8% drop in 2008 and in all Los Angeles County Coastal Properties 12 … (0 comments)

palos verdes real estate: New California Real Estate Laws 2008 - 02/13/08 01:43 AM
For your information: California Realtors
                                           
 
Did you know that it is now officially against the law in California to bribe, coerce,persuade, threaten or harass a Appraiser?  Well, As of January 2008 it is now.  I guess I am just one of those people that thought it was a … (8 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Predicting the Real Estate Market Bottom! - 02/07/08 10:29 AM
 On all the articles I read about the market, prediciting the market is usually done with a rear view mirror affect.
but in some markets like the south Bay the market is increasing from 2006 up to 14.3% as per the Daily Breeze. California Association of Realtors is predicting a 6% drop … (0 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Christian Voter Guide for 2008 - 01/29/08 06:56 PM
Christian Friends,
    I wanted to let you know that election recommendations from a Christian world-view are now up on the Election Forumwebsite. The recommendations address the Presidential election, local races and tricky initiatives on the ballot this year. I'm so grateful for my Christian friends that keep me in the loop.      In … (1 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Happy New Year 2008! - 12/31/07 05:48 PM
 TO all my christian realtors,
I hope this New Year is esecially blessed for you. We are so blessed to have Jesus on our side and working in Our business.  The Lord always comes through for me even when I am nervous and scared. My New Years Resolution is to have more … (3 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Real Estate Myth Buster #1A - 12/20/07 11:05 PM
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
Here is your inside tip for the month that you will not hear on the street. Real Estate Insiders will tell you it is not to your benefit as the buyer to go directly to the Listing agent.  Some consumers think they are going to save money.  Yes it … (0 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Positve attitude in the REal Estate Market 2007 - 12/14/07 11:43 AM
I was browsing throught the posts on Active Rain yesterday and I noticed most posts were about the foreclosure market in most states.
I thought I have been through these down cycles before and I wish I had a better attitude. I wish I could tell all you new Realtors that this … (1 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Real Estate Market Tip # 1 Palos Verdes Homes for Sale - 12/13/07 02:26 AM
When's a good time to buy?  Well, remember you got it here. Feb. 2008.
 Interest Rates dropped yesterday  .25 of a point and they are expected to drop more this month and next.  But that is not the biggest news for Palos Verdes home buyers and Homeowners.. Hot Tip the Interst Rates … (0 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Best Real Estate Investment Tip for Palos Verdes Real Estate - 12/13/07 02:12 AM
 
The best kept secret for Ocean View Properties in Palos Verdes that are still under 1.5 Million is on the border of Palos Verdes Estates. These homes have location ,location, location. 
This year I have sold several properties with fantastic palos verdes peninsula ocean views of Catalina Island, Sunsets and the Malibu Santa Monica … (0 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Warnings are up-Buyers stop listening to the Press and Ask a Professional - 12/11/07 01:14 AM
I have buyers currently that are still speculating that the market is going to drop.  Yes, It may but only 6-8% in non coastal markets.  Palos Verdes Peninsula is on the rise and so are the Beach Cities above $1million.
Yes, will these buyers save money.  Not always, It depends on 2 … (0 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Is Mike Huckabee another God Shot? - 12/06/07 07:23 PM
My pastor was saying that this candidate, born again Christian started with low funds and not a big following against all odds.  But then isn't that so God.  Long shots, least favored and I really hope that he wins.  We are loosing ground in this country and when our nations' pledge … (3 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Palos Verdes Real Estate Statistics 2007 - 12/03/07 02:20 AM
As you will see by the chart below. Palos Verdes real estate prices are soaring even higher than 2006.
Yes, I was so surprised but you have to remember that our number of homes being sold are down by 20% but not the price of our homes.  I ran sales comparables from all … (0 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Top Wedding Designer is Local to the South Bay Specializing in Holiday Weddings 2007 - 11/23/07 05:30 PM
If you are looking for that Romantic Christmas wedding floral designer or hosting a exclusive private Holiday dinner party, you must check out Emily Cristiano at Cristiano Design. Emily specializes in events held at La Venta Inn, Trump National, Beverly Hilton, Private Estates and the Hoiday Homes Tour. She is also no stranger to some exclusive Events also done in … (0 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Rancho Palos Verdes tries to Triump over Trumps Ficus Trees - 10/10/07 12:46 AM
 Why did Donald Trump step on Toes and get a bad review with his Ficus Trees.  Well, the Palos Verdes Peninsula is a special breed of its own.  Ever since the first settlers came to this area and sold land to the developers it ran under one agreement that the natural … (1 comments)

palos verdes real estate: What does a Real Estate Agent really do? 25 years Later - 09/20/07 12:17 AM
Well, After being a real estate agent for over 25 years I realized this job is a variety of jobs in one career.  Needless to say, I never have one transaction alike and each client and sale are always a new and different experience.
I have a list from the a board of … (1 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Foreclosures few in the South Bay- Market Great - 09/19/07 02:22 AM
 
Due to the fact that we have no new construction in Palos Verdes, our real estate market is still strong and stable and will stay that way.  Economist predicted that for the last two years we will see no major drop in the real estate market in the South Bay.  The … (0 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Palos Verdes Properties - 08/16/07 02:33 AM
Palos Verdes properties are among the few areas that has not shown a significant drop in the market. The South Bay is also going strong. Our number of properties has dropped around 10% less inventory than last year but that is not much of a drop in sales volume.
Our view properties … (0 comments)

palos verdes real estate: New Luxury Golf Resort breaking ground in Palos Verdes - 08/07/07 04:41 PM
This month the old marineland site is breaking ground for a spectacular golf resort by Lowe Enterprises.  We are going to be living near the most spectacular Hotel,Spa and Whole-ownership Villas, Casitas,Hotel and GOlf Academy on the West Coast. 
 This Terranea Hotel,Spa and Golf Academy will rival the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel … (0 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Real Estate Investments-Rancho Palos Verdes 2007 Statistics - 07/22/07 05:28 PM
Real  Real estate in Palos Verdes is doing great in 2007! 
The market has been very consistent with the 2006 Real estate Market on the Peninsula in 2006.  We are noticing a slight drop in the number of homes being sold in Palos Verdes for 2007.  A slight drop in sales in 2007 … (0 comments)

palos verdes real estate: Myth Buster # 2- Red Finn, mls flat fee ect... - 07/21/07 04:49 PM
Currently, a new Internet real estate idea was given air time on 20/20 and so were some pros and cons.  Red Finn like Catalyst promises to give the Buyer back a rebate for their commission.  All the Buyer has to do is drive around find the house view the house and … (1 comments)

 
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