palos verdes: Selling Property in the Palos Verdes Peninsula? Here are Five Tips to Close the Deal! - 09/03/08 10:33 AM
Negotiate to Close in the Palos Verdes Peninsula!
Selling Property in the Palos Verdes Peninsula? Here are Five Tips to Close the Deal!
A significant change has occurred in the Palos Verdes Peninsula real estate market. From a market that previously placed more emphasis on sellers, it has shifted its focus
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palos verdes: Manhattan Beach Montessori Schools - 08/07/08 02:53 AM
Manhattan Beach Montessori Schools on Peck have been a creative day spot for many children in the beach area. I know many families that have loved the whole style of teaching there. The children have confidence, self esteem and fun. They develop vocabulary, stage skills, science, reading and on an on.
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palos verdes: Is the #1 Agent the Best? - 07/31/08 08:29 AM
Do you ever get tired of every agent claiming to be #1? When you're selling your house, you want an agent to whom the sale is as big a deal as it is to you. After all, your concern is quality of service, not quantity of sales -- why do you
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palos verdes: Great new price on a beautiful equestrian property on 20,540 lot - 3 Pinto Lane, Rolling Hills Estates - 07/10/08 02:52 PM
What a price....now at $1,349,000!
Welcome to the most peaceful and serene neighborhood in the South Bay. The sellers have found their future dream home and are very motivated to get their home sold! This home is way below the comps for similar properties in the area. This 4 bedroom, 3
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palos verdes: Redondo Beach Unified School District API 10/10 - 06/07/08 08:37 PM
Top news for Redondo Beach School kids, parents, and Real Estate, it is ahead of all the other South Bay Schools for having the most 10/10 schools. Jefferson, Madison, and Beryl Heights elementary.
Let it be said for Manhattan Beach that they scored 966 out of one thousand points. All said it
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palos verdes: Great equestrian property in Rolling Hills Estates - 05/27/08 11:14 AM
Do you love the South Bay but need a little more room to roam? Maybe even room to ride? Come and take a look at 3 Pinto Lane in Rolling Hills Estates. Priced at $1,399,000 the home features 4 bedrooms (2 masters) 3 1/2 baths, 2430 square feet and a huge
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palos verdes: 233 Homes for sale in Palos Verdes, CA - 05/19/08 06:39 PM
Hello,
Today is Monday May 19th. There are currently 233 homes for sale in Palos Verdes. The average market time for the Peninsula as a whole is 82 days. Currently the lowest priced home is listed for $895,000. The average asking price for homes in the area is $2,487,157. The average
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palos verdes: Palos Verdes Estates, Wikipedia Fun and Educational Facts - 05/13/08 04:32 PM
Palos Verdes Estates, California
Here is some great information that even some facts , I just learned courtesy of Wikipedia, Spike up the dinner conversations with your preteens and teenagers. Enjoy!
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palos verdes: Who would know Palos Verdes in Wikipedia great info? - 05/13/08 04:27 PM
Featured Property of the Week:
http://activerain.com/blogsview/388938/32646-Coast-Site-Rancho
Just for fun, I looked us up in Wkipedia and I found out some wonderful little tidbits that even us locals did not know. Yes, We have the Usual, Palos Verdes Estates, High Luxury Home Prices, Dramatic Ocean Views but did
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palos verdes: Conference Call with Brian Buffini 4/29/08 - 05/07/08 08:10 AM
It had been a while since I listened in live to a monthly conference call from my business coaching company (www.BuffiniandCompany.com), since I usually have a conflicting office meeting each Tuesday. Well, this day my meeting got switched around, so I headed to my office to dial in to the call, the subject: "Increasing your
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palos verdes: Putting perfume on a pig won't bring in the bacon - 05/01/08 04:35 AM
I am fortunate to live in an area where most homes on the market are at a premium, even when the market is correcting itself (South Bay, Los Angeles i.e., Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes) with most homes listing at over $1M for an average 2,000 sq. foot
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palos verdes: The Ten Commandments and 5000 Government Buildings - 04/06/08 02:13 AM
THe Supreme Court has now agreed to hear the appeal case against removing the Ten Commmandments from our government buildings or letting this group ad their own motto to the 5000 Buildings. ACLJ is again protecting our Nation's Heritage! This video is a great source of information about the Supreme Courts agreeing
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palos verdes: Palos Verdes Home of the Week - 01/29/08 05:45 PM
This is the Best buy of the week: Rancho Palos Verdes Ocean View Penthouse Only $629,900.00 Lowest Penthouse Price in the complex. Complex includes Tennis courts, Breathtaking Ocean View workout/gym,Clubhouse with Coastline views for weddings and parties, 2 Swimming Pools with Coastline, White Water and Catalina Island Views, Unit includes gourmet kitchen, very oversized master suite, formal
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palos verdes: Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy-- Volunteers Needed - 01/19/08 10:39 AM
With the 400 additional acres acquired in 2005 in the Portuguese Bend Nature Preserve, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy has a lot more planting, weeding, trail maintenance and beautification projects to do. The nonprofit organization is looking for a few good men and women to lighten the load. Nearly every Saturday of
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palos verdes: Find your dream trip... - 01/13/08 03:25 PM
As a real estate agent, manager, etc, I travel a lot (for both business and pleasure). I spend most of my time in the LAX airport (sometimes not by choice)!Well, knowing this, one of my friends introduced me to a great product, and now I am passing it on to you. The produce
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palos verdes: Rolling Hills & Palos Verdes Peninsula Trail Guide - 12/27/07 08:25 AM
If you are in the mood to saddle up the 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
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palos verdes: You'd Better Contact Your Clients, I'm Telling You Why - 12/21/07 11:54 AM
The past client holiday letters have been sent, random client Christmas calls have been made and many gifts have been delivered. Whee, it's a chore and each year I evaluate whether it's worth it or not. Should I scale back? Do those letters end up in the circular file? Yesterday I received the answer.
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palos verdes: Realtor Goodwill Returned Ten-Fold - 12/19/07 11:44 AM
I could hear the concern in my daughter's voice as soon as I answered the phone. "Mom, I'm on the way to the emergency room with James, can you meet me there?" She quickly informed me James, my six-year-old grandson, had suddenly lost his ability to speak. His speech was slurred and
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palos verdes: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Single Family Home Sales 2004-2007 - 12/18/07 05:21 PM
I'm busy finalizing my 2008 business plan this afternoon. In order to make accurate plans for the future I'm checking to see what happened in 2007 in my marketplace--The Palos Verdes Peninsula. Rancho Palos Verdes is the most populous city on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Consequently, it posted a higher number
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palos verdes: In Defense of Holding Open Houses - 12/14/07 10:17 AM
Maybe I'm just lucky, but I've never held an open house that someone didn't attend. There was a time or two when I had only one person show up, but rain was the culprit--in Southern California people don't like to get wet except in their pools. The secret to a successful
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palos verdes: Whale Watching - 12/10/07 06:22 AM
We saw whales last week. We saw dolphins. Five fun dolphins played in the surf. On the Avenues in Redondo Beach there are street lights along Catalina. Really early they are just standing there and as the dawn comes up there will be a seagull perched on each one. It is
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palos verdes: Flat Ryan is in Palos Verdes for a First Timer's Tour - 12/06/07 10:06 PM
If you're not up on children's literature, Flat Stanley is required reading in most elementary schools. It's about a boy, Stanley, who is flattened and mailed on various adventures. My 6th grade nephew's class read the book, so a kraft paper Ryan arrived in my mailbox this week. I am to
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palos verdes: Trump National Homes In Rancho Palos Verdes--Walk on the Wild Side - 11/30/07 09:10 AM
You do not need to be a multimillionaire to enjoy Donald Trump's sprawling development, Trump National Homes and Golf Course, in Rancho Palos Verdes. Sure, the home prices start in the high three million dollar range and head skyward, and the golf course is public, but pricey. But before you decide
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palos verdes: RAT BEACH in Palos Verdes Estates is Great for Kids - 11/28/07 07:45 PM
Located in lower Malaga Cove, and at the southern tip of Torrance Beach, RAT Beach is a favorite of young and old, and all the in-between beach-goers in Palos Verdes. The waves are gentle, the water is shallow, and the sand is ample. You'll see surfers of all abilities and lots of splashers.
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palos verdes: Portuguese Bend Beach in Rancho Palos Verdes is Worth the Walk - 11/27/07 08:35 PM
Portuguese Bend Beach is not readily accessible;entrance is either through the gated community of the Portuguese Bend Beach Club with a 24 hr. guard, or a hike from Trump National Golf Course that includes traversing down a rather steep bluff. Once there, you will be enchanted with this little strip of sandy
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palos verdes: Pay It Forward - 11/15/07 10:12 PM
Sales have slowed and listings are lingering on the market longer. What's an agent to do? It's a great time to give back to the communities our livelihoods depend on. Get out there and get involved! The holidays are a wonderful time to share time and talents. Choose something near and dear
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palos verdes: Monte Malaga, a Neighborhood in Palos Verdes Estates, CA - 11/11/07 03:00 PM
Monte Malaga, one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Palos Verdes Estates, CA currently offers 18 properties for sale. Two homes are in escrow and 21 homes have sold this year as of November 11, 2007. Monte Malaga Homes For Sale: Starters Under $2M: Location is what this price range will deliver. You
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palos verdes: Ken and Marty's First Blog! - 11/06/07 03:50 PM
Hi! This is our first post so please be patient with us. Especially with Marty who just TODAY became a grandmother for the second time. Her daughter Elizabeth had a baby boy named Riley so we are all pumped up! Marty and I (Ken) are a team and we have been working together for
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palos verdes: Sometimes, traveling outside your circle can be a real eye opener. - 11/05/07 09:50 PM
Last week, I helped my daughter move to the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon. I had never been to that city before and it turned into a sort of love affair with a city so different from my home in Palos Verdes. I loved the way people dress there! Of course,
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palos verdes: Photos on cards and the MLS - 09/19/07 07:27 AM
I just love photos on cards. I use the sendoutcardsystem mentioned on my other blogs. Our office has an agent that will do a watercolor of a property on a card for thank you's, just moved whatever. I know an artist that can put the image on glass, plexi and other transparent
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palos verdes: CAN YOU BELIEVE, “St. GREENSPAN” DIDN’T KNOW? - 09/17/07 10:34 AM
Even Alan Greenspan didn’t realize the danger to the nation’s economy as a result of faulty mortgage loans. As Chairman of the Federal Reserve, wouldn’t mortgage fall under his watch? His explanation is in “Fed Speak,” as are all communications from the Federal Reserve.As I understand it, the idea behind the
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palos verdes: Chicago Considering Adopting Paris Self-Service Bike Scheme. - 09/13/07 01:44 PM
Chicago? (Kind of hard to get around in the snow with a bike. And the humidity without A.C. might be unbearable at times.) How did the South Bay (So California, USA) overlook this opportunity to put a major dent in the areas of horrendous gas consumption, and to help get the
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palos verdes: Hello Active Rain- teachers learn new tricks!! - 09/12/07 09:48 PM
Hello to all at active rain We are realtors. And long ago we were teachers. I had Naomi's daughter in my class and we began to discuss real estate. Before long we were door knocking on lunch hour and after school. Everyone says we were dedicated and we still are. We put
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palos verdes: Palos Verdes Townhomes/Condo Market Statistics 2006-2007 - 07/19/07 01:17 PM
Palos Verdes market selling statistics for 2006-2007. Townhouse/condos on the Palos Verdes Peninsula this includes Palos Verdes Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes. Price per square foot selling prices in 4/06 Sold at 542.00 per sq.ft in 10/06 reached a high of $607.00 per sq,ft and currently the selling price for 06/07 is
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palos verdes: San Pedro Little League still has no baseball Field in San Pedro - 07/17/07 02:49 AM
Little League has a sad day in San Pedro since the city lost it's lease on the field. San Pedro can boasts of the Major League Players of Pedro Guerrero,Jorge Bell and Sammy Sosa. It's a good thing those little leaguers had a field to play in. Gee what do you
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palos verdes: IRS Audit Tips for the Self-Employed - 07/12/07 01:57 AM
If you are self employed and file a schedule C always make sure you file electronically or if you mail your tax return send your return certified or receipt from the post office. I wish I would have done that. The statue of limitations on all audit tax returns are 3
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palos verdes: Great Results for ADD and Autism in Torrance With NO Meds. - 07/11/07 02:20 AM
I just wanted to let you know that I have had fantastic results with treatment for my son's ADD at the ADD Treatment Center in Torrance. No medicine and a great non- invasive treatment. Neuro feedback is basically the children playing videogames with electrodes tapped to their scalp. This process gives the chold points
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palos verdes: Searching for Best Schools in Palos Verdes - 07/10/07 03:04 AM
Great schools.com is a fantastic link for parents that would like to search their school district rating and compare it to the location that they are moving too. The easiest way to find the best schools in your neighborhood. You can compare your individual school be it elementary,middle or high school You
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palos verdes: Long Beach Presents the 44th Transpacific Yacht Race to Hawaii - 07/08/07 04:05 PM
LONG BEACH CA REAL ESTATE 44th Transpacific Yacht Race to Hawaii Entries officially closed Thursday, Jun 7th for the 44th Transpacific Yacht Race from Long Beach to Hawaii. There will be 76 Yacht's of all shapes and sizes setting sail from our beautiful Palos Verde
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palos verdes: South Bay Beach Cities: Things to do on the Fourth - 07/01/07 09:07 PM
El Segundo:
Plan a day of fun in El Segundo with two events..
10:00 am-2:00 pm Rec Park
5:00 pm -9:00 pm 300 and 400 block of Eucalyptus
Lots of games and food and live music
8:30 pm Fireworks at Stevenson Field (tickets a must for grandstand seating.. $3.00 pre-sale
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palos verdes: Palos Verdes Real Estate, South Bay - Los Angeles - 05/01/07 04:40 PM
I have been a Palos Verdes resident for nearly my whole life. I love it here and selling real estate has been a fantastic occupation for me to honor my home town. I love to talk about my wonderful neighborhood. I spend a lot of time by the ocean and charish the magnificent views
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palos verdes: 265 homes sold in 25 days or less - 02/22/07 04:12 PM
Since January 2007 the real estate market has really taken off. I pulled some stats directly from the multiple listings 1/07- 2/20/07. 265 homes (in the South Bay beach cities) sold in 25 days or less. Many other homes sold in Jan, but they were on the market longer. It is an active
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palos verdes: Referral Networking for Home Staging - 11/20/06 12:40 PM
I am very excited to announce that Fusion Design Consulting has been accepted to join an excellent referral network company in the South Bay called Home Pro Connections. Home Pro Connections is a local referral service (Redondo Beach, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills) that refers qualified professionals for all home improvement needs. I am
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palos verdes: Holiday Home Staging - 11/16/06 01:23 AM
(Sand Sculpture not actually recommended..) I love decorating for the holidays. As I put out all of my decorations I wish I could keep them up all year because of the cheer and color they add to the house (this wears off in time, and by April I always give in and
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