90274: Palos Verdes Soccer Sign Ups! - 03/20/13 10:49 AM

Palos Verdes region (Region 10) is now accepting registration for the Fall 2013 online.  The Palos Verdes Region 10 of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) offers year round recreational and competitive youth soccer programs locally for four year olds (U5 division) all the way up to 19 year olds (U19).
The online registration for Fall and Summer soccer is now available.  All players must go to www.eayso.org and register in the eayso database.  This new program allows you to pay online with a credit card when you register.  They are no longer accepting checks or cash.  All returning players in … (0 comments)

90274: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 3/12/2013 - 03/19/13 12:29 PM
There were 20 homes on the March 12,2013 Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour and almost all of them were new listings!  We currently have 106 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $400,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $15,900,000 also in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (the low in Eastview is $729,000).  There are 37 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $239,500 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Megan Neel's (RE/MAX Estate Properties) 999 Paseo La Cresta, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 7 bedroom, 8 bath, 10,484 square … (0 comments)

90274: Palos Verdes Summer School Registration Begins Soon! - 03/18/13 12:12 PM

We have just started to enjoy daylight savings time and Spring isn't even here yet, but summer school sign ups are fast approaching.  The Palos Verdes Unified School District has posted the calendar for this years summer programs and, if history repeats itself, they will fill up fast.
Registration for elementary students for summer school will begin on April 8, 2013.  The classes will be held this year at Silver Spur, Dapplegray, Mira Catalina and Vista Grande.  The school hours will be 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and classes run from June 17 through July 12, 2013.
Registration for intermediate students … (1 comments)

90274: Norris Theatre Presents "Rhythm vs Romance" As A Community Variety Show - 03/13/13 11:16 AM

The Norris Center For The Perming Arts, will present its 27th annual community variety benefit show called “Rhythm vs Romance."  This year's production will be staged as though it was an entertaining "seminar" on musical education.  The "Professor" Victor Anythong will explore "Rhythm vs Romance" in hopes of discovering which type of music is superior.  Act II, the support group for the theatre, will feature top local talent from young children to seniors.  There will be over 100 singers and dancers performing at the show.  All of the money raised will go for outreach projects of the Norris Center For The … (0 comments)

90274: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 3/5/2013 - 03/12/13 07:35 AM
There were 19 homes on the March 5, 2013 Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 108 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $400,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $15,900,000 also in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (the low in Eastview is $619,000).  There are 35 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $239,500 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Lily Liang's (Peninsula Sotheby's Int'l Realty) 8 San Miguel, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 7 bath, 4,260 square foot home for $2,799,000.  This beautiful Vantage … (0 comments)

90274: Palos Verdes Homes Sales February 2013 - 03/11/13 12:53 PM

Palos Verdes real estate statistics for February 2013 show the market's strength.  44 Palos Verdes houses sold in January which is an increase from the 38 homes that sold last February and a slight decrease from the 48 homes that sold in January.  There were 58 Palos Verdes single family homes  pending in February compared to 63 in January.  The number of active Palos Verdes homes for sale in February increased to 106 homes compared to 99 homes in January.  Our inventory of homes for sale has been very low for the last three months.  As you can see by … (0 comments)

90274: Cactus & Succulents In Palos Verdes - 03/07/13 11:57 AM

On Sunday, March 10, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., the South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society will be at our own local South Coast Botanic Gardens  with their speaker Wendell S. "Woody" Minnich from New Mexico.  Woody is here to present landscaping from the Great American Southwest which should be an interesting program with Woody sharing over forty years of fieldwork from one of the most picturesque regions of the world.  He will be showing photography of different plants that have been able to adopt to the desert environment and discuss those that we have in our area.  To read more about this special event … (2 comments)

90274: Palos Verdes Children's Summer Activities - 03/06/13 10:28 AM

Although it might seem a little early to be thinking about summer activities, before you know it children are out of school and looking for things to do.  On Saturday, March 9, 2013, What’s Up For Kids will be having their annual Kids, Camps and Connections for Palos Verdes homes owners giving parents exciting options for children's activities this summer.  It will  be held at the Norris Pavilion from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will have many different exhibitors and resources for children of all ages.  Each year the science and educational activities seem to increase and there is an ever changing list … (0 comments)

90274: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 2/26/2013 - 03/05/13 10:47 AM
There were 11 homes on the February 26, 2013 Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 106 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $400,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $15,900,000 also in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (the low in Eastview is $519,000).  There are 35 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $239,500 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:       Ken Conant's (RE/MAX Estate Properties) 2654 Colt Road, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 2,940 square foot home for $1,199,000.  This gated secluded … (0 comments)

90274: Palos Verdes Malaga Cove Homes Sales Same In 2012 - 03/04/13 12:01 PM

2012 Palos Verdes homes sales for the Malaga Cove neighborhood stayed the same with 30 single family homes sold in both 2012 and 2011.  Price per square foot for Malaga Cove houses that sold in 2012 increased to $584 compared from $574 in 2011 a 1.7%  increase.  Average sales price for Malaga Cove homes sold in 2012 was $1,898,649 compared to $1,873,652.  The most expensive home sold for $3,200,000 and the lowest priced home sold for $780,000.
Currently, Malaga Cove has 6 active Palos Verdes homes for sale.  There are 2 townhomes/condos ranging in price from $639,000 for a 2 bedroom/3 … (1 comments)

90274: Free Tax Preparation Program - 03/01/13 12:29 PM

Palos Verdes homes owners who are looking for assistance with their tax filings, are able again this year to make appointments at the Peninsula Seniors Center for free help with tax preparation.  This is an AARP Tax-Aide Program which has one-hour appointments that can be scheduled on the hour from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays only.
In order to take advantage of this program, you must have all your tax documents for 2012 in hand before making your appointment.  You are also required to bring copies of your 2011 Federal and State income tax returns.   It is open to … (0 comments)

90274: Palos Verdes Coffee And Cars - 02/25/13 10:57 AM

On Saturday, March 2, 2013, the Peninsula Seniors will sponsor Coffee & Cars at the Peninsula Shopping Center.  The location is off Silver Spur Road and Hawthorne Boulevard in the city of  Rolling Hills Estates.  Car enthusiasts will bring their Hot Rod, Custom, Muscle Car, Sports Car, Antique, and other special interest vehicles, to the Peninsula Shopping Center parking lot, where you can walk around and admire the cars, meet the owners and ask them questions.  To read more about Palos Verdes Coffee and Cars, click here...
Photo courtesy of Arvin Design
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90274: Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Palos Verdes! - 02/22/13 08:42 AM

If you are looking for some outdoor activities for the weekend, here are a few that Palos Verdes homes owners will enjoy. On Saturday 2/23/2013, White Point Nature Preserve is having its Outdoor Volunteer Day.  They are looking for volunteers to help plant native vegetation  and beautify the demonstration garden surrounding the Nature Education Center.  They will be working from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and there is plenty of parking.  Also on Saturday is Story Time with the Rangers at the preserve and the theme this week is Love on the Preserve.  This is for ages 3+ and goes … (0 comments)

90274: Palos Verdes Homes Monte Malaga Sales 2012 - 02/21/13 11:25 AM

2012 Palos Verdes homes sales for the Monte Malaga neighborhood decreased to 25 single family homes sold compared to 28 in 2011.  Price per square foot for Monte Malaga houses that sold in 2012 increased to $590 compared from $534 in 2011 a 10.5% increase.  Average sales price for Monte Malaga homes sold in 2012 was $2,107,760 compared to $2,230,929.  The most expensive home sold for $6,500,000 and the lowest priced home sold for $825,000.
As of February 14, 2013, Monte Malaga has 8 active Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $1,050,000 for a 3 bedroom/3 bath, 1,879 … (0 comments)

90274: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 2/12/2013 - 02/19/13 10:57 AM
There were 10 homes on the February 12, 2013 Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 104 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $400,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $15,900,000 also in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (the low in Eastview is $650,000).  There are 40 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $230,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Dennis Moloney’s (Shorewood Realtors) 3 Sunnyfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,652 square foot home for $2,699,000.  This Palos Verdes Drive North … (0 comments)

90274: Palos Verdes Homes Sales January 2013 - 02/14/13 05:31 AM

Palos Verdes real estate statistics for January 2013 show the market’s strength.  48 Palos Verdes houses sold in January which is an increase from the 34 homes that sold last January and a decrease from the 60 homes that sold in December.  Pending sales increased substantially in January; there were 66 Palos Verdes single family homes pending compared to 43 in December.  The number of active Palos Verdes homes for sale in January decreased to a new low of 99 homes compared to 106 homes in December.  Our inventory of homes for sale has been decreasing for the last seven … (0 comments)

90274: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 2/5/2013 - 02/12/13 07:40 AM
There were 17 homes on the February 5, 2013 Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  Most of them were new listings which we need!  I was able to see 11 of the home homes in the allotted 2 hour open house window.  We currently have 100 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $499,900 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $10,990,000 in the City of Rolling Hills (the low in Eastview is $599,000).  There are 43 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $239,500 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Lily Liang (Peninsula Sotheby’s … (0 comments)

90274: Average Sales Price Up For Lunada Bay! - 02/11/13 09:34 AM

2012 Palos Verdes homes sales for Lunada Bay/Margate neighborhood was nearly he same – 69 single family homes sold compared to 70 in 2011.  Price per square foot for LunadaBay/Margate houses that sold in 2012 increased to $546 compared from $525 in 2011.  Average sales price for Lunada Bay/Margate homes sold in 2012 was $1,889,486 compared to $1,484,198 – a 27% increase!  The most expensive home sold for $5,225,000 and the lowest priced home sold for $972,000.  To read more about Lunada Bay homes, click here...
Photo is ocean view from Lunada Bay
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90274: Cherry Blossom Time! - 02/08/13 11:20 AM

Palos Verdes homes owners are fortunate to live near the South Coast Botanic Garden where they can watch the Cherry Blossoms start to bloom. This is the closest location for us to see the beauty and color of these trees.  This yearly event reminds us that Spring is just around the corner.  On Saturday, March 2, 2013, from 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. bring a picnic and enjoy Cherry Blossom season at the Garden.  Cherry Blossoms are said to be an omen of good fortune, and also an emblem of love and affection.  The upper and lower meadows will be open for … (1 comments)

90274: 2012 Palos Verdes Neighborhood Sales - 02/07/13 01:11 PM
Palos Verdes homes sales by neighborhood for 2012.
In 2012, Palos Verdes real estate turned the corner.  Sales became stronger each month and the year end sales number for Palos Verdes homes show this.  The chart above can be enlarged by clicking on it or go to the “Statistics” tab above.
638 single family Palos Verdes homes sold in 2012 compared to 565 homes sold in 2011 – a 13% increase.  Average sales price for single family Palos Verdes houses sold in 2012 was nearly flat from 2011 – $1,349,255 in 2012 compared to $1,355,189 in 2011,   Average square foot price … (0 comments)

 
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