90275: Palos Verdes Celebrates National Public Lands Day - 09/20/13 09:05 AM

On Saturday, September 28, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the White Point Nature Preserve will be celebrating National Public Lands Day at the Preserve.   Volunteers, along with sponsors Toyota and REI, will be removing the non native plants that stop native plant growth, planting and watering native plants and repairing the trails.  This is a great opportunity for Palos Verdes homes owners to enjoy the outdoors and help maintain our beautiful Peninsula.
National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation's largest, single day volunteer event for public lands.  NPLD began in 1994 with three sites and 700 volunteers.  It has been … (0 comments)

90275: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 9/10/2013 - 09/17/13 01:13 PM
There were 30 homes on the September 10, 2013, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 160 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $829,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $53,000,000 in the City of Rolling Hills  (The low in Eastview is $614,000.).   There are 43 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $349,900 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Ann Kim's (Keller Williams Palos Verdes) 2312 Via Pinale, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 4,464 square foot home for $3,190,000.  This  magnificent Malaga … (0 comments)

90275: Terranea Resort Adds Shuttle Service To Riviera Village - 09/13/13 12:34 PM

What could be better for the local beach residents of Hollywood Riviera than being able to take advantage of a shuttle back and forth from Terranea Resort?   Recently this became a reality with the first shuttle connections taking place.  While guests at the hotel are able to have an outing and visit the unique shops and restaurants in Riviera Village, local Hollywood Riviera residents have also learned that they can benefit from this great exchange.  Many beach residents have found that instead of worrying about the parking accommodations (which can sometimes be a little restrictive due to large parties or events), they … (1 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Homes Sales August 2013 - 09/12/13 11:17 AM

Palos Verdes real estate statistics for August 2013 show lower inventory of homes for sale and increased number of Palos Verdes homes sold compared to last year.  67 Palos Verdes houses sold in August which is a decrease from the 72 homes that sold in July and an increase from the 60 homes that sold in August 2012.  There were 78 Palos Verdes single family homes pending in August compared to 68 in July.  The number of active Palos Verdes homes for sale in August was nearly the same as July - 147 in August and 148 in July.
Price … (0 comments)

90275: International Coastal Cleanup Day - 09/11/13 10:57 AM

On September 21, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m., you can bring your family and join in the International Coastal Cleanup Day at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park.  The event is being sponsored by Los Serenos de Point Vicente  and is a great time for Palos Verdes homes owners to help the environment by cleaning up the coastline which surrounds our beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula.  This event is held world wide and is a reminder that national disasters, even on the other side of the world, sometimes take years to bring debris and residue to our own local coastlines.  This is just one way we … (0 comments)

90275: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 9/3/2013 - 09/10/13 11:13 AM
There were 14 homes on the September 3, 2013, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 152 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $650,000 in Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274 to $53,000,000 in the City of Rolling Hills  (The low in Eastview is $614,000.).   There are 44 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $349,900 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Yoko Mendelson's (RE/MAX Estate Properties) 59 Via Costa Verde, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 4,189 square foot home for $1,950,000.  This beautiful Wallace … (1 comments)

90275: Silver & Sage White Point Home Tour - 09/06/13 11:36 AM

On Sunday, September 15, 2013, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., the Silver & Sage White Point Home Tour  will begin at the White Point Nature Preserve.  Palos Verdes homes owners will have the option of driving themselves on this self-guided tour or enjoying the optional courtesy buses starting at the Preserve.  Following the tour there will be a reception and silent auction with items such as art pieces, jewelry, vacation homes and other local excursions.  The reception ist 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the White Point Nature Preserve, located at 1600 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro.
This is an excellent … (0 comments)

90275: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 8/27/2013 - 09/03/13 10:52 AM
There were 23 homes on the August 27, 2013, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 151 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $650,000 in Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274 to $53,000,000 in the City of Rolling Hills  (The low in Eastview is $679,000.).   There are 49 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $140,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Kirby and Haley Larson's (RE/MAX Estate Properties) 22o0 Via Fernandez, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,192 square foot home for $1,275,000.  This elegantly … (0 comments)

90275: Portuguese Bend National Horse Show In Palos Verdes! - 08/30/13 12:30 PM

The 56th annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show will be held at Ernie Howlett Park, beginning on Friday, September 6, through Sunday, September 8, 2013.   This event offers three full days of a wide variety of special equestrian events.  Both riding rings will be scheduled with activities such as the $15,000 Seahorse Jumper Classic which challenges some of the West Coast’s finest Jumper riders over a difficult and exciting course.
This show is the most popular three day event of its kind in the West.  Palos Verdes homes owners will enjoy this horse show with its feel of an old … (0 comments)

90275: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 8/20/2013 - 08/27/13 01:05 PM
There were 23 homes on the August 20, 2013, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 164 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $749,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $53,000,000 in the City of Rolling Hills  (The low in Eastview is $679,000.).   There are 47 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $349,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Kathy and Rachel Tyndall's (RE/MAX Estate Properties) 724 Via Del Monte, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,604 square foot home for $2,160,000.  This … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Homes Sales Mid August 2013 - 08/26/13 11:35 AM

Palos Verdes real estate single family home sales in the first 22 days of August 2013 are 37 homes which is down from the 40 Palos Verdes homes sold in the first 22 days of July and just about the same as the first 22 days of August 2012 (38).  (It may take an additional week for some sales to post after the actual close of escrow).  The average sales price for single family Palos Verdes homes from August 1st to date is $1,443,926 which is up from last month’s average of $1,378,223 for this same time period. The average … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance - 08/23/13 12:02 PM

The 21st Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance will be a very memorable event as they celebrate the "Age of Elegance" and show some of the most luxurious autos from that Classic era.  The event will take place on Sunday, September 15, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Trump National Golf Club.  This years event will feature Rolls-Royce & Bentley, Dusenbergs, Town Cars and Dietrick Coachwork.
In addition to featuring these elegant classics, the Palos Verdes Concours will also be highlighting many post-war classes.  They will be recognizing the centennial of Aston Martin, the 60th anniversary of the Corvette, and a … (0 comments)

90275: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 8/13/2013 - 08/20/13 10:57 AM
There were 23 homes on the August 13, 2013, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 161 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $779,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $53,000,000 in the City of Rolling Hills  (The low in Eastview is $679,000.).   There are 48 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $349,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Phyllis Weitzman's (RE/MAX Estate Properties) 24 Quarterhorse Lane, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 4,048 square foot home for $1,959,000.  This fabulous gated Rolling … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Home Sales July 2013 - 08/19/13 12:21 PM

Palos Verdes real estate statistics for July 2013 show continued strength of the market for Palos Verdes homes.  72 Palos Verdes houses sold in July which is an increase from the 68 homes that sold in June and 57% higher than the 46 homes that sold in Jul7 2012.  There were 74 Palos Verdes single family homes pending in July compared to 68 in June.  The number of active Palos Verdes homes for sale in July decreased to 148 from 155 homes in June.
Price per square foot for Palos Verdes houses that sold/closed escrow in July was about … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Summer Impressions Workshop - 08/15/13 12:45 PM

On Saturday, August 17, 2013, from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., Terranea Resort will be hosting the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and Art to Grow On, Inc., for Summer Impressions, a family coastal hike and children’s art workshop.  This year the theme will be Nature's Detectives and the children will enjoy a short hike down the discovery trail with fun activities along the path which will teach them to observe patterns of color and the different textures that are seen in nature.  Then the young artists will take their new skills and transfer all their new impressions into their own masterpieces.  This … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Homes Sales First Half 2013 By Neighborhood - 08/14/13 10:36 AM

The first half of 2013 has been good for Palos Verdes real estate!  Malaga Cove posted the largest gain in average sales price for Palos Verdes homes - $2,255,556 for the first half of 2013 compared to $1,848,972 in the first half of 2012.  Monte Malaga, Valmonte, Palos Verdes Drive East, Palos Verdes Drive South, Country Club, La Cresta, Los Verdes, Crest, Peninsula Center, Silver Spur and Eastview neighborhoods also showed gains in average sales price.   West Palos Verdes posted the largest decrease in average sales price - $1,892,333 for the first half of 2013 compared to $2,662,222 in … (1 comments)

90275: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 7/30/2013 - 08/13/13 12:37 PM
There were 16 homes on the July 30, 2013, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 151 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $779,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $53,000,000 in the City of Rolling Hills  (The low in Eastview is $639,900.).  Inventory of Palos Verdes homes for sale is 20 less than last week.  There are 37 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $349,000 and $1,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Scott Nollner and Steve Simonetti's (RE/MAX Estate Properties) 5832 Ocean Terrance Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Homes Sales First Half 2013 - 08/12/13 11:46 AM

Sales of Palos Verdes homes for the first half of 2013 increased 15% compared to the same period last year.  353 Palos Verdes homes sold in the first half of 2013 compared to 307 homes for the same period last year.  Average sales price increased to $1,391,629 in the first six months of this year compared to $1,355,125 for the first six months of last year.  Price per square foot increased to $506 for the first six months of this year compared to $465 for the same time period last year - an 8.8% increase.
Let's look at the price … (0 comments)

90275: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 7/23/2013 - 07/30/13 12:56 PM
There were 24 homes on the July 23, 2013, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 171 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $797,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $53,000,000 in the City of Rolling Hills  (The low in Eastview is $499,900.).  Inventory of Palos Verdes homes for sale has slowly been increasing since the first of the year!  There are 34 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $349,000 and $1,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Kim Hall's (RE/MAX Estate Properties) 576 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above … (2 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Homes Sales Mid July 2013 - 07/26/13 10:14 AM

Palos Verdes real estate single family home sales in the first 25 days of July 2013 are 50 homes which is down from the 56 Palos Verdes homes sold in the first 25 days of June and significantly up from the first 25 days of July 2012 (31).  (It may take an additional week for some sales to post after the actual close of escrow).  The average sales price for single family Palos Verdes homes from July 1st to date is $1,329,452 which is down from last month’s average of $1,497,194 for this same time period. The average sales price … (0 comments)

 
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