90275: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 4/2/2013 - 04/09/13 02:24 PM
There were 25 homes on the April 2, 2013 Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 111 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $799,000 in Rolling Hills Estates 90274 to $15,900,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (the low in Eastview is $529,000).  There are 36 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $239,500 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Julia K. Goodman (Prudential CA-Brentwood) and Gayle Probst's (RE/MAX Estate Properties) 968 Paseo La Cresta, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 6 bath, 6,694 square foot home … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Home With Ocean & Catalina Views - 04/03/13 11:14 AM

Here is a sneak peek at my new Palos Verdes real estate listing offered at $929,000.  3505 Coolheights Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes just went on the Multiple Listing Service on Monday.  This 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,025 square foot home is located on a 8,858 square foot lot in the Mira Catalina area.
 
Catalina Views At A Spectacular Price - Watch ocean sunsets and enjoy Catalina views from your spacious master suite, living room, dining room and sun room as well as your outside deck.  Enter through double doors with a custom window above.  The living room opens … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Homes Sales Mid March - 04/01/13 12:37 PM

Sales for Palos Verdes real estate single family homes in the first 22 days of March 2013  are an astounding 51 homes!  That is the same as all of March 2012 and higher than  first 22 days of last month (35).  (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 March 1st to date is $1,303,696 which is up from last month’s average of $1,282,286 for this same time period.
In March 2013 to date, the highest priced Palos Verdes home sold … (0 comments)

90275: 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)

90275: 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)

90275: 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)

90275: Palos Verdes Art Center Re-Opens - 03/14/13 12:04 PM

After months of renovation, the Palos Verdes Art Center will be celebrating its Unveiling Of The New Palos Verdes Art Center this Saturday, March 16, 2013, from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.  This gala event will begin with a cocktail reception and a Plein Air Exhibition.  Afterward, there will be dinner and dancing under the stars.  During the evening there will be an exclusive silent auction of "Petite Muse" a 1/3 scale version of the Palos Verdes Art Center's new iconic sculpture, Muse, by Heath Sator.  During the evening there will be a glass blowing demonstration and an opportunity to meet … (0 comments)

90275: 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)

90275: 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)

90275: 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)

90275: 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)

90275: 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)

90275: 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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90275: 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)

90275: Enjoy The Tidepools At Abalone Cove Shoreline Park - 02/20/13 09:21 AM

A moderate hike of the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. will be sponsored by Los Serenos de Point Vicente.  This is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and learn more about the fascinating marine life in our area.  This is a free public walk and, no matter how many times you have been to the tide pools, the ever changing waters seem to captivate us all.  Palos Verdes homes owners are lucky to be surrounded by wonderful tide pool areas.
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park features two beaches (Abalone Cove and Sacred Cove), tide … (0 comments)

90275: 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)

90275: 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)

90275: 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)

90275: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes January - 02/05/13 10:08 AM
There were 13 homes on the January 29, 2013 Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 103 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 $569,500).  There are 40 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $239,500 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Rick Edler and Darin DeRenzis’ (Peninsula Sotheby’s Int’l Realty) 2047 Via Visalia, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 6 bath, 3,529 square foot home for $2,699,000.  … (0 comments)

90275: Palos Verdes Homes Outlook For 2013 - 01/31/13 10:26 AM

 
Palos Verdes real estate as well as real estate throughout the country has been in the news a lot lately.  I have read that it is real estate that is bringing us out of the economic slump as it is the source of so many jobs from construction to finance to retail.  The Los Angeles Times even had an article over the weekend entitled, “Selling season isn’t waiting until spring.”  It is certainly true for  Palos Verdes homes that there are more buyers than sellers and we know what that means…
 
Dave Liniger, Chairman and co-founder of Remax, … (0 comments)

 
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