palos verdes: Volunteering Helps At Local Palos Verdes Reserves - 12/03/12 10:57 AM

Above is a photo of some of the volunteers that have helped restore our local Three Sisters Reserve to attract birds once again.  Since we have had all sorts of environmental changes to the land, (fire, weather, etc.) it has taken several years of hard work to get this green life to appear at the Reserve.  Palos Verdes homes owners and other volunteers have made these changes possible.  Without the assistance of local help we would not be able to restore all of the plant and wildlife that are native to our area.  We  want to keep these green spaces alive and we need … (1 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes Homes Mid November Sales - 11/28/12 10:31 AM

Sales for Palos Verdes real estate single family homes in the first 21 days of November are almost the same as sales for the first 21 days of last month (29).  28 Palos Verdes houses have been reported as sold to date since November 1, 2012.   (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 November 1st to date is $1,323,875 which is down from last month’s average of $1,422,427.
In November 2012 to date, the highest priced Palos Verdes home sold … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 11/20/12 - 11/27/12 11:46 AM
There were 10 homes on the November 20, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 149 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $599,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,500,000 also in Rancho Palos Verdes (the low in Eastview is $615,000).  There are 28 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $279,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
My own listing at 6047 Ocean Terrace Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3,254 square foot home for $1,525,000.  This contemporary Mediterranean Sea Crest custom-built home … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes Holiday Traditions 2012 - 11/26/12 11:40 AM

 
The holidays have arrived and Palos Verdes homes owners can enjoy many upcoming events.  There are tree lighting celebrations, holiday parades, Nutcracker ballets, visits with Santa and more.  Here are just a few of the events coming your way:
 
Also at the South Coast Botanic Gardens on Sunday, December 2, 2012, the foundation will be having a Holiday Boutique  from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This will be a fun event with lots of holiday gifts and other treats.  There will be a raffle to win fabulous prizes, and many other activities including a meeting of the Kids … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 11/13/12 - 11/20/12 01:03 PM
There were 24 homes on the November 13, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 160 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $599,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,500,000 also in Rancho Palos Verdes (the low in Eastview is $630,000).  There are 27 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $249,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:

Mardi Tobias’ (Re/Max Palos Verdes Realty) 939 Paseo La Cresta, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 4,642 square foot home for $2,800,000.   This fabulous Mid Century … (1 comments)

palos verdes: Yule Parlor Parade In Palos Verdes - 11/15/12 01:24 PM

For the last 56 years the Neighborhood Church has been presenting the Yule Parlor Parade.  This year it will be held on Friday & Saturday, December 7 & 8, 2012.  The Home Tour itself is from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the Tea and Boutique is held in the Fellowship Hall from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Each year a selection of beautiful home are chosen and decorated in a unique manner for Christmas.  This year’s tour  includes stunning Palos Verdes Peninsula homes and the historical Haggarty Mansion.  The homes have different themes such as: “Christmas Brunch,” “Christmas Day” and “Celebrate … (2 comments)

palos verdes: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 11/06/12 - 11/14/12 11:46 AM
There were 12 homes on the November 6, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 153 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $750,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,500,000 also in Rancho Palos Verdes (the low in Eastview is $719,000).  There are 28 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $249,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Cindy Chew’s (Coldwell Banker-PV/Beach Cities) 3280 Via Campesina, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 3,900 square foot home for $1,950,000.  This magnificent Malaga Cove home features … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Homes Sales in Palos Verdes Looking Good! - 11/12/12 10:09 AM

I am happy to report that Palos Verdes real estate statistics for October 2012 again indicate a solid market.  55 Palos Verdes houses sold in October which is a slight decrease from the 58 homes that sold in September.  Pending sales are way up in October with 72 Palos Verdes single family homes pending compared to 56 in September.  The number of active Palos Verdes homes for sale in October decreased to 152 homes compared to 171 homes in September.  Our inventory of homes for sale is the lowest in recent memory.  As you can see by the chart above, in October … (2 comments)

palos verdes: West Palos Verdes Homes Sales - 11/08/12 11:46 AM

Palos Verdes homes sales for the West Palos Verdes neighborhood for the first half of 2012 increased to 9 single family homes sold in the first half of 2012 compared to 7 the first half of 2011.  Average sales price for Palos Verdes Drive South homes sold in the first half of 2012 increased to $2,662,222 from $1,249,286 for the first half of 2011 – more than 100% increase.  Price per square foot for West Palos Verdes  houses that sold in the first half of 2012 increased to $610 from $451 in the first half of 2011.  The most expensive … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Another Performance Increase For Palos Verdes Schools - 11/07/12 11:06 AM

Recently, the API scores were announced and the Palos Verdes Unified School District showed another performance increase.
Walker Williams, the School Superintendent, announced, “In the spirit of “continuous improvement,” the District’s Academic Performance Index (API) score grew once again from 919 to 923 in 2012.  The percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced in both English Language Arts & Math remains impressive.  We are also seeing positive results with the proficiency of most students from significant subgroups.”  To read more about Palos Verdes Schools, click here...
Photo above is Malaga Cove School, the first school built on the Palos Verdes … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes - October 30, 2012 - 11/06/12 11:38 AM
There were 22 homes on the October 30, 2012, Palos Verdes real estateBroker’s Tour.  We currently have 153 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $759,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,500,000 also in Rancho Palos Verdes (the low in Eastview is $710,000).  There are 29 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $249,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
 
Frank Fountain and Heidi Agid-Mackenbach’s (Re/Max Palos Verdes Realty)2136 Chelsea Road, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,001 square foot home for $1,595,000.  This stunning custom remodeled Lunada Bay home rebuilt in 2011 … (1 comments)

palos verdes: Special Palos Verdes Geology Hike - 11/02/12 09:09 AM

Palos Verdes homes owners can learn more about their beautiful surroundings here in Palos Verdes, by joining the South Coast Geological Society, on Saturday, November 3, 2012, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.,  for a special geology hike at the George F Canyon Nature Preserve.
While the canyon offers monthly walks through the preserve, this special hike will feature guest Walk Leaders who will be discussing 65 million years of local geological history while moving through the canyon.  Your conservancy naturalists will be guiding you through a world of discovery in the canyon.  Your guide will not only teach you about the habitat, geology, … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes Homes Sales In Palos Verdes Drive South Neighborhood - 11/01/12 08:25 AM

 
Palos Verdes homes sales for the  Palos Verdes Drive South neighborhood for the first half of 2012 decreased to 11 single family homes sold in the first half of 2012 compared to 14 the first half of 2011.  Average sales price for Palos Verdes Drive South homes sold in the first half of 2012 increased to $1,276,182 from $1,254,643 for the first half of 2011.  Price per square foot for Palos Verdes Drive South houses that sold in the first half of 2012 increased to $454 from $451 in the first half of 2011.  The most expensive home sold … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Mid October Palos Verdes Sales Homes Sales - 10/30/12 12:54 PM

 
Sales for Palos Verdes real estate single family homes in the first 22 days of October have decreased compared to sales for the first 22 days of last month (45).  29 Palos Verdes houses have been reported as sold to date since October 1, 2012.   (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 October 1st to date is $1,251,306 which is down slightly from last month’s average of $1,268,308.
In October 2012 to date, the highest priced Palos Verdes home … (1 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes Has 2 Of America's Most Expensive Zip Codes - 10/29/12 11:40 AM

Forbes recently posted its annual list of 100 America’s Most Expensive Zip Codes and Palos Verde homes owners will be excited to know that the Peninsula is home to two of them.
The City of Rolling Hills 90274 was #9 on the list showing a median price of $3,972,500, a 76.6% median price increase, average days on market was 124 and current active inventory is 61.  Palos Verdes Estates 90274 was #74 on the list showing a median price of $1,849,955, a 22.3% median price increase, average days on market was 143 and current active inventory is 171.
Rolling Hills … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes Fall Activities - 10/19/12 12:09 PM

Fall is here, and here are two Fall Festivals to get you in the mood.  Valmonte/Sunrise PTA will be sponsoring their “Fall Festival” on Sunday, October 21, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Valmonte Elementary Learning Academy.  You can join in the fun with face paining, crafts, pumpkin decorating, game booths, train ride, petting zoo and much more.  For your dining pleasure the Border Grill Truck, and The Appetizer Pizza will be selling their special dishes.  You won’t want to miss the “Valmonte Farm” area, which was put together by volunteers and outside vendors who participated to … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Why Not Shop Palos Verdes Local First? - 10/18/12 11:40 AM

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has adopted a “Local First” initiative to help further our local economy and to show residents all the benefits that our community receives by supporting our local businesses.
For the month of October, the Chamber is encouraging residents to be aware of the historic business plazas of Malaga Cove and Lunada Bay which offer a unique blend of retailers, financial institutions, real estate, food and dining,  and other professional services.  The aim to to help re-circulate money spent by our community to locally owned businesses which perhaps you may not have used in the … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Senior Awareness Health Fair - 10/17/12 11:43 AM

The 7th Annual Senior Awareness/Health Fair will be held on Friday, October 19, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Neighborhood Church.  The Neighborhood Church is located at 415 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates.  This event is offered by PVE-CARES (Community Assistance and Resources for the Elderly and Seniors).
Palos Verdes homes owners will once again be able to get free flu shots for seniors and other medical screenings.  There will be music by Chaussee’s Big Band, some special drawings, and a free lunch will be served for all participants.  This is also a great opportunity to … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 10/09/12 - 10/16/12 12:40 PM
There were 14 homes on the October 9, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 177 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $779,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,500,000 also in Rancho Palos Verdes (the low in Eastview is $619,900).  There are 34 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $249,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:

 

 
Maureen Giancanelli’s (Keller Williams Palos Verdes) 46 Seawall Road, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,848 square foot home for $1,675,000. This … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes Homes Sales Are Solid! - 10/15/12 12:39 PM

Palos Verdes real estate statistics for September 2012 again indicate a solid market.  57 Palos Verdes houses sold in September which is a slight decrease from the 59 homes that sold in August.  September pending sales increased to 62 from the 53 Palos Verdes single family homes pending in August.  The number of active Palos Verdes homes for sale in September was just about the same – 171 homes compared to 170 homes in August.  Our inventory of homes for sale is the lowest in recent memory.  As you can see by the chart above, in September we had 36% … (1 comments)

 
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