palos verdes: Palos Verdes Homes Sales Increase In August 2012 - 09/13/12 10:38 AM

 
Palos Verdes real estate statistics for August 2012 indicate a solid market.  57 Palos Verdes houses sold in August which is an increase from the 47 homes that sold in July.  August pending sales decreased slightly to 59 from the 61 Palos Verdes single family homes pending in July.  The number of active Palos Verdes homes for sale in August continued to fall to 170 homes from 181 homes in June.  Our inventory of homes for sale is the lowest in recent memory.
Average sales price for Palos Verdes homes sold in August increased to $1,375,000 from $1,330,000 in … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes Coastal Clean Up Day & Tsunami Debris Watch - 09/12/12 11:20 AM

 
Palos Verdes homes owners have an opportunity to volunteer to assist in keeping our beaches clean.  Heal the Bay recently named Palos Verdes beaches and coves as being on the 2011-2012 Honor Roll for California.  That means that our local waters had received grades of A & A+ throughout the year.
The annual Coastal Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 15, 2012. Clean Up Day (CCD) is a worldwide beach clean up program, and the largest volunteer event on the planet.  There are more than 60 sites in the county of Los Angeles, and one is here in … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 9/4/12 - 09/11/12 12:46 PM
There were only 9 homes on the September 4, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  Again this week , we have a small number of homes on tour.  We still are experiencing low inventory of homes for sale.  We currently have 172 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $699,900 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,500,000 also in Rancho Palos Verdes (the low in Eastview is $699,000).  There are 33 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $249,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:

Tricia Rapaport’s (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 3 Running … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes Malaga Cove Home Sales - 09/10/12 12:36 PM

 
Palos Verdes homes sales for the Malaga Cove neighborhood for the first half of 2012 decreased to 18 single family homes sold in the first half of 2012 compared to 20 in the first half of 2011.  We have been experiencing a low inventory of homes to sell since the first of the year.  Average sales price for Malaga Cove homes sold in the first half of 2012 decreased to $1,848,972 from $1,991,978 for the first half of 2011.  Price per square foot for Malaga Cove houses that sold in the first half of 2012 decreased to $582 from … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Join the Palos Verdes Ocean Trails Reserve Nature Hike - 09/07/12 11:36 AM
On Saturday, September 8, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will be having its Ocean Trails Reserve Nature Hike.  This is a great time for Palos Verdes homes owners who like a more strenuous hike, to get out and enjoy the Peninsula.  This hike will take you through mature coastal sage scrub and different natural habitat near the Trump National Golf Club.  You will enjoy the ocean views along the bluffs and then walk down to the rocky beach.  After the hike, you will return to Founders Park which is truly a relaxing place to visit with it’s … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes 55th Annual Portuguese Bend Horse Show - 09/06/12 01:15 PM

Beginning on Friday, September 7, through Sunday, September 9, 2012, the 55th annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show will be held at Ernie Howlett Park.  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.  The Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital presents this event to raise money to benefit the Endowment … (1 comments)

palos verdes: French Curves In Palos Verdes - 09/05/12 11:09 AM

The Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance will be holding it’s 20th annual event, on Sunday, September 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Trump National Golf Club.  This years event will feature classic French curves.  You will be able to see the featured marque Delahaye, which made some of the most elegant and luxurious French cars.  There will be cars of coachbuilders or carrossiers, famous for their graceful designs, such as Bugatti, Chapron, Pourtout, Figoni et Falaschi, Franay, Delages, Hispano-Suiza and others.  To read more about the Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance, click here...
Information and Photo courtesy of Palos … (2 comments)

palos verdes: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 8/28/12 - 09/04/12 02:17 PM
There were 10 homes on the August 28, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  That is really a low number of homes on tour.  This may be due to the fact that today is the first day of school for the Palos Verdes Unified School District.  We currently have 174 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $699,900 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,500,000 also in Rancho Palos Verdes (the low in Eastview is $699,000).  There are 37 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $249,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:

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palos verdes: Palos Verdes Concours D'Elegance Pleasure Road Rallye - 08/31/12 12:26 PM

On Saturday, September 15, 2012, the Palos Verdes Concours D’Elegance Pleasure Road Rallye will be taking place and this year it will be highlighting the history of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  It will start at the Rolling Hills Country Club with lunch and registration from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and participants will get a bit of history of the Peninsula.  At 1:00 p.m. the actual “Pleasure Road Rallye” will begin with “Finding the Jewels.”   This is a rallye game in which participants will be driving to some of the historical places located here on the Peninsula and rally … (0 comments)

palos verdes: How Are Palos Verdes Homes Selling in August? - 08/30/12 12:05 PM

 
Sales for Palos Verdes real estate single family homes in the first 23 days of August have increased compared to sales for the first 23 days of last month (26).  36 Palos Verdes houses have been reported as sold to date since August 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 August 1st to date is $1,330,958 which is down from last month’s average of $1,423,158.
In August 2012 to date, the highest priced Palos Verdes home sold … (0 comments)

palos verdes: September Events At South Coast Botanic Garden - 08/29/12 10:25 AM

As a Palos Verdes homes owner, you have probably visited the South Coast Botanic Garden on more than one occasion, and here are some of the wonderful activities they have planned for September 2012:
On September 1st, Tai Chi in the Garden Fall 2012 Series will begin their monthly Saturday series, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., and will continue through October 20th.  This is an ancient Chinese technique emphasizing relaxation, balance, coordination and agility.  Tai Chi is a system of exercise and strength as well as mental and physical discipline.  This is a great way to help improve your health!  Master Wang Hui … (1 comments)

palos verdes: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 8/21/12 - 08/28/12 11:05 AM
There were 20 homes on the August 21, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 180 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $769,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,500,000 also in Rancho Palos Verdes (the low in Eastview is $759,900).  There are 40 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $150,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:

Wendy Sun’s (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 28815 King Arthur Court, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,742 square foot home for $1,650,000.   This elegantly appointed La … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes Homes Monte Malaga First Half 2012 - 08/27/12 01:20 PM

Palos Verdes homes sales for the Monte Malaga neighborhood for the first half of 2012 increased to 16 single family homes sold in the first half of 2012 compared to 13 in the first half of 2011.  Average sales price for Monte Malaga homes sold in the first half of 2012 decreased to $1,957,125 from $2,812,308 for the first half of 2011.  Price per square foot for Monte Malaga houses that sold in the first half of 2012 decreased to $551 from $559 in first half of 2011.  The most expensive home sold for $4,100,000 and the lowest priced home … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes Oceanfront Nature Walk & Point Vicente Lighthouse Museum - 08/23/12 11:41 AM

Palos Verdes homes owners can enjoy a day outside with the Oceanfront Estates Walk, and can also enjoy the Point Vicente Lighthouse museum on the very same day.  The group will meet on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at the parking lot next to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center located at 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275.  This is an easy 2.2 mile hike along the bluff of our beautiful Palos Verdes coast looking out at the ocean and several coves.  It is quiet and peaceful and the trail is maintained nicely with decomposed granite.  … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes Marymount College Offers Tuition Free Classes for Seniors - 08/22/12 02:44 PM

Again this year, Palos Verdes homes owners have an opportunity to attend college classes.  Marymount College has offered the membership of Peninsula Seniors the opportunity to attend a college class tuition free for the Fall semester 2012, which starts on August 27th.
This is the second time that such a great opportunity has been offered to Palos Verdes residents.  Up to 99 Peninsula Senior members will have the ability to audit courses at Marymount College’s two campuses in Rancho Palos Verdes and San Pedro.  Some of the classes being offered are “Western Civilization Art To the Renaissance” to “Digital Publication Design.”  … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Favorite Palos Verdes Homes On Tour 8/14/12 - 08/21/12 02:10 PM
There were 22 homes on the August 14, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 174 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $769,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,500,000 also in Rancho Palos Verdes (the low in Eastview is $678,000).  There are 39 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $150,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:

Heidi Agid-Mackenbach and Frank Fountain’s (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 26763 Westvale Road, Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 3,129 square foot home for $1,349,000.  This charming … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Walk To Shopping, Ocean Bluffs & 3 Award Winning Palos Verdes Schools - 08/20/12 12:01 PM

This is my new Palos Verdes real estate lease listing at 2201 #2A Via Carrillo, Palos Verdes Estates, offered at $2,800 per month for a two bedroom, 2 bath,  1,764 square foot condominium.

This spacious, newly painted and carpeted corner unit has peek-a-boo ocean views and a flowing open floor plan.  You can walk to shopping, schools and the ocean bluff.   This one-level 2 bedroom, 2 bath Lunada Bay condominium includes a living room with fireplace & deck, a separate family room, a formal dining room, a kitchen with walk-in-pantry, Sub-Zero refrigerator, breakfast area with deck & laundry … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes Real Estate July 2012 Sales - 08/17/12 12:10 PM

 
Palos Verdes real estate statistics for July 2012 indicate a continued stable market even though we experienced a dip in the number of sales last month.  47 Palos Verdes houses sold in July which is a decrease from the 72 homes that sold in June.  However, July pending sales increased to 71 from the 59 Palos Verdes single family homes pending in June.  The number of active Palos Verdes homes for sale in July fell to 181 homes from 196 homes in June.  Our inventory has continued to fall in August and currently there are only 168 homes for … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes August Peninsula Senior Lecture Series - 08/15/12 11:43 AM

 
Palos Verdes homes owners can learn about interesting topics at the August 2012 lectures sponsored by the Peninsula Seniors.  It’s also a good opportunity to meet and socialize with other local residents.  These lectures take place at Hesse Park, located at 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, in the Fireside Room on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
August 15th – Daniel Wheeler, the author of “Grief and Grieving” will discuss the adjustments which take place having to start a new life, and what goes on within yourselves thereafter.  He is Executive Director of Horizon Consulting, and is also … (0 comments)

palos verdes: Palos Verdes Favorite Homes On Tour 8/7/2012 - 08/14/12 11:02 AM
There were 13 homes on the August 7, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 177 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 $429,800).  There are 38 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $150,000 and $2,695,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:

Laurie Hurley’s (Prudential California Realty) 58 Dapplegray Lane, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 5 bath, 4,362 square foot home for $2,288,8888.  This smartly upgraded Palos Verdes Drive … (0 comments)

 
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