norma toering: Probate, Wills, Trusts and Such - 01/26/16 11:48 PM

Today, Josh and I attended an estate planning seminar for real estate professionals regarding probate (and how to avoid it), wills (basically a letter to a probate judge), and trusts. It is our goal to be a constant source of valuable real estate information for our clients by attending a variety of educational seminars and classes, then passing the information along to our clients.
Purchasing, selling or shifting an asset to an entity requires careful consideration as there can be tax and financial ramifications. We are not specialists in law or tax experts, but we highly recommend consulting with a professional … (3 comments)

norma toering: Confession of a Lapsed Rainer - 04/25/14 02:29 AM

Sometimes we let our relationships, whether they be business or personal, perk along on autopilot with only the occasional "drip" of attention.  It's always easy to find an excuse for our moments or months of neglect.  Personally, I think I have a long list of plausible reasons I've neglected my business family at Active Rain.  The first being I left my "Big Box" franchise real estate office and opened up a brand new start-up, Charlemagne International Properties, on January 1, 2014.
Suddenly there were not enough hours in the day to make it through the ever-expanding list of things to do. … (40 comments)

norma toering: Palos Verdes Luxury Home Market Report--April 2014 - 04/03/14 07:06 AM

Palos Verdes Estates recorded five luxury home sales priced over $2,000,000 during the month of March 2014. One Rancho Palos Verdes luxury home sold during the same time period. No single family homes priced over $2,000,000 sold in Rolling Hills or Rolling Hills Estates. However, there are 18 Palos Verdes luxury homes in escrow with accepted offers. There are currently 73 Palos Verdes luxury homes for sale.
If you're in the market to buy or sell a Palos Verdes luxury home contact Norma Toering at Charlemagne International Properties. You may reach me at 310.493.8333
If you prefer a location closer … (0 comments)

norma toering: Stars and Other Points of Light - 03/25/14 08:24 AM

I was recently standing in the middle of a game reserve in South Africa at 10:00 PM listening intently while our tour guide gave an impromptu constellation lecture as he and several other guides escorted us to our cabins in the African bush.  He pointed out the Southern Cross, visible only in the Southern Hemisphere and tropical areas of the Northern Hemisphere.  The African sky, undimmed by city lights, puts on a dazzling display of stars in all their glory.  We admired the familiar Milky Way and the unfamiliar Magellan, but it was the Southern Cross that impressed me with its … (0 comments)

norma toering: Redondo Beach Income Property - 03/23/14 04:20 AM

Redondo Beach, California income property is a desirable commodity and the supply is always limited. When a highly desirable property hits the market the one thing an investor can count on is there will be competition vying for ownership, and offers to purchase will be plentiful, and often over asking price. Last year saw an enormous surge in both properties available for sale and number of offers submitted. One agent's response to my question as to whether he had other offers was, "More than twenty." Our experience this year shows we can expect more of the same. This month we had … (2 comments)

norma toering: Charlemagne Int'l Properties - Intro Video - 03/21/14 02:03 AM
Charlemagne Int'l Properties
 
Our company name changed, but our service will be even better, and our contact information remains the same.  After several years of blogging to a local audience, as well as an extensive international readership, by way of our award-winning real estate blog, Palos Verdes Lifestyle, Josh and I decided to open Charlemagne International Properties.  With this new venture we plan to focus on local sellers and buyers, while we continue to reach out to the growing number of international buyers interested in purchasing property in Southern California.
Our support staff includes a commercial consultant with an MBA … (2 comments)

norma toering: Redondo Beach Properties Near Beach - 03/16/14 02:57 PM

Yesterday was one of those perfect Southern California days with blue skies, sun shining and a gentle coastal wind wafting through the open doors of the new listings we previewed in Redondo Beach. First, there was a $2,299,000 townhouse on the Esplanade with a small, but inviting backyard. However, the showstopper attraction was the blue Pacific Ocean view from the main rooms of the house. The newer construction interiors were geared to beach living with hardwood floors and balconies to enjoy the coastal lifestyle.
The next Redondo Beach property was a couple blocks back from the ocean on Catalina Avenue, but … (0 comments)

norma toering: Seller Safety When Selling a Home - 02/16/14 01:57 AM

After a long day of paperwork and computer time I was more than ready to engage in an hour or so of cable television to disengage from work mode while I waited for prime time Olympic coverage. With a cup of hot chocolate in one hand and the remote in the other, I clicked through a number of channels with no interest in lingering. The channel that garnered my attention showed a man taking a flyer from a brochure box beneath a real estate For Sale sign. Okay, maybe I was still in work mode, but I was hooked as … (0 comments)

norma toering: La Cresta Home Sales Report – Nov 2013 – RPV & RHE - 11/25/13 05:01 AM

La Cresta neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes & Rolling Hills Estates, CA in November 2013. La Cresta is nestled high in the Palos Verdes hills with easy access off and on the Peninsula via Hawthorne Blvd. Its central location on the Palos Verdes Peninsula offers easy access to amenities both on and off the hill.
Homes for sale in the La Cresta area of Palos Verdes:

Homes in escrow in the La Cresta neighborhood:

Homes that sold in the last 12 months in the La Cresta neighborhood under $2M:

Homes that … (0 comments)

norma toering: Palos Verdes Dr South Home Sales Report – Aug 2013 – RPV - 09/13/13 03:27 AM

Palos Verdes Drive South neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in August 2013. The south side of Rancho Palos Verdes is fast becoming the resort side of the Palos Verdes Peninsula as the location is home to Terranea Resort and Trump national Golf Course. The neighborhood is graced with some of the most breathtaking view on the entire Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Palos Verdes Drive South homes for sale:

 Palos Verdes Drive South homes in escrow:

Homes that have sold in the last 12 months in the PV Drive South area under $1.5M:
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norma toering: Lunada Bay Home Sales Report – January 2013 – Palos Verdes Estates - 02/06/13 02:58 AM

Lunada Bay neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates, CA in January 2013.
Homes for sale: 9 Homes are listed for sale in Lunada Bay priced from $1,335,000 to $4,795,000.
Pending sales: 8 Houses are in escrow priced from $978,000 and $2,975,000.
January sales: 4 Homes sold in January 2013 in Lunada priced from $940,000 to $2,255,000.
Homes for sale in Lunada Bay, Palos Verdes Estates:

 
Homes that sold in the last year in Lunada Bay:

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norma toering: Rolling Hills Home Sales – December 2012 – Palos Verdes CA - Toering - 01/09/13 04:19 AM

Rolling Hills neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rolling Hills in Palos Verdes, CA in December 2012.
Homes for sale: 12 Homes are listed for sale in the city of Rolling Hills priced from $2,750,000 to $10,990,000.
Pending sales: 5 Houses are in escrow priced from $1,075,000 to $3,499,000.
December sales: Two homes sold in December 2012 in Rolling Hills for $1,250,000 and $4,600,000.
Rolling Hills homes for sale:

Rolling Hills homes that sold in the last 12 months:


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norma toering: Beach Cities Luxury Home Sales - Oct 2012 - 11/13/12 06:57 AM
Beach Cities - Luxury Home Sales Report for October 2012
 
Norma (310) 493-8333
October 2012 was a strong month for luxury home sales in Manhattan Beach, CA.  8 Single family homes priced over $2,000,000 closed escrow during the month.  The most expensive sale closed at $7,050,000 for a remodeled home with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms on The Strand.
The Beach Cities of Hermosa and Redondo recorded no sales of luxury homes priced over $2,000,000 for the month of October.
 
 
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norma toering: REMAX Estate Properties - Norma Toering - 11/08/12 04:14 AM
Norma Toering - REMAX Estate Properties

 
- Norma (310) 493-8333
I did not change companies but my company did change its name.  We are now REMAX Estate Properties with offices from Palos Verdes to Beverly Hills and beyond.
My contact information remains the same but I will be busy changing blogs, signs and business cards to reflect our more to a more global name.  However, your neighborhood Palos Verdes expert (that would be me) will still provide local knowledge and expertise.
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norma toering: Norma Toering's Rolling Hills Home Sales – July 2012 – Palos Verdes CA - 09/16/12 02:55 PM

Rolling Hills neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rolling Hills, CA in August 2012.
Homes for sale: 19 Homes are listed for sale in the city of Rolling Hills priced from $968,200 to $10,990,000.
Pending sales: 5 Houses are in escrow priced from $1,100,000 to $3,200,000.
August sales: No Rolling Hills homes sold in August 2012:
Rolling Hills California homes for sale:
 
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norma toering: Palos Verdes Luxury Homes Video Update - August 2012 - Norma Toering - 09/05/12 11:14 AM
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes Update for August 2012.
 
Norma Toering, broker associate (310) 493-8333
The Palos Verdes luxury home market is alive and well.  Ten Palos Verdes homes priced over $2,000,000 closed escrow during the month of August 2012.
14 Palos Verdes luxury homes are currently in escrow. 
However, there are 58 homes priced over $2,000,000 listed for sale on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  Your dream home may be waiting for you along the beautiful coast of Southern California in the Greater Los Angeles area.  Let Norma Toering & Team help you find it.
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes Available for … (0 comments)

norma toering: Palos Verdes Luxury Homes Update - July 2012 - 08/13/12 04:54 AM
Palos Verdes luxury homes update for July 2012.
The luxury home market in Palos Verdes recorded six sales over $2,000,000 for the month of July.  There are currently 61 luxury homes for sale on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with list price above $2M.
Here's a very telling number:  21 Palos Verdes luxury homes over $2M are currently pending sales.  No doubt about it the luxury market in Palos Verdes is seeing an upswing not witnessed since 2007. 
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- Norma Toering (310) 493-8333 Broker Associate with REMAX Palos Verdes Realty

 
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norma toering: Rolling Hills House Deserves a Second Look–Hot Buy - 04/19/12 09:30 AM

$4,750,000
The Tuesday broker open house tour in Palos Verdes had far more homes open than an agent could possibly view in the two-hour time slot; viewing priorities were definitely in order. First, and foremost, I view properties for current clients. Second in pecking order are new listings with ‘Homes I missed the first time around’ at the tail end of the list.
Routing saved 9 S. Middleridge Lane from being missed again. It is conveniently located near Rolling Hills main gate on Palos Verdes Drive North and it made sense (and saved gas) to see it as we passed … (3 comments)

norma toering: Norma Toering's La Cresta Home Sales Report - Feb. 2012 - Rancho Palos Verdes - 03/22/12 08:48 AM

La Cresta neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in February 2012.
Homes for sale: 7 Homes are listed for sale in the La Cresta area priced from $1,370,000 to $2,799,000.
Pending sales: 7 Houses are in escrow priced from $757,500 to $2,050,000.
February sales: No homes sold in Feb. 2012.
Homes for sale in the La Cresta section of RPV.

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norma toering: Norma Toering's Palos Verdes Drive East Home Sales Report - Oct. 2011 - Rancho Palos Verdes - 11/09/11 11:52 AM
Palos Verdes Drive East neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in October 2011.
Norma Toering's PVDE neighborhood insider's tip:  One of the top reasons for choosing this Palos Verdes neighborhood is its close proximity to freeway access.  It feels 'country' but it is close to the urban sprawl of Greater Los Angeles and the freeway is a short drive away.
Homes for sale: 27 Homes are listed for sale in the PVDE area of RPV priced from $680,000 to $6,995,000.
Pending sales: 13 Houses are in escrow priced from $684,900 to $1,962,500.
October sales: 3 … (0 comments)

 
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Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

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Charlemagne International Properties

Address: Charlemagne International Properties, 609 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 200, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274

Office: (310) 493-8333

Mobile: (310) 493-8333

I am a California real estate Broker-owner. Tune in for Best Buys in Palos Verdes; Market Updates; Buy & Sell Signals; Advice to Buyers & Sellers and other real estate related topics of interest. Updates will be posted on all four cities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, PV School District and other happenings on The Hill.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

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