Palos Verdes Real Estate

Things You Always Wondered About Palos Verdes

I wrote this in 2007, but to make it easier to find, I've moved it to the top of the heap: A lot of things have happened in Palos Verdes during my 74-year residency some of which, distressingly, are now ancient history. I see a lot of misinformation on websites by realtors attempting to portray themselves as Palos Verdes experts, but I am here to say that I witnessed most of the following myself and this is how it was.  I am...Continue Reading!

The Battle of New Orleans — all you wanted to know, January 10th, 2025.

OK, it's not real estate, but for a little variety I will be giving a talk on January 10th, 2025 on the 210th anniversary (plus one day) of the Battle of New Orleans, which is one of the more interesting and surprising-in-its-result battles in world history.  It will be at Hesse Park in RPV.  This is where Jackson earned the nickname "Old Hickory", the Kentucky Rifle demonstrated its superiority to the smoothbore musket, and where hubris met its match. "In 1814...Continue Reading!

New Lease on Lovely Whitehorn Drive

I just listed this 3 bedroom + den, 2 bath one level home at 26629 Whitehorn Drive, RPV, and it's a bargain at only $4700/month.  This is located off Silver Spur just below Peninsula High and also within walking distance to Silver Spur Elementary and the Peninsula Center.  There is new carpet and laminate flooring throughout, central heating and air conditioning, plus a 2-car garage with direct entry into the house.  If you're unfamiliar with it, or even if you...Continue Reading!

November 2024 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: Real estate prices have flattened out in the past 6 months.  There is never any shortage of explanations for whatever the market does, so I won’t indulge in that here.  There is, however, a shortage of homes for sale, which is supporting the prices.  Interest rates have eased a bit, into the 5’s if you know where to go (I do), but there are a lot of folks who don’t want to give up their current sub-3% mortgage by...Continue Reading!

Just Sold — 5052 Range Horse, Rolling Hills Estates

A completely remodeled one level house on a cul de sac with a basically new ADU.  Panoramic coastline view!  $2,550,000.  I represented the buyer. Continue Reading!