Dana Graham

Things You Always Wondered About Palos Verdes

Editor’s note: This was originally written in 2007 and moved to the top for easier discovery. Some images may be missing due to older site/media issues.A lot of things have happened in Palos Verdes during my 77-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...Continue Reading!

Family Home in Upper Lunada Bay! Just Listed!

This turn-key, spacious, 5 bedroom 4 bath family home features a fully remodeled, and serious kitchen (gourmet probably applies but is over-used) with the formal dining room overlooking a sunken family room and its impressive masonry fireplace. Notice the real (not fake) wood flooring. On the upper level there are 5 large bedrooms. The secluded master suite features his n hers walk-in closets, 2 sinks, a sweeping view of Catalina and Santa Barbara Island, and overlooks the spacious, flat rear...Continue Reading!

November Newsletter

Have you ever wondered if your property taxes are fair and accurate?  It’s that season, so you might.  A couple of weeks ago I’m in my office minding my own business and in comes a former client from about 20 years ago.  She and her husband had bought a home from me in Lunada Bay and, when property values dropped in 2009-11 she looked into getting their property tax re-assessed.  She succeeded and has used that experience to do every...Continue Reading!

Waiting for Valmonte?

3921 Via Solano, PVE, is for sale for the first time in 50+ years.  This is a very well-preserved mid-century, light and open 3 bedroom 3 bath home with high open beam ceilings, skylites, and located on one of Valmonte's most desirable streets. It even includes a surprisingly nice, sweeping coastline/city view. When you enter the living room you will be impressed by the soaring ceiling, spacious feeling, and wood-burning fireplace. There is also an efficient kitchen and dining room on...Continue Reading!

First Time For Sale in Grandview Estates!

[ngg src="galleries" ids="147" display="imagebrowser"]A fantastic opportunity to own an original 4 bedroom 2 bath one level Grandview Estates home, on a quiet street, with a panoramic ocean, coastline, city, queen's necklace (you name it) view from Malibu well past downtown LA. This well-maintained home has every feature imaginable: large swimming pool, Generac power back-up, solar panels for electric power and pool, central air-conditioning, new security system, etc. There is a great workshop off the 2-car garage. Walk to coveted Silver...Continue Reading!

September Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: I don’t spend a lot of time in the office studying statistics – they are seldom specific enough to be relevant to the Palos Verdes market and they are, of necessity, months behind.  After all, those sales occurred 30-60 days before closing, then it takes time for them to close escrow, statistics compiled, and some sense made out of them.  Out here in the trenches, I am seeing some price resistance in the under $3 million market.  More days...Continue Reading!

Just Listed in New Los Verdes — 29126 Warnick Road, RPV

Sold in 7 days with multiple offers.  First time for sale in 30 years, this is a completely remodeled Rancho Palos Verdes 4 bedroom 2 bath one level home priced to sell! The open kitchen flows over the breakfast bar into the spacious dining/living room. The main living areas are light and open, enhanced by the high ceilings and skylites. Newer dual pane windows and doors. The top-of-the-line central heating and air conditioning systems are brand new. There is a...Continue Reading!

July 2026 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: Since my May letter I’ve had plenty of opportunity to put the advice I gave into practice.  After 41 years, it’s probably more valid than ever.  The new listings I talked about (1825 Via Estudillo, PVE, and 9 Pleasant Hill Drive, RHE) both sold instantly with multiple offers over the asking prices, and I even sold a couple of others in between.  I am reminded at times like this of the value of a good, experienced agent.  This level...Continue Reading!

A Spectacular Home on Pleasant Hill Drive — Sold over asking price in 5 days

If you live on, or have driven down, Pleasant Hill Drive, you have seen and admired this palatial home. Now, for the first time, the original owner is selling it -- so this is your chance. This is a sprawling mostly one level custom home, the first one built after Pleasant Hill Dr was extended. Situated on a nearly flat corner lot, on a cul de sac, there are 4 large bedrooms including a spacious master suite, and 4.5 baths....Continue Reading!

Stunning Mid-Century Modern in Lunada Bay! Sold Over Asking Price in One Week

Tired of cookie-cutter spec houses? If you are looking for something distinctive and dramatic, you have found it. This stunning mid-century home has been meticulously maintained by longtime owners. From the moment you enter you are enveloped by a spectacular sense of spaciousness. From entry, the living room is on your right with the kitchen, breakfast nook, and formal dining room down a few steps. On the lower level is the family room with its soaring windows and 2-story ceiling....Continue Reading!

May 2026 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor. Sorry I'm a bit late writing this month. I am now putting the folks' houses on the market who weren't ready before the Spring rush. Between repairs, photographers, paperwork, etc, I'm just getting around to this. Regardless of what you may hear, the market remains very active for houses with realistic asking prices. We had 11 offers on the house on Valor, enclosed. We sold it to the 4th highest offer we got, which raises an interesting point: one of...Continue Reading!