"Palos Verdes Resident since 1947"

Things You Always Wondered About Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Real Estate

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!

March 2023 Newsletter

                                                                                                                                                                 ...Continue Reading!

The History of La Venta Inn

Palos Verdes Real Estate

If you're interested in Palos Verdes history, do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to hear the owner of La Venta Inn discuss its history Wednesday, February 8, at 4 pm at La Venta.  Mark Matthews lived at the Inn as a child when it was the family home.  THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT and space is quite limited, so get your reservation in today either via the link in the flyer or by emailing me at [email protected]   Continue Reading!

January 2023 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: As I usually do this time of year, I read back thru my newsletters for 2022, and they read like a history of the real estate market in 2022.  A year ago I was predicting the imminent demise of the Covid-driven hot market of the previous 2 years.  Me in January 2022:  “There are definite signs of slowing”; March 2022:  “The market is still strong, [but] I advise against waiting till Spring to put your house on the market”;...Continue Reading!

Around the Hill in 80 Minutes

Palos Verdes Real Estate

Around the Hill in 80 Minutes – Apologies to Jules Verne - A Self-Guided Driving Tour. By Dana Graham   AROUND THE HILL IN 80 MINUTES – APOLOGIES TO JULES VERNE-A SELF-GUIDED DRIVING TOUR By Dana Graham The scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula, apart from hikers and bikers, is a favorite drive primarily for the scenery.  But you may be driving past a lot of the history.  So next time you are on quarantine and want to take a drive, take this with you and...Continue Reading!