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 68-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!

For Lease on Via Solano, PVE — sorry, leased

4128 Via Solano, Palos Verdes Estates, is your classic Valmonte home -- 3 bedrooms. 2 baths, 2300+ square feet with a pool and spa.  Get that great Valmonte climate, on a quiet street, and easy commute off the Hill.  Lease asking price is $4500/month.  Don't wait on this one -- call me at 310 613-1076. [ngg src="galleries" ids="85" display="basic_thumbnail"]Continue Reading!

March 2019 Newsletter

                                                                                                                                                                  March, 2019 Dear Neighbor: The word is out!  Did you see USA Today Online where Palos Verdes Estates was ranked the best city in California in which to live?  Not one of the top 10, or top 5, but the best.  Housing prices are currently on a very slow downward trend.  There is still a shortage of homes for sale, which is working against an otherwise more rapid decline.  Remember the “no doc” loans of the early 2000’s, where the lender just...Continue Reading!

Palos Verdes Estates Ranked as Best City in California in Which to Live!

CALIFORNIA   FOCQUS, LLC / GETTY IMAGES   Population: 13,582 5 yr. population change: +1.3 percent Median home value: $1,609,500 Median household income: $200,766 Located along the Pacific Coast less than 30 miles from Los Angeles, Palos Verdes Estates is the best place in California to live. One of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country, the typical household earns over $200,000 a year, more than triple the national median household income of $55,322. Crime is virtually unheard of in Palos Verdes Estates as its...Continue Reading!

The Lanes — 18 Buckskin Lane, RHE — Closed Escrow 4/12/19

Tucked away on Buckskin Lane is this lovely oasis -- out in the country, but convenient for daily commute. The magnificently remodeled kitchen features professional grade appliances, a breakfast nook, and overlooks the manicured rear garden and spectacular pool area, which includes not only the pool and spa, but also an actual river that runs alongside. The sunken living room overlooks the pool and includes a wood-burning fireplace, while the adjacent formal dining room also has a nice view of...Continue Reading!