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!

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Just listed on the hill in South Torrance, this 3442 square foot 5 bedroom 4 bath home is like a mountain retreat, but convenient for commuting.  Featuring a panoramic view from Malibu to Long Beach, there is also a pool, spa, huge sun deck, and parking for at least 7 cars.  Rooms include living room, formal dining room, large island kitchen, convenient bedroom and 3/4 bath on the main level, and 4 bedrooms upstairs, including a spacious and light master...Continue Reading!

Just Listed in Rolling Hills Estates

11 Peacock Lane is a spectacular property on a cul de sac in the exclusive Rolling Hills Country Club -- a 3813 square foot 4 bedroom 4 bath home on a half acre lot with a stunning back yard and in turn-key condition.  $2,199,000.  Call me at 310 613-1076 for a private showing [ngg src="galleries" ids="89" display="basic_thumbnail"] .Continue Reading!

Valmonte! First Time For Sale Since 1955

Opportunities abound with this traditional 3478 square foot home in the Valmonte section of Palos Verdes Estates, on a usable 11,000 square foot lot.  There are 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths in the wonderfully flexible floor plan.  All rooms are large, and include living room with manly wood-burning fireplace and full width balcony with access to huge rear garden, family room which also has a similarly manly fireplace, huge rumpus/play room, and workshop with separate outside entry.  This property is...Continue Reading!

July Newsletter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     July, 2019   Dear Neighbor: Well, I guess predictions that interest rates were on a long-term increase turned out not to be quite true.  Rates on purchase money loans for homes are now right around 3.875%, about .5% lower than they were a couple of months ago.  Wait long enough and they’ll be paying you to take the money. I’ve got 3 great listings coming up: 344 Via Almar, PVE is a 2642 square foot 4 bedroom 3 bath house in lower Malaga...Continue Reading!