Palos Verdes Real Estate

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A Valmonte Landmark — Just Listed

You have probably admired this house if you walk or drive around Valmonte. That's no surprise as the architect was the famous Walter Swindell Davis, who also designed La Venta Inn and the former General Store in the Plaza, now Yellow Vase, plus other notable Palos Verdes landmarks. Now is your chance to own a piece of Palos Verdes history. You could look a long time before you found another like this. With really impressive curb presence, this lovingly maintained...Continue Reading!

March 2025 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: As we say in the business “inventory is up”.  I’ve always disliked the term “inventory” because it makes houses sound like just a commodity, which they never are to me.  Each house is filled with decades of precious memories. Generally prices are at or near their all-time highs, prior predictions of doom notwithstanding.  As I discussed at the time, when Covid hit, pretty much everyone predicted that the market would tank.  What actually happened was that Covid restrictions and anxiety...Continue Reading!

First Time for Sale in Upper Lunada Bay!

This lovely 4 bedroom 3 bath home features a sweeping view from Catalina to Malibu, and is located on a quiet, low traffic street (if they're on this street, they either live there or are lost).  This home has been carefully maintained by the long-time owners and has been remodeled throughout.  Besides the panoramic view, features are a 3-car attached garage, fireplaces in the living room and master bedroom, generous decks on both levels to take in the view, and...Continue Reading!

January 2025 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: Not to beat it to death, but real estate prices were flat for most of 2024.  As you know, there was a big run-up in prices during Covid, the reasons for which I have discussed previously.  By all odds, there should have been a post-Covid price correction; but if there was, it was barely measurable.  One reason was the number of people who re-financed when interest rates were under 3% and don’t want to sell their house and give...Continue Reading!