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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!

New Lease on Lovely Whitehorn Drive — Leased

I just listed this 3 bedroom + den, 2 bath one level home at 26629 Whitehorn Drive, RPV, and it's a bargain at only $4700/month.  This is located off Silver Spur just below Peninsula High and also within walking distance to Silver Spur Elementary and the Peninsula Center.  There is new carpet and laminate flooring throughout, central heating and air conditioning, plus a 2-car garage with direct entry into the house.  If you're unfamiliar with it, or even if you...Continue Reading!