Dana Graham

Buyers Category

January 2013 Newsletter

The following is the bi-monthly newsletter that went out to my mailing list January, 2013.  Here is a copy of the Contact Form referred to.  If you just want me to hand you a copy, let me know:                                                                                                                                                                                                    January, 2013   Dear Neighbor:  Well, let’s see:  if you’re reading this, the world apparently didn’t end last December 21, tho we have sailed off the much-ballyhooed “Fiscal Cliff”.  Personally, I have the feeling that the results are not going to be as dire as...Continue Reading!

Hilltop Circle — Sold in Two Days!

On the market as of January 8, 2013 is this lovely 1948 square foot 2 or 3 bedroom RPV townhouse.  Located in desirable Hilltop Circle, it features a sweeping view of the City, Mountains, and Bay, remodeled kitchen and baths, 2-car attached garage, high ceilings, new carpet, new paint, gated community with all amenities, and is priced to sell at $695,000.  So don't wait.  Call me if you're interested -- 310 613-1076. [nggallery id=22]Continue Reading!

How To Pick Your Agent

I remember about 1979 when I was interviewing agents, before I got into the business.  It was very difficult for me to figure out who was a good agent, as all had eyewitness testimony to their having walked on water.  Such criteria as the number of sales or "sales dollar volume" helped, but I wanted someone who was going to sell my house, and not just throw a bunch of listings against the wall and see how many stuck.  I also...Continue Reading!

Sold Before It Hit the Market in Grandview Estates

You guys are just going to have to move faster next time. This extremely well-maintained 1890 square foot, 4 bedroom 2 bath, one level home will be coming on the market just after the first of the year.  Remodeled kitchen and baths with Corian counters and slide-out shelves, in-ground pool and spa, gleaming hardwood floors, and new windows and doors all around.  Much pride of ownership here.  Walk to highly desirable Silver Spur Elementary and Peninsula High Schools.  This turn-key home...Continue Reading!

November 2012 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor:  As you can see from the enclosures, things are jumpin’.  As I hinted the last time I wrote, it seems as if everyone who ever thought of buying is attempting to do so now – and who can blame them?  With interest rates at levels we won’t see again in our lifetimes (3.5% 30 year fixed -- well, not in my lifetime -- maybe in yours) and prices still unrecovered from the ridiculous levels of 2007 (don’t hold your breath...Continue Reading!

Just Listed In Valmonte

Now in escrow with multiple offers, asking $1,149,995, is 2732 Via Anita -- a lovely 2453 square foot, 4 bedroom home in turn-key condition with a nice pastoral view.  Featured are an extra-large garage, office/5th bedroom, a private sun deck, and a coveted location in The Grove.  Call me at 310 613-1076 so you don't miss it. Update:  This lovely home sold at $1,125,000 with multiple offers, and closed escrow in mid-December, 2012. [nggallery id=20]  Continue Reading!

Magnificent Lease in Palos Verdes Estates

This lovely house leased for $4250/month with tenant paying for all utilities and gardener. Available for occupancy November 1, 2012, is this lovely Palos Verdes Estates home overlooking Bluff Cove and with a view from Santa Barbara Island to Redondo Beach.  Sitting on a bluff-top knoll, this custom-built, one level home features 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, formal dining, living room, family room, breakfast room with unbelievable view, and a rear garden that will make you forget you're not overlooking Hana.  $5000 per month...Continue Reading!

2108 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates

Sold before it hit the market . . . is a 2300 square foot one level home across from parkland on Paseo Del Mar, Lunada Bay.  A well-preserved 4 bedroom home of former long-time owner, this nearly 20,000 square foot dead flat lot has unlimited potential.  This lot is so flat, it makes the Marianas Trench look like the Alps.  $1,995,000.  Sold at $2,000,000. Call me at 310 613-1076 if you're interested.Continue Reading!

Well-Preserved Mid-Century

On the market for the first time is this lovely 2800 square foot one level home at 3255 Parkhurst Drive, RPV, in Crestmount.  It is priced at $995,000.  Well maintained by the former long-time owners, this 4 bedroom home features a 2.5-car drive-thru garage (a car guy's dream), a view of the harbor and ocean, and a very secluded location.  If you're into mid-century, you won't have to do much -- it already has the turquoise counters and appliances, apart...Continue Reading!

September 2012 Newsletter

This is the text of my newsletter sent to approximately 1500 people.  If you would like to get on my mailing list, either post a comment here or call me at 310 265-2141.   While the real estate market has slowed slightly in the past few weeks (too small a period to make any judgments), it’s still safe to say that if your house is priced correctly, you won’t have long to wait for a buyer.  The market picked up noticeably a...Continue Reading!