Dana Graham

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All articles I’ve written on real estate for the last 10 or so years. Earlier than that, I’ll have to mail them to you

January 2018 Newsletter

         Dear Neighbor: Holy Smokes! I’m sure you are wondering what the real estate future holds.  A few things are clear to me:  the appreciation in home prices slowed significantly during the last half of 2017 (actually, I’m not sure there was any), though in an area of custom homes like much of the Peninsula, it difficult to put a hard number on it – average sale price, average sale price per square foot, number of sales all...Continue Reading!

All articles I’ve written on real estate for the last 10 or so years. Earlier than that, I’ll have to mail them to you

November 2017 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: The real estate market is kind of interesting right now – there aren’t many houses for sale partially because everything that hits the market at a reasonable price is sold within days.  The anecdotal feeling I have out here in the trenches is that prices haven’t increased much this year, at least in Palos Verdes.  I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but I still have the sense that the market has peaked.   Even something as simplistic...Continue Reading!

All articles I’ve written on real estate for the last 10 or so years. Earlier than that, I’ll have to mail them to you

1108 Camino Real, Redondo Beach #505 — Sold in 3 days!

Top floor penthouse corner unit, has the be the best location in the complex, with a 180 degree view of PV and the coastline.  2 bedroom 2 bath 1045 square feet, light and airy with that cool ocean breeze.  Amenities include pool, weight room, sauna, ping pong, pool room, covered parking.  2 covered and secure parking spots.  Walk to shopping, restaurants, the beach!  Attractively priced at $525,000, so don't wait. [ngg_images source="galleries" container_ids="73" display_type="photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails" override_thumbnail_settings="0" thumbnail_width="300" thumbnail_height="225" thumbnail_crop="1" images_per_page="20" number_of_columns="0" ajax_pagination="0"...Continue Reading!

All articles I’ve written on real estate for the last 10 or so years. Earlier than that, I’ll have to mail them to you

September 2017 Newsletter

                                                                                                                                                   September, 2017 Dear Neighbor: The number of homes for sale in Palos Verdes has been gradually climbing.  This may be because some homeowners want to take advantage of the all-time high current prices for them, tho I’m sure those high prices also eliminate some of the buyers (the market has slowed somewhat).   For perspective, however, bear in mind that “inventory” levels have been near all-time lows in the past year or so, so they’re only up compared to that.  It remains...Continue Reading!

All articles I’ve written on real estate for the last 10 or so years. Earlier than that, I’ll have to mail them to you

Lease — 26629 Whitehorn Drive, RPV

This is leased.  Just reduced to $3400/month, and lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath one level 1600 square foot single family residence that is walking distance from Peninsula High, Peninsula Center, and Silver Spur Elementary school.  This is below market, so don't wait!! Continue Reading!

All articles I’ve written on real estate for the last 10 or so years. Earlier than that, I’ll have to mail them to you

July 2017 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: The real estate market continues with a general shortage of houses for sale, although the number of homes on the market has been growing for the last few months.  As is always the case, the homes that are priced right sell quickly.  The reasons those that don’t, are usually related to asking price.  We can talk more about this when we meet. There are a lot of things they don’t teach you in Real Estate school.  Yes, you do learn...Continue Reading!

All articles I’ve written on real estate for the last 10 or so years. Earlier than that, I’ll have to mail them to you

Just Closed Escrow in Southeast Torrance

2373 W 233rd St is a lovely 4 bedroom 2 bath one level home of about 2250 square feet, move-in ready.  New flooring, paint, fixtures, windows, doors.  Just a block east of Crenshaw for easy commute.  Priced to sell at $825,000.  This sold in 3 days.  Call me for the latest -- 310 613-1076.  This property has now closed escrow at full price. [ngg_images source="galleries" container_ids="72" display_type="photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails" override_thumbnail_settings="0" thumbnail_width="300" thumbnail_height="225" thumbnail_crop="1" images_per_page="20" number_of_columns="0" ajax_pagination="0" show_all_in_lightbox="0" use_imagebrowser_effect="0" show_slideshow_link="1" slideshow_link_text="[Show as slideshow]" order_by="sortorder"...Continue Reading!

All articles I’ve written on real estate for the last 10 or so years. Earlier than that, I’ll have to mail them to you

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 77-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!

All articles I’ve written on real estate for the last 10 or so years. Earlier than that, I’ll have to mail them to you

Sold! First Time For Sale by Original Owner in Valmonte

109 Via Ardilla is being offered for sale for the first time ever!  A lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath home in a really great, quiet location (Via Ardilla is a short street on which houses rarely come up for sale), with an updated kitchen and baths, cozy family room, spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace, and a nice wood deck overlooking the large flat back yard.  If you aren't aware, Valmonte is the quintessential family-friendly PVE neighborhood in which is...Continue Reading!

All articles I’ve written on real estate for the last 10 or so years. Earlier than that, I’ll have to mail them to you

3721 P V Drive North — This property is sold.

Welcome to this Traditional Valmonte Home in one of the most desirable areas of Palos Verdes Estates. Meticulously maintained & ready to move in to enjoy from Day 1. Enter into a sunny & spacious Living Room with warm red oak floors,wood burning fireplace,beamed ceiling & adjacent Dining Room. Kitchen features granite countertops & stainless appliances,an abundance of modern cabinets & Pantry. A Breakfast Nook looks out onto the private Yard & Garden. A Flagstone Patio just off the Kitchen...Continue Reading!