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

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!

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

The Battle of New Orleans

OK, I know this has nothing to do with real estate (except possibly to those in New Orleans or the Louisiana Purchase generally) but, as you may know, I am a military historian by training and am fascinated by battles where the underdog won.  The Battle of New Orleans, where a relatively rag-tag army of backwoodsmen, pirates, and whoever else Andrew Jackson could scrape up, in addition to about 1500 US Regular troops, defeated 8500 British Regulars who had just...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

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!

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 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!

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

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!

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 2024 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: Real estate prices have flattened out in the past 6 months.  There is never any shortage of explanations for whatever the market does, so I won’t indulge in that here.  There is, however, a shortage of homes for sale, which is supporting the prices.  Interest rates have eased a bit, into the 5’s if you know where to go (I do), but there are a lot of folks who don’t want to give up their current sub-3% mortgage by...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 Sold — 5052 Range Horse, Rolling Hills Estates

A completely remodeled one level house on a cul de sac with a basically new ADU.  Panoramic coastline view!  $2,550,000.  I represented the buyer. 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 Listed in Los Verdes! 28613 Lomo Drive, RPV. Sold!

This is an original, one owner Los Verdes 4 bedroom 2 bath one level floor plan on a choice corner lot.  There is some updating, but here is an opportunity to acquire an original and make it your own.  Included are a family room off the kitchen, breakfast area, formal dining area, living room with wood-burning fireplace, and newer doors and windows.  There is direct entry into the kitchen from the 2-car garage.  Walk to Hesse Park, shopping, Vista Grande...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 2024 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: I was bombarded with phone calls after my May newsletter, on the subject of Proposition 19 and property re-assessment upon death of a parent.  As the bill was originally passed and implemented, it required that, upon death of the parent, ALL heirs move into the inherited house to avoid a reassessment at market value which, as you can imagine, would trigger a massive increase in property taxes.  Well, it appears that Sacramento was also bombarded with complaints about that...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 — 4128 Via Solano, PVE

This is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home on Via Solano has closed escrow.  We had multiple offers.  Extensively remodeled with a sparkling, private pool and spa.  Got that famous Valmonte climate and easy off-Hill access.  2300+ square feet, asking $2.2 million. [ngg src="galleries" ids="133" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]Continue Reading!