"Palos Verdes Resident since 1947"

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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

How To Pick Your Agent

Palos Verdes Real Estate

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!

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 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!

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 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!

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 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!