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

The History of the Haggarty Mansion/Neighborhood Church — Part I — 1864-1931

  HISTORY OF NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH – 1864-1931 By Dana Graham, President of the Palos Verdes Historical Society Image: The iconic cave and waterwheel under construction -- 1928 The history of Neighborhood Church really begins with the birth of John Joseph Haggarty in London England, in 1864.  By 1887 he had eared what amounts to a Masters Degree and emigrated to the US, landing in St Louis where he worked for a major dry goods retailer and discovered that he had a real aptitude for...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 History of the Haggarty Mansion/Neighborhood Church — Part II — 1931-1949

History of Neighborhood Church -- Part II -- 1931-1949 By Dana Graham, President of the Palos Verdes Historical Society The Haggarty Mansion soon after completion We left the newly completed Haggarty Mansion in 1931 on the front edge of what became the Great Depression, though the severity of it wasn’t apparent for a year or two. John Joseph Haggarty and wife Bertha had just completed their 3rd mansion at 421 Paseo Del Mar, fully furnished it, but had never moved in, Bertha preferring...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 History of the Haggarty Mansion/Neighborhood Church — Part III — 1949 to 1996 or so

  HISTORY OF THE HAGGARTY MANSION/NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH – PART 3 – 1949-1996 OR SO... By Dana Graham, President of the Palos Verdes Historical Society Image - At the time of purchase We are now up to 1949.  The Neighborhood Church was still meeting at Malaga Cove School, with services held in the auditorium and Sunday School classes in the classrooms.  Post-war Palos Verdes was growing by leaps and bounds with returning servicemen starting families and building a lot of 2-3 bedroom 1200-1800 square foot...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 2022 Newsletter

                                                                                                                                                   Dear Neighbor: As you know, if you read these letters regularly, I have been predicting the imminent end of the crazy, partially Covid-induced real estate market of the last 2 years.  The combination of a shortage of homes for sale due partially to concern over Covid, with the persistently low interest rates and, until about a year ago, booming economy, extended the normal real estate cycle beyond the normal 9-10 years, resulting in a run-up in prices to historic highs. ...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

May 2022 Newsletter

Out here in the trenches it’s fairly clear to me that the real estate market is slowly cooling off – rising prices and rising interest rates are having the predictable effect.  Whereas a couple of weeks ago there were only 40 properties for sale of all types and prices, today there are 72.  May not seem like many but, as I’ve observed before, these things always sneak up on you while the media reports, dealing with sales made 60-90 days...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

LA VENTA INN IS UNDER ATTACK!

  No, this is not some story about a Japanese submarine off-shore shelling La Venta in 1942.   YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BELIEVE THIS, BUT LA VENTA INN IS STILL UNDER UNRELENTING ATTACK BY A COUPLE OF NEIGHBORS who, with misinformation, have stirred up the others.   I am sorry to have to put this out there again, but just when we all thought there was an agreement 2 months ago, which La Venta had bent over backwards to achieve, the goal posts have...Continue Reading!

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A Nearly 5 acre buildable lot in RPV — Closed Escrow 3/23

Just listed 4/8/22 is this 4.9 acre buildable lot in RPV.  Address is 5323 Ironwood, just west of Silver Spur.  Many possibilities here.  There is a nice city/mountain view.  Included below are plans for a house that the seller never had built.  Just $1.6 million. [ngg src="galleries" ids="117" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]Continue Reading!

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New Listing in Harbor Ridge — Closed Escrow

Your own Hawaiian oasis in lovely Harbor Ridge, this 3 bedroom 2 bath unit has been completely remodeled. The lower level features a remodeled kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, living room with high ceiling opening onto a lovely private patio, a remodeled 3/4 bath, custom inlaid wood flooring, and direct entry into the private 2-car garage. On the upper level are 3 good sized bedrooms which continue the Hawaiian theme, and a remodeled full bath. Who needs a Hawaiian...Continue Reading!

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March 2022 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: For reasons those of us out here in the trenches have a tough time understanding, the real estate market is still strong.  I know this sounds like a broken record (is that still a useful metaphor?).  You can say it’s because of a shortage of houses for sale, but that wouldn’t be the case if they weren’t selling the minute they hit the market, or before.  Clearly there are still, despite record high prices, more buyers out there than...Continue Reading!

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Just Listed in Ridgegate! This sold instantly way over asking with 6 offers.

28005 Ridgecove Court is a lovely 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhouse in highly desirable Ridgegate.  Located in the center of the complex, there are two spacious bedrooms upstairs with a full bath, including separate tub and shower and lots of closets.  The lower (main) level includes living room, kitchen with dining area, and guest bath, all with newer hardwood laminate flooring.  The kitchen features newer appliances as well as an entrance to the private patio and the two car private...Continue Reading!