Dana Graham

Palos Verdes Information Category

May 2021 Newsletter

May, 2021 Dear Neighbor: OK, the real estate market is, in a word, nuts right now.  It seems to have begun last Summer when the shortage of houses for sale, due partially to Covid, caused supply to fall far short of demand.  Other than the recent slight rise in interest rates (which always motivates buyers who think the interest rate train is pulling out of the station), I can’t honestly explain its perseverance.  I (and no one I know) could explain it...Continue Reading!

First Time For Sale in Valmonte — sold instantly with multiple offers

A truly magnificent residence overlooking the PV Golf Course. If you drive Paseo Del Campo often, this is one of those houses you've admired over the years, which could now be yours. Exceptionally light and open floor plan with high open beam ceilings throughout, this home has been remodeled and meticulously maintained by the original owner. There is a feeling of spaciousness the minute you enter. The full-feature, open kitchen flows into the dining area and out onto the massive,...Continue Reading!

Top 1% for 2020

2020 was an interesting year, to say the least.  Despite it all, I ended up #3 in the company out of roughly 250 agents, and in the top 1% of all agents nationally.  A big thank you to all my clients who entrusted me with the sale or purchase of their homes last year, or in previous years, or in future years for that matter.  The guy on the left is Gustavo Cardenas, who is also a very good agent,...Continue Reading!

March 2021 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: Out here in the real estate world we’re getting a small breather from the frenzied pace of 2020.  As I mentioned last time, that took us all by surprise.  When the reality of Covid hit in March, we all figured real estate was going to be on hold for the duration; but the opposite happened.  This was caused by the scarcity of homes for sale due to a) people just not wanting buyers carrying who knew what in their...Continue Reading!

January 2021 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: Well 2020 is over, to the relief of most.  Any further mention of it is [ahem] hindsight.  As I’ve said before, amid all the craziness it turned out to be an unexpectedly good year for sellers of real estate, though few, including me, would have predicted it.  The shortage of houses for sale created at least partially by Covid, caused a frenzy among buyers who had to buy for whatever reason, including the sub-3% interest rates.  The election of last...Continue Reading!

Just Listed in Miraleste — Sold Over Asking Price

I just put this lovely 4 bedroom 2.5 bath 2402 square foot one-owner home on the market on a quiet street in Miraleste.  It features a nice view of the harbor and mountains, a private rear garden with cozy fire pit, and an easy commute down Miraleste Drive.  The open floor plan includes living room, dining room, and family opening into the kitchen.  There is also a laundry room, 2-car garage, and lots of storage.  $1,325,000 so don't wait on...Continue Reading!

Los Verdes! In Escrow in 4 Days!

28405 Trailriders is a one level 5 bedroom 3 bath, 2300 square foot home that is ready for you.  With new paint, carpet, and newer appliances, it is move-in ready but also ready for you to add your touches to it.  The high ceiling in the living room/dining room give a feeling of openness and space, as does the kitchen opening into the family room.  The floorplan is flexible and features one bedroom with its own bath and outside entrance. ...Continue Reading!

Sold before it hit the market on Via Victoria

Closed escrow 11/4/20.  A great 4 bedroom 2 bath floorplan with great curb appeal, high ceilings, huge flat lot, and an ocean view.  This house sold before it hit the market at $1,350,000.  30128 Via Victoria, RPV.Continue Reading!

First Time for Sale in Valmonte — Now Closed Escrow

First time for sale since the early 1960's, this is a lovely 3 bedroom 3 bath home on a quiet Valmonte street. There is a large flat back yard, nice view across the canyon, and lots of potential here. Among the other features are a formal dining room with adjacent outdoor dining area, separate family room with wood-burning fireplace, newer furnace, laundry inside the house, and a 2-car garage with direct access. Valmonte park is steps away as is Valmonte...Continue Reading!

September 2020 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: So . . . back early in the year, did anyone envision what would transpire during the past 6 months?  Between the virus, the demonstrations, the civil (and often uncivil) unrest as reported on the news, and now the election, you’d think that nothing else was going on.  Of course, we all know better, and one thing that has been going surprisingly strongly is the real estate market.  Nice transition, eh?  You can imagine what it’s like showing houses...Continue Reading!