Dana Graham

Palos Verdes Information Category

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!

Portuguese Bend Estates?

Huh?  Portuguese Bend Estates?  I’m guessing you’ve never heard of it or, if you have, it’s not where you think it is.  When I first heard the name I assumed it must be what is now the Portuguese Bend Club or the area behind the gates at Narcissa Drive and PV Drive South.  At the same time that the better-known early housing developments were going in on the Hill – Grandview, Rocky Point, etc – there was also one being...Continue Reading!

July 2020 Newsletter

 Dear Neighbor: I’m sure real estate is all you’ve been thinking about the past few weeks, right?  No?  Well I have, and how to get houses sold given the [ahem] current situation.  This is when having been in this business 35 years helps.  While challenges and roadblocks periodically appear, they also have in the past, and knowing how to work around them for the people who need to sell in times like this is why my clients appreciate me.  I don’t...Continue Reading!

Articles I’ve Written on Palos Verdes History

Click on these links to view my recent articles on Palos Verdes history. Post-War Development in Palos Verdes:  Bygone Times at La Venta Inn:  Driving Around Palos Verdes in the 1920's and '30's: About Palos Verdes:    Continue Reading!

May 2020 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: I’m sure you can use a little humor right now, so here is a little:  you may have heard that the King of Spain has been quarantined on his private jet.  So it is true that the reign in Spain stays mainly on the plane. It sure is a different world than it was even 45 days ago, isn’t it?  To listen to the news or read the paper, you would think nothing is going on in the world except...Continue Reading!

Just Listed in Valmonte! Sold.

3704 Via Cardelina is the kind of cosmetic Valmonte fixer that everyone is looking for -- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths (and the second bath is NOT at the back of the kitchen like so many)  + office, one level on a quiet street.  The 2-car garage has direct entry into the house and there is ample yard on the side and in back.  Features that great Valmonte climate.  Beat the Spring rush and get the kids in the PV Schools...Continue Reading!

January 2020 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: I can hear Barbara Walters now – “This is 2020”.  In honor of 2020, let me be the first to employ hindsight in looking at the rather interesting real estate market in 2019:  at the beginning of 2019 we were just minding our business when the market got extremely active – by March or so there was almost nothing for sale and what there was was often selling at aberrantly high prices.  This came upon us unexpectedly and, if you’re one of my recent customers,...Continue Reading!

Newly Listed in Mira Verde

Sold!  I told you not to wait.  A coveted end unit Malaga model with ocean view priced to sell.  This unit has 2 bedrooms + a storage room/desperation 3rd bedroom, 2 full baths, full feature kitchen, family room, living room with a high ceiling, fireplace, and private patio.  The second bedroom and full bath are both on this entry level.  Off the 2-car private garage is the storage room/office, as well as a full width storage room under the unit. A...Continue Reading!

Exclusive Ocean Crest Court — sold in 2 days!!

If you're looking for something unique and tucked away, 7 Ocean Crest Court has just come on the market for the first time since it was new.  Lovingly and meticulously maintained by the original owners, this end unit has a spectacular, unobstructable view of Santa Monica Bay, the coastline, and Channel Islands.  This is the largest townhouse floor plan on the Hill at 2544 square feet and can be either a 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom with direct entry from...Continue Reading!

First Time for Sale on Via La Selva — now Sold

Sold!.  This charming house has just come on the market for the first time in many decades!  This is a unique one level 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home nestled in the trees on highly desirable Via La Selva in Palos Verdes Estates.  The living room has a high ceiling and skylight, as does the master suite.  There is a formal dining room, full feature kitchen, and direct entry from the 2-car garage into the residence.  There is also tons of...Continue Reading!