Dana Graham

Real Estate General Info Category

September 2025 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: In my last letter I briefly discussed the change in the market that began in Spring with a boatload of new listings hitting the market – far in excess of any I can recall in the last 40 years.  As a result of that and other factors, and after a few years of what is commonly referred to as a “buyer’s market”, the things have settled back into balance.  If you’re a seller, you can no longer put your...Continue Reading!

6202 Lochvale, RPV — First Time for Sale in 28 years — SOLD!

Situated at the end of a quiet cul de sac, this 4 bedroom 3 bath 2472 square foot family home is ideal for the growing family.  The master suite is conveniently located on the ground floor along with 2 other bedrooms, with another large bedroom and bath upstairs, along with gobs of storage.  This home has been well-maintained with newer dual pane windows and sliding door, newer furnace and air conditioning, and a tile roof.  There is a 2-car garage...Continue Reading!

July Newsletter — sorry posting here a little late

Dear Neighbor: I know the real estate market isn’t the first thing you think about, but don’t worry because it is for me.  For the last few years, really starting with covid in early 2021, the market has favored sellers to one degree or another.  I have discussed that in previous newsletters.  That pendulum (at least in PV) has now swung back to about an even balance between buyers and sellers, receiving a big shove this past Spring when the largest...Continue Reading!

Real Estate Myths and Realities — Back By Popular Demand 8/8/25

I will be giving this talk 8/8/25 at 4 pm at Hesse Park in RPV.  This is a distillation of 40 years of experience in the residential real estate business.  If you're on the fence, there will be FOOD!  Room was packed last time.  Love to see you there. Continue Reading!

Just Listed in Montemalaga! SOLD!

1620 Granvia Altamira is located in one of the more desirable areas of the Peninsula, this 4 bedroom 3 bath 2779 square foot home offers a lot for the money. The living room offers a high ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, and wrap around balcony. Thru the formal dining room is the remodeled kitchen featuring granite counters, a Sub-Zero refrigerator (the good kind), and breakfast bar, and opening into the family room. Thru the sliding door is a private, flat back yard....Continue Reading!

First Time for Sale — 1548 Addison Road, PVE — Sold in 1 Day!

[ngg src="galleries" ids="139" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]This is the epitome of the type of mid-century home that those of us who grew up here grew up in. This is a one-owner (for sale for the first time since 1955), updated and well-preserved, one level, 3 bedroom 2 bath home, on a large flat lot. The open beam ceilings give a feeling of spaciousness, while the see-thru masonry fireplace is also impressive. This home boasts impressive curb appeal, including the circular driveway and...Continue Reading!

May 2025 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: I know I’ve discussed this before, but it bears repeating:  succinctly, the Number One agent may not be the best agent to sell your house; in fact, the odds are against it.  Speaking as someone in the business, some things are more obvious to me than they may be from the outside, and this is one of them.  The biggest agents, generally those who sell the most houses and who do all the advertising, more often than not, are...Continue Reading!

A Valmonte Landmark — Sold in 10 Days

You have probably admired this house if you walk or drive around Valmonte. That's no surprise as the architect was the famous Walter Swindell Davis, who also designed La Venta Inn and the former General Store (now Yellow Vase) in the Plaza, plus other notable Palos Verdes landmarks. Now is your chance to own a piece of Palos Verdes history. You could look a long time before you found another like this. With really impressive curb presence, this lovingly maintained...Continue Reading!

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!

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!