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March 2019 Newsletter

                                                                                                                                                                  March, 2019 Dear Neighbor: The word is out!  Did you see USA Today Online where Palos Verdes Estates was ranked the best city in California in which to live?  Not one of the top 10, or top 5, but the best.  Housing prices are currently on a very slow downward trend.  There is still a shortage of homes for sale, which is working against an otherwise more rapid decline.  Remember the “no doc” loans of the early 2000’s, where the lender just...Continue Reading!

January 2019 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: I think it would be hard to make the case that real estate prices in Palos Verdes have increased during the past year.  Of course there are all kinds of claims and statistics out there, but observing from out here where the rubber meets the road, prices look flat for 2018; however, they are still at or near their all-time highs.  There isn’t space to get into it here, but I’m sure you understand that in an area of...Continue Reading!

November 2018 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: Did you know that Rancho Palos Verdes ranked #8 among the 50 safest cities in California according to SafeWise?  They calculate based upon the number of crimes (robberies, murders, etc) per 1000 inhabitants.  So not only do we have wonderful schools, climate, restaurants, scenery, and isolation from the rest of LA, but you’re extremely likely to enjoy it all in safety. The real estate market continues to be rather flat price-wise.  Real estate cycles tend to last from 7 to...Continue Reading!

September 2018 Newsletter

                                                                                                                                         September 2018 Dear Neighbor: Well, Summer’s about over and we’re heading into Fall (I know you were waiting for this letter to find that out).  One of the misconceptions I cover in my talk about Real Estate Myths and Realities is the myth that Spring is the best time to sell.  That has so settled into the public consciousness that it often comes as a shock when I tell you . . . are you sitting down? . . . it’s...Continue Reading!