Dana Graham

Real Estate General Info Category

Sold on Pleasant Hill Drive!!

Seems like everyone is waiting for Pleasant Hill Drive.  #6 is one of the original 7 Jack Cameron-built one level ranch homes being sold by the original owner.  We all moved in in early 1963 (we lived at #4) and Pleasant Hill Drive became a magical place -- ask anyone who grew up on that street in the '60's and '70's -- The Bloomfields, Grahams, Mealys, Lovemans, Reynolds/Sommersteins, Coopers, or Lindleys.  I won't bore you with all the stories, but...Continue Reading!

Sold in the Country Club.

This lovely home sold at the asking price.  30026 Avenida Celestial is the first house built on the street (1966) and is an absolutely enchanting trip to Big Sur.  Tucked away in the corner of the cul de sac, the mid-century design features more windows than Microsoft, is completely remodeled in the rustic style of the house, and has a blackbottom pool, spa, and koi pond with waterfall.  Skylites abound which, along with all the windows, really does bring the...Continue Reading!

#3 at Berkshire Hathaway for 2016!

Happy to be named #3 agent at Berkshire Hathaway for 2016 out of about 260, and #6 (out of thousands) in PV overall in listings sold. I am still the kind of agent I wished I'd found 32 years ago when I got into this business, which includes (unlike most other top agents) doing everything myself -- no assistants, transaction coordinators, secretaries, sub-agents. My clients get my 32 years of experience applied directly to their transaction. Call me at 310...Continue Reading!

March 2017 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: The real estate market continues to have a shortage of houses for sale, which has driven prices to record levels.  Any house under about $2.5 million that has not sold within a month in this market needs to have its price seriously examined.  You will see reports in the media that “Pending home sales fall to lowest level in a year” or something close to that.  The reason is not that the market is slow as you might infer;...Continue Reading!

January 2017 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: Happy New Year to you all!  The only thing that has changed in the real estate market since I last wrote is that interest rates have risen to the low 4%’s, which I know seems downright usurious these days.   There is still a dearth of homes for sale in Palos Verdes, which has supported prices at near-record highs. For the past 3 years the market in Palos Verdes has gone crazy from January thru June and then levelled off.  Prices...Continue Reading!

Ridgegate Lease — 28005 Ridgecove Ct

This is a lovely 2 bedroom 1.5 bath unit is leased.  Private patio, private 2-car garage with laundry, and with new paint and carpet throughout.  This complex has a 24 hour live guard + electronic gates.  2 pools, tennis courts, paddle tennis courts, clubhouse, and lots of greenbelts.  $2800/month.Continue Reading!

Ocean Crest Condo Lease

A nice 1 bedroom 1 bath condo for lease at $2000/month in Ocean Crest!  Kitchen has all newer appliances, hardwood flooring, full bath, covered and gated parking.  Will accept pets.  Association amenities are wonderful:  2 pools, spa, club house, fitness room.  Call me to see:  310 613-1076  I've got another one bedroom with a view, same price, but no pets.Continue Reading!

July 2016 Newsletter

July, 2016 Dear Neighbor: The real estate market experienced a slow-down in late Spring, early Summer, contrary to common assumptions about that time of year.  That notwithstanding, all the listings I had as new when I last wrote have sold, plus 2108 Via Visalia, PVE, that never hit the market.  I’m telling you, the benefits of your agent belonging to the Top 10 PV Agents group can really pay off. Even tho I‘ve been doing this for almost 32 years, I am still...Continue Reading!

First Time for Sale in Blackhorse!

26553 Deepbrook Drive in the desirable Blackhorse area of Rancho Palos Verdes is being offered for sale for the first time.  Meticulously maintained and upgraded (see the pictures), this ideal family home is on a quiet corner lot away from traffic noise (or traffic, for that matter), and features 5 bedrooms (2 down, 3 up), 3 baths, dramatic living room with high ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, and beveled glass bay window, family room off the kitchen, manicured rear garden, 2784 square...Continue Reading!

May 2016 Newsletter

May, 2016   Dear Neighbor: The real estate market continues to be quite active.  The value of your house has definitely increased since the first of the year.  I’ve got a couple of new listings that were scheduled to hit the market as I write this, but one of them, 2108 Via Visalia, PVE, sold before it came out.  Another, 28336 Lunada Ridge, RPV, I mentioned before as coming out soon, is also in escrow.  The ink is still wet on 27100 Sunnyridge...Continue Reading!