Dana Graham

Sellers Category

May, 2013, Newsletter

Dear Neighbor:  Onward and upward!  Reasonably-priced homes continue to sell quickly, often with multiple offers.  Interest rates still have not moved upward, remaining at around 4%.  And lenders have begun making 95% loans again (5% down) – I think this is called amnesia.  One of the less-obvious issues we’re having these days is that of appraisals.  This is always a problem when the market is rising, as appraisers use closed sales (which, of course, are lower in a rising market) to determine...Continue Reading!

Sold Instantly! 4017 Via Nivel, PVE

Don't wait on this excruciatingly cute 1450 square foot one level Valmonte home, on the market May 20!  Remodeled 2 bedroom 2 bath with 3rd bedroom converted to family room and could be converted back. Over 8000 square foot flat lot, wonderful street, move-in condition, 2-car garage and, as you can see, curb appeal to die for.  $1,095,000 and worth every penny.  Call me at 310 613-1076 for a sneak preview! Update:  This property sold at $1,090,000 -- we deducted $5000...Continue Reading!

New Lease on Whitehorn

This will not last.  It didn't.  Leased 4/21/13.  For $2900/month you get this lovely about 1600 square foot one level 3 bedroom 2 bath home at 26629 Whitehorn Drive, RPV, which is walking distance to Silver Spur Elementary and Peninsula High.  There is also a convenient office, inside laundry room, private rear garden, and a 2-car garage with direct entry. [nggallery id=25]Continue Reading!

Coming Soon!

All these listings have sold and closed escrow -- call me for the latest on what's coming up -- 310 613-1076. I've got a few listings coming up in the next 30 days, so don't say I didn't warn you. Update:  Everything here is sold or leased except Los Verdes, which is still coming up late July. 5718 Ravenspur #303:  a lovely about 1500 square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath penthouse with high ceilings, big rooms, and even a little view.  Walk to...Continue Reading!

The Results Are In

In 2012, I ended up being the #1 Prudential agent in Palos Verdes and #4 overall in number of sales (including other brokerages) out of the thousands of agents that do business here. Now, you may say, #4 is no big deal but, if you read my stuff, you know that, unlike the other agents who do my level of business,  I do all this myself -- no assistants, secretaries, sub-agents, no foreclosure contracts with banks -- no nuthin'.  I do this because if you hire...Continue Reading!

Appraisals

This article was originally written in April, 2009, in the wake of the "meltdown", but still holds true today: Much has been written about the causes of the recent economic events as pertains to real estate, from the unqualified buyer, the predatory lender, potential collusion between the various parties, bogus loan ratings, and right on thru to the ultimate trusting investor.  Some have even addressed appraisals, but there is a problem with appraisals I've not seen discussed anywhere: The purpose of the...Continue Reading!

March 2013 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor:  The real estate market is still jumpin’, with interest rates remaining below 4% for all but the biggest loans or smallest down payments.  There is still very little for sale, and prices have certainly risen during the past 6 months or so.  The feeling on the street is that it’s just a matter of time (and not much time) before rates rise, so my theory (not exactly genius) is that everyone who has been thinking about buying and can,...Continue Reading!

Just Listed in Rolling Hills Park Villas

[nggallery id=19]10 Peartree Lane is among the largest townhouse floorplans in Palos Verdes at about 2400 square feet (I had it professionally taped).  When I sold it to the late owners in 1988, they were swept away by the exceptionally private feeling of it -- an end unit, on the corner of the gated complex, overlooking the canyon, and very quiet.  There are 3 large bedrooms, formal dining, family room with direct access to the 2-car private garage, large living room, and...Continue Reading!

New Lease in Valmonte

New on the market is this lovely one-level 2051 square foot 4 bedroom + den on a cul de sac in Valmonte.  High ceilings make the place very light and there is a very nice deck off the living room.  2-car garage + separate laundry room.  $3000/month.  Call me to see -- 310 613-1076 [nggallery id=24]Continue Reading!

January 2013 Newsletter

The following is the bi-monthly newsletter that went out to my mailing list January, 2013.  Here is a copy of the Contact Form referred to.  If you just want me to hand you a copy, let me know:                                                                                                                                                                                                    January, 2013   Dear Neighbor:  Well, let’s see:  if you’re reading this, the world apparently didn’t end last December 21, tho we have sailed off the much-ballyhooed “Fiscal Cliff”.  Personally, I have the feeling that the results are not going to be as dire as...Continue Reading!