Palos Verdes Real Estate

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Do You Need An Agent?

It's a valid question.  In my 28 years of doing this, my general impression is that 20% of the escrows go smoothly enough that an agent may not have been necessary.  But, and you knew this was coming, it's the part before and after, that we need to look at. Before:  Getting a property into an escrow that will close is not something that just happens.  Apart from helping you select the proper asking price, agents have ways of marketing and publicizing...Continue Reading!

May, 2012, Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: You will notice from the enclosures that all the listings I mentioned in my last newsletter have sold.  All sold inside 30 days.  More on that later. If you’ve been paying attention to the real estate market lately (as if you have nothing else to do), you have noticed that there just isn’t much for sale.  That is true throughout the South Bay and, if you’re a seller or thinking about becoming one, this is an excellent environment.  Buyers have...Continue Reading!

Flat Lot in Rolling Hills — SOLD!

SOLD!  I just listed the 1.5+ acre lot at 3 Meadowlark Lane, Rolling Hills, a secluded cul de sac near the Main Gate.  At the bargain price of $1,050,000, it comes with a complete set of pre-approved plans by noted architect George Sweeney for a magnificent 5000+ square foot 5 bedroom 6 bath house, infinity pool, motor court -- the works.  Contractors have bid that construction at about $1.5 million so, rather than going thru a remodel of an older home...Continue Reading!

4144 Via Solano, Palos Verdes Estates

SOLD!  I told you not to wait.  OK, if you missed my last one on Via Cardelina and have been waiting for another Valmonte home with no baggage, this home is now on the market, a classic post-War Valmonte home being offered by long-term owners.  It's a 3 bedroom 2 bath home in original but well-preserved condition.  The pipes are copper, the roof is lightweight concrete, hardwood floors under that carpet, good sized bedrooms (especially the master suite), 2-car garage, the...Continue Reading!