Palos Verdes Real Estate

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29 Ocean Crest Court, Rancho Palos Verdes

SOLD IN 5 DAYS!  Homes in the small, highly desirable complex of Sea Gate Villas rarely come up, and 3 bedroom ones are even rarer, but I have just listed this 3 bedroom 2465 square foot (large) unit.  It features large rooms, turn-key condition, a lovely view of the ocean and Santa Barbara Island (peek of Catalina), and a quiet privacy rare in townhomes.  In addition to the 3 bedrooms, there is a formal dining room, family room, living room, and direct entry from...Continue Reading!

Termites (and other exciting stuff)

There seem to be a lot of misconceptions about termites as it relates to real estate sales, so here's the straight scoop: First of all, there is no law that says that a seller must provide a termite clearance at close of escrow, so let's get that out of the way now.  There is, however, a strong custom that the seller do that. In the real estate context, a "Termite Report" deals not only with termites but with dry rot, fungus, etc,...Continue Reading!

As Seen in the Peninsula News February 23, 2012

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Short Sales — A to Z

Short sales have been in the news the last few years and I've handled some of them.  Whether you're selling or buying, there are a few things you should know before jumping in. Short sales are, by definition, sales made when the amount owed to lenders is greater than the market value of the property.  Given the decline in values the last few years, there are quite a few of them out there, as there were in the early 1990's under...Continue Reading!