Dana Graham

Portuguese Bend Estates?

Huh?  Portuguese Bend Estates?  I’m guessing you’ve never heard of it or, if you have, it’s not where you think it is.  When I first heard the name I assumed it must be what is now the Portuguese Bend Club or the area behind the gates at Narcissa Drive and PV Drive South.  At the same time that the better-known early housing developments were going in on the Hill – Grandview, Rocky Point, etc – there was also one being...Continue Reading!

Sweeping, Panoramic View from Montemalaga — Sold in 7 Days!

This stunning, classic Palos Verdes home is for sale for the first time in 45 years.  When you step thru the entry gate, you will be taken back to the glory days of Hollywood, with the cloistered walkways surrounding the pool -- you will expect to see Greta Garbo or Rita Hayworth lounging by the pool.  This is a one level 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home on a flat 16,700 square foot lot, and features a panoramic view from Malibu...Continue Reading!

July 2020 Newsletter

 Dear Neighbor: I’m sure real estate is all you’ve been thinking about the past few weeks, right?  No?  Well I have, and how to get houses sold given the [ahem] current situation.  This is when having been in this business 35 years helps.  While challenges and roadblocks periodically appear, they also have in the past, and knowing how to work around them for the people who need to sell in times like this is why my clients appreciate me.  I don’t...Continue Reading!

New PV Lease Listing!

Affordable PV lease at Ocean Crest Court.  A lovely 1 bedroom 1 bath unit overlooking the pool/spa.  $1900/month and available now.  Call me. [ngg src="galleries" ids="97" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]Continue Reading!

Articles I’ve Written on Palos Verdes History

Click on these links to view my recent articles on Palos Verdes history. Post-War Development in Palos Verdes:  Bygone Times at La Venta Inn:  Driving Around Palos Verdes in the 1920's and '30's: About Palos Verdes:    Continue Reading!

May 2020 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: I’m sure you can use a little humor right now, so here is a little:  you may have heard that the King of Spain has been quarantined on his private jet.  So it is true that the reign in Spain stays mainly on the plane. It sure is a different world than it was even 45 days ago, isn’t it?  To listen to the news or read the paper, you would think nothing is going on in the world except...Continue Reading!

The Gardens! Sold in 3 Days!

1617 Westmont Drive in The Gardens has closed escrow.  With 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in 1434 square feet, the rooms are large and open.  There is a private 2-car garage across an equally private patio.  There are two master suites plus a convenient powder room on the lower level, and all is in sparkling clean condition.  Don't wait!  $549,000.  In escrow.  I told you not to wait, but did you listen? Nooooo. [ngg src="galleries" ids="95" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]Continue Reading!

Just Listed in Valmonte! Sold.

3704 Via Cardelina is the kind of cosmetic Valmonte fixer that everyone is looking for -- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths (and the second bath is NOT at the back of the kitchen like so many)  + office, one level on a quiet street.  The 2-car garage has direct entry into the house and there is ample yard on the side and in back.  Features that great Valmonte climate.  Beat the Spring rush and get the kids in the PV Schools...Continue Reading!

March 2020 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: Out here in the real estate world, interest rates are still holding in the mid to high 3%’s for a 30-year fixed rate conventional loan.  You can get the high 2%’s for one that is fixed rate for 5 to 7 years, but it then goes to adjustable.  To me this doesn’t make sense unless you just can’t qualify at the 3.75% 30 year fixed.  Interest rates are so low these days and it makes sense to lock them...Continue Reading!

January 2020 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: I can hear Barbara Walters now – “This is 2020”.  In honor of 2020, let me be the first to employ hindsight in looking at the rather interesting real estate market in 2019:  at the beginning of 2019 we were just minding our business when the market got extremely active – by March or so there was almost nothing for sale and what there was was often selling at aberrantly high prices.  This came upon us unexpectedly and, if you’re one of my recent customers,...Continue Reading!