Dana Graham

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!

November 2019 Newsletter

                                                                                                                                                         November, 2019 Dear Neighbor: Greetings from out here in the trenches.  Did you see the recent article in BusinessInsider.com on the Top 10 zip codes where the wealthiest millennials in the country live?  According to the article there are 618,000 millennial millionaires in the country and, as you might expect, the bulk of them live in Silicon Valley and the surrounding area, but it was #10 and #1 on the list that got my attention:  #10 was 90275, which...Continue Reading!

Newly Listed in Mira Verde

Sold!  I told you not to wait.  A coveted end unit Malaga model with ocean view priced to sell.  This unit has 2 bedrooms + a storage room/desperation 3rd bedroom, 2 full baths, full feature kitchen, family room, living room with a high ceiling, fireplace, and private patio.  The second bedroom and full bath are both on this entry level.  Off the 2-car private garage is the storage room/office, as well as a full width storage room under the unit. A...Continue Reading!

Exclusive Ocean Crest Court — sold in 2 days!!

If you're looking for something unique and tucked away, 7 Ocean Crest Court has just come on the market for the first time since it was new.  Lovingly and meticulously maintained by the original owners, this end unit has a spectacular, unobstructable view of Santa Monica Bay, the coastline, and Channel Islands.  This is the largest townhouse floor plan on the Hill at 2544 square feet and can be either a 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom with direct entry from...Continue Reading!

First Time for Sale on Via La Selva — now Sold

Sold!.  This charming house has just come on the market for the first time in many decades!  This is a unique one level 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home nestled in the trees on highly desirable Via La Selva in Palos Verdes Estates.  The living room has a high ceiling and skylight, as does the master suite.  There is a formal dining room, full feature kitchen, and direct entry from the 2-car garage into the residence.  There is also tons of...Continue Reading!

September 2019 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: I have a number of new listings that have come on the market since my last letter, black and white flyers for which are included.  I’ve also got a couple more coming up in PVE and RPV under $1.4 million, so please call me if you or anyone you know might be interested.  It’s generally better to get to them before the world at large finds out, and this is your chance. The market has slowed noticeably in the last...Continue Reading!

Just Listed in Rolling Hills Estates — Now Sold.

11 Peacock Lane is a spectacular property on a cul de sac in the exclusive Rolling Hills Country Club -- a 3813 square foot 4 bedroom 4 bath home on a half acre lot with a stunning back yard and in turn-key condition.  $2,199,000.  Call me at 310 613-1076 for a private showing [ngg src="galleries" ids="89" display="basic_thumbnail"] .Continue Reading!

Valmonte! First Time For Sale Since 1955

Sold!  Opportunities abound with this traditional 3478 square foot home in the Valmonte section of Palos Verdes Estates, on a usable 11,000 square foot lot.  There are 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths in the wonderfully flexible floor plan.  All rooms are large, and include living room with manly wood-burning fireplace and full width balcony with access to huge rear garden, family room which also has a similarly manly fireplace, huge rumpus/play room, and workshop with separate outside entry.  This property...Continue Reading!

July Newsletter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     July, 2019   Dear Neighbor: Well, I guess predictions that interest rates were on a long-term increase turned out not to be quite true.  Rates on purchase money loans for homes are now right around 3.875%, about .5% lower than they were a couple of months ago.  Wait long enough and they’ll be paying you to take the money. I’ve got 3 great listings coming up: 344 Via Almar, PVE is a 2642 square foot 4 bedroom 3 bath house in lower Malaga...Continue Reading!

344 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates — Closed Escrow 12/6/19.

A lovely 4 bedroom 3 bath 2642 square foot home in lower Malaga Cove with an unobstructable ocean/coastline view.  High, open beam ceilings, new carpet, paint in and out, new landscaping.  Walk to RAT and Torrance Beaches, Roessler Pool, Haggerty's, Malaga Cove Plaza, Riviera Village.  Now just $1,899,000 and turn-key.  This is a view house in Lower Malaga Cove folks.  Call me at 310 613-1076 for a private showing. [ngg src="galleries" ids="87" display="basic_thumbnail"]Continue Reading!