Dana Graham

Leased in Valmonte!

This lovely 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home has just leased in Valmonte.  The approximately 1500 square feet of living area are in extremely good condition and updated throughout.  It has a 2-car garage and a huge flat rear garden.  If you like Valmonte (and most people do), you will absolutely love the location.  $6000/month and available now. [ngg src="galleries" ids="132" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]Continue Reading!

High Density Housing

As most PV residents are now aware, in its infinite wisdom, the State has dictated that every city must have "affordable" housing.  "Affordable" varies by city, but the fact that the State is using our tax money and something called the "Builder's Remedy" to bludgeon cities into compliance is disturbing.  The spirit of the California State constitution is that zoning is left to the cities and counties, but Sacramento has found a cynical way around it.  The artist renderings below...Continue Reading!

May 2024 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: Lest you think all I do is to write you an occasional letter, I was honored to be named the #1 Berkshire Hathaway agent in the South Bay for the first quarter of 2024, and in the Chairman’s Circle (the highest level) for all of 2023.  Thanks to all of you whose family homes I have had the honor to sell over the past 40 years. OK, done bragging.  I’m going to get into the weeds a bit here, but...Continue Reading!

Beautiful Lease in The Estates

3602 Estates Lane #104 is a completely remodeled 2 bedroom 2 bath, one level condo in Rolling Hills Estates.  Includes dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, walk-in closets, lots of storage cabinets, and 2 covered parking spots.  Outstanding community amenities include pool, spa, huge rec room, and babbling brooks throughout the complex.  Walk to grocery shopping, restaurants, and the South Bay's best pizza place -- Lamp Post Pizza!  Great location for off-hill commuting.  Get the kids in the incomparable PV Schools (full disclosure,...Continue Reading!

A View to Die For. First time for sale since 1958. Sold instantly with 9 offers.

Did you say you wanted a panoramic view? Check. Unobstrucable? Check. One level house? Check. Large lot? Check. Quiet street? Check. Walk to schools?  Check.  This one level home features a sit-down, panoramic, unobstructable view from Pt Dume to Long Beach. From the updated kitchen and baths, to the low traffic street (if they're driving on Bluemound, they either live there or are lost), to the huge back yard, to the easy walk to schools, this lovey home was lovingly...Continue Reading!

March 2024 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: I don’t usually cover this sort of thing, but as I’m sure most of you know Wayfarer’s Chapel has been in the news lately, and in my capacity as President of the Palos Verdes Historical Society, I figured I’d include a brief mention.  Next to La Venta Inn, which recently had its share of excitement, Wayfarer’s is probably the most iconic building on the Peninsula.  Higher than normal rainfall has caused the landslide not only to accelerate, but also...Continue Reading!

The Latest on Water-Related Events in Palos Verdes

I suppose this will all someday be history, so on those tenuous grounds, here we go: I’m sure by now you’ve heard about the heart-rending ground movement at Wayfarer’s Chapel.  Completed in 1951, designed by famed architect Lloyd Wright, Jr (son of Frank) on land donated by Narcissa Vanderlip, this stunning chapel has become an iconic landmark on the Peninsula, rivalled only by La Venta Inn. Due primarily to the heavy rains of the last 18 or so months, the Abalone Cove...Continue Reading!

January 2024 Newsletter

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Did You Say You Wanted a View? Sold $2,610,000 with 10 offers.

[ngg src="galleries" ids="128" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]Just listed.  180 degree view from Catalina past all Channel Islands, Pt Dume, Malibu, all the way to Manhattan Beach.  It's crazy AND it's an unobstructable view -- you sit so high that no one is going to be building in front of you.  Not only that but the entire 3250 square foot 5 bedroom 5 bath house is remodeled top to bottom, top quality as you would do it.  This is not anything close to...Continue Reading!

Just Listed near Peninsula Center — Sold within 5 days

27537 Elmbridge, RPV, is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home within walkng distance to Soleado Elementary, Peninsula High, and the Peninsual Center.  High ceilings give the main living areas an exceptional feeling of space.  One bedroom features an outside entrance and there is a peek a boo view of the city and mountains from the master suite.  Air conditioned for year around comfort.  The rear yard is large and flat with a lot size of over 13,000 square feet, and...Continue Reading!