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Palos Verdes Estates, CA Real Estate News

By Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+, Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe
( Remax Estates Properties)
    THESE ARE ALL REPEATS WHICH I DON'T MIND REPEATING......THis is my official flag day blog: It really makes you think about all that we do and all who risk their lives for us. When in England at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building by George Bush. He answered by saying, 'Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young  men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those that did not return.' You could have heard a pin drop. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Then there was a conference in France where a number of international engineers were taking part, includin...
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By Elaine Murphy Carlson
(RE/MAX Estates Properties)
Palos Verdes Estates was the first city on the Peninsula to incorporate in 1939.  The city has  4.5 miles of coastline.  Twenty-eight percent of city land is permanently deeded as parkland and maintained as dedicated open space.  According to Palos Verdes Estates Resident Handbook, the population in the year 2000 was approximately 13,572. Click here to continue
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By Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+, Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe
( Remax Estates Properties)
Palos Verdes Estates, California Here is some great information that even some facts , I just learned courtesy of Wikipedia, Spike up the dinner conversations with your preteens and teenagers.  Enjoy! "From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedi Jump to: navigation, search City of Palos Verdes Estates PV ESTATES Location of Palos Verdes Estates in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: 33°47′13″N 118°23′48″W / 33.78694, -118.39667 Country United States State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1939-12-20 [1] Government  - Mayor James F. Goodhart [2] Area  - Total 4.79 sq mi (12.41 km²)  - Land 4.79 sq mi (12.41 km²)  - Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)  0.00% Elevation 210 ft (64 m) Population (2000)[3]  - Total 13,340  - Density 2,784.9/sq mi (1,075.3/km²...
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By Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+, Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe
( Remax Estates Properties)
    Featured Property of the Week: http://activerain.com/blogsview/388938/32646-Coast-Site-Rancho   Just for fun, I looked us up in Wkipedia and I found out some wonderful little tidbits that even us locals did not know. Yes, We have the Usual, Palos Verdes Estates, High Luxury Home Prices, Dramatic Ocean Views but did you know all these fun little facts below like the Native Indians, Who started Wayfarers Chapel and in my next blog, What Famous MTV Show was turned down by Palos Verdes.  Enjoy this and get some new dinnertime conversations with those teenagers from my next Palos Verdes Estates Blog. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palos_Verdes   Palos Verdes is often used to refer to a group of coastal cities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the Los Angeles/South Bay area of California. Th...
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By Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+, Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe
( Remax Estates Properties)
Just in case, Palos Verdes Homes Owners did not catch the latest release of CAR(California Association of Realtors) and Data Quick last week, Here it is again. Our MLS Statistics are showing Palos Verdes Estates Increasing catch my previous blog.  http://activerain.com/blogsview/506150/Homes-Sales-for-Palos These stats below are for the Whole Peninsula and including Townhouses,Condos Etc.. So It really shows a great market stability for March of 2008. Here are some important highlights of the CAR Economic Forecast:"In a separate report covering more localized statistics generated by C.A.R. and DataQuick Information Systems, 4.9 percent, or 14 out of 283 cities and communities, showed an increase in their respective median home prices from a year ago. DataQuick statistics are based on co...
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By Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+, Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe
( Remax Estates Properties)
Picture Courtesy of the Palos Verdes Board of Realtors. Images @google.com     Stability seem to be the key in the 90274 Zip codes. Notice that this chart below seems to show that we are up and rising from Jan. 2007. Great news for the Seller who has been procrastinating placing their home on the market. Great news for the Buyer that ihas been procrastinating buying that home. Now is a great time and you will save, save, save if you move quickly before the interest rates increase any further. DOn't miss the links below to other Palos Verdes Estates, Valmonte, Rolling Hills Estates and Lunada Bay real estate info.
ZIP 90274
Date 1/07 2/07 3/07 4/07 5/07 6/07 7/07 8/07 9/07 10/07 11/07 12/07 1/08 2/08 3/08 For Sale 71 74 84 88 99 94 99 88 94 97 89 76 90 89 10...
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By Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+, Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe
( Remax Estates Properties)
This is an interesting factor that we need to take into consideration if you are a buyer that is waiting for the real estate market to drop further, please don't forget to factor in the interest rate increase. This can save you hundresd of thousands of dollars. Yes, Hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest. If your rate goes up 1% on a loan of $500,000.00 it will cost you an additional $250,000.00 in interest over a 30 year period. Don't be pennywise and pound foolish. I have included links below on this subject in detail for you here: http://activerain.com/blogsview/487163/Interst-Rates-up-Dont Save money on interest rates  http://activerain.com/blogsview/452990/Los-Angeles-County-Grea Fed lowers rates, hints cuts may be at end The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by a qu...
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By Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+, Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe
( Remax Estates Properties)
Great Brunches and Beautiful Places to spend your Weekend Mornings!  If you want to go for a five star Gourmet Brunch then try Chey Melange located in the Palos Verdes Inn on Pacific Coast Hwy near Palos Verdes Blvd.(Bristol Farms)  Wonderful Gourmet selections, don't miss their mini fresh donuts, great pastry, champagne brunch, fantastic eggs Benedict other gourmet omelette's and some items straight from England like English Bangers. Reservations required Chez Mélange1716 Pacific Coast Hwy. Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Phone (310) 540-1222 http://www.chezmelange.com/?gclid=CLnjsrnflJMCFRRZiAodzQNTxA   Misto Caffe & Bakery Neighborhood: Torrance24558 Hawthorne Blvd Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 375-3608 http://www.misto'scafe.com   Misto's off Hawthorne just past Rolling Hills Road is the best ke...
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By Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+, Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe
( Remax Estates Properties)
This a great song for all of us Mom's.. I think everyone should have a child. It teaches you how to be patient, humble and very flexible. I can always tell when people have never had children, they get so rattled when things don't go according to plan but I always say "just one child will cure that syndrome... Children are the best teachers, one child and accepting change at a moments notice and changing gears midstream becomes your new mastered skill. Children can make you an expert at this!!Enjoy! My child did not think this was funny, make your children watch it for a time out!  The Mom Song Sung to William Tell Overture with Lyrics
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By Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+, Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe
( Remax Estates Properties)
 Valmonte is still the darling of Palos Verdes Estates. Residents choose this area for it's prestigious location and the historical,quaint cozy character homes in this ultra wealthy community. If you love English Tudor, Victorian homes with a woodsy feeling and like being lost among the rustic trees and horse trails then Valmonte is the place for you.As you can see our luxury home market is still stable and going strong. We could use more inventory for sale and the selling properties are the completely remodeled currently so go ahead. make that move for your new home now while the interest rates are down...you will be glad you did and love the money you will save. Don't wait till the market is on the rise in 2008.  This graph has criteria for all Homes sold in Valmonte with all square f...
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By Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities, Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.
(Charlemagne International Properties)
As we near the end of the first quarter of 2008 real estate activity is on the increase in Palos Verdes Estates.There are currently 56 Single Family Homes on the market.20 Single Family Homes are in Escrow.11 Single Family Homes sold YTD.Sold properties ranged from a low of $925,000 to a high of $2,610,000. Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Find Norma on: Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn - Email Norma Palos Verdes Real Estate Blog - Palos Verdes Real Estate WebsitePalos Verdes Home Search - More inform...
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By Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+, Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe
( Remax Estates Properties)
Consecrate Your LifeHe who brings an offering of praise and thanksgiving honors and glorifies Me; and he who orders his way aright [who prepares the way that I may show him] , to him I will demonstrate the salvation of God.Psalm 50:23Someone needs your life today. Give your life to God, and let Him show you who needs ministry on His behalf. Give Him everything that you are, everything you hope to be, all your dreams, all your visions, all your hopes, and desires. Make everything His, and He will demonstrate His power through your life.I have found that when we give our life to God that he reveals his power. We need to ask in prayer for things that we do not have a ego connection with, or a burning desire for self will, It is those other prayers he hears and answers that we neutral about...
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By Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+, Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe
( Remax Estates Properties)
I really hope this blog is helpful to people looking for Easter Sunrise Services in the South Bay.  I know that when I first moved here in 2001 that I had trouble finding a Easter Sunrise Service.  It is amazing to see how far our Christian Internet Services have come since then in 7 years.I hope you all have a blessed Easter Weekend and enjoy one of these services.  Home Depot- Calvary Chapel South Bay This should be an awesome service ***Our Easter Sunrise Service will be held at the Home Depot Tennis Stadium on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson from 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM. Following the sunrise service, join us for our Easter morning services at CCSB at 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM, and 12:30 PM. We will also have an evening service at 6:30 PM. Please note that the...
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By Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities, Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.
(Charlemagne International Properties)
Palos Verdes is best known for its spectacular bluffs and cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean.  However, RAT Beach is a favorite with the locals.  Located at the south end of Torrance Beach and accessible from Palos Verdes Estates, the beach is a popular spot during the summer months.  It's also a great place for a walk! Norma Toering and Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty (310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Palos Verdes Homes Blog - Palos Verdes Real Estate WebsitePalos Verdes Homes for Sale Search - More information about Palos V...
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By Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities, Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.
(Charlemagne International Properties)
On Tuesday mornings I leave my heels in the closet and slip on a comfortable pair of flats before I embark upon a mad dash around the Palos Verdes Peninsula to preview new listings.  After a three hour marathon of house hunting I return to the office anxious to phone clients with potential property matches.  I award one property "Best of the Day" and a few others receive less desirable recognition, such as "Most Overpriced" and other notes jotted down as I race around The Hill in search of a newly unveiled jewel.This week the Palos Verdes Estates award goes to --drum roll please---2012 Via Pacheco.The view is spectacular from this two bedroom cottage and the lot is enormous--over 15,000 sq. ft.  Live in it as is now and enjoy the view, or the potential to add on or build new increases t...
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By Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+, Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe
( Remax Estates Properties)
 Turn off your news reports, it is time for the Real Palos Verdes Press and it is good news. It here finally, what we have all been waiting for a market update from our trend graphics chart. I plugged in all the square feet, all prices and all lot sizes for Palos Verdes Estates to get the selling prices for this analysis.As we all knew, Dorothy you are not is Kansas anymore! Here is the facts that the media is finally getting out for our local Southern California, Palos Verdes Real Estate Market.Our price selling prices per square foot are on the rise again as usual.  I ran home prices from $1,000,000.00 If that is possible to find in PVE to $4,999,999.00, In plain english, the chart below shows that the average median selling price of 2008 rose to $2.125,000.00 in Jan. 2008 compared wi...
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By Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+, Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe
( Remax Estates Properties)
Los Angeles Couny Buyers beware of Agents That are not RealtorsIn this changing market that experienced REALTORS like to call a BUYER'S MARKET, there are many pitfalls to watch out for. When choosing an Real Estate Agent to represent you in a transaction, it is in your best interest to choose a licensed, professional REALTOR. The difference between a REALTOR and just someone that has a real estate licenced is enormous and could be costly! A REALTOR is a member of and  subscribes to a code of ethics that are acknowledged by the California Association or Realtors and the National Association of REALTORS.What this means that you will get the most fair and honest dealing with your realtor or they can be subject to reprimanding and have their membership taken away. Additionally if your agent...
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By Mary Thomas BH,MB,HB, PV, Estates LA+, Mary C. Thomas Your Agent around the Globe
( Remax Estates Properties)
Here we have a great place to live, raise children and the number 1 schools in the state of California. Val Monte is know for it's prestigious location and it's quaint,charming English Tudor and Victorian homes of the 1930-1940'S.Most have been modernized to include gourmet kitchens with subzero refrigerators and viking cook tops, plus extensive use of travertine tiles.  Very woodsy location for the top dollar SO. California Real Estate. Our Clients pay to live here for that away from it all quiet small town and breathtaking Coastline appeal just 35 mins from downtown Los Angeles.Well, here the market sold prices in Val Monte as of 12/2007 stats just in: 
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By George Fotion, Hi Tech Marketing Utilizing Internet Platforms
(Call Realty Company)
Remember, there is no "national" or even "state" real estate market ... it's ALL L O C A L !!!!!!Notwithstanding the news media reports of doom and gloom, what's REALLY happening in Palos Verdes Estates, California?Pending sales are up and new listing volume is down!  That trend is going to cause prices to remain stable (stable only because of the perception of fear in the market - otherwise we would see significantly rising prices as supply/demand pressures take hold).Mark my words --- we will look back in about 3 years as 2008 as one of the best times ever to buy real estate!
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By George Fotion, Hi Tech Marketing Utilizing Internet Platforms
(Call Realty Company)
What's really going with the Palos Verdes Estates real estate market?Let's ignore the media for a moment shall we (probably a good thing to do most of the time) and let's just look at the numbers - the facts.For the time periods of Oct-Nov-Dec of '06 vs '07 there has been a substantial increase in the number of days of unsold inventory on the market.  However there was an almost 13% decrease from the previous 3 months period...And what about prices?  ...Looks like things are just moving right along ... To keep up to date on all the trends for the South Bay, Palos Verdes Peninsula with sale volumes, sale prices, absorption rates and more, visit my website http://www.homeispalosverdes.com/ and click on the "Trend charts for the South Bay & Palos Verdes" link found under the Palos Verdes P...
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