The following are before and after pictures of my staging of my new townhome listing at 29 Cresta Verde in Rancho Palos Verdes. In addition to staging, I also had the kitchen and second bedroom repainted to more neutral colors.    Living Room before and after pictures        Repainted kitchen a neutral color instead of bright yellow    Staging Master Bedroom and balcony    Staging second bedroom 29 CRESTA VERDE-ROLLING HILLS ESTATES LISTED AT $510,000     OCEAN VIEW TOWNHOME IN A PRIME LOCATION AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE! THIS UPDATED 1,400 SQ.FT. TOWNHOME HAS 2 BEDROOMS, EACH WITH THEIR OWN BATHROOM UPSTAIRS. THE LARGE MASTER BEDROOM OPENS TO A HUGE DECK TO ENJOY SUNSETS. MAIN FLOOR INCLUDES LIVING/DINING ROOM, POWDER ROOM, KITCHEN & LAUNDRY AREA, BREAKFAST ROOM, & PRIVATE PATIO. 2 CAR PAR... 07/02/2012

After making a strong comeback in the average price per sq. ft. of homes sold in Rolling Hills Estates during the spring,  the most recent quarter showed an approx. 6% drop from the comparable quarter a year ago.  Because of the relatively small number of monthly sales, the average monthly price per sq. ft. for this city is highly dependent on the type of homes sold during the month.                 Curnt vs. Prev Month Curnt vs. Same Month 1 Yr Ago Curnt vs. Same Qtr 1 Yr Ago   Oct. 11 Sep. 11 % Change Oct. 11 Oct. 10 % Change Aug. 11 to Oct. 11 Aug. 10 to Oct. 10 % Change Avg. Sq. Ft. Price 407 405 0.4% 407 483 -15.9% 423 449 -5.9%     Based on the average monthly sales for the last 3 months, there is currently a 6 month inventory of unsold homes.             Curnt vs. Prev Month Curn... 11/10/2011

The Crest area of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates ( Area 174 in map below )had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 1st Quarter of 2011 : Properties Sold: 3 Address                             Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft.$/Sq.ft Yr.Blt. MLS#  Sold Date    Days on Mkt. 29419 Whitley Collins DR   $1,017,500 4 3.00 2,506 $406.03 1963 S640968     2/25/11     91 29121 Covecrest DR          $1,182,000 4 2.00 2,090 $565.55 1967 S10112998 1/04/11     53 6415 Seabryn DR              $1,275,000 4 3.00 2,890 $441.18 1970 V11002286 3/10/11     42   Properties for Sale as of 3/31/11: 6 Average List Price at 3/31/11:  $ 1.1 million Average Sales Price of homes sold during 1st quarter: $ 1.2 million Average Price per Sq. Ft. for Properties Sold d... 04/24/2011

The Crest area of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates ( Area 174 in map below )had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 2nd Quarter of 2010 : Properties Sold: 7 Address                             Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft.$/Sq.ft Yr.Blt. MLS#  Sold Date    Days on Mkt. 5609 Seaside Heights DR     $950,000 3 2.00 1,988 $477.87 1966 S10048560 6/21/10     2 5618 Scotwood DR               $970,000 5 3.00 2,468 $393.03 1965 V10045985 4/30/10     0 29289 Whitley Collins        $1,100,000 5 3.00 2,488 $442.12 1963 V09022484 6/15/10  420 29281 Whitley Collins DR   $1,139,000 4 3.00 2,448 $465.28 1963 V10052525 6/23/10     4 28924 Moro Bay DR           $1,200,000 5 4.00 3,677 $326.35 1966 V09121729 4/23/10  118 28424 Meadowmist DR       $1,2... 07/26/2010

                                                                               Casas Verdes TownhomesDescription: This townhouse project is located in Rolling Hills Estates near the Terraces townhouse project off of Highridge Location: At the intersection of Via Granada and Highridge Road in Rolling Hills Estates, near the Terraces townhouse project. ( MLS Area # 174 )Addresses:   2 - 22 Via Majorca                       1 - 33 Via Sevilla                       1 - 49 Via GranadaNumber of units: 56Year Built: 1968HOA Dues (As of 3/1/10): $330/monthAmenities:  Swimming Pool, clubhouse, landscaped grounds                    Unit Type:              Bedrooms                  2                  3   Baths  2.5   3   Square Footage*        1,792        2,006 * Square footage are estimates only... 02/26/2010

                                              The Terraces TownhomesDescription: The Terraces, located in Rolling Hills Estates, is one of the higher-end townhome developments on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. It has 60 acres of lush, beautifully landscaped grounds. The project has numerous model types, with both single floor and 2 floor floor plans, many with panoramic views. Location: Highridge Road and Armaga Springs Road in Rolling Hills Estates ( MLS Area # 174)Year built: 1974-1977HOA Dues (As of 3/1/10): $360/monthAddresses: 1-164 Aspen Way                     1-19 Avocado Lane                     1-143 Cottonwood Circle                     1-101 Cypress Way                     1-51 Oaktree Lane                     1-67 SycamoreAmenities: 5 pools, spas, two tennis courts, two miles ... 02/26/2010