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There were 22 homes on the March 2, 2010, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  I really had to hustle to see 9 homes in the allotted 2 hour period.  We currently have 189 active single family Palos Verdes homes for sales ranging in price from $745,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,800,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $499,000).  There are 44 townhomes/condos for sale priced between $230,000 and $815,000.  My favorites were:

Wayne and Heather Chamberlain’s (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 1553 Via Leon, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 6 bedroom, 7 bath, 7,992 square foot home for $3,350,000.  This upper Lunada Bay estate has ocean/coastline views,  a media room, paddle tennis court and pool.   Rick and Kitty Edler’s (Peninsula Sotheby’s Int’l Realty) 40 Sea Cove Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275(above right) is  2 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,580 square foot home for $4,299,000.  This ocean bluff  Palos Verdes Drive South home features a pool, sports court, botanical gardens and the most fabulous ocean/cove views.

Dan Mullin’s (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 6805 Vallon Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,918 square foot home for $1,299,000.  This Country Club home backs to Los Verdes golf course, has a remodeled kitchen and pool/spa.  Pamela Lieb’s (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 6 Santa Cruz, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (above right) is a 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 4,511 square foot home for $2,650,000.  This Vantage Pointe estate features ocean/Catalina views and resort-style backyard with waterfall, pool, spa and lots of grass.

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Please join me on Sunday, February 28, 2010, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at an Open House at 4224 Via Nivel, Palos Verdes Estates 90274.  I will be hosting the open house for the listing agent, Judy Henry (Remax Palos Verdes Realty).  Here is your opportunity to become a Palos Verdes homes owner.

This gracious Cape Cod home is located in the heart of Valmonte and features a beautifully redone kitchen.  It has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2,446 square feet and is listed for $1,410,000.  The formal living room and dining rooms as well as the office/fourth bedroom, enjoy sparkling city views.  The lushly landscaped yard features a waterfall, spa, outdoor fireplace and built-in Vinking barbecue.

Please join me for a tour through this charming Valmonte home.

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There were 16 homes on the February 16, 2010, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  How is that for synchronicity – 16 on the 16th!   We currently have 189 active single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $745,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $14,500,000 in Rolling Hills 90274  (the low in Eastview is $674,950).  There are 44 townhomes/condos for sale priced between $230,000 and $815,000.  My favorites were:

Steven Watts’ (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 1412 Via Arco, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 3 bedroom 3 bath, 4,090 square foot home for $3,200,000.   This stunning Monte Malaga home features a chef’s dream kitchen, a pool and a separate guest house w/full kitchen.  Stephen Haw’s (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 6871 Crest Road Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right) is a 6 bedroom 6 bath, 4,347 square foot home for $2,480,000.  This Country Club estate has gorgeous ocean views, gourmet kitchen and huge flat grassy backyard.

Susan Creed’s (Shorewood Realtors) 61 Rollingwood Drive, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,013 square foot home for $1,345,000.  This Silver Spur home has updated kitchen and baths and incredible city lights/ocean/coastline views.  Steven Watts’ (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 28424 Meadowmist Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,534 square foot home for $1,295,000.  This Crest home has been extensively remodeled, has a separate bonus room and expansive rear lawn.

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The sun was shining and there were 21 homes on the February 2, 2010, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 192 active single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $745,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $14,500,000 in Rolling Hills 90274  (the low in Eastview is $739,000).  There are 44 townhomes/condos for sale priced between $230,000 and $899,000.  May favorites were:

Joellen Alflen (Keller Williams P.V. Realty) and Raju Chhabria’s (Shorewood Realtors) 53 Margerite Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 7 bedroom, 9 bath, 8,055 square foot home for $11,900,000.  This Mediterranean Ocean Bluff Estate in Lunada Pointe has the above left view from the spectacular gated villa and also has a guest house.  Young Gill’s (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 24 Santa Cruz, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (above right) is a 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 4,511 square foot home for $2,699,000.  This beautiful Vantage Point home has a gourmet kitchen and ocean views in a  24-hour guard gated community.

Chris Adlam’s (Peninsula Sotheby’s Int’l Realty) 4540 Marloma, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,800 square foot home for $1,795,000.  This wonderful Palos Verdes Drive North home was significantly remodeled including tremendous kitchen above left, and has a huge flat grassy backyard area with pool.   George Fotion’s (Call Realty) 6032 Groveoak Place, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right) is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,670 square foot home for $889,000.  This well-priced Silver Spur home has an equisitely remodeled kitchen and bathroom and many other upgrades.

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There were 18 homes on the January 26, 2010, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  Even with the threat of rain, 18 homeowners correctly gambled that the storm would hold.  It actually started raining 10 minutes before the tour ended.  It was perfect.  We currently have 198 active single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $745,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes to $14,900,000 in Rolling Hills (the low in Eastview is $549,000).  There are 43 townhomes/condos for sale priced between $230,000 and $899,000.  My favorites were:

Young Gill’s (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 30691 Calle De Suenos, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 7 bath, 6,500 square foot home for $3,299,000.  This Country Club home located in the private Panorama Estates section has panoramic ocean/Catalina views from all major rooms, and a park-like back yard (lot is 32,670 sq ft).   Gayle Probst’s (Coldwell Banker P.V./South Bay) 3017 W. Palos Verdes Drive, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above right), is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 1,983 square foot home for $1,225,000.  This Lunda Bay home has an upgraded kitchen, bathrooms, windows, etc. and is within walking distance to schools and the bluffs.

Cindy Chew’s (Coldweel Banker P.V./Beach Cities) 8 Sunnyfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (above left), is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,057 square foot home for $1,250,000.  This Palos Verdes Drive North home is located on 1/2 acre flat lot, can accommodate horses, and has an updated kitchen.  Chuck Chambers’ (P.V. Realty) 28048 Santona Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right), is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,600 square foot home for $849,000.  This Los Verdes homes has been remodeled including bathrooms, has a family kitchen and a nice rear yard with brick patio.

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There were 15 homes on the January 5, 2010, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour which is our first for 2010 .  We currently have 181 active single family Palos Verdes homesfor sale ranging in price from $775,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes to $14,900,000 in Rolling Hills (the low in Eastview is $499,000).  There are 44 townhomes/condos for sale priced between $230,000 and $899,000.  May favorites were:

Mardi Tobias and Steven Watts (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 2104 Via Acalones, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left), is a 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 5,002 square foot home for $3,250,000.  This spectacular Monte Malaga Mid-Century Modern estate features dramatic glass walls, slate floors, breathtaking entertaining areas on 3/4 of an acre.  Les Fishman’s (Coldwell Banker) 4409 Lucera Circle, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above right), is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,903 square foot home for $985,000.  This well-priced Valmonte home is ready personalization, has city and mountain views and a park-like backyard.

Pearl Kaperl’s (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 4150 Roessler Court, Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274 (above left) is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,063 square foot home for $1,049,000.  This Academy Hillhome on a cul-de-sac has a separate family room and a pool.  Steven Watts’ (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 3704 Via Palomino, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above right), is a 4 bedroom 3 bath,2,576 square foot home for $1,795,000.  This charming Valmonte cottage features an open floor plan, an upgraded kitchen and a lush English garden

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The Palos Verdes neighborhood of Lunada Bay is located on the west side of Palos Verdes Estates.  Lunada Bay is .7 square miles and has approximately 2,800 residents.  This area is also home to 3 schools – Lunada Bay Elementary, Palos Verdes Intermediate, and Palos Verdes High School.  You can see why this is a favorite area for families as their children will probably be able to walk to at least one of those schools during their school career.  My favorite things about Lunada Bay are the ocean views and the coastline bluff trails for walking.

Lunada Bay in Palos Verdes has its own shopping area (Palos Verdes Drive West and Yarmouth) with a market, restaurants, gas station, banks and other shops.  Lunada Bay also has its landmark fountain (photo above).  Some Lower Lunada Bay homes (on the ocean side of Palos Drive West) have ocean views; this area is fairly flat which is perfect for biking and walking.  Upper Lunada Bay homes are located higher on the hill and many have panoramic ocean views.

Most of Lunada Bay is single family homes (87%) but there are also apartments and townhomes.  Currently, there are 27 single family homes for sale in Lunada Bay Palos Verdes ranging in price from $1,080,000 (3 br, 2 ba, 1943 sq ft) to $4,495,000 (5 br, 5 ba, 5490 sq ft).  There are 8 homes in escrow.  41 homes have sold in Lunada Bay since the first of the year ranging in price from $875,000 (4 br, 3 ba, 1614 sq ft) to $5,000,000 for a stunning bluff home (4 br, 4 ba, 3568 sq ft).  Currently, there are 2 condos for sale in Lunada Bay – one for $399,900 (1 br, 1 ba, 671 sq ft) and one for $725,000 (3 br, 2 ba, 1609 sq ft).

There were 14 homes on the December 9, 2009, Palos Verdes homes Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 215 active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes ranging in price from $750,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes to $14,900.000 in Rolling Hills (the low in Eastview is $625,000).  There are 47 townhomes/condos for sale priced between $210,000 and $899,000.  My favorites are all in Rancho Palos Verdes and are:

Heidi Brown and Young OK Lee’s (Keller Williams Associates) 53 Paseo Del La Luz, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 6 bath, 8,000 square foot home for $4,800,000.  This Oceanfront  estate features panoramic ocean views, a gourmet kitchen w/butler’s pantry, large art studio and salt water pool/spa.  Rachale and Kathy Tyndall’s (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 6716 Birchman Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right), is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,920 square foot home for $968,000.  This well-priced Los Verdes home has been recently remodeled, has ocean views and a peaceful lush garden with a pond.

Al D’Amico’s (Keller Williams Palos Verdes Realty) 16 Nuvola Court, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 3 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,956 square foot home for $1,950,000.  This Peninsula Point home has unobstructed ocean/coastline views and custom balustrades on the staircases leading to a magnificent landscaped backyard.  Pearl Kaperl’s (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 32 Via Capri, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275( above right) is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,282 square foot townhome for $899,000.  This Villa Capri townhome has a beautiful upgraded kitchen, soaring cathedral ceilings and ocean views.

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The Valmonte neighborhood is in Palos Verdes Estates and is located at the northwest corner of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and borders the Hollywood Riviera section of Torrance.  Valmonte is approximately 1/2 mile.  This neighbhorhood is known for its eucalyptus groves and its “family neighborhood” feel.   The topography is relatively flat which is greatfor walking, riding bikes, playing ball, etc.  It is a very friendly area with lots of people taking walks and stopping to chat.

The Palos Verdes Estates “gatehouse” or tower is located in this area as well as the Palos Verdes Estates Stables.  The first house was built in Valmonte over 70 years ago.  Houses were custom built in many different styles such as Ranch, Spanish, Contemporary, Tuscan, Craftsman, etc.  Today the area is a blend of older homes and larger newer homes that have replaced some of the older ones.

Currently, there are 14 homes for sale in the Valmonte area of Palos Verdes Estates ranging in price from $840,000 (3 br, 2 ba, 1553 sq ft) to $2,075,000 (4 br, 4 ba, 3750 sq ft).  There are 4 homes in escrow.  23 homes have sold in Valmonte since the first of the year ranging in price from $820,000 (2 br, 1 ba, 1008 sq ft) to $2,100,000 (4 br, 3 ba, 3671 sq ft).

This is a very popular area as the weather is temperate; its been described as a “banana belt” with not too much fog, wind or heat.  Valmonte is on the north side of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and is closer to beaches, freeways and shopping.  As with all neighborhoods in Palos Verdes Estates, Valmonte does not have any sidewalks, street lights or traffic signals.

There were 9 homes on the November 24, 2009, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 215 active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes ranging in price from $800,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes to $14,900,000 in Rolling Hills (the low in Eastview is $699,900).  There are 47 townhomes/condos for sale priced between $230,000 and $1,500,000. My favorites were:

Gary Myer’s, (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 23 Hillcrest Manor, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (above left), is a 4 bedroom, 5 bath, 4,124 square foot home for $2,295,000.  This Hillcrest Manor home has a resort-like backyard with pool/spa, gourmet kitchen and separate office.  Mary Thomas’s (Remax Palos Verdes Realty) 900 Via Nogales, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above right), is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,205 square foot home for $1,599,000.  This remodeled Monte Malaga home has ocean/coastline/city views, separate den and pool/spa.

Jerry Tainer’s (Northwest Realty) 208 Via Pacheco, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 1,901 square foot home for $1,395,000.  This remodeled Lower Lunada Bay home features a gorgeous new kitchen and outdoor entertaining area and is just a short walk to the bluffs.

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