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Today, there were 19 homes on the Palos Verdes Real Estate Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 276 active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes ranging in price from $825,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes ($619,000 in Eastview) to $23,000,000 in Rolling Hills.  There are 56 townhome for sale priced between $279,900 and $2,000,000.  My favorites today are:

Gary Myer’s 505 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 2 3/4 bath, 2,538 square foot home for $1,795,000.  This Malaga Cove home has fantastic coastline/ocean views, a remodeled kitchen and is within walking distance to the bluffs/beach.  Gary Fortune and Larry Herman’s 27610 Eastvale, Rancho Palos Verdes, (above right) is a 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 4,049 square foot home for $2,199,000.  This unique Westfield home has a gourmet entertainer’s kitchen and a 850 square foot guest house on a 28,890 square foot equestrian lot.

Steve & Ceci Watts’ 9 Pinto Lane, Rolling Hills Estates, (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,795 square foot home for $1,649,000.  This beautiful Rolling Ranchos Cape Cod style home has a sunroom, pool, and barn and paddock area.

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Today, there were 15 homes on the Palos Verdes Real Estate Broker’s Tour including several interesting and unusual properties.   We currently have 261 active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes ranging in price from $875,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes ($579,000 in Eastview) to $23,000,000 in Rolling Hills.  There are 48 townhomes for sale priced between $372,000 and $2,000,000.   My favorites today are:

Rick Edler’s 317 Rocky Point Road, Palos Verdes Estates, (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,945 square foot home for $3,999,999.  This Lunada Bay home is a rare bluff property,  has unobstructed ocean views and a remodeled kitchen.  Cheryle Ushkow’s 12 Hillcrest Manor, Rolling Hills Estates, (above right) is a 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 4,647 square foot home for $2,400,000.  This Hillcrest Manor home has a pool w/pool house, an office/library and cathedral ceilings with floor to ceiling windows.

David Dashiell’s 2508-2512 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, (above left) are 3 townhomes each with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths 2,850-3,050 square feet for $1,975,000 to $2,000,000.  These new Malaga Cove townhomes have private elevators, vaulted coved ceilings and are within walking distance of Malaga Cove shopping center.   Patricia Arturo’s 27966 Beechgate Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, (above right) is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1,896 square foot home for $1,075,000.  This Peninsula Center home has a city light view, updated kitchen and is within walking distance to the shops on Silver Spur.

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Yesterday, there were 25  homes on the Palos Verdes Real Estate Broker’s Tour.  I have selected both high and low priced homes.  We currently have 281 active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes ranging in price from $849,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes ($579,000 in Eastview) to $23,000,000 in Rolling Hills.  There are 50 townhomes for sale priced between $305,000 and $2,288,000. 

Cheryle Ushkow’s 57 Paseo Del La Luz, Rancho Palos Verdes, (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 6 bath, 7,012 square foot home for $5,395,000.  This  luxurious Oceanfront home has unobstructed ocean views, an office/library and the largest home pool I have ever seen.  Steve Watt’s 2635 Via Carrillo, Palos Verdes Estates (above right) is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,993 square foot home for $1,250,000.  This remodeled Lunada Bay home has large bedrooms, ocean views and a formal dining room.

Shawn Nejad’s 28035 Braidwood Drive, Rancho Palos Drive, (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,262 square foot home for $1,299,000.  This well-priced home includes ocean views from nearly every room, a remodeled kitchen and pool with spa.  Kelly Evans and Laura Medina’s 30221 Kingsridge Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, (above right) is a 3 bedroom 2 bath, 1,750 square foot home for $875,000.  This home near the Miraleste Hiking Trails has city/ocean/harbor views, a remodeled kitchen and an attractive open floor plan.

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Yesterday, there were 30 homes on the Palos Verdes Real Estate Broker’s Tour.  Below is a sampling which includes 3 single family homes (one available for lease/option) and 1 townhome.  We currently have 285 active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes ranging in price from $849,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes ($539,000 in Eastview) to $23,000,000 in Rolling Hills.  There are 50 townhomes for sale priced between $305,000 and $2,500,000.

Steven Cohen’s 30725 Cartier Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 6 bath, 5,475 square foot home for $3,875,000.  This completely remodeled Monaco home has a tennis court, swimming pool and ocean/whitewater views.  Joyce Yang’s 1 Via Granada, Rolling Hills Estates, (above right) is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,006 square foot townhome for $789,900.   This Casas Verdes end-unit townhome has a secluded rear patio, clubhouse and gated pool area.

Chris Fitzpatrick’s 27449 Halescorner Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,230 square foot home for $1,295,000.  This Grandpoint home has been extensively remodeled, and has a pool and backyard playhouse.   Harold Maltz’ 29520 Driftwoood Lane, Rancho Palos Verdes, (above right) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3,092 square foot home for $1,299,000 or for lease/lease-option for $5,500/month.  This home near Hesse Park has some ocean/canyon view, is on a cul-de-sac and has a 3-car garage.

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Today’s Tour Tip for Palos Verdes Real Estate Broker’s Tour is my own listing at 838 Rivera Place, Palos Verdes Estates, which has spectacular panoramic ocean and Catalina views - and is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3,025 square foot home on a 14,600 square foot lot for $2,499,000.

This is a lavishly remodeled home with a private courtyard entry and ocean views from nearly every room.  This exquisite home was designed with meticulous attention to quality and detail.  The custom cabinetry throughout resembles fine furniture.  It’s perfect for entertaining with a ground level kitchen, dining room, living room open floor plan with dramatic ocean views.  The downstairs family room has a full bar (with 100-bottle wine refrigerator, humidor, draft beverage dispenser, dishwasher, refrigerator and ice-making machine) and leads to a covered patio and gardens, all with incredible ocean views.

Please come join me today, August 12, between 11:00 and 1:00 to view this beautiful home.  There will also be a public open house on Sunday, August 17, from 1:00 to 4:00.   View property website at www.838Rivera.com

Yesterday, there were 32 homes on the Palos Verdes Real Estate Broker’s Tour.  Several were well priced and are expected to sell quickly.  We currently have 269 active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes ranging in price from $799,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes ($599,000 in Eastview) to $23,000,000 in Rolling Hills.  My favorites today are:

Susie Engstrom’s 35 Empty Saddle Lane, Rolling Hills Estates, (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,031 square foot home for $1,399,000.  This secluded equestrian property is on a 17,700 square foot lot and has a separate entrance for a one bed/one bath suite.  Tuba Ghannadi’s 30071 Cartier Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, (sunset view above right) is 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath 3,516 square foot home for $1,598,800.    This Monaco home has a spectacular ocean view, remodeled kitchen and swimming pool.

Katie Muck and Vicki Longley’s 4401 Via Azalea, Palos Verdes Estates, (above left) is a 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath, 2,234 square foot home for $1,399,000.  This Valmonte home has a fabulous city light view from every room in the house, a park-like backyard and a separate family room.  Pamela Lieb’s 2132 Via Olivera, Palos Verdes Estates, (above right) is a 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2,331 square foot home for $1,200,000.  This Lunada Bay home has a newly remodeled kitchen, an ocean view and a 12,860 square foot lot.

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Today there were 26 homes on Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 253 active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes ranging in price from $599,000 (in Eastview) to $23,000,000.  My favorites today were:

Joan Zirkel’s 6739 Vallon Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes (above left), is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 3177 square foot home for $1,650,000.  This remodeled home has an ocean view, 3 car garage and backs to Robert Ryan Park.  Anna Randall’s 3005 Via Victoria (above right), Palos Verdes Estates, is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 3336 square foot home for $2,550,000.  This stunning residence has a pool, hot tub, ocean view, and a 15,090 lot. 

James Sander’s 3900 Via Nivel, Palos Verdes Esatates (above left), is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2100 square foot home for $1,249,000.  This Valmonte home has a pool, separate grassy side yard and a formal dining room.  Raju Chhabria’s 12 Via Del Cielo (above right), Rancho Palos Verdes, is a 5 bedroom, 7 bath, 7031 square foot home for $4,790,000.  This ocean view home has an elevator, putting green and a 26,223 square foot lot.

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Today there were 22 homes on Broker’s Tour.  We currently have 258 active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes.    My  favorites today were:

Al D’Amico’s 12 Pony Lane, Rolling Hills Estates (above top), is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2317 square foot home for $1,575,000.  This is “A Horse Lover’s Dream” on a 20,000 square foot lot with a 2-stall barn and exercise ring adjacent to the riding trail.  Judy Henry’s 31015 Via Rivera(above bottom), Rancho Palos Verdes, is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1861 square foot home on a 18,210 square foot lot for $1,199,000.  This home needs updating but has a fabulous ocean view.

Carrie Hassanzai and LeeAnn Grant’s 1328 Granvia Altamira, Palos Verdes Estates (above left), is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2458 square foot home for $1,469,000.  This remodeled Montemalaga home has a family room and pool.  Raju Chhabria’s 500 Via Del Monte, Palos Verdes Estates (above right), is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3186 square foot home for $2,399,000.  This French Provincial style home has high ceilings, ocean view and pool.

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Interest rates on home loans are down one full percentage point in some categories from April 17, 2008, for example 5.5% for a 30 year fixed loan due in 10 years.  Tuesdays, I attend our Office Meeting and then go on to the Palos Verdes Real Estate Broker’s Tour.  Better loan rates were the pleasant surprise at our Office Meeting.

Today’s Broker’s Tour had 24 properties to view in approximately two hours.  It feels like a treasure hunt and one quickly goes from one home to another, making notes and calling buyers to tell them about the properties for sale.  I actually only saw 10 homes out of the 12 that I wanted to view today.   As I got out of my car at one home, a woman stopped to ask me the price of the home I was about to view.  She lived in the neighborhood and said her home was the first to be built on the block.  I invited her to see the home and helped her get up and down some low stairs (as she was using a walker) to see her neighbor’s house.  She was so appreciative and being able to help her was the gift that I received.                    

My favorite homes today were: 

Cindy Chew’s 40 Country Meadow, Rolling Hills Estates (above top) - a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2613 square foot home with a pool, 3 car garage, newly remodeled kitchen and master bath in a the gated community known as The Ranch listed for $1,829,000.  Irwin Gebroe’s 3016 Via Rivera, Palos Verdes Estates (above bottom) - a 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2845 square foot home with separate guest house with an additional bedroom and bath listed for $1,850,000.

Brent Talbot’s 1605 Via Machado, Palos Verdes Estates (above top) - a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1502 square foot remodeled home on a serene street in Lunada Bay listed for $1,275,000.  Rick & Kitty Edler’s 2540 Via La Selva, Palos Verdes Estates (above bottom) - a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2436 square foot home constructed in 2002 listed for $2,200,000.