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Palos Verdes Homes Top Tuesday Tour Tips – 5/15/2012
0 Comments Published by Elaine Carlson May 15th, 2012 in Buyer Advice, Finding A Home, Palos Verdes, Seller Advice, Tuesday Tour Tips. by Elaine CarlsonThere were 18 homes on the May 15, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour. We currently have 192 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $280,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (This is a 663 square foot commercial building on a 1312 square foot residential lot) to $12,950,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $499,000). There are 40 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $259,000 and $2,695,000. My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
Lily Liang’s (Peninsula Sotheby’s Int’l Realty) 31018 Marne Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 6 bath, 6,002 square foot home for $3,998,000. This Country Club architectural masterpiece built in 2004 features panoramic ocean views, a gourmet chef’s kitchen, an infinity egde pool/spa, elevator and office. Sean and Jonathan Rodriguez’s (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 30365 Via Rivera, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right) is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,669 square foot home for $1,299,000. This luxuriously upgraded Pointe Vicente home features ocean views, black granite in kitchen & master bath and a pool/spa.
Rick and Kitty Edler’s (Peninsula Sotheby’s Int’l Realty) 4036 Via Largavista, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,809 square foot home for $1,225,000. This extensively updated Valmonte home features a remodeled kitchen with all-new stainless steel appliances, a family room and a backyard waterfall pond. Mark Stoll’s (Peninsula Sotheby’s Int’l Realty) 1733 Dalton Road, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above right) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,514 square foot home for $1,499,000. This Lunada Bay traditional old Spanish custom home features an upgraded kitchen, brand new plumbing and new pool.
Photos courtesy of CRMLS
Palos Verdes Homes Top Tuesday Tour Tips – 5/8/2012
0 Comments Published by Elaine Carlson May 8th, 2012 in Buyer Advice, Finding A Home, Palos Verdes, Real Estate Outlook, Seller Advice. by Elaine CarlsonThere were 26 homes on the May 8, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour. We currently have 190 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $280,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (This is a 663 square foot commercial building on a 1312 square foot residential lot) to $12,950,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $529,000). There are 44 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $259,000 and $2,695,000. My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
Alice Kuroda’s (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 8 Albero Court, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,956 square foot home for $1,799,000. This elegant Palos Verdes Drive South home features stunning panoramic ocean/Catalina views, a gourmet kitchen and a grand master suite. Steven Watt’s (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 1344 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above right) is a 5 bedroom, 6 bath, 4,527 square foot home for $2,395,000. This spectacular Spanish style Lunada Bay home was extensively remodeled in 2011 and can be 2 separate residences with its 2 full kitchens, 2 family rooms and 2 master suites.
Judy Henry’s (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 5726 Sunmist Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 3 bedroom, 4 bath, 2,506 square foot home for $1,099,000. This beautiful Crest home features ocean views, a cook’s gourmet kitchen, and a huge outdoor kitchen and pool with slide. Kirsten Fife’s (General Realty Group, Inc.) 27018 Shorewood Road, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right) is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,598 square foot home for $835,000. This recently remodeled Silver Spur Craftsman home is an artistic retreat that features a fabulous kitchen, sun room and a back yard with koi pond/waterfall and hot tub.
Photos courtesy of CRMLS
Palos Verdes Top Tuesday Tour Tips – 5/1/2012
0 Comments Published by Elaine Carlson May 1st, 2012 in Buyer Advice, Finding a Realtor, Palos Verdes, Seller Advice, Tuesday Tour Tips. by Elaine CarlsonThere were 25 homes on the May 1, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour. Again this week, we have mostly new listings. I was only able to see 11 homes and it felt a bit like a road rally as I had to stay on task to see them in the allotted 2 hour time frame. It is interesting to note that the number of new listings coming on the market is almost the same as the number of homes selling so we still have not seen an uptick in active listings this Spring. We currently have 181 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $280,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (This is a 663 square foot commercial building on a 1312 square foot residential lot) to $12,950,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $529,000). There are 45 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $240,000 and $2,695,000. My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
Gayle Probst’s (Coldwell Banker P.V./South Bay) 7 N Quail Ridge Road, Rolling Hills 90274 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 7 bath, 6,000 square foot home for $6,500,000. This spectacular remodeled Rolling Hills home features both Queen’s Necklace and unobstructed city views, office, library, art studio, infinity pool/spa on a 6 acre equestrian lot. Kitty and Rick Edler’s (Peninsula Sotheby’s Int’l Rlty) 2240 Via La Brea, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above right) is a 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 4,350 square foot home for $3,299,000. This Monte Malaga masterpiece features panoramic Queen’s necklace views, a gourmet kitchen, office, game room and pool/spa.
Raju Chhabria’s (Shorewood Realtors Inc) 705 Via Del Monte, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 5 bath, 4,070 square foot home for $2,595,000. This beautiful Californian Mediterranean style Malaga Cove home features breathtaking Queen’s Necklace views, a chef’s kitchen completely remodeled late 2010, wine cellar, gym and pool/spa. Swan Wedekind’s (Keller Williams Palos Verdes) 28750 Cove Crest Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right) is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,468 square foot home for $980,000. This well-priced Crest home features a newly remodeled kitchen and baths, a separate family room and a large master suite.
Photos courtesy of CRMLS
Palos Verdes Homes Top Tuesday Tour Tips – 4/24/2012
0 Comments Published by Elaine Carlson April 24th, 2012 in Buyer Advice, Finding A Home, Palos Verdes, Seller Advice, Tuesday Tour Tips. by Elaine CarlsonThere were 21 homes on the April 24, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour and I was able to see 10 homes today. Most of these were new listings. We currently have 182 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $280,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (This is a 663 square foot commercial building on a 1312 square foot residential lot) to $12,950,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $529,000). There are 50 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $259,000 and $2,695,000. My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
Wendy Sun’s (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 6968 Alta Vista Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 6 bedroom 6 bath, 4,040 square foot home for $2,599,000. This gated Country Club home features a spacious master suite, a resort-like backyard and a two bedroom guest house w/semi kitchen. Allen Scafati’s (Coldwll Banker P.V./South Bay) 1608 Via Barcelona, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above right) is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 4,360 square foot home for $2,995,000. This upper Lunada Bay home features ocean views, a fabulous kitchen and a pool/spa.
Darin and Edward DeRenzis’ (Peninsula Sotheby’s Int’l Realty) 1749 Addison Road, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,296 square foot home for $1,399,000. This lower Lunada Bay home features an updated kitchen and baths, ocean views and a pool. Steve Simonetti’s (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 2 Pony Lane, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (above right) is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1,901 square foot home for $995,000. This equestrian Palos Verdes Drive North home features a remodeled kitchen and baths, panoramic pastoral views and a stable.
Photos courtesy of CRMLS
Things To Do In Palos Verdes – Remembering Arbor Day April 27th
0 Comments Published by Elaine Carlson April 19th, 2012 in Community Information, Palos Verdes, Things To Do In Palos Verdes. by Elaine Carlson
For Palos Verde homes owners in honor of Arbor Day, here is an excellent article written by Brad Broberg, Realtor Magazine about the value of trees:
Plant Trees To Save Energy and Grow Value
By: Brad Broberg, Published: September 12, 2009
Plant a tree to add value to your home and have a positive impact on the local environment.
But every year, 3.2 million acres of forest are cut down, according to the Nature Conservancy. Several million more acres are lost to fire, storm, and disease. That’s why planting new trees and protecting the ones we have is so important. You can do your part by
Caring for the trees in your yard
Supporting tree-planting activities in your community
Donating to organizations, such as The Nature Conservancy, which works to preserve the world’s trees and forests, and American Forests, which offers a unique way to take action. First, use its online Climate Change Calculator to determine your carbon footprint. Then, make up for your emissions by donating to a forest restoration project.
Why should you care about trees? Bankable benefits
The most tangible bang from your bark comes from energy savings. Three properly placed trees could save you between $100 and $250 a year in energy costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Trees save energy two main ways. Their shade cuts cooling costs in the summer. In winter, they serve as windbreak and help hold down heating costs.
The National Tree Calculator estimates that a 12-inch elm in an Omaha yard can save $32.43 a year on your energy bills; the same tree in Atlanta would save you $11.89 annually. The calculator also breaks down other dollars and cents benefits of your tree, like decreasing storm water runoff, removing carbon dioxide from the air, and increasing property values.
In our elm example, the 12-inch tree adds $40.23 to the Omaha home’s value and a $57.33 to the one in Atlanta. And as trees grow larger, they can add even more value.
A 2002 study by the USDA Forest Service pegs the value a single tree adds to a property of about $630. Of course, tree value depends on size, species, location, and condition.
Adds Frank Lucco, a real estate appraiser with IRR-Residential in Houston, “On a $100,000 home [in my market], as much as $10,000 of its value could be associated with mature trees.”
That’s peanuts compared with the role trees play as the lungs of the planet. A report by the Trust for Public Land estimated that one mature tree takes 48 pounds of carbon out of the atmosphere each year and returns enough oxygen for two human beings.
Plant your tree in the right spot
To get the full benefits from your trees, choose the right one and put it in the right location. Planting a deciduous tree on the west side of a house provides cooling shade in the summer. In winter, after it loses its leaves, the same tree lets in sunlight that cuts heating and lighting bills. On the other hand, an evergreen on the west side blocks sun all year long, making a home colder and darker in winter. Rather plant evergreens, a great choice for blocking icy winter winds, on the north side of your home.
If you’re planting a new tree, think about its fully grown size and shape before you dig. Branches from a tree located below power lines can cause outages as it grows. Roots from a tree located too close to a home can damage the foundation or block sewer lines. The wrong tree in the wrong place could actually lower your home’s appraised value if it’s deemed hazardous, says Frank Lucco, a real estate appraiser with IRR-Residential in Houston.
Tree costs
Expect to pay $50 to $100 for a 6- to 7-foot deciduous tree, such as a katsura or evergreen. The same tree at 15 feet will cost $100 to $200, according to Brad Swank of Molbak’s Nursery in Woodinville, Wash. The Arbor Day Foundation sells saplings for as little as $8-$15, or less if you’re a member.
Since trees cost money, be cautious about any home construction work. “Tree failure can happen seven to 10 years after construction, primarily because the root system fails when the soil is compacted,” says Thomas Hanson, a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists from Kirkland, Wash. Also watch for diseases or pests that can threaten trees in your yard and community.
Become a tree advocate
Ensuring that your community has lots of healthy trees doesn’t have to be more complicated than a trip to the nursery and a hole in your backyard. Dig it twice as wide as deep. Let kids push in the dirt and help water weekly until the tree is two years old. The Arbor Day Foundation will tell you how to select the right tree for your needs and climate, where to plant it, and how to maintain it.
The foundation also is a great place to look for community and educational programs.
Its Tree City USA initiative provides expert advice and national recognition to cities and towns that want to establish tree-management plans.
Its Arbor Day Poster Contest for fifth-graders gives teachers a fun way to help students learn the importance of trees.
Its nationwide list of volunteer organizations lets you search for tree care opportunities in your state.
Considering everything trees do for you, it’s the least you can do for them.
Brad Broberg is a freelance writer from Federal Way, Wash. A former newspaper reporter and editor, he writes about business, health care, and real estate for REALTOR Magazine, the Puget Sound Business Journal, and Seattle Children’s Hospital, among others. He’s lived in the same home for 22 years—a home he shares with seven towering Douglas firs.
Visit HouseLogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from HouseLogic.com with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
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Palos Verdes Homes Top Tuesday Tour Tips – 4/17/2012
0 Comments Published by Elaine Carlson April 17th, 2012 in Buyer Advice, Finding A Home, Palos Verdes, Seller Advice, Tuesday Tour Tips. by Elaine CarlsonThere were 32 homes on the April 17, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour. We currently have 175 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $280,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (This is a 663 square foot commercial building on a 1312 square foot residential lot) to $12,950,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $529,000). There are 52 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $200,000 and $2,695,000. My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
Chris Adlam’s (Peninsula Sotheby’s Int’l Realty) 2825 Via La Selva, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 7 bath, 6,565 square foot home for $3,499,000. This fabulous Valmonte home, built in 2003, features an amazing kitchen with 2 islands, an 8,000 bottle temperature controlled wine cellar, and a 3-car garage with natural gas fueling station. Christopher Russell’s (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 16 Harbor Sight Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right). This gated Palos Verdes Drive East estate features a gourmet kitchen, vaulted ceilings, and walls of glass showing city lights/mountain views.
Charlene Phelps’ (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 68 Sea Breeze Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,727 square foot home for $1,749,000. This beautiful one-level La Cresta home features ocean views, a gorgeous master suite w/fireplace and a scenic yard with koi pond. Gayle Probst’s 30317 Rhone Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3,683 square foot home for $1,675,000. This cul-de-sac Country Club home features ocean/Catalina/Malibu views from nearly every room, a large master suite and huge family room.
Photos courtesy of CRMLS
Palos Verdes Homes Top Tuesday Tour Tips – 4/10/2012
0 Comments Published by Elaine Carlson April 10th, 2012 in Buyer Advice, Finding A Home, Palos Verdes, Seller Advice, Tuesday Tour Tips. by Elaine CarlsonWhat a beautiful day in Palos Verdes today! The ocean was a deep blue and the trees a vibrant green. It made touring the open houses even more spectacular. There were 16 homes on the April 10, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour. We currently have 175 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $280,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (Yes, $280,000 is correct; there is a new listing of a 663 square foot commercial building on a 1312 square foot residential lot) to $12,950,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $529,000). There are 46 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $200,000 and $2,595,000. My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:
Gerard Bisagnano’s (Peninsula Sotheby’s Int’l Realty) 1 East Packsaddle Road, Rolling Hills 90274 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 7 bath, 8,610 square foot home for $6,495,000. This fabulous Rolling Hills equestrian estate built in 2000 features expansive ocean views, a library, a huge kitchen, and lushly landscaped grounds with pool/spa and paddock/stables. Janet Stearns’ (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 32325 Sea Raven Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right) is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,054 square foot home for $1,100,000. This turn key Ladera Linda home features a completely remodeled kitchen, remodeled bathrooms and panoramic ocean views.
Mike Diamond and Rick Edler’s (Sotheby’s Int’l Realty) 2532 Via Anita, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3,044 square foot home for $1,649,000. This completely remodeled Valmonte home features vaulted ceilings, 8 skylights, plank oak flooring, a magnificent limestone fireplace and natural stone floors & counters. Young Ok Lee’s (Keller Williams Palos Verdes) 6823 Faircove, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,875 square foot home for $1,199,000. This beautiful Los Verdes home features a remodeled kitchen, ocean views and a pool.
Photos courtesy of CRMLS
Palos Verdes Homes Top Tuesday Tour Tips 3/27/2012
0 Comments Published by Elaine Carlson March 27th, 2012 in Buyer Advice, Finding A Home, Palos Verdes, Seller Advice, Tuesday Tour Tips. by Elaine CarlsonThere were 25 homes on the March 27, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour. We currently have 182 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $699,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,950,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $599,000). There are 47 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $200,000 and $2,595,000. My favorite Palos Verdes homes today were all in Rancho Palos Verdes:
Ginni Lee’s (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 30531 Rue Langlois, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,113 square foot home for $1,185,000. This Point Vicente home has the most spectacular 180 degree, unobstructed ocean/Catalina views out the entire back side of the property and a completely remodeled kitchen. Ornella Green’s (Coldwell Banker-PV/Beach Cities) 6958 Alta Vista Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right) is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 4,048 square foot home for $2,749,000. This fully remodeled Country Club home features soaring ceilings, two master suites, swimming pool/spa and lighted tennis court.
Pamela Lieb’s (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 26721 Hawkhurst Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,784 square foot home for $1,275,000. This stunningly remodeled Peninsula Center/Blackhorse home features an exquisitely remodeled kitchen, a lush new master bath, and a 11,303 square foot lot with waterfall and playhouse. Ken Conant’s (Re/Max Execs South Bay) 26446 Birchfield Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right) is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,282 square foot home for $819,000. This well-priced Silver Spur/Grandview home features a remodeled kitchen and baths, wood floors and newer windows.
Photos courtesy of CRMLS
Palos Verdes Homes Top Tuesday Tour Tips 3/20/2012
0 Comments Published by Elaine Carlson March 20th, 2012 in Buyer Advice, Finding A Home, Palos Verdes, Seller Advice, Tuesday Tour Tips. by Elaine CarlsonThere were 22 homes on this first day of Spring - March 20, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour. We currently have 178 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $699,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,950,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $599,000). There are 51 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $200,000 and $2,595,000. My favorite Palos Verdes homes today were:
Rick and Kitty Edler’s (Peninsula Sotheby’s Int’l Realty) 3004 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 5,576 square foot home for $3,299,000. This brand new Mediterranean style Lunada Bay estate features ocean views, a dramatic entry, spacious kitchen opening to family room and upstairs master suite with panoramic ocean views. Chad Fahlbusch’s (NWRE Brokers) 4952 Rolling Meadows Road, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (above right) is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,200 square foot home for $939,000. This Palos Verdes Drive North home features city light views, office/4th bedroom, family room and a sparkling pool.
Chris Adlam’s (Peninsula Sotheby’s Int’l Realty) 2217 Via La Brea, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 4,350 square foot home for $2,650,000. This Monte Malaga home was remodeled in 2004 and features ocean/coastline views, a gourmet kitchen, 2 family rooms and a wine cellar. Adriana Ferreira’s (Palm Realty Boutique) 27550 Rainbow Ridge Road, Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274 (above right) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3,251 square foot home for $1,199,000. This Westfield home was remodeled in 2002 and features extensive use of marble and natural stones throughout; French doors and windows flood the home with natural light.
Photos courtesy of CRMLS
Palos Verdes Homes Top Tuesday Tour Tips 3/13/2012
0 Comments Published by Elaine Carlson March 13th, 2012 in Buyer Advice, Finding A Home, Palos Verdes, Seller Advice, Tuesday Tour Tips. by Elaine CarlsonThere were 24 homes on the March 13, 2012, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour. We currently have 185 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $699,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 to $12,950,000 in Rolling Hills 90274 (the low in Eastview is $547,400). There are 52 Palos Verdes townhomes for sale priced between $200,000 and $2,595,000. My favorite Palos Verdes homes today were:
Terry Kane’s (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 1908 Dalton Road, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,386 square foot home for $1,495,000. This lower Lunada Bay English Country style home features gorgeous ocean/sunset views, a chef’s kitchen, and a gym/office. Soraya Greenway’s (Shorewood Realtors, Inc.) 2525 Via Sanchez, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above right) is a 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,100 square foot home for $1,299,000. This Lunada Bay family home features ocean/Catalina views, a remodeled kitchen and a large master suite with high ceilings.
Kathy and Rachel Tyndall’s (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 23 Oaktree Lane, Rolling Hills Estates 90274 (above left) is a 2 bedroom 2 bath, 1,325 square foot townhome for $649,000. This splendid Terrace townhome features panoramic city views, a remodeled kitchen and community pools, spas, & tennis courts. Ailene Staggs’ (RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty) 5323 Waupaca Road, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 (above right) is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,442 square foot home for $799,500. This charming Silver Spur starter home features a courtyard entrance, an updated kitchen and a covered patio.
Photos courtesy of CRMLS
