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Top Tuesday Tour Tip

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...


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Top Tuesday Tour Tips

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...


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Top Tuesday Tour Tips

Yesterday, there were 28 homes on the Palos Verdes Real EstateBroker's Tour which is surprising for a holiday week (usually there are less). And nearly half of the homes were new listings. Today, there are 267 active single family homes for sale on the Palos Verdes Peninsula compared to 210 active listings this time last year. Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are 6.375% conforming and...


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Top Tuesday Tour Tips

There were 22 homes on Broker's Tour yesterday. We currently have 256 active single family homes for sale in Palos Verdes ranging in price from $849,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes ($589,000 in Eastview) to $23,000,000 in Rolling Hills. My favorites today were all in Palos Verdes Estates: Bobbie Owen's 2 El Portal, Palos Verdes Estates, (above left) is a 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 4391 square foot home for...


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Top Tuesday Tour Tips

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...


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Top Tuesday Tour Tips

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...


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Top Tuesday Tour Tips

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...


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One for the Money, Two for the Show….

This is an open letter to Buyers. If you are looking for foreclosures or REOs (bank owned real estate) in Palos Verdes or the South Bay, here are some ideas to help you... One for the Money -You must have your finances ready. The Bank-Seller has already experienced shaky finances from the prior owner. Get pre-approved from your lender and have them pull your current FICO scores. You will also...


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Rolling Hills (Part 4 of 5)

Rolling Hills is a private, gated, equestrian community located atop the scenic hills of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The city was incorporated in 1957 and is 3 square miles. This is the smallest city on the Peninsula and the most private. In 2002, there were 690 homes with a population of 1,906 residents. The city has 26 miles of private roads and 23 miles of equestrian trails. Current real...


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Why The Valmonte Neighborhood Is So Special

The Valmonte neighborhood is located in Palos Verdes Estates. The best thing about this neighborhood is that it is a family neighborhood. There are usually groups of children playing outdoors on any given day. The topography is relatively flat which is great for walking, riding bikes, playing ball, etc. It is a very friendly area with lots of people taking walks and stopping to chat. Houses...


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