Today is the day for all Palos Verdes Realtors to caravan new listings. I always look forward to Tuesday's for this reason. It is crucial to know all the inventory inside and out on this job. Of the homes I saw today the following were the best buys in my opinion. 3457 Tanglewood 5/5 $1,575,000 5,105 sq.ft 27966 Beechgate 3/3  $1,075,000 1,896 sq.ft 28121 Highridge 1/1 $359,000 819 sq.ft If you would like to be informed of the best buys in the South Bay please contact Rachel. Rachelmtyndall@gmail.com WWW.THEPVREALTOR.COM WWW.RTYNDALL.COM WWW.PVHOMES.COM   08/26/2008

Hello,   Today is August 26th. There are currently 258 homes for sale in all of Palos Verdes. The average asking price is $2,435,564. Currently the lowest priced home is $849,900 located at 26416 Grayslake in R.P.V. It is a four bedroom two bath home. The highest priced home is $23 million located in the gated community of Rolling Hills. The average days on market is 98. If you would like further info regarding Palos Verdes Real Estate please contact Rachel. Rachelmtyndall@gmail.com www.THEPVREALTOR.COM   WWW.RTYNDALL.COM   WWW.PVHOMES.COM   08/26/2008

In 1947, Palos Verdes College, a small, private, independent junior college opened at the current site of Rancho del Mar High School in Rolling Hills. The college initially occupied barracks which were used in WWII. The college, at its peak, served approximately 100 students. Some of the college's students included Elizabeth Taylor's brother, and Leslie Caron, the film star. The college had plans to construct a permanent campus, however fund raising was never adequate to realize these dreams, and the campus closed in 1955. The barracks buildings were used as administrative offices for the Palos Verdes School district after the college's closing. Palos Verdes College. Photo dated: September 12, 1947. (LA Times Photo) For more secrets about the Palos Verdes Peninsula go to Palos Verdes Se... 08/25/2008

There is a small area at the northern part of the Palos Verdes Peninsula within the boundaries of the City of Rolling Hills Estates which is in an unincorporated area and is governed only by the County of Los Angeles. This area is the  residential area on either side of Crenshaw Boulevard,south of Palos Verdes Drive North, which is accessible only from Palos Verde Drive North, as well as a small area just south of the intersection of Rolling Hills Road and Crenshaw Boulevard. For more secrets of the Palos Verde Peninsula go to Palos Verdes Secrets & Little Known Facts 08/25/2008

This area beginning in 1944, before Hawthorne was extended past the current Via Valmonte, was a diatomaceous earth (dicalite) mine, that extended into the area now occupied by the Hillside Village shopping center. This mine at one time contained 300 acres and had been leased by the Great Lakes Carbon Corporation from the Vanderlip family, that still owned approx. 7,000 acres of the original 16,000 acres retained by Frank Vanderlip when he sold the land which made up the Palos Verdes Project. Another rich deposit was known to exist on a 165-acre tract near the crest of the Peninsula. For two years, the Great Lakes Carbon Corporation had been unsuccessfully attempting to purchase this property from the Vanderlip family. Finally, in July 1953, the Great Lakes Carbon Corporation purchased a... 08/25/2008

You're ready to sell your home, but the market is heading south with no signs of an imminent turnaround.  What's a Seller to do?1.  Prepare your property and yourself.  If it's been several years or decades since you moved, one of the most profitable things you can do is revisit your property with the eyes of a buyer.  Better still, invite a real estate agent to walk through the property with you and make suggestions for maximizing the value of your property.  Take notes, this is important and can put thousands of dollars in your pocket.    Once the decision to move is made, emotionally move yourself from owner to seller.  It will be much easier to take those faded baby pictures and high school graduations photos off the living room wall.  Open the drapes and let the sunshine in.  After... 08/23/2008

  Walker Williams, Superintendent of Palos Verdes Unified School District, spoke at our Remax meeting.  Our schools are one of the reasons that Palos Verdes real estate is so desirable.   Here are some interesting facts from his presentation: There are approximately 12,000 students in our district (30 less than last year) 80% of our funding comes from the State which is why the State budget situation will impact us.  The school district budget is balanced for the next school year.  To continue, click here... 08/23/2008

Statistics for the month of July for Palos Verdes Real Estate are available and the results were mixed again for July - more closed escrows and less pending sales.  There were 38 closed escrows and 45 pending sales in June vs. 48 closed escrows and 21 pending sales in July.  The days on market for sold properties in July was only 52 days compared to 67 days in June.  To continue, click here... 08/22/2008

Here is a list of great parks and beaches from the Palos Verdes Mom's club. My favorites too...These are great spots especially for stay home moms to take their toddlers. Here is the link for the PV Mom's Club:http://pvmomsclub.com/guide.html FAVORITE PARKS Ryan Park 30359 Hawthorne Blvd.  Newer and clean, lots of grass, baseball and soccer field, picnic and playground area.  Great for toddlers with lots of places to run, trees and rocks to climb.   Hesse Park 29301 Hawthorne Blvd.  Besides the facilities (baseball and soccer fields, picnic areas, playground and walking trail) there is lots of shade so it’s cool during the summer.   Veterans Park Pearl Street and Catalina.  Comments: Thursday Farmer’s Market, multiple climbing structures, near beach   Ernie Howlett 25851 Hawthorne Blvd... 08/20/2008

City Guide Your copy of the PV MOMS Club's The Essential Guide to Palos Verdes is here! Our members have gathered information on the best family activities and services in Palos Verdes and surrounding areas. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list, but a list of the tried and truly recommended. Included in the guide are favorite outings, best restuarants, top-rated classes, favorite doctors and more. If you haven't picked up your copy yet, just ask a board member for it at the next MOMS Club event you attend.   Favorite Web Sites for PV Events and Information http://www.palosverdes.com/rpv/recreationparks/   http://pvnews.nminews.com/articles/2006/07/31/local_news/news1.txt   Favorite Field Trips Long Beach Aquarium 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach,  CA  90802  (562) 590-3100  By far the... 08/19/2008

 This is a great club for stay home Moms that are new to the Palos Verdes Peninsula or new to stay home moms. Here is the link and the website. Don't miss the City Guide , it is packed with inexpensive places to go all over the Southern California Area, Musems, Parks, Restaurants. Click on this site to the website: http://pvmomsclub.com/ Home Welcome to the MOMS Club of Palos Verdes, California.  We are a group of moms that support each other and the community. The MOMS Club of Palos Verdes is a local chapter of a national nonprofit support group for mothers at home.  It is open to mothers with children of any age. > Featured Homes of the Week: http://activerain.com/blogsview/388938/32646-Coast-Site-Rancho Rancho Palos Verdes http://activerain.com/blogs/palosverdesrealtor4god/tags/homes... 08/19/2008

Hello,   Today is Tuesday August 19th and there are currently six short sales for sale in P.V. One is a two bedroom condo in Rolling Hills Estates priced at $379,000! Wow, what a deal! There are three R.P.V. homes all with five bedrooms for sale. The first is $1.7. The second is $1.498 and lastly the third is $1.750. There is a short sale on a town home in P.V. with three bedrooms and three baths going for $698k. Lastly, there is a four bedroom home located near the Penn Center for $899k. For more details on any of the following please contact your P.V. Realtor Rachel Tyndall.   Rtyndall@remaxpv.com www.thepvrealtor.com www.rtyndall.com www.pvhomes.com   08/19/2008

If you have a vacant property on the market for several months and have not received an acceptable offer, perhaps it's time to consider other options: 1.  Improve the CONDITION is usually my first suggestion. 2.  Reduce the PRICE. I know as a Seller this is not what you want to hear, but facts are facts and comps are comps. 3.  LEASE it. If the curb appeal is at its maximum and the interior pleases the eyes, then price may be the last variable to play with.  However, as a Seller, if your financial plans do not include "giving it away" you may want to consider leasing the property. Many buyers are unable to secure loans in these uncertain financial times, and leasing a home in their neighborhood of choice is often an attractive option.  The rising inventory of homes brings the supply and... 08/16/2008

One of the stops on my recent European Mediterranean Cruise on Carnival Cruise lines was the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. This was one of the highlights of the trip and was an amazing adventure. If you visit the city, make sure that you pay the nominal fee and walk the full 2 mile walk along the top of the wall surrounding the city. It has amazing views of the ocean and the city. For more pictures, go to http://www.maureenmegowan.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=2106418&NF=1     08/12/2008

Part of my recent trip to Europe on a Carnival Mediterranean 12 day cruise was a day excursion to the Amalfi Coast. The drive is about a 2 hour drive on an unbelievably narrow and winding road about 200 feet above the ocean. It is very beautiful.      If you would like to see more pictures go to :  http://www.maureenmegowan.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=2106737&NF=1 08/12/2008

Villa Narcissa, more commonly referred to as the Vanderlip Mansion, was constructed by Frank Vanderlip in the 1920's, and was one of the first homes constgructed on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Frank Vanderlip is known as "The Father of Palos Verdes". During the 1940's, Villa Narcissa, then occupied by Kelvin Vanderlip, Frank Vanderlip's son, hosted many Hollywood celebrities. Myrna Low, had lived there before World War II, and Paulette Goddard and Burgess Meredith had honeymooned there. In 1946, Kelvin hosted his good friend Ted Geisel (a.k.a "Dr. Seuss", the famous childrens book author) during the summer. In 1946, Kelvin married Elin Regine Brekke, of Norwegian descent. Dr. Seuss, in 1949, dedicated his book "Bartholomew and the Oobleck" to his godson, Kelvin, Jr., the son of Kelvin ... 08/12/2008

I have specialized training in serving the real estate needs of our Senior Citizens, and have received the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation The Palos Verdes Peninsula has several assisted living facilites to enable the Peninsula Senior Citizens to continue to live close to friends and family. The Palos Verdes Peninsula also has several 55 and older only condominium and townhouse developments, one of which is being constructed in downtown Rolling Hills Estates. Palos Verdes Estates also recently began the "PV Cares" program which provides services to the senior population with the city. My website also has a directory of Seniors seervices available on the Palos Verdes Peninsula at http://www.maureenmegowan.com/Nav.aspx/Page=/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=1305303%20 08/12/2008

The Palos Verdes Peninsula has many wonderful venues which provide the residents of the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the cities of Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, and Rolling Hills Estates with the opportunity to enjoy culture and the arts. One of the most important of these venues is the Norris Center for the Performin Arts. The Norris provides an active program of concerts, plays and musicals                 The Palos Verdes Art Center also provides many interesting art programs to the community. They also sponsor the Arts at Your Fingertips program for the local public schools in the Palos Verdes Unified School District. This program provides art instruction for some wonderful hands on projects to school children of all ages. This is increasingly important with... 08/12/2008

The Palos Verdes Peninsula, including the cities of Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, and Rolling Hills has some of the best parks, sports and receration opportunities in Southern California.   Palos Verdes Estates offers several amenities to its residents including the Palos Verdes Golf Club and the Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club. The Palos Verdes Peninsula is famous for its equistrian facilities including stables in Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, and Rolling Hills Estates.  The Palos Verdes Peninsula Horsemen's Association publishes the only horse trail map, which can be purchased at local feed and tack stores, such as Rolling Hills General Store 26947 Rolling Hills Rd Rolling Hills Estates, CA (310) 541-3668 Many world famous tennis players... 08/12/2008

The Palos Verdes Art Jury is run by the Palos Verdes Homeowners Association, which through deed restrictions on property in Palo Verdes Estates and the Miraleste area of Rancho Palos Verdes controls the artistic character of all home improvement and new construction in those areas. Any change to the exterior of a home in these areas must receive the approval of the Art Jury in addition to all required construction permits. The Art Jury preserves the originally intended architectural styles intended by the develpers of the original Palos Verdes Project ( See HISTORY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES for the history and origination of the Palos Verdes Art Jury. The requirements and guidelines used by the Palos Verdes Art Jury are described on my website at Palos Verdes Art Jury . 08/12/2008