Palos Verdes homes owners have a wonderful organization to help care for its aging population. The City of Palos Verdes Estates’ Senior Program; PVE-CARES, was established in 2004, by the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department, to address the rise in crimes against seniors. It was found that seniors were becoming the victims of what is commonly referred to as “Elder Abuse,” so they helped design a program called PVE-CARES (PVE-Care, Assistance, Resources, Education, and Socials). PVE-CARES was designed to provide education, available resources and socialization for Palos Verdes Estates’ senior residents so that they may avoid becoming victims as well as be able to live independently, in their own homes, for as long as possible.PVE-CARES holds between 5-6 events each year. They include a... 02/05/2018

Palos Verdes real estate single family home sales in the first 25 days of January 2018 are 31 homes which is a decrease from the 36 Palos Verdes homes sold in the first 25 days December and a decrease from first 25 days of January 2017 (32).  (It may take an additional week for some sales to post after the actual close of escrow).  The average sales price for single family Palos Verdes homes from January 1st to date is $1,570,817 which is a decrease from last month’s average of $1,915,743 for this same time period and an decrease from $1,835,320 last January. In January 2018 to date, the highest priced Palos Verdes home sold for $4,950,000 and is located in the Lunada Bay neighborhood of Palos Verdes Estates and has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and 3,315 square feet on a 16,569 square foot lot.... 02/05/2018

Palos Verdes homes owners should know how important the Final Walk-Through is on your newly purchased property. Loan America just put out an article which reflects the positive decision that homeowners need to make when completing their home purchase. Most real estate companies require that their agents make the Verification of Property Condition as their final disclosure documents. This is done to protect the buyer from any legal issues at a later date.Loan America states in their article that after you’ve put alot of effort into finding the right house, you need to make sure that you do a final walk through to make sure that no changes have taken place on the property. This is not the time that you request new repairs, instead is just the time to make sure the condition of the home ha... 02/01/2018

Point Vicente Interpretive Center has started counting whales for the 2017/2018 Whale Watching season.  This famous landmark gives Palos Verdes homes owners a local center where they can go and watch these massive mammals off our coastline.   This season officially started December 1, 2017, and according to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center, as of today, there have been 284 gray whales counted going south.  Most of the whales are traveling south to Baja and the concern in the last several months has been that they are swimming in the large container ship paths.To see these magnificent creatures, there are several different local options to choose from.  Point Vicente Interpretive Center located at 31501 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, welcomes visitors to this premier... 02/01/2018

The inventory of unsold condos and townhomes on the Palos Verdes Peninsula of 21 units at the end of December is down approx. 31% compared to this time a year ago. The average number of sales per month over the last 3 months of 16 units per month is up approx. 4% compared to a year ago however. There are only 8 units in escrow at the end of December, however.   The average price per square foot of condos and townhomes sold on the Palos Verdes Peninsula over the last 3 months of $475 per sq. ft. is up 3% over the similar period last year.     The average days on market to sell a condo or townhome on the Palos Verdes Peninsula has been approx. 1 to 2 months recently. Condos and townhomes are currently selling at an average of 98% of list price.   With 21 units for sale at the end of Decem... 01/29/2018

Summary: The number of homes listed for sale on the Palos Verdes Peninsula has decreased to seasonal levels, but the number of homes on the market at the end of December is the same as the end of 2016 but the number of homes sold during the last three months is down 23% compared to the prior year, resulting in unsold inventory of just under 3 months supply. Prices per square foot are up approx. 3% compared to the prior year's quarterly average. Lower priced homes are moving faster than the upper end of the market. The market has also been very active with houses taking only approx. 1 to 2 months to sell.The number of properties listed for sale for the overall Palos Verdes Peninsula at the end of December of 130 properties is the same as at the same time last year, and the average number... 01/29/2018

Interest rates for buying a home on the Palos Verdes Peninsula moved higher this week . The following are excerpts from the newsletter on interest rates published by HSH Associates :With equity market remaining on a tear, good economic news coming along almost every day and inflation pretty close to the Federal Reserve's target, mortgage and other interest rates continue to have no place to go but up. To be sure, they have firmed up only modestly, but a cumulative 20-basis point increase and the potential for more certainly isn't the news that mortgage shoppers were waiting to hear to start 2018.Mortgage and other interest rates moved higher this week but seem to have landed on an unsteady perch. There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of news or information to help them fall much; to the ... 01/29/2018

My favorite Palos Verdes Homes on the January 23, 2018, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour (19 homes had open houses today) are described below.  We currently have 113 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $998,900 in Rancho Palos Verdes (The low in Eastview is $855,000) to $40,000,000 in the City of Rolling Hills.  There are 19 Palos Verdes condos/townhomes for sale priced between $288,000 and $1,825,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:       Bill Ruth  (Keller Williams Palos Verdes) & Charles Raine’s RE/MAX Estate Properties) 74 Eastfield, Rolling Hills 90274 (above left) is a 4 bedroom, 6 bath, 4,000 square foot home for $3,925,000.  This elegant Rolling Hills designer home features panoramic ocean/city/mountain views, a gourmet country kitche... 01/26/2018

Palos Verdes Library District has opened up a new venue for weddings.  The Malaga Cove library is offering wedding day packages which include site usage for up to eight hours.The library offers an intimate, relaxed and romantic venue close to the Palos Verdes coast.  The library, with its Mediterranean Revival style, was designed by architect Myron Hunt in 1929.  Adjoining is the beautiful garden designed by the Olmsted brothers, whose father designed Central Park in New York City.  French doors open to this charming garden and the library/garden are linked by a Palos Verdes stone walkway.The library will offer full use of the Library Art Gallery, gardens and the main floor library for photos.  The tower room on the top floor will act as a bridal party staging area.  The Library Art Gal... 01/25/2018

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Senior Center is once again offering free income tax preparation to Palos Verdes homes owners through the AARP Tax-Aide Program.  These one hour sessions are held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. beginning February 3, 2018, and ending on April 14, 2018.  In order to take advantage of this free program, you must have all your tax documents for 2017 in hand before going in.  You are also required to bring copies of your 2016 Federal and State income tax returns.   It is open to all ages including seniors, but remember that space will be limited and you must bring your tax documents organized and ready to go.As in prior years, they will have tax preparation sessions on a first come – first served basis so plan accordingly and make sure you are available t... 01/24/2018

Palos Verdes real estate was strong in 2017 with increases in average sales price, median sales price, and price per square foot!   Median sales price in 2017 increased 4.1%.  2017 average sales price for Palos Verdes homes was $1,753,584 compared to $1,695,655 in 2017 – an increase of 3.4%.  Average price per square foot for Palos Verdes homes sold in 2017 was $642 compared to $612 in 2017 – an increase of 4.9%.  There were only 3 more single family Palos Verdes homes sold in 2017 – 695 single family Palos Verdes homes sold in 2017 compared to 692 homes in 2016 – there has been a lack of inventory of Palos Verdes homes for the past few years. The mix of Palos Verdes homes sales for 2017 again showed less sales under $1,000,000.  In 2017, 76 Palos Verdes homes sold for under $1,000,000... 01/23/2018

During the month of February 2018, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is offering outdoor hikes/activities for Palos Verdes home owners to enjoy including bird walks, nature walks with naturalists, nocturnal full moon walk and volunteer opportunities which are listed below. Special Events:  Volunteer Greeter’s Training will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This one day training will prepare volunteers to lead outreach booths at special events and nature walks to help connect the community. Sign up at http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Volunteer Trail Crew Training will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  You will join the Trail Crew for monthly field practice in trail assessment and repair techniques.  Th... 01/16/2018

My favorite Palos Verdes Homes on the January 9, 2018, Palos Verdes real estate Broker’s Tour (20 homes had open houses today) are described below.  We currently have 122 single family Palos Verdes homes for sale ranging in price from $1,049,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes (The low in Eastview is $868,000) to $40,000,000 in the City of Rolling Hills.  There are 20 Palos Verdes condos/townhomes for sale priced between $395,000 and $1,825,000.  My favorite Palos Verdes homes today are:         Mark Stoll’s (Vista Sotheby’s Int’l Realty) 2756 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 (above left) is a 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 4,200 square foot home for $3,200,000.  This spectacular Malaga Covehome features amazing ocean views, exposed beam ceilings & hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen and large patio ... 01/15/2018

Palos Verdes real estate sales December 2017 for Palos Verdes homes increased compared to November.  43 Palos Verdes houses sold in December which increased from the 39 homes sold in November and decreased from the the 66 homes that sold in December 2016.  There were 42 Palos Verdes single family homes pending in December which decreased from the 45 homes pending in November.  The number of active Palos Verdes homes for sale in December (130) decreased from the 152 homes for sale in November. Average sales price for Palos Verdes homes sold in December increased to $1,842,000 from $1,794,000 in November and increased from the $1,738,000 in December 2016.  Price per square foot for Palos Verdes houses that sold/closed escrow in December decreased to $632 from November ($669).  Average day... 01/12/2018

  Posted on January 5, 2018 RE/MAX Estate Properties Palos Verdes Market Report is out for the year 2017, and we will be discussing the results of the report within the next few days. The Market Data Report shows the number of single family residents properties that have sold and what the average price ranges are. Some of the information that we will be covering are the number of units sold, average square foot range, price range, average price comparisons (2016-2017) and average price per square foot. The neighborhoods that we will be covering are: Lunada Bay/Margate, Monte Malaga, Malaga Cove, Valmonte, PV Drive North, Rolling Hills, PV Drive East, Mira Catalina, PV Drive South, West Palos Verdes, Country Club, La Cresta, Los Verdes, Crest, Peninsula Center, Silver Spur and Eastview/R... 01/08/2018

Palos Verdes residents who are parents of eighth grade students, should have received high school information packets as it is time to designate which high school their child will attend in September 2018.  To assist in this decision, Palos Verdes High School and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School will be hosting their annual tours at both schools for Palos Verdes homes owners (and tenants) to visit.  Any current eighth grade student will have an opportunity to enroll under “open enrollment” which means that the students who will enter 9th grade in September 2018, may choose which Palos Verdes high school to attend.  Planning for the 2018-2019 school year is beginning, and enrollment numbers are critical to effectively prepare for this next school year. Both high schools have scheduled... 01/05/2018

The Peninsula Seniors Lecture Series January 2018 is a great opportunity for Palos Verdes homes owners to hear interesting speakers.  These Lectures take place at Hesse Park located at 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, in the Fireside Room on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.January 10, 2018 – Jim Shneer will be returning to present A Caravan of Martyrs: The Hashemite Family.  This lecture will cover the elements of war, politics, deceit, murder and sex, with the story of a Middle-Eastern family – albeit an important one.  The Hashemite lineage goes back through Mohammed and earlier; and the Hashemite family has been in power for more than 800 years in different countries.January 17, 2018 –  Grace Chon, who is a self-taught commercial and editorial Animal Photographer, will speak a... 01/04/2018

Palos Verdes homes sales in the Eastview neighborhood for the first half of 2017 decreased to 23 single family homes sold in 2017 compared to 34 sold in 2016.  Price per square foot for Eastview  homes that sold in the first half of 2017 increased to $504 compared to $475 in 2016 a 6.1% increase.  Average sales price for Eastview homes sold in the first half of 2017 increased to $882,083 in 2017 compared to $796,272 in 2016.  The most expensive Palos Verdes home sale in the Eastview neighborhood was $1,175,000 and the lowest priced Palos Verdes home sale in the Eastview  neighborhood was $640,000. Currently, the Eastview neighborhood has 7 Palos Verdes homes for sale.  There are 5 single family homes for sale ranging in price from $868,000 for a 2 bedroom/2 bath, 1,543 square foot home... 01/02/2018

Palos Verdes real estate single family home sales in the first 19 days of December 2017 are 31 homes which is an increase from the 27 Palos Verdes homes sold in the first 19 days November  and a decrease from first 19 days of December 2016 (50).  (It may take an additional week for some sales to post after the actual close of escrow).  The average sales price for single family Palos Verdes homes from December 1st to date is $1,823,605 which is an increase from last month’s average of $1,759,593 for this same time period and an increase from $1,734,530 last December. In December 2017 to date, the highest priced Palos Verdes home sold for $4,950,000 and is located in the Monte Malaga neighborhood of Palos Verdes Estates and has 5 bedrooms, 7 baths and 6,900 square feet on a 24,195 square... 12/26/2017

Palos Verdes Peninsula residents know that after the Hanukkah & Christmas holidays there is always lots of extra trash that is needed to be picked up.Each city has it’s own special programs for trees and extra packaging.The City of Palos Verdes Estates will be picking up Christmas trees starting one week after the holiday, from January 1 through January 15, 2018. Please leave them in the same area as your green pick up. The City of Rolling Hills will be picking up trees starting December 26, through January 19,2018, and all trees over 6 feel must be cut in half. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes will start tree pick up service on December 26 through January 15, 2018, and any tree over 4 feet high should be cut in half. Rolling Hills Estates will be picking up trees from December 26 throug... 12/24/2017