Interest rates for buying a home on the Palos Verdes Peninsula decreased slightly this week.The following are excerpts from the newsletter on interest rates published by HSH Associates :   "The summer of stability for mortgage rates continued this week, with few signs that the flat pattern which has persisted for months will change significantly anytime soon.   The nation's rising economic output has encouraged the Federal Reserve to slowly end their program of Quantitative Easing, where they have accumulated trillions of dollars of Treasuries and Mortgage-Backed Securities. A firming economy coupled with a less-accommodative Fed and accompanied by a very robust stock market would typically see interest rates running firmer than not, but various and emerging issues around the world have... 08/15/2014

 Palos Verdes Home Sales Malaga Cove Neighborhood First Half of 2014 Palos Verdes homes sales for the Malaga Cove neighborhood for the first half of 2014 increased to 13 single family homes sold in 2014 compared to 9 in 2013.  Price per square foot for Malaga Cove houses that sold in the first half of 2014 increased to $755 from $660 in 2013, a 14.3% increase.  Average sales price for Malaga Cove homes sold in the first half of 2014 increased to $2,275,269 in 2014 compared to $2,255,556 in 2013.  The most expensive Palos Verdes home sale in the Malaga Cove neighborhood was $3,300,000 and the lowest priced Palos Verdes home sale in the Malaga Cove neighborhood was $1,306,500. Currently, the Malaga Cove neighborhood has 8 Palos Verdes homes for sale.  There are 8 single family homes for s... 08/11/2014

Valmonte real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates during August 2014. View more articles on Valmonte, Palos Verdes Estates homes. Valmonte is famous for its tree-lined streets and sense of neighborhood. The location offers easy access to Torrance Beach and all the amenities of the beach cities of Redondo, Hermosa and Manhattan Beach. This Palos Verdes Estates neighborhood is great for walking and biking as the terrain is not as hilly as many Palos Verdes neighborhoods. Homes for sale in Valmonte, Palos Verdes Estates: (More houses for sale in Palos Verdes Estates) Homes currently in escrow in Valmonte: Homes that sold in the last year in Valmonte: 08/10/2014

Malaga Cove real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates for August 2014. View more articles on Malaga Cove, Palos Verdes Estates homes. Malaga Cove is wonderful, luxury neighborhood in Palos Verdes Estates. It is one of the most historic areas of Palos Verdes with many buildings dating back to the original development in the 1920's. Homes in Malaga are sought after for the neighborhood character, proximity to the Beach Cities and the amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, the South Bay of Los Angeles and beyond. Homes for sale in Malaga Cove, PVE: (Show all Palos Verdes Estates homes for sale)   Homes currently in escrow in Malaga Cove: Homes that sold in the last year in Malaga Cove: 08/10/2014

Monte Malaga real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates during August 2014. View more articles on Monte Malaga, Palos Verdes Estates homes. Monte Malaga is home to some of the most exquisite estates on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Although this Palos Verdes Estates neighborhood does not have ocean frontage it does command sweeping views from its location high amid the hills of Palos Verdes. The area is home to some of the most expensive homes on the hill. Homes for sale in Monte Malaga, Palos Verdes Estates: (See all homes for sale in Palos Verdes Estates CA) Homes currently in escrow in Monte Malaga: Homes that sold in the last year in Monte Malaga: 08/10/2014

Lunada Bay real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates during August 2014. View more articles on Lunada Bay, Palos Verdes Estates homes. Lunada Bay is a lovely coastal community in Palos Verdes Estates. It runs along the western ocean bluffs of the Pacific Ocean. The neighborhood is divided into two neighborhood by Palos Verdes Drive West. The area below and west of PVDW is known as lower Lunada Bay. The area is know for its charming tree-lined streets just a short stroll to the trails along the ocean, and for being one of the few neighborhoods in Palos Verdes with neighborhood schools within walking distance for most students. Palos Verdes High School and Lunada Bay Elementary are both located in lower Lunada Bay. Homes for sale in Lunada Bay, Palos Verdes Estates: (See ... 08/10/2014

Palos Verdes Home Sales Monte Malaga Neighborhood First Half of 2014 Palos Verdes homes sales for the Monte Malaga neighborhood for the first half of 2014 decreased to 9 single family homes sold in 2014 compared to 15 in 2013.  Price per square foot for Monte Malaga houses that sold in the first half of 2014 increased to $639 from $627 in 2013, a 1.9% increase.  Average sales price for Monte Malaga homes sold in the first half of 2014 increased to $2,562,111`in 2014 compared to $2,163,100 in 2013.  The most expensive Palos Verdes home sale in the Monte Malaga neighborhood was $5,750,000 and the lowest priced Palos Verdes home sale in the Monte Malaga neighborhood was $1,234,000. Currently, the Monte Malaga neighborhood has 13 Palos Verdes homes for sale.  There are 13 single family home... 08/07/2014

Palos Verdes Home Sales Lunada Bay/Margate Neighborhood First Half of 2014   Palos Verdes homes sales for the Lunada Bay/Margate neighborhood for the first half of 2014 was nearly the same - 35 single family homes sold in 2014 compared to 36 in 2013.  Price per square foot for Lunada Bay/Margate houses that sold in the first half of 2014 increased to $622 from $567 in 2013, a 9.7% increase.  Average sales price for Lunada Bay/Margate homes sold in the first half of 2014 increased to $1,680,947`in 2014 compared to $1,641,808 in 2013.  The most expensive Palos Verdes home sale in the Lunada Bay/Margate neighborhood was $3,900,000 and the lowest priced Palos Verdes home sale in the Lunada Bay/Margate neighborhood was $899,000. Currently, the Lunada Bay/Margate neighborhood has 32 Palos Ver... 07/31/2014

The Valmonte area of Palos Verdes Estates ( Area 164 in map below ) had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 2nd Quarter of 2014: Properties Sold: 13 Address             Sales Price Bd Bth Sqft $/Sq Yr Built ML# Sold Date Days on Market 3604 Via La Selva $865,000 3 2.00 1,627 $531.65 1952 SB13229094 4/10/14 2424200 Via Nivel $1,050,000 2 2.00 1,490 $704.70 1952 PV14121358 6/27/14 334021 Via Valmonte $1,169,000 3 2.00 1,432 $816.34 1952 PV14075899 5/15/14 284109 Via Picaposte $1,215,585 4 2.00 1,937 $627.56 1950 PV14029273 6/16/14 1013021 Palos Verdes DR N $1,225,000 4 3.00 1,871 $654.73 1956 PV14057783 6/17/14 173421 La Selva PL $1,275,000 3 3.00 2,551 $499.80 1927 PV14060209 5/30/14 684409 Via Pinzon $1,355,000 4 3.00 2,308 $587.09 1950 PV14... 07/29/2014

The Monte Malaga area of Palos Verdes Estates ( area 162 in map below )had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 2nd Quarter of 2014:   Properties Sold: 4 Address                      Sales Price Bd Bth Sqft $/Sq Yr Built ML# Sold Date Days on Market 1568 Granvia Altamira $1,270,000 3 3.00 1,879 $675.89 1974 SB13232694 4/10/14 1452504 Novato PL $1,550,000 4 3.00 2,554 $606.89 1955 PV14023333 4/21/14 26917 Via Mirada $1,740,000 5 4.00 3,364 $517.24 1964 PV14027117 4/22/14 71309 Via Gabriel $1,750,000 5 4.00 3,252 $538.13 1974 PV14028451 4/28/14 56Average                 $1,577,500 4.0 3.50 2,762 $571                                                 59 Average Sales Price of homes sold during 2nd quarter: $1.6 million   Properties for Sale as of ... 07/29/2014

The Malaga Cove area of Palos Verdes Estates ( area 163 in map below ) had the following real estate activity for single family residences during the 2nd Quarter of 2014 : Properties Sold: 6 Address Sales       Price Bd Bth Sqft $/Sq Built ML# Sold Date Days on Market 2413 Via Pinale $1,306,500 4 2.00 1,906 $685.47 1950 SB14047608 4/21/14 45517 Via Media $1,585,000 3 3.00 2,073 $764.59 1955 PV14041058 4/14/14 741612 Via Arriba $2,275,000 3 3.00 3,311 $687.10 1968 PV14042222 6/20/14 711605 Via Arriba $3,050,000 4 4.00 3,514 $867.96 2003 SB14090055 6/20/14 40412 Via Almar $3,250,000 5 5.00 3,875 $838.71 2005 SB14054661 5/28/14 722709 Via Elevado $3,300,000 6 6.00 4,709 $700.79 1932 PV14086261 5/30/14 14Average                $2,461,083 4.0 3.80 3,231 $756                                  ... 07/29/2014

The Lunada Bay area of Palos Verdes Estates ( area 160 in map below )had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 2nd Quarter of 2014: Properties Sold: 18 Address Price BR BA Sq.ft. $/Sq.ft Date Blt MLS # Closing Date Days on Market 2306 Palos Verdes DR W #204 $869,000 3 2.00 1,659 $523.81 1981 SB14070907 6/20/14 1201220 Via Landeta $899,000 2 1.00 1,515 $593.40 1954 PV14098613 6/04/14 172116 Palos Verdes DR W $1,025,000 3 2.00 1,943 $527.53 1955 SB14071217 6/13/14 4101216 Via Landeta $1,050,000 3 2.00 1,690 $621.30 1954 PV14092543 5/28/14 152517 W Palos Verdes Drive W $1,120,000 3 2.00 2,054 $545.28 1958 PV13204619 4/07/14 1291529 Palos Verdes DR W $1,218,000 3 4.00 2,295 $530.72 1960 SR14050343 4/30/14 121800 Via Estudillo $1,250,000 4 3.00 2,... 07/22/2014

The Palos Verdes Estates real estate market continues to be relatively strong. The number of homes listed for sale in the City of Palos Verdes Estates increased substantially from January thru June after falling to very low levels at the end of  2013 . The number of homes listed for sale at the end of June has increased significatly to 63 homes for sale.The average number of homes sold per month during the second quarter 2014 decreased 7% compared to last year's 2nd quarter, averaging 13 sales per month. This equates to about 5 months of inventory, a significant increase over the recent past.The number of homes in escrow at the end of June is 27 homes, however, forecasting increasing sales over the next few months.                   Jun. 14 May. 14 Curnt vs. Prev Month % Change Jun. 14... 07/22/2014

Palos Verdes Estates Joins National Night Out   Palos Verdes Estates residents are encouraged to participate in the National Night Out program, which is American's Night Out Against Crime.  This event is held in all 50 states and every U.S. military base.  In Palos Verdes Estates, the event will be held in neighborhoods around the city on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. In Palos Verdes Estates, block parties are hosted at homes throughout the city, where neighbors can get to know one another and participate in group activities.  Some of the block parties include cookouts, ice cream socials and other family fun.  Your neighborhood watch leader will help set up the event, and during the evening there will also be the caravan of city officials and the local crime dog, Office... 07/21/2014

Palos Verdes Estates Celebrates 75 Years With "An Afternoon in the Plaza" Palos Verdes Estates celebrates its 75th city anniversary with "An Afternoon in the Plaza" at Malaga Cove Plaza.  This has been an exciting year for Palos Verdes homes owners to join with their neighbors in recognizing our great community.  From afternoon teas to holiday celebrations, residents are coming together to enjoying the local spirit. On July 20, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Malaga Cove Plaza will be filled with guests enjoying great food, good music and beer and wine tasting. There is great participation from the area's favorite restaurants - The Ranch Market, Yellow Vase, Alfredo Garcia's, Red Onion, Chez Melange, Mama Terano's, Gaetano's and Entertaining Friends Catering.  Wine will be shared... 07/09/2014

With about 90% of all buyers using the internet to find a home, you can bet that buyers are also studying the demographics for the various areas of South Bay homes as part of the decision making process before choosing a neighborhood. This is one reason why my site gets thousands of hits each month... THOUSANDS and why my Palos Verdes homes and South Bay homes clients who are selling, get an added value benefit from hiring me. More hits, means more focused attention on their homes in front of their homes' competitive listings and this quite simply turns into higher demand to affect a better sale price in a more efficient period of time. You can explore this customer service benefit for yourself here: Palos Verdes Demographics There are hundreds of sites where you can explore demographic... 07/04/2014

Valmonte real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates during July 2014. View more articles on Valmonte, Palos Verdes Estates homes. Valmonte is famous for its tree-lined streets and sense of neighborhood. The location offers easy access to Torrance Beach and all the amenities of the beach cities of Redondo, Hermosa and Manhattan Beach. This Palos Verdes Estates neighborhood is great for walking and biking as the terrain is not as hilly as many Palos Verdes neighborhoods. Homes for sale in Valmonte, Palos Verdes Estates: (More houses for sale in Palos Verdes Estates) Homes currently in escrow in Valmonte: Homes that sold in the last year in Valmonte: 07/03/2014

Malaga Cove real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates for July 2014. View more articles on Malaga Cove, Palos Verdes Estates homes. Malaga Cove is wonderful, luxury neighborhood in Palos Verdes Estates. It is one of the most historic areas of Palos Verdes with many buildings dating back to the original development in the 1920's. Homes in Malaga are sought after for the neighborhood character, proximity to the Beach Cities and the amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, the South Bay of Los Angeles and beyond. Homes for sale in Malaga Cove, PVE: (Show all Palos Verdes Estates homes for sale)   Homes currently in escrow in Malaga Cove: Homes that sold in the last year in Malaga Cove: 07/02/2014

Malaga Cove Summer Concert Series 2014 Malaga Cove Summer Concert Series will begin on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at Farnham Martin Park located next to the Malaga Cove Library in Palos Verdes Estates.  The concerts are held on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. and continue through August 27th.  Thanks again to the Malaga Cove Business & Professionals Association and the Palos Verdes Police Association who sponsor these concerts for your summer entertainment.  You may bring your blankets at 3:00 p.m to save a spot, but remember that only small back chairs are allowed in the center areas.  The list of the 2014 summer performers is as follows: July 9, 2014 - Bad Haggis - Electric Celtic July 16, 2014 - Andy & Renee & Hard Rain - Rock and roll revival July 23, 2014 - Jim Sitterly Trio - Classic meets ... 07/02/2014

Monte Malaga real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates during July 2014. View more articles on Monte Malaga, Palos Verdes Estates homes. Monte Malaga is home to some of the most exquisite estates on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Although this Palos Verdes Estates neighborhood does not have ocean frontage it does command sweeping views from its location high amid the hills of Palos Verdes. The area is home to some of the most expensive homes on the hill. Homes for sale in Monte Malaga, Palos Verdes Estates: (See all homes for sale in Palos Verdes Estates CA)   Homes currently in escrow in Monte Malaga: Homes that sold in the last year in Monte Malaga: 07/02/2014