Mira Catalina neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in October 2014. The Mira Catalina neighborhood is home to Marymount College, a four year college, and the area enjoys spectacular views of Catalina Island. Mira Catalina Elementary School is located in the neighborhood and is within walking distance of most of the homes. Palos Verdes homes for sale in Mira Catalina: (See all RPV homes for sale)   Mira Catalina homes in escrow: Mira Cat. (Palos Verdes) homes that have sold in the last 12 months: 10/06/2014

Palos Verdes Drive East neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in October 2014. The Palos Verdes Drive East neighborhood is known for its large lots and lower density than many neighborhoods on "The Hill". Although there are pockets with a subdivision feel, the area is known for its country atmosphere. It also has one of the best locations for easy freeway access. A wide variety of styles and prices are available. Palos Verdes Drive East area homes for sale: (See all Rancho Palos Verdes homes for sale)   Palos Verdes Drive East area homes in escrow: Palos Verdes Drive East, RPV homes that have sold in the last 12 months under $1M: Palos Verdes Drive East, RPV homes that have sold in the last 12 months over $1M: 10/06/2014

                                                    Summer is but a memory, but that doesn't mean you must give up enjoying the beach.  I often walk along the beach adjacent to the Portuguese Bend Beach in Rancho Palos Verdes pictured in this photo.  it's just as lovely in January as it is in June.   Fall is a wonderful time to enjoy the beach whether from your window or on the sand. Palos Verdes offers a wide variety of beach and water views from its hills and peninsula setting along the coast of Southern California.   For more information about properties with a view of the beach contact Charlemagne Int'l Properties at ToeringandTeam@gmail.com 10/05/2014

Palos Verdes Homes Sales West Palos Verdes Neighborhood First Half 2014 Palos Verdes homes sales for the West Palos Verdes neighborhood for the first half of 2014 decreased to 10 single family homes sold in 2014 compared to 12 in 2013.  Price per square foot for West Palos Verdes houses that sold in the first half of 2014 increased to $609 from $540 in 2013, a 12.7%  increase.  Average sales price for West Palos Verdes homes sold in the first half of 2014 increased to $2,888,300 compared to $1,892,333 in 2013.  The most expensive Palos Verdes home sale in the West Palos Verdes neighborhood was $6,080,000 and the lowest priced Palos Verdes home sale in the West Palos Verdes neighborhood was $970,000. Currently, the West Palos Verdes neighborhood has 10 single family homes for sale rangin... 10/02/2014

Palos Verdes Drive East - RPV Update Fall 2014  A quick glance at the market slider for Palos Verdes Drive East neighborhood in Rancho Palos Verdes reveals the housing market has shifted from a buyer's market to a neutral market favoring neither sellers nor buyers. If you would like to know the value of your PVDE property Charlemagne International Properties will be pleased to provide it at no cost and no obligation.  Make your request either on our web site, Toering and Team, or via email to ToeringandTeam@gmail.com   Homes for sale in the PV Drive East area of Rancho Palos Verdes CA:   10/01/2014

Norma is the broker-owner of Charlemagne International Properties, a company she created to capitalize on her connections with investors around the globe.  She started her real estate career in 1992 specializing in ocean view properties, equestrian estates, and luxury residences across the South Bay and Palos Verdes Peninsula.  As she has led many of her clients to real estate successes over the years, they have naturally turned to her for help expanding their investment property portfolios."The quality of the relationships I build with my clients is one of the most satisfying aspects of my work.  The opportunity to build new relationships and the fulfilling reward of helping others keeps me motivated.  The thrill of handing the keys to a new home to a buyer or placing a sold sign on a ... 10/01/2014

                                                            Taking Tea on the Royal Yacht   I have a catchy surname--Toering, and if you Google my last name the top placement goes to establishments in the business of selling toe rings.  However, my client base of high-end homes and affluent buyers and sellers are not suited for playing off my last name, even though I can't tell you the number of times agents and consumers suggested I give away toe rings as a catchy marketing ploy. Sorry, too cheesy for me.  Knowing what does not work for a particular market segment, coupled with my personal comfort level, is as important as discovering what is effective.   A tag line should be a few words capable of setting expectations.  I'm in the business of helping people make some of the largest a... 09/30/2014

Autumn Impressions Workshop at Terranea Resort The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and Art to Grow On, Inc, will be presenting “Autumn Impressions” on Saturday, October 18, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Terranea Resort.  This family outing begins with a coastal hike down the discovery trail with activities along the path which help one observe patterns of color and the different textures that are seen in nature.  While walking you will be discussing the animals that are found here in the wild, and looking for inspiration to make the “Animal Architects’  theme for the autumn project.  Then, the young artists will take their new skills and transfer all their new impressions into their own masterpieces.  This is a great event for children over 3 to enjoy.  There is limited... 09/29/2014

Lunch on the patio seemed like the perfect way to enjoy this near-perfect Southern California day.  With the bricks on the patio freshly swept and the occasional falling of a leaf (probably a result of the drought, not seasonal changes), it gave me a chance to enjoy our Mediterranean climate with a 78 degree day, and a chance to pencil out work plans for the week.     I spent a little time eating, some time planning, but mostly I enjoy the time spent in the garden.  We may not have the traditional spring or fall, but as our long, dry summer rolls into what we hope will be a mild, wet winter, those in between days are a delight to experience. 09/28/2014

How is the real estate market in the Ladera Linda neighborhood of Rancho Palos Verdes? The housing market took us on a roller coaster ride during the recession years with home prices falling close to 20 percent on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  2012 saw the beginning of the slow climb upward, and 2013 will go down in my memory as the great recovery year with gains of 20 percent or more.  Fortunately, the rapid rise in prices tapered off in 2014 and my guess is we will experience a modest 5-6 percent increase in prices for the year.  The number  of  Palos Verdes homes sold in 2014 lags behind 2013 statistics.  In a nutshell,  we're in a slow recovery mode, but home values have regained what was lost during the financial debacle.   What do these numbers mean for home owners considering the... 09/26/2014

The city lights view is prevalent on the north and east sides of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  The east side of Palos Verdes overlooks the Los Angles Harbor, San Pedro and Long Beach with mountains often visible in the distance.  The north side of Palos Verdes overlooks the South Bay area all the way to downtown Los Angeles and beyond to the mountains. One of the many reasons people request a city lights view is because it is most beautiful at night when they are most likely to be at home.  The daylight hours also offer some intriguing views of port activity, the comings and goings of cruise ships and the Vincent Thomas Bridge for those residents residing on the east side of Palos Verdes.  North side residents enjoy the wide expanse of the Los Angeles Basin and often some ocean view as ... 09/25/2014

Palos Verdes Home Sales Palos Verdes Dr South Neighborhood First Half 2014 Palos Verdes homes sales for the Palos Verdes Drive South neighborhood for the first half of 2014 decreased to 10 single family homes sold in 2014 compared to 24 in 2013.  Price per square foot for Palos Verdes Drive South houses that sold in the first half of 2014 increased to $553 from $536 in 2013, a 3.2%  increase.  Average sales price for Palos Verdes Drive South homes sold in the first half of 2014 increased to $2,625,500 compared to $1,422,860 in 2013.  The most expensive Palos Verdes home sale in the Palos Verdes Drive South neighborhood was $4,680,000 and the lowest priced Palos Verdes home sale in the Palos Verdes Drive South neighborhood was $910,000. Currently, the Palos Verdes Drive South neighborhoo... 09/25/2014

The clothesline is alive, well and being used in Burano, Italy!   I snapped this photo in Burano, Italy in 2007.  It was a treat to see the clothes on the line drying under the hot Italian summer sun. We had the most delicious seafood in Burano--fresh off the boat!  It was the best meal of our 14-day trip, and I highly recommend a side trip to Burano the next time you're in Venice.  I'll bet you will see clean clothes flapping in the wind from many of the clotheslines on this quaint island village. 09/25/2014

Seasons are subtle in Southern California, but these pears from the tree in Josh's yard were my formal notice autumn arrived.   Before we know it, pumpkins will begin appearing on doorsteps as people give a decorative nod to the fall holidays. Today I spoke with a prospective seller contemplating whether to list his property this fall or wait until spring.  Thankfully, winter does not arrive with snow and chilly temperatures in Los Angeles and the month of the year has less to do with the best listing date than the seller's wants and needs. The best time to list a property for sale is when the time is right for you. 09/24/2014

PBRC in Rancho Palos Verdes   The Portuguese Bend Riding Club in Rancho Palos Verdes is a popular place to board horses on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  Many of the homes in the neighborhood are zoned for horses as well.  There are miles of trails in the coastal community, and when riding the trails you will enjoy many wonderful ocean views. For more information about horse property on the Palos Verdes Peninsula contact Norma or Josh at ToeringandTeam@gmail.com.  - Norma Toering, Broker-Owner of Charlemagne Int'l Properties(310) 493-8333   09/22/2014

The afternoon clouds roll in and place a white tablecloth on Table Mountain in Cape Town South Africa.   When not traveling to some far away exotic land, I sell real estate in the Southern California cities of the South Bay of Los Angeles.  The good news is Josh and I never take vacation at the same time, so one of us will always be on hand to help you with your real estate needs and questions.  In fact, most of the time we will both be working hard to help you achieve your real estate goals. 09/21/2014

Today's Palos Verdes Patch, featured 5 reasons Rancho Palos Verdes is one of the best cities in California to raise a family, per the website CreditDonkey.  Rancho Palos Verdes came in at number 7 on Southern California's Top Ten based on the following criteria: 1)  Education:  The percentage of high school graduates (98.1 percent) 2)  Work-life balance:  Average commute time (31.8 minutes) 3)  Family-friendly:  Number of household with children under age of 18 (32.7 percent) 4)  Stable community:  Percentage of people residing in same house last year (90 percent) 5)  Cost of living:  Percentage of income spent on housing (24.5 percent) The article went on to say the area is extremely safe and features gorgeous homes, many priced well over $1,000,000.  If you needed to hear this from a... 09/19/2014

Looking to purchase a townhomes or condominium in the Palos Verdes area? Norma & Josh at Charlemagne Int'l Properties would be happy to assist you! - Norma & Josh (310) 493-8333   Palos Verdes Condos for Sale:  Palos Verdes Townhomes for Sale: Palos Verdes Condos & Townhomes under contract to sell: Palos Verdes Condos that sold recently: Palos Verdes Townhomes that sold recently : 09/19/2014

Palos Verdes Home Sales Mira Catalina Neighborhood First Half 2014 Palos Verdes homes sales for the Mira Catalina neighborhood for the first half of 2014 decreased to 5 single family homes sold in 2014 compared to 11 in 2013.  Price per square foot for Mira Catalina houses that sold in the first half of 2014 increased to $529 from $459 in 2013, a 15.4%  increase.  Average sales price for Mira Catalina homes sold in the first half of 2014 increased to $1,892,020 compared to $1,055,455 in 2013.  The most expensive Palos Verdes home sale in the Mira Catalina neighborhood was $4,500,000 and the lowest priced Palos Verdes home sale in the Mira Catalina neighborhood was $1,030,000. Currently, the Mira Catalina neighborhood has 7 single family homes for sale ranging in price from $899,500 for ... 09/18/2014

My sister is delving deep into our family tree thanks to Ancestry.com.  I receive frequent updates about the latest relative of note.  I must admit it is fascinating to take a long look back, and I do mean a long look as she's traced both a paternal and maternal direct line back to Charlemagne.  Once she struck royal veins records abound and the hunt intensified.  I follow with great interest but I'm happy she is the one doing the research. My Active Rain records are not quite as complete as ancestry records, but I recently wrote about second and third generation AR sales.  Those sales are not yet as deep and numerous as my family tree, but if Active Rain is the tree trunk, then limbs are sprouting branches and those branches are growing more twigs with each passing year. For the first... 09/18/2014