Dance Peninsula Ballet welcomes audiences to their 23rd Season of The Nutcracker.  Fall under the magical spell of Christmas as you embrace the dreams of a little girl who falls asleep beside her Nutcracker doll.  Dance Peninsula will take you, along with Clara, on a magical journey that you will not forget.  This year our Artistic Director, Roberto Almaguer, former principal dancer with the Ballet Nacional de Cuba, will take the stage tonight with guest artist, Annia Hidalgo, also formerly of the Ballet Nacional de Cuba.  Audiences will not want to miss this rare opportunity to see this special performance.  This production perfectly unites the talents of our dancers, guest artists and the children from our community into a memorable performance that you will be happy to make a part of... 12/03/2011

Search Sale & Rental Listings @ MillionDollarLiving.com$12,500 per month - Rolling Hills Estates Property For Lease Completely Furnished with Pool, Tennis Court, Basketball Court, SPA, Horse BarnBedrooms: 6Bathrooms: 8Parking Spaces: 5Year Built: 1993Lot Size: 63,598Garage Size: 3Square Footage: 6,000Agent Name: Ikem ChukumerijeBroker: Westside Premier EstatesMLS #: 11561279Rent: $12,500 per monthAvailable Date: Sun Jan 01, 2012Deposit: 12600Minimum Lease: 1 YearDapplegray LaneRolling Hills Estates, CA 90274View MapSeen by appointment only. Properties like this one are not available very often. Located in lovely Rolling Hills Estates, this 6 bedroom, 8 bath contemporary country home is tucked away on 1.46 acres, making it a rare private sanctuary with a gated entry. This two-story, 6000... 11/27/2011

The following is an excerpt from a Palos Verdes News Artiocle about the opening of a new book store to replace the Borders bookstore that recently closed on the Palos Verdes Peninsula: When Borders in the Promenade on the Peninsula closed its doors earlier this year, the Palos Verdes Peninsula lost its only book store.Its manager, Pete Ledesma, was stunned; the Promenade store was one of the company’s profitable stores. What was more shocking to him was that he heard of his store’s closure not from the company but from his partner, Becky Glenn, who managed the El Segundo Borders. An employee had read about it on the Internet; Borders released the information to the public before talking to the management of the individual stores.“It was really sad the way they did it,” Pete said. The ne... 11/20/2011

  Seen by appointment only. Properties like this one are not available very often. Located in lovely Rolling Hills Estates, this 6 bedroom, 8 bath contemporary country home is tucked away on 1.46 acres, making it a rare private sanctuary with a gated entry. This two-story, 6000 square foot home boasts panoramic views from the bedrooms and decks. Full size tennis court, basketball court, swimming pool, spa and 3 fireplaces.   Bring your horses as a barn yard is included and the property borders the Rolling Hills Country Club. Walnut hardwood flooring throughout the home with carpeted bedrooms and clear and stained-glass windows in the bathrooms and kitchen; the home also has custom wood doors and panels, handcrafted in Africa, to add to the luxurious feel of this property. Prepare a fea... 11/19/2011

Cris Bruzzone, a regular reader of PalosVerdesSource.com emailed me requesting an update on “the planned condo and/or townhome projects that were originally slated for the Deep Valley Drive and Silver Spur area.”  I welcome the opportunity to answer questions about Palos Verdes real estate.   At the City Managers Meeting in late April, Douglas Prichard from Rolling Hills Estates gave an update (click here to read). Today, I spoke to Niki Cutter, Principal Planner for Rolling Hills Estates, who was kind enough to give me the following information.  She also told me that the City of Rolling Hills Estates has adopted the Cal Green Code. 828 Silver Spur (former Arco site) – proposed is a 4500 square foot Chase Bank building. 627 Deep Valley Drive (old car wash site) – proposed is an assist... 11/11/2011

After making a strong comeback in the average price per sq. ft. of homes sold in Rolling Hills Estates during the spring,  the most recent quarter showed an approx. 6% drop from the comparable quarter a year ago.  Because of the relatively small number of monthly sales, the average monthly price per sq. ft. for this city is highly dependent on the type of homes sold during the month.                 Curnt vs. Prev Month Curnt vs. Same Month 1 Yr Ago Curnt vs. Same Qtr 1 Yr Ago   Oct. 11 Sep. 11 % Change Oct. 11 Oct. 10 % Change Aug. 11 to Oct. 11 Aug. 10 to Oct. 10 % Change Avg. Sq. Ft. Price 407 405 0.4% 407 483 -15.9% 423 449 -5.9%     Based on the average monthly sales for the last 3 months, there is currently a 6 month inventory of unsold homes.             Curnt vs. Prev Month Curn... 11/10/2011

Palos Verdes Drive North neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rolling Hills Estates, CA in October 2011 Homes for sale: 18 Homes are listed for sale in the PVDN area priced from $829,000 to $2,999,999. Pending sales: 6 Houses are in escrow priced from $699,000 to $3,999,000. October sales: 3 Homes sold in Oct. 2011: Address Sale Price Bed/Bath Sq. Feet. Lot Year Built Days Listed 27665 Saddle Rd $655,000 3/2 1512 13190 1957 104 27740 Saddle Rd $849,000 3/3 1890 12600 1956 107 27548 Eastvale Rd $1,150,000 4/4 3622 34917 1965 21 11/09/2011

The real estate market in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has not only stabilized but appears to be on an upward trend. Although average price per square foot appears to be very consistent over the last six months, even kicking up in September, the level of inventory of homes for sale is down and the average number of homes sold over the last 3 months has also increased.                    Curnt vs. Prev Month Curnt vs. Same Month 1 Yr Ago Curnt vs. Same Qtr 1 Yr Ago   Sep. 11 Aug. 11 % Change Sep. 11 Sep. 10 % Change Jul. 11 to Sep. 11 Jul. 10 to Sep. 10 % Change For Sale 131 143 -8.4% 131 168 -22% 140 171 -18.1% Sold 27 33 -18.2% 27 27 0%     34 25 36% Pended 31 41 -24.4% 31 17 82.4% 36 24 50% The number of homes for sale in Rancho Palos Verdes has decreased significntly compared to t... 10/18/2011

The Peninsula Center area of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates (Area 175 in map below) had the following real estate market activity during the 3rd Quarter of 2011 : Properties Sold: 4 (Compared to 10 homes sold last quarter ) Address                   Sales Price  BR BA  Sq.ft. $/Sq.ft Yr.Blt. MLS#      Sold Date   Days on Mkt.   27630 Longhill DR           $815,000 4 2.00 1,556 $523.78 1959 V11068472             7/29/11                47 27455 Elmbridge DR        $850,000 5 3.00 2,225 $382.02 1965 V11062152             7/15/11                62 4976 Silver Arrow DR       $895,000 3 2.00 2,185 $409.61 1965 S11058848             8/26/11                93 27731 Longhill DR         $1,155,000 5 3.00 2,440 $473.36 1966 S11093461             9/14/11                21    Average ... 10/18/2011

Ways to Improve the Curb Appeal of Your Home- Looking to draw more attention to your home in a positive way? Here are some solutions to improve the curb appeal of your home. 1. Fresh paint can do wonders for the look of your home. 2. Create symmetry- add light fixtures or potted plants at the entryway and make sure you replace old, weathered house numbers, door knobs, and light fixtures 3. The front door is the focal point for people passing by. Paint your front door a complementing color to your house and add a wreath of your liking to create an inviting entryway. 4. Install outdoor lighting to create accent lighting in trees or along a path to your front door. Bonus- this also acts as a way to deter potential burglars. 5. Get your plants into shape by weeding and pruning; mulch to res... 10/17/2011

Why to Select US To Help You Sell Your Home  Selling your home can be a complex process. As seasoned listing agents, we will help you with the entire home selling process. As your listing agents, we will help you get the best price for your home and help sell it in the fastest possible timeframe. Selling a home in Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Redondo Beach, Torrance, or any other area means a comprehensive plan must be in place. Let us assist you in selling your home in Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Redondo Beach, Torrance, and surrounding Los Angeles County, CA areas. If you select us as your listing agent, we will: Provide you with a free home valuation to help determine your home's ... 10/12/2011

Palos Verdes Drive North neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rolling Hills Estates & Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA in September 2011. Norma Toering's Palos Verdes Drive North Neighborhood Insider's Tip: The Dapplegray Neighborhood, and several others, offer riding rings and miles of riding trails for their equestrian residents.   Homes for sale:20 Homes are listed for sale in the PVDN area priced from $699,000 to $2,999,999. Pending sales: 10 Houses are in escrow priced from $699,999 to $3,999,000. September sales: 3 Homes sold in September 2011: Address Sale Price Bed/Bath Sq. Feet. Lot Year Built Days Listed 27613 Conestoga Drive $1,055,000 3/2 2594 19290 1957 40 27610 Eastvale Road $1,161,000 5/4 4049 28889 1970 75 3 Lantana Place $1,450,000 5/4 3837 20500 1962 9 10/12/2011

The Palos Verdes Drive North area of the Palos Verdes Peninsula ( area 165 in map below )had the following real estate market activity for single family residences during the 3rd Quarter of 2011: Properties Sold: 8 ( Down significantly from the 14 sold during the previous quarter ) Address                 Sales Price BR BA  Sq.ft.$/Sq.ft Yr. Blt. MLS # Dale of Sale  Days on Market   27613 Conestoga Dr      $1,055,000 3 2.00 2,594 $406.71 1957 V11091967 9/23/11                          40 27610 Eastvale RD         $1,161,000 5 4.00 4,049 $286.74 1970 P786819      9/21/11                          75 4 Celeste PL                  $1,200,000 4 3.00 2,714 $442.15 1961 V11077293  8/19/11                          54 19 Latigo LN                  $1,285,000 5 3.00 3,316 $387.52 1977 V11080789  ... 10/09/2011

Rolling Hills Estates is an equestrian oriented city with many of its homes permitted to maintain horse facilities. With over 25 miles of public horse trails, Rolling Hills Estates real estate is a retreat for those who enjoy the outdoors and an equestrian lifestyle. The Rolling Hills community offers many recreational activities including the Rolling Hills Country Club, a private club offering golfing facilities. There is something for everyone in Rolling Hills Estates real estate. It would be our pleasure to introduce you to the area. Real Estate in Rolling Hills Estates Real estate in Rolling Hills Estates is found within 30 different neighborhoods, each with their own architectural style, homeowners associations, and special features. If you are considering moving to the Rolling Hil... 10/07/2011

The Rolling Hills Estates City Council will discuss possible changes to city ordinances relating to boarding horses and horse stable requirements.  The meeting will be held at the Rolling Hills City Council chambers at 4045 Palos Verdes Dr. North beginning at 8 pm tonight. Currently, a property;s lot must be a minimum of 20,000 sq. ft. in order to board from 2 to 4 horses. The proposed changes would, instead of a minimum square footage requirement for the lot, impose new rules relating to keeping the horses. For instance, fenced corral areas would need to be a minimum of 800 sq. ft. for the first horse and 300 sq. ft. for each additional horse. No dimension of a horse keeping area could be less than 12 feet in length. There must also be a setback from existing homes of at least 35 feet,... 09/27/2011

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Cowboy Days hosted by The Empty Saddle Club in Rolling Hills Estates.  This year's event will be held in conjunction with the Steve Harris Memorial Fund Raiser. Activites start out on Friday night September 23rd, with the “Western Hoedown Fiesta”, which will include a fabulous Mexican style meal, Margaritas, and a live band featuring the Catalina Kings.   There will also be a live auction with several wonderful vacation packages, as well as a silent auction.  Saturday and Sunday will feature fun and exciting horseback events, Roping, Team Sorting, Trail, Cutting and Gymkhana…for the kids as well as the adults.  Come on out and cheer on your favorite Cowboy or Cowgirl for the coveted “All Around Cowboy” award.  This year a “SADDLE” will be presente... 09/23/2011

As reported by  Meredith Skrzypczak  of the Palos Verdes Patch, Palos Verdes residents can celebrate the 18th annual National Public Lands Day by helping to clear invasive plant species from a local preserve on Saturday. Volunteers will gather between 9 a.m. and noon at the George F. Canyon Nature Center and Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Dr. East in Rolling Hills Estates to work on the preserve. More than 180,000 volunteers are expected at more than 2,000 sites across the country on Saturday to take part in the volunteer effort for public lands, according to an event press release. They will work in parks, beaches, wildlife preserves and forests. Across the country, eight federal agencies will participate along with more than 250 state, county, and city partners, including nonprofit grou... 09/22/2011

After making a strong comeback in the average price per sq. ft. of homes sold in Rolling Hills Estates for the previous 3 month period from March to June,  the most recent 3 month period showed a 20% decline in price per sq. ft. for properties sold.  It also is an approx. 11% drop from the comparable 3 month period a year ago.  Although showing a decrease in average price per sq. ft., the average price per sq. ft. for the last 3 months of $428 is almost identical to that of the adjacent city of Rancho Palos Verdes ( See market report at Rancho Palos Verdes Market Report ). Because of the relatively small number of monthly sales, the average monthly price per sq. ft. for this city is highly dependent on the type of homes sold during the month.               Curnt vs. Prev Month Curnt vs.... 09/21/2011

During the early 1900's the Dicalite Company began mining diatomaceous earth in the area now occupied by the South Coasrt Botanical Gardens off of Crenshaw Blvd, the former Palos Verdes Landfill site between Hawthorne and Crenshaw, and Ernie Howlett Park off of Hawthorne Blvd, , but at this time it was mostly surface mining. By 1929, open-pit mining was being pursued. In 1944 the mine was sold to the Great Lakes Carbon Company and mining began in earnest. By 1956, production of the mine declined and the site was sold to the County of Los Angeles, which then converted the site to a Sanitary Landfill in 1957 until it was closed. On Dec. 31, 1980, the Palos Verdes landfill officially closed after having accepted a total of 24 million tons of trash since its opening.Partial restoration of t... 09/18/2011

The 54th Annual Rolling Hills Estates City Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011, from 9:oo a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Empty Saddle Club.  Palos Verdes homes owners will enjoy this old fashioned celebration with activities all day including equestrian events, hay wagon rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, and many fun games and activities.  Some of the equestrian activities will include Gymkhana events, the Lomita Sheriff Posse Color Guard,  equine and dressage demonstrations and even a performance by the Junior Drill Team.  Please click here to read more about Rolling Hills Estates City Celebration... Photo courtesy of the City of Rolling Hills Estates 09/16/2011