I love quotes.  The past couple of weeks my clients have offered up some real gems: 1.  "The world is falling apart."  What he really means is I don't know what to do with this property.  Should we lease it? Take it off the market, or just dump it?   My advice:  Don't panic.  Just breathe and wait until you have evaluated your options.  Once the decision is made, don't waste time second guessing yourself. 2.  "This economy sucks."   What he really means is money is tight and I can no longer buy the property I want.  I need better credit and a bigger down payment.  My advice:  You know what you need to do, so take action to improve your credit, and try living beneath your means until that 20% down is in the bank.  Be willing to endure a little temporary pain to achieve your long-term goa... 10/15/2008

The gated community of Rolling Hills is unlike any other place in Palos Verdes. Rated one of the wealthiest zip codes in Los Angeles these homes offer the ultimate privacy, security and prestige Currently there 18 homes for sale in Rolling Hills. They start at $1,629,000 and range to $18,900,000 with a average asking price of $5,837,822. Currently the average market time is 173 days. For more details or virtual tours of the current homes available please contact me. Rachelmtyndall@gmail.com 10/13/2008

The location location location is the first plus. Palos Verdes is a unique mountain at the foot of Los Angeles and right on the Pacific Ocean. The topography keeps many residents home for dinner after a day of work, after school sports and they   often call for a wonderful chicken dinner to be delivered. The restaurant is established near the high school and enjoys a brisk lunch and dinner offering to the locals off Silver Spur between Crenshaw and Hawthorne Blvd. in the Peninsula center. You can enter the top of the mountain by going up through Rolling Hills Estates or Hawthorne Blvd from the beach cities. The second plus is that chicken is the food of choice on many family menus that are eating less red meat and want another alternative to fish. The fresh salads and the entire menu is... 10/09/2008

September was an active month for Rolling Hills, California equestrian properties.  Here's the real estate market update for September 08 for Rolling Hills:   Active Listings:  19 properties are currently listed for sale priced from $1,629,000 to $18,900,000. Pending Sales:  3 properties are currently in escrow priced from $1,800,000 to $4,200,000. September 08 Sales:  2 properties closed escrow at $1,950,000 and $2,670,000.   Rolling Hills, California is a gated community with some of the finest equestrian estates in Southern California.  For more information, a tour of available homes or a value analysis of your Rolling Hills home, contact Norma Toering & Team. Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 South Bay Los Angeles cities I s... 10/07/2008

The gated city of Rolling Hills is located at the top of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and has some of the finest equestrian estates in Southern California.  With miles of trails and breathtaking views it remains a top destination for horse and nature lovers. Rolling Hills real estate activity for August 2008: 14 properties are currently for sale priced from $1,975,000 to $23,000,000. 3 Properties are currently in escrow priced from $2,099,000 to $4,200,000. 1 property closed escrow in August for $3,724,000. Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance,... 09/11/2008

Understanding Real Estate Contracts in Rolling Hills California Real Estate Contracts: Acquiring Real Estate Property in Rolling Hills The real estate business is popular the world over among real estate professionals. Why wouldn't it? The business is one that promises huge returns. Moreover, the activities surrounding the real estate business are considered interesting even to people who aren't in the business. If you're keen on buying yourself a beautiful house in the Rolling Hills area soon, this article contains some tips you can keep in mind. These tips will help you get information about the real estate industry, and will inevitably keep you from being out of loop. Read Also:  Understanding South Bay Real Estate Contracts Real Estate Contracts and Tips on Buying Real Estate Genera... 09/04/2008

The City of Rolling Hills is one of the best kept secret views in the United States. Equestrian property abounds with spectacular trails. Ocean Views and the City lights of Downtown and Catalina Island can be seen from your estate. The views are incedible, one of the few places in California where you can have the best of every view imaginable on one lot. Rolling Hills consists of a single gated community. Residents work, shop, attend school, and obtain other services in the other towns on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Incorporated in 1957, the city maintains a ranch character, with no traffic lights, large spaces between houses (cf. population density below), and wide equestrian paths along streets. The city borders Rolling Hills Estates to the north and Rancho Palos Verdes on all other... 08/30/2008

Hello,   Thank you for visiting my site. You can also refer to the following sites www.thepvrealtor.com, www.rtyndall.com, and www.pvhomes.com. Today August 7th there are 16 homes for sale in Rolling Hills. The lowest priced property is listed for $1,975,000 on Eastfield. This home has 3 bedrooms with 2 baths. 1,904 SQ.FT with a lot of 63,000 sq.ft. The highest price home is a gated equestrian estate boasting 10,000 sq.ft with a lot of 179,031 sq.ft and seven bedrooms. For more details or a market report for Rolling Hills please contact Rachel. rachelmtyndall@gmail.com 08/07/2008

Although these two institutions buy mortgages that normally meet their very conservative guidelines to provide new funds for lenders to make new mortgages, both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, unfortunately also invested in riskier "Alt A" loans and derivatives which has led to their current troubles. They are an integral part of the home financing system in this country. Over half of all mortgages in this country are owned by these two companies. Although they were originally chartered as Federal Government Institutions, they are private organizations, but with the implicit belief by investors that the U.S. Government will support them and not let them fail as they are so important to our country and its economy.  Without these two institutions, there would be almost no funds available for... 07/16/2008

Rolling Hills, California is a gated community of 1,900 acres with sprawling single level homes and exquisite equestrian estates.  With miles and miles of horse trails, incredible views and lots of wide open space it is a horse lover's oasis in Los Angeles County. The real estate statistics are in for the first half of 2008 for Rolling Hills: Active Listings:  15 Single Family Homes are currently for sale priced from $1,975,000 to $23,000,000. In Escrow:  3 homes are currently under contract priced from $2,690,000 to $4,200,000. 2008 Sales:  7 homes sold priced from $1,600,000 to $5,500,000. In 2007 18 Single Family Homes sold in Rolling Hills priced from $810,000 (in the landslide area) to $12,900,000. For more information on Rolling Hills properties call Norma Toering & Team. Norma To... 07/11/2008

For those people interested in the latest news on what is happening in the real estate mortgage markets, go to my blog at http://mmegowan.wordpress.com . The financial markets are in a complete state of turmoil, with many lenders reluctant to lend money at this time.  Many people are becoming concerned as to the financial strength of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , who are the major financilal institutions which buy mortgages from banks and other lenders to provide new capital to make new loans. 07/08/2008

Rolling Hills is a private, gated, equestrian community located atop the scenic hills of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  The city was incorporated in 1957 and is 3 square miles.  This is the smallest city on the Peninsula and the most private.  In 2002, there were 690 homes with a population of 1,906 residents.  The city has 26 miles of private roads and 23 miles of equestrian trails.  Click here to continue 05/29/2008

This is the craziest thing I've seen in a long time.   You have to get out of your seat and walk away from your computer.  People may think you're crazy. But it's well worth it.     When you look at this picture close up, you see Albert Einstein,   but if you stand about fifteen feet away, the picture will becomeMarilyn Monroe. Now for Palos Verdes History Tidbits and Real Estate Links: Courtesy of Wikipedia "Rolling Hills is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 1,871. According to the 2000 US Census, Rolling Hills is the 21st richest place in the United States (based upon per capita income), and #4 for places with a population of at least 1,000. Rolling Hills consists of a single gated community. Residents work, shop, a... 05/21/2008

This is a interesting article from the Car.org. regarding the adjustable rate interest rate loans. Not all consumers need to get rid of their adjustable rate loan. Monthly payments are not increasing as expected with the resets. Lenders are tightening up and many are freezing the consumers HELOC or Home Equity loans so don't panic if this happened to you. It is only temporary for the Banks that are being Ultra Conservative. Happy Days will be here again and sooner than you think! "As ARMs reset, little of the expected chaos is coming to fruition Worries that subprime mortgages originated during the peak real estate market would sideswipe borrowers with giant monthly payment increases have been reduced by Federal Reserve rate cuts and other steps to stimulate the nation's credit markets.... 05/09/2008

The Palos Verdes real estate market is picking up steam as we head into the prime selling months.  I was happy to see numbers this strong for the end of March 2008.   There are currently 234 Single Family Homes on the market in the Peninsula cities of Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes.   Now for the good news:  There are 73 Single Family Homes under contract and 67 Single Family Homes have closed escrow in 2008!     This represents a balanced market--not a buyer's market and not a seller's market. Finally, this is a market for both.  It's a great time to buy or sell!   Whee, it feels really good to be working in a market that is neither insanely hot nor stone cold dead. I am happy to leave the drama behind and get on with the business of ... 03/29/2008

Rolling Hills is a gated equestrian community located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  Here is an update on the real estate market in Rolling Hills as of March 19, 2008.18 Single Family Homes are currently for sale.6 Single Family Homes are currently in escrow.There are no closed sales for 2008 YTD. Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Find Norma on: Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn - Email Norma Palos Verdes Real Estate Blog - Palos Verdes Real Estate WebsitePalos Verdes Home Search - More information on ... 03/20/2008

This article is fantastic and right on time from the best source I know -Time Magazine. I am grateful for Time Magazine to pick up the real real estate truth and get it out to the public. Finally Time will save the day!!!  Some Media has misled the American Public into a panic and if they don't stop all this bad and incorrect inuendo's we are going to go straight into a recession. It is time the Media stopped trying to scare the public and go to the correct source. I am also grateful to the media scare all this bad press did help the government to step in and lower interest rates and increase Fannie Mae loan amounts Up to $749,000.00 starting next few weeks in the Los Angeles County , South Bay area.Thank you, Time Magazine for correcting the bad press and get people going again. I am o... 03/07/2008

On Tuesday mornings I leave my heels in the closet and slip on a comfortable pair of flats before I embark upon a mad dash around the Palos Verdes Peninsula to preview new listings.  After a three hour marathon of house hunting I return to the office anxious to phone clients with potential property matches.  I award one property "Best of the Day" and a few others receive less desirable recognition, such as "Most Overpriced" and other notes jotted down as I race around The Hill in search of a newly unveiled jewel.This week's award for Rolling Hills properties goes to 13 Outrider Rd.  I can't believe it is still available.  Located in the gated community with a panoramic view and pool, this three bedroom  perched high on a hill looking down on Los Angeles is the buy of the week!  $1,700,0... 03/05/2008

February 2008 was a great month for Rolling Hills sellers and buyers.  Offers were accepted on two homes listed just under $6,000,000.  Two other homes in Rolling Hills were snapped up by savvy buyers after the properties received significant price reductions.There are currently 18 Rolling Hills properties for sale and four homes in escrow.Rolling Hills is a gated equestrian community with sweeping ocean and city views.  It offers privacy in a country setting, yet the proximity to freeways, airport and downtown Los Angeles makes it a natural choice for buyers seeking an equestrian estate or private retreat.  Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Roll... 03/01/2008

Unheard of in the recent past, but true!  The view captures the twinkling lights of Los Angeles at night, the sparkling waters of the Pacific, the shimmering snow of white capped mountains and a bustling harbor during the daylight hours.  It's a 24/7 view and you can enjoy it from the window-lined interior or poolside! A winding drive curves up a hill and delivers you to this special one-level home with abundant privacy.  The three bedroom home has two fireplaces and an expansive living room with a wall of windows to enjoy the view.  The kitchen/family room includes a cozy fireplace.  Rolling Hills, CA is a gated community on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  The price range for properties in Rolling Hills is $1.7M up to $23,000,000.  A property recently sold for $12,900,000.    Norma Toerin... 02/20/2008