I held an open house Sunday. Maybe you haven't heard, but it's hot here, really hot. I wondered if anyone would brave the heat and use $5 a gallon gas to see my listing at 2321 Chelsea Rd. in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. Even though it is only one block from the ocean, with no breeze blowing the
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06/23/2008
We've made another trip around the sun and summertime is back! There's no doubt about it today. We are sizzling hot in Southern California! The mood changes with summer's arrival. Thoughts turn to more time with family and friends, vacations, and casual entertaining. I reflect this change in
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06/20/2008
No, we were not in a horrific car crash, but she is a heavenly buyer! So Ms., Mr. or Mrs. Buyer here's what makes your real estate agent willing to scour the MLS for you, send regular emails of potential purchases or use a full tank of gas showing homes to you: 1. You are pre-approved with a r
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06/18/2008
Are you an endangered species? You may be on the list and not even know it. Today's savvy agent is relying on technology, market knowledge and plain old survival tactics. Darwin knew what he was talking about, when he coined the phrase 'Survival of the Fittest' and it still holds true.How do y
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06/16/2008
True, it was not front page news in the Wall Street Journal but nevertheless it was positive news found in Section C page 4. "Billionaire hedge-fund manager Edward S. Lampert is placing new bets on the U.S. housing recovery, buying stakes in beaten-up home builders, mortgage lender and a home-imp
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06/15/2008
‘If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend six sharpening my axe.' - Abraham Lincoln I showed six high-end properties in Palos Verdes last weekend. The actual showings took four hours, but the preparation took many more hours and a circus worthy juggling act! Fortunately, I'm religiou
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06/14/2008
There are currently 249 Single Family Homes for sale in the four cities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. 54 Single Family Homes are in escrow and 167 Single Family Homes have sold year-to-date in 2008. In March there were 226 Single Family Homes for sale, so inventory shows a slight increase. An
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06/11/2008