I often think, no one could create fiction that even comes close to the real life drama and comedy taking place in real estate offices and during the buying and selling process. Sometimes it helps me choose my reaction (and we do choose how to respond) with more care, thoughtfulness and precision
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09/30/2009
Who doesn't enjoy a drive along the coast with great views, sea breezes caressing the skin and the nostril tingling scent of ocean air? The Amalfi Coast of Italy is a memorable drive with dramatic coastal views around every clifftop curve. Pacific Coast Highway offers some breathtaking views as
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09/29/2009
This morning I read a short motivational article on the importance of daily laughter. I immediately recalled the phone call I received on Friday that caused tears of laughter to roll down my check. It was one of those you-had-to-be-there occasions so I won't even try to explain the real estate
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09/28/2009
Selling a house is neither simple nor a short process. It often requires weeks, if not months, of pre-sale preparation, and once on the market, the added task of keeping the property ready to show on short notice. No wonder so many homeowners dread the thought of added work, losing the freedom
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09/26/2009
Maybe I should not admit this, but I had fun this week in real estate. Yes, the market is still challenging and getting loan approval takes stamina, patience and lots of scrutiny of a buyer's past performance and deeds, but hey, those easy come, easy go loans are part of the reason the real esta
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09/25/2009
Eastview neighborhood home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes during August 2009. Active listings: 10 Houses are currently for sale in Eastview priced from $565,000 to $919,000. Pending sales: 12 Properties are currently in escrow priced from $599,000 to $799,000. August sales: 3 Homes sold in
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09/25/2009
Silver Spur neighborhood home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes CA in August 2009. Active listings: 6 Homes are currently for sale in the Silver Spur area priced from $750,000 to $1.295,000. Pending sales: 6 Properties are currently in escrow priced from $829,000 to $1,022,000. August sales: 1
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09/25/2009
Peninsula Center neighborhood home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes CA in August 2009. Active listings: 6 Homes are currently for sale in the Pen. Center area priced from $869,000 to $1,149,000. Pending sales: 10 Houses are currently in escrow in Peninsula Center priced from $915,000 to $1,29
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09/23/2009
Crest neighborhood home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes CA in August 2009. Active listings: 3 Homes are currently for sale in the Crest neighborhood priced from $1,125,000 to $1,250,000. Pending sales: 8 Properties are currently in escrow priced from $949,000 to $1,459,000. August sales: 3 H
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09/23/2009
Los Verdes neighborhood home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes CA in August 2009. Active listings: 12 Homes are currently for sale in the Los Verdes area priced from $865,000 to $1,399,000. Pending sales: 7 Properties are in escrow priced from $859,000 to $1,499,000. August sales: No homes sol
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09/23/2009