Palos Verdes Homes Blog by Norma Toering 310-493-8333
Homes for sale in Palos Verdes & Rolling Hills, Southern California. We specialize in luxury homes, gated estates, equestrian land and investment properties around the South Bay.
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The ink was still wet on my brand new real estate license when I "won" my first listing. Actually, it was more like a happy accident. I was covering another agent's floor time (back in the day when prospective buyers called on ads) when an incoming caller asked to speak to an agent. I sat up ...
02/27/2014
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This is a real estate story about love lost via foreclosure, love found once again after years of searching and waiting for credit scores to recover. And finally, the sweet sorrow of parting with a well-loved home. It was love at first sight. The home suited their love of modern design on a qu...
02/27/2014
When money and the market are tight the home buying process can feel like trial by fire. It is so easy to get burned and burn out. One particularly exuberant buyer began the process full of enthusiasm and toured homes of interest with religious zeal. A near perfect home was lost more than onc...
02/27/2014
Window to the Pacific - Malaga Cove home in Palos Verdes. Tuesday's tour of new listings in Palos Verdes included a number of luxury homes with unforgettable views. Yes, the homes were "stand alone" fabulous, but the views were what captured the eye (and added value) to these stunning properties...
02/26/2014
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I must admit I think Monet's Giverny garden is one of the loveliest places on earth, but his paintings capture something a bit more ethereal. It is as if one is viewing the world through the light fog of pastel colored glasses. That was the feeling I had as I rounded the bend on yesterday's morn...
02/25/2014
Hollywood Riviera real estate and home sales report for Torrance/Redondo, CA in February 2014. Homes for sale in Hollywood Riviera: Hollywood Riviera homes under $850,000 that have sold in the last year: Hollywood Riviera homes between $850,000 and $1,000,000 that have sold in the last year: Holl...
02/24/2014
Home sales report for the South Shores area of San Pedro, California during February 2014. South Shores runs along the coast on both sides of 25th Street and borders Rancho Palos Verdes on the west. It is famous for light ocean breezes, amazing views of Catalina Island and the Pacific, and a lai...
02/24/2014
Home sales report for the Vista Del Oro area of San Pedro, California during February 2014. Vista Del Oro is a cute neighborhood above Gaffey and centered around Averill Park & the San Pedro High School. (2014 - Norma also has two vacant lots for sale in South Shores. We also have a duplex for s...
02/24/2014
Eastview neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in February 2014. The Eastview neighborhood was formerly a part of the City of Los Angeles. Years ago it was annexed by Rancho Palos Verdes and the residents have the option of attending Palos Verdes Unified or Lo...
02/24/2014
Silver Spur neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes & Rolling Hills Estates, CA in February 2014. Silver Spur is a popular neighborhood for first time residents on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Silver Spur is also one of the most affordable neighborhoods on the Palos ...
02/24/2014
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