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Dead Off Center Flashmob @ Ruby’s Diner in Palos Verdes, California

Mar 28, 2012 No Comments by

The Dead Off Center flashmob was supposed to be in the outdoor mall…but it was pouring with rain…so we mobbed Ruby’s Diner. We had to change all our plans in the space of ten minutes. WHAT A RUSH!!!

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San Pedro Dog Park – Knoll Hill

Feb 11, 2012 No Comments by

Front Street. Offleash dog park on Front Street is just north of Swinford Street and the onramps/overpasses to the Vincent Thomas Bridge and the 110 (Harbor) Freeway. The fenced-in park is located back from the street, on the east side of Front at the base of Knoll Hill in San Pedro. Separate areas for small and […]

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No Dogs in California State Parks

Feb 11, 2012 No Comments by

If a park has the word “State” in the name, you and almost guarantee that dogs are not allowed.  Although some parks will allow Spot in picnic areas and parking lots. According to California State Park Ranger Ken Low, the pet prohibition is to protect the parks’ natural habitat. “Dogs will affect wildlife patterns; they leave behind […]

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Misty Copeland visits San Pedro High School (Video)

Feb 10, 2012 No Comments by

Misty Copeland, former student at San Pedro High and soloist for the American Ballet Theater visits San Pedro High School.  Misty attended San Pedro High School before moving to New York to become a professional ballerina. She was honored by Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino who also attended San Pedro High School.

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Should I Buy or Rent in Palos Verdes? (Video)

Jan 23, 2012 No Comments by

Hello Again, I am Lee Williams with Keller Williams Realty and here is your question of the day. With the low interest rates and low home prices. Sebastian wrote: Should we rent or buy our next home in Palos Verdes? Each situation is unique but we can take a look based on average cost of each. To […]

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Moving to Rancho Palos Verdes?

Jul 23, 2011 No Comments

If you are moving to Rancho Palos Verdes and would like to buy or rent your next new home, you’ll want to know which neighborhood is best for you. Compare schools, restaurants, crime rates and real estate prices online in one simple step.  Visit http://LosAngelesSouthBay.com and click Market Insider for more info.

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Foreclosure Friday Rancho Palos Verdes

Jul 08, 2011 No Comments

Address  WAS  NOW  Diff 30691 Calle De Suenos $2,100,000 $2,300,000 $200,000 28208 Ridgepoint $407,000 $519,000 $112,000 6542 Ocean Crest Drive #B309 $417,000 $339,000 ($78,000) 5959 Peacock Ridge Road #4 $150,000 $250,000 $100,000 26453 Basswood Avenue $957,602 $699,900 ($257,702) 28130 Ambergate Drive $790,000 $730,016 ($59,984) 3200 La Rotonda Drive #504 $669,000 $480,000 ($189,000) 1712 Byerton Court […]

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Is Home Staging Worth it?

Jun 01, 2011 No Comments

Did you know that staged homes typically sell for 1% higher than non-staged homes? That means if seller spend an average of $1,500 on staging; then on a $900,000 home in Rancho Palos Verdes staging can result in a $7,500 return on investment at closing. Add that to the fact that staged homes have more appeal […]

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Foreclosure Friday 5/13/2011

May 12, 2011 No Comments

  Address Last Sold WAS NOW Diff % Off 6307 Sattes Drive 6/28/2007 $1,843,000 $1,099,000 ($744,000) 40% 2126 Palos Verdes Dr 3/14/2003 $838,000 $799,000 ($39,000) 5% 2615 Pinale Lane 2/6/2006 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 ($500,000) 25% 32 Avenida Corona 1/11/2005 $1,450,000 $1,100,000 ($350,000) 24% 3602 West Estates Lane, 205 12/17/2004 $295,000 $214,900 ($80,100) 27% 1025 Granvia Altamira […]

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Keller Williams Red Day in the South Bay

Apr 27, 2011 No Comments

Rolling Hills Estates, April, 26, 2011: On May 12th 2011, thousands of Keller Williams Realty agents across the country, choose to put their businesses on hold, put their “Red” shirts on and focus their time, energies and resources, towards giving back to their local communities – in honor of our 3rd Annual Red Day.

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