The Palos Verdes Peninsula has some of the world's best golf courses that we can enjoy year around. The Trump National Golf Course is considered the world's most expensive golf course ever constructed primarily due to the 18th hole sliding into the ocean several years ago and requiring millions of dollars in repairs before the course could open for play ( See the HISTORY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES on my website http://www.maureenmegowan.com for a detailed history of the construction of this golf course)  Trump National Golf Course Los Verdes Golf Course is one of the best public courses in Los Angeles County, with absolutely beautiful views of the ocean from many of the holes. Palos Verdes Country Club This golf club is a semi-private course located in Palos Verdes Estates, but is open for... 08/12/2008

The State of California now has a great website to compare information about the schools in an area, with information about test scores, Advanced Placement Courses, student/teachere ratio, per student spending, and much more!  I also have a page on my website that has a great deal of information about the schools in Palos Verdes including links to the various school webpages at http://maureenmegowan.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=1896055&NF=1 08/12/2008

Those selling their homes in today's 'soft' market can maximize their net profits if they know how to read the market, price & stage their home correctly, manage the industry nuances and their own expectations, and if they have the right real estate professional on their side. "For sellers to walk away with the most money from their home sale, it is critical to price their property correctly from the start," stated Elaine Mallon, Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker.  "Buyers today are plentiful but cautious, interest rates remain low, and homes that are priced & marketed right, stand out and sell." A successful home sale just requires a little more patience -- and the right kind of expertise -- in today's market. "Buyers right now are looking for a deal and/or cost-saving incentives. ... 08/12/2008

  Recently, there have been Blue Whale sightings only two miles off the Palos Verdes Peninsula coast near Point Vicente.  The Peninsula News reported that the whales are here to eat the abundant krill that are attracted to the nutrients near the continental shelf off our coast.  The blue whale is the largest mammal on earth (as long as 3 school buses) and can weigh up to 336,000 pounds.  To read more, click here... 08/07/2008

Welcome to Palos Verdes Real Estate onine. If you are currently in the market to buy a home in Palos Verdes you came to the right spot! Today the interest rate for a 30 year fixed is roughly 6.5%. With the rates being as volatile as they have been I highly recommend you speak to a lender a.s.a.p and get locked into a rate before they go up. With that said, there are currently 16 homes for sale in Palos Verdes with the exclusion of the Eastview area off of Western Ave. Although, I believe residents of the Eastview area now have a option to send their children to Palos Verdes Schools. Of course, this is to be confirmed with the schools. The lowest priced home for sale in Palos Verdes today (8/7/08) is located in the popular Silver Spur area close to shopping and schools. It is a four bedr... 08/07/2008

Currently there are three homes for sale in the CPH development. 12 Via Del Cielo, 13 Via Del Cielo and 35. 12 Via Del Cielo is 5/7 7,031 sq.ft with a 26,223 sq.ft lot listed for $4,599,900 13 Via Del Cielo is 5/8 7,220 sq.ft with a 26,615 sq.ft lot listed for $5,890,000 35 Via Del Cielo is 6/7 7,220 sq.ft with a 27,499 sq.ft lot listed for $6,780,000 Since the first of the year four homes have sold averaging 99 days on the market and a average price of $5,574,863. Currently 29 Via Del Cielo is in escrow. It was listed for $5,690,000. The lowest priced home to sell in CPH this year was $3,990,000. The highest priced home to sell just closed escrow at $6,780,000. The average sold price for a CPH home thus far is $5,574,863. For more details please contact your P.V. Realtor Rachel Tyndal... 08/07/2008

So your husband says "They all say they are Number 1" Well, that is so true, So how do you tell the real thing? Check your school ratings on  great school .com, check the Calif. School Rating Sytem Scores and check Nationwide. This video came from US News and Reports Palos Verdes Schools are rated number one in the State of California. Silver Spur Elementary is number one in the State and rated in the top 10 Nationwide Ridgecrest Elementary is rated number one in the state and top 10 Nationwide Yes the competition might boast of high test scores and tell you they are number one but Palos Verdes Schools are the real thing.   Oh by the Way, Palos Verdes Schools do come with a warning label...check your school for a waiting list, currently a few elementary schools have a waiting list. It j... 08/05/2008

Palos Verdes Here is some details info from Wiki- To describe the Palos Verdes Peninsula in more detail, great for those school reports.  The short version is that the schools are rated #1 in the State of California, The community and the people are wonderful, professionals interested mainly in their children's education and the spectacular ocean views can be seen daily from your home, on the way to and from running errands, stay home mom's abound(but they usually have a consultation project or work p/t) and the pace is very busy for the children with music, swimming clubs, tennis clubs,horseback riding, Ayso Soccer, Football and Little League. Tennis Clubs and Golf Courses galore for the Adults and tons of classes and fine dining in between. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia