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Palos Verdes Estates, CA

A Never Ending Supply of Doors

Norma Toering  Palos Verdes Homes in Los Angeles Area: Real Estate Agent in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

As a Palos Verdes real estate agent I spend much time opening and closing doors. Yesterday, as we waited for buyers to arrive at the final walk-through inspection, a car stopped and the would-be buyers asked if they could see the house my son was in the process of unlocking.

"I'm sorry, it's sold." Josh replied. as our buyers arrived.

"Do you have anymore?" The disappointed prospective buyers inquired.

I walked to the curb and told them of course there are other homes for sale in the neighborhood. After exchanging contact information, they drove away but only after thanking me profusely. They were driving through their first choice neighborhood and felt extremely fortunate to see an agent out there working in the field of their dreams.

Similar scenes have played many times in my real estate career. It's true, when one door closes, or is sold, another one opens, or at least comes on the market. I always advise buyers not to fret over the one that got away. Another one is coming on the market soon. Sometimes it takes months (dare, I say years) but there will be another house that fulfills their requirements of a dream house. At the moment they may think they will never fall in love again, but they will.

As I prepare to pass the keys to one buyer this week, another buyer is anxious to begin the house hunting journey.

And so the process of opening and closing doors continues. I suppose my fascination with doors when I travel relates to my love of helping clients find just the right one for them.

Norma Toering's Valmonte Home Sales Report - Jan. 2012 - Palos Verdes Estates

Norma Toering  Palos Verdes Homes in Los Angeles Area: Real Estate Agent in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Valmonte neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Estates, CA in January 2012.

Homes for sale: 8 Homes are listed for sale in the Valmonte area priced from $799,000 to $1,849,000.

Pending sales: 5 Houses are in escrow priced from $825,000 to $1,570,000.

January sales: 6 Homes sold in Jan. 2012:

Address

Sale Price

Bed/Bath

Sq. Feet.

Lot

Year Built

Days Listed

2556 Via Anita

$886,170

3/2

1887

7204

1955

89

2544 Via La Selva

$1,165,000

5/3

2688

7080

1969

28

4025 Via Valmonte

$1,200,000

4/4

2425

8303

1953

45

3616 Navajo Place

$1,355,000

3/3

2081

8083

1961

60

3016 Via La Selva

$1,400,000

5/4

3100

10182

1953

182

2409 Via La Selva

$2,250,000

5/4

3683

7886

2001

159

Local Nonprofit Spotlight: First Chance Foundation

Palos Verdes Homes-Realty by Frank  Fountain and Heidi Mackenbach: Real Estate Agent in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

The First Chance Foundation, located in Palos Verdes Peninsula, is a personal foundation helping to further education for underprivileged high school graduates from seven local schools. Below you will find the First Chance Newsletter explaining more about the foundation and its efforts for the community and its students. One-hundred percent of your contribution goes to the students. No funds are used for operating expenses and the directors take no fees.

First Chance News Release

first chance newsletter

For more information about the First Chance Foundation or are interested in making a donation, please call Betty Coull, Vice President 310.541.2878

2 Saddle Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

310.831.9691

Palos Verdes High School Makes Amazing Lip Dub To Nicki Minaj and Will.I.AM

Palos Verdes Homes-Realty by Frank  Fountain and Heidi Mackenbach: Real Estate Agent in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Palos Verdes High School students created a lib dub video promoting what the campus has to offer in order to encourage current eighth graders to choose PVHS for their upcoming freshmen year. A collaboration of all students (including the science club, sports teams, marching band, etc.) promoting the school's spirit and diversity. At Palos Verdes High School there is a place for every student that walks its halls.

Check out the video...

Home Safety Tips

Palos Verdes Homes-Realty by Frank  Fountain and Heidi Mackenbach: Real Estate Agent in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Home Safety Tips

How safe is your home? Here are some tips to consider

1. Have bright lights over stairs and steps to prevent falls.

2. Keep cleaners, medications, and beauty products out of reach of children or use safety locks.

3. Check all of your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors every month to make sure they are still working

4. Children can easily choke on coins, balloons, hard round foods (peanuts) so keep out of touch for children.

5. Store ladders on their sides in a shed or garage

6. Have a service person check heaters, fireplaces, and stove every year to make sure they are operating correctly.

7. Have a service person inspect chimneys, fireplaces, and central furnaces yearly.