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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.
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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:
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Address |
Sale Price |
Bed/Bath |
Sq. Feet. |
Lot |
Year Built |
Days Listed |
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2556 Via Anita |
$886,170 |
3/2 |
1887 |
7204 |
1955 |
89 |
|
2544 Via La Selva |
$1,165,000 |
5/3 |
2688 |
7080 |
1969 |
28 |
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4025 Via Valmonte |
$1,200,000 |
4/4 |
2425 |
8303 |
1953 |
45 |
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3616 Navajo Place |
$1,355,000 |
3/3 |
2081 |
8083 |
1961 |
60 |
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3016 Via La Selva |
$1,400,000 |
5/4 |
3100 |
10182 |
1953 |
182 |
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2409 Via La Selva |
$2,250,000 |
5/4 |
3683 |
7886 |
2001 |
159 |
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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.


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
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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...
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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.
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