| Information about properties for sale was, up until recently, the exclusive domain of Realtors. No longer. Today, information on homes for sale is available to anyone with Internet access. In fact, there is now so much real estate information available on the net that it is almost impossible to sort through all of it with any degree of efficiency. One of my goals in designing this web site was to organize much of the real estate information on the Internet into a format that is easy to access and understand. In addition to offering information on properties for sale, this section of the Real Estate Update includes PENINSULA CITIES INFORMATION. This section includes valuable information on each of the four Peninsula cities, as well as information on the various Peninsula neighborhoods. Information on properties for sale are available in the following categories:
SHOWCASE PROPERTY OF THE MONTHOnce a month this section of Palos Verdes Peninsula Real Estate Update will showcase a special property. It may be one of the most expensive properties, it may be one of the least expensive. It may be one of my listings, or it may be a special property listed by another Palos Verdes Broker. In any case, it will be a property that has something to offer which is special and unique!
6 Via Subida
Rancho Palos Verdes$925,000 Prime Peninsula location in exclusive "Miraleste" community! Beautiful two level home with big city views! * 4 large bedrooms, plus office area
* Over 2,500 square feet of well designed living area
* Formal entry area
* 2 car attached garage with interior access
* Private front patio with view
* Huge living room with fireplace
* Kitchen with breakfast area
* A host of additional upgrades and amenities inside and out! Contact Chuck Chambers for more information.
EXISTING HOMES FOR SALEMany companies have jumped on the band wagon to offer information about properties for sale via the Internet. However, only a few have taken the time and money to do the job right. Each of these companies is working hard to provide the best information in a "user friendly" format. While HOMESEEKERS and LISTINGLINK focus primarily on properties for sale, the recently remodeled REALTOR.COM not only offers properties for sale, but also provides a host of other real estate related information.
REALTOR.COM
The web site of the National Association of Realtors. The best on the web.
HOMESEEKERS
A directory of properties for sale throughout the United States.
HOMESTORE
Properties for sale throughout the U.S. plus additional information.
HOMESOURCE
A private directory of properties for sale in the Los Angles area.
CYBERHOMES
A complete directory of properties for sale throughout the United States.
HOMES.COM
A directory of properties for sale from the folks at Homes and Land Magazine.
MICROSOFT HOUSE AND HOME
A directory of properties for sale across the United States from Bill's folks at Microsoft.
HOMEGAIN
A private directory of properties for sale across the United States.
HOMES FOR SALE BY OWNERApproximately 10% of home sellers attempt to sell their homes without utilizing the services of a Realtor. Some of these sellers are trying to save money, while others just don't like real estate agents.
Whatever the reason, these folks are facing a challenging task in this increasingly complex field. For a list of properties for sale by owner check out the web sites of:
FREE HOME LISTINGS
OWNERS.COM
FSBO ADVERTISING
FOR SALE BY OWNER NETWORK
NEW HOMES FOR SALEBuilders are just now beginning to market their projects on the Internet. The majority of builders still utilize the more traditional forms of advertising, such as newspaper advertising.
After being wiped out by the recession in the early 1990's, most builders took a deep breath before jumping back into the new construction residential market. Now that the economy is going strong again, builders are back on the job, and there are several new developments on the Peninsula in different phases of construction.
For information on new homes for sale outside of the Palos Verdes Peninsula drop by the web site of NEW HOME NETWORK. In alphabetical order, according to the project name, here are some of the biggest:
HILLCREST MANOR
Cal Coast Homes
Telephone (310) 541-7883.
Intersection of Highridge Road at Whitley Collins in Rolling Hills Estates.
Residential lots for sale.
OCEANFRONT ESTATES
C.P.H. Development
Telephone (310) 377-6757 * Fax (310) 377-1157.
E-mail: oceanfront@cph-inc.com
31201 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
Intersection of Hawthorne Blvd. and Palos Verdes Drive West.
79 new estate homes.
Priced from $1,990,000 to $4,000,000.
Sales office open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
OCEAN TRAILS
Ocean Trails Development Corporation
Telephone (310) 265-5525 * Fax (310) 265-5522.
3850 Paseo Del Mar, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
Intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South at Ocean Trails Drive.
75 new home sites, from 1/4 to 1/2 acre.
Priced from $1,000,000 to $2,500,000.
PUBLIC FORCLOSURESForclosure properties tend to be in shorter supply during strong economic cycles, however there will always be a percentage of properties available to buyers. An inventory of forclosure properties can be accessed via FORCLOSUREFREESEARCH.COM.
GOVERNMENT FORECLOSURE SALESEven though the U.S. government prefers not to become involved in the home selling business, sometimes it is unavoidable. The H.U.D. WEB SITE offers links to properties owned by H.U.D., the V.A., F.D.I.C., F.N.M.A., S.B.A. and our good friends at the I.R.S.
ONLINE AUCTION PROPERTIESOn-line trading has gotten huge for the stock market. On-line bidding for properties is just now begining.
And for auction properties from Caltrans drop by:
CALTRANS PROPERTY AUCTIONS
Telephone (213) 897-8975.
120 South Spring Street
Los Angeles, California, 90012
c/o: Excess Land Sales Department
VACATION PROPERTIES FOR SALEBecause of the cost effectiveness of Internet advertising, many companies are utilizing
the Internet to promote vacation properties. It is now possible to explore properties for sale in any part of the country (or the world) from the comfort of your own home. If you have an interest in buying TIMESHARE PROPERTIES, many units are available in various locations in this M.L.S. database. More timeshare properties are available at VACATION DIRECT. For real estate in various resort locations, here are a few fun choices: BIG BEAR REAL ESTATE CABO SAN LUCAS REAL ESTATE CATALINA ISLAND REAL ESTATE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS REAL ESTATE LAS VEGAS REAL ESTATE LAKE ARROWHEAD REAL ESTATE LAKE TAHOE REAL ESTATE MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE
MONTANA REAL ESTATE PALM SPRINGS REAL ESTATE TAHITI REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE COMPANY LISTINGSReal Estate franchises across the country are now exposing their properties on the Internet. Although there is value to reviewing these web sites, it is important to note that they usually only promote properties listed with their own company, which is only a small portion of the total properties for sale. CENTURY 21 COLDWELL BANKER ERA REALTY FRED SANDS REALTY HELP-U-SELL PRUDENTIAL REALTY MOORE AND ASSOCIATES
REALTY EXECUTIVES REALTY WORLD REMAX PV REALTY
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
For years commercial and industrial properties were exposed by word of mouth or by 'for sale' signs located on the subject property. Now, using the Internet as a tool for exposure, several companies are placing their listings on the Web to enhance their exposure.
CB RICHARD ELLIS
LOOPNET.COM
PROPERTY GO COMMERCIAL LISTINGS
PENINSULA CITIES INFORMATION The Palos Verdes Peninsula consists of four individual incorporated cites, plus one unincorporated area. The four cities are PALOS VERDES ESTATES, ROLLING HILLS, ROLLING HILLS ETATES, and RANCHO PALOS VERDES. The unincorporated area includes the neighborhoods of Academy Hill and Westfield.
340 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, California, 90274. Telephone (310) 378-0383. Palos Verdes Estates is located on the west side of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
It was the first of the four peninsula cites to become incorporated. Approximately 25% of the land in the city has been set aside as open space and parkland. The city is governed by two entities, the City of Palos Verdes Estates and the Palos Verdes Estates Art Jury. PALOS VERDES ESTATES INFORMATION: Incorporated: December 20, 1939. Population: Approximately 14,000.
Number of homes: Approximately 5,070.
Price range: $500,000 to $10,000,000.
Thomas Guide: Page 792. PALOS VERDES ESTATES NEIGHBORHOODS: * Lunada Bay
* Upper Lunada Bay
* Malaga Cove
* Upper Malaga Cove
* Margate
* Monte Malaga
* New York Hill
* Valmonte
2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, 90274. Telephone (310) 377-1521. Rolling Hills is located in the center of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. It was the second of the four Peninsula cities to become incorporated.
The city is completely residential and most properties are one acre or more in size. The city offers community tennis courts, riding rings, and miles of trails meandering throughout the city adding to the strong equestrian flavor. ROLLING HILLS INFORMATION: Incorporated: Population: Approximately 2,000
Number of homes: Approximately 700.
Price range: $1,000,000 to $10,000,000.
Thomas Guide: Page 823. ROLLING HILLS NEIGHBORHOODS * Main gate
* Crest Road West
* Crest Road East
* South side
* Eastfield
4045 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274. (310) 377-1577. Rolling Hills Estates is located along the northern perimeter of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, as well as on the top of the Peninsula. Much of the city is equestrian related, although some of the neighborhoods are not. The commercial areas of
the city are concentrated in the Peninsula Center area, where shopping options are extensive and diverse.
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES INFORMATION: Incorporated: September 18, 1957. Population: Approximately 7,800.
Number of homes: Approximately 2,800.
Price range: $500,000 to $2,000,000.
Thomas Guide: Page 793. ROLLING HILLS ESTATES NEIGHBORHOODS * Bridlewood Circle
* Club View
* Colina Ranch
* Dapplegray
* Empty Saddle
* Harbor Sight
* Hillcrest Manor
* Hillcrest Meadows
* Hitching Post
* Los Ranchos Verdes
* Marloma
* Masongate
* Monticello
* Palomino Ranchos
* Palos Verdes Drive North
* Masongate
* Ranchview
* Rawhide
*Roanwood
*Saddlebow
* Sunnyfield
* Wildhorse
* Silver Spur
* The Ranch
* Rolling Hills Park Estates
* Rolling Hills Road
* Rollingwood
* Strawberry Lane
* The Hill
* The Terraces
30904 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275.
(310) 377-0360.
Rancho Palos Verdes was the last of the four Peninsula cities to become incorporated. The city is located throughout the central, eastern, and southern portions of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Rancho Palos Verdes offers several parks and shopping centers, as well as miles of coastline. RANCHO PALOS VERDES INFORMATION: Incorporated: September 7, 1973. Population: Approximately 41,000.
Number of homes:
Price range: $450,000 to $3,000,000.
Thomas Guide: Page 792, 823. RANCHO PALOS VERDES NEIGHBORHOODS * Abalone Cove
* Alta Vista
* Berry Hill
* Blackhorse
* Bronco
* Casas Verdes Townhomes
* Coach Road
* Coastsite Townhomes
* Colt Road
* Coral Ridge
* Country Club
* The Countryside
* Crestmount
* Del Cerro
* Eastview
* El Prado
* Grandview Estates
* Headland
* Island View
* La Cresta
* Ladera Linda
* Larga Vista
* La Rotunda
* La Vista Verde Estates
* Los Verdes
* Lunada Pointe
* Mediterranea
* Mesa Palos Verdes
* Miracatalina
* Mira Verde Townhomes
* Miraleste
* Miraleste Hills
* Monaco
* Oceanfront Estates
* Ocean Terrace
* Ocean Terrace Condominiums
* Ocean Trails
* Pacific View
* Palos Verdes Bay Club Condominiums
* Palos Verdes Drive East
* Palos Verdes Drive South
* Palos Verdes Drive West
* Palos Verdes Village
* Peninsula Center
* Peninsula Pointe
* Point Vicente
* Portuguese Bend
* Portuguese Bend Club
* Rancho Palos Verdes Estates
* Ridgecrest
* Ridgegate Townhomes
* Roan Road
* Rockinghorse
* San Ramon
* Sea Breeze
* Seacliff
* Seacove
* Sea Hill Townhomes
* Sea View
* Stonegate
* Sunnyside Ridge
* Sunset Ridge
* Vantage Point
* Via Campesina
* Via Capri
* Villa Verde Townhomes
* Vista Pacifica
* Wallace Ranch
* Warmington Estates
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