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Point Fermin neighborhood in San Pedro real estate statistics for June 2009:

Active listings: 6 Homes are currently for sale priced from $319,000 to $995,000.

Pending sales: 10 Homes are currently in escrow priced from $250,000 to $599,000.

June sales: 3 Properties closed escrow in June 2009:

• Carolina Street $459,000
• 40th Street $481,000
• 40th Street $627,500

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South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

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Last night I spoke with a friend who just returned from 30 days in Asia.  He shared some great travel stories, but commented this trip will stand out from past ones because each country he visited was on "high alert" for potential Swine Flu cases.  At each airport officials took his temperature before allowing him to board his flight.  We all know a virus is almost impossible to contain.  Ditto for a content-rich blog post.

If you're like me, you've spent untold hours amassing valuable content with blog posts totaling several hundred; or perhaps you're a beginner and want to make every post count from day one.  Either way, here are some things to consider before, during and after the writing process.

I'm not going to try to reinvent the wheel; members far more knowledgeable have already put together some winning posts and here is one of the best of the best:

How to Create a Blog Post for Customers and Search Engines by Brad Andersohn

Read it, apply it, post it and let Google take the wheel!

Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
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PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

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Palisades neighborhood in San Pedro real estate statistics for June 2009:

Active listings: 14 Homes are currently listed for sale priced from $459,900 to $1,139,000.

Pending sales: 8 Properties are currently in escrow priced from $449,900 to $799,000.

June sales: 2 Homes closed escrow in the Palisades area in June 2009:

• Patton Ave. $620,000
• 27th Street $625,000

Joggers and runners are a common sight along the sidewalks and trails of the Palisades neighborhood.

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PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

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South Shores neighborhood in San Pedro real estate statistics for June 2009:

Active listings: 7 Homes are currently listed for sale priced from $747,500 to $1,899,000.

Pending sales: 4 Properties are currently in escrow priced from $749,000 to $849,000.

June sales: 3 Homes closed escrow in the South Shores area in June 2009:

• Graysby Ave. $390,000
• Baleria Drive $630,000
• Grenadier Drive $740,000

If you're looking for a home in the coastal community of San Pedro, Norma Toering & Team can help.

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Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
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PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

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Eastview neighborhood in Rancho Palos Verdes real estate statistics for June 2009:

Active listings: 12 Homes are currently for sale priced from $475,000 to $1,850,000.

Pending sales: 12 Properties are currently in escrow priced from $625,000 to $820,000.

June sales: 3 Homes closed escrow in the Eastview area in June 2009:

• MacArthur St. $615,000
• Redondela Dr. $700,000
• Van Karajan Dr. $860,000

If you would like some help searching for a home Norma Toering & Team can assist you in finding the right house in the right neighborhood.

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PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

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The Silver Spur area is close to schools, shopping and dining choices on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Silver Spur neighborhood in Rancho Palos Verdes real estate statistics for June 2009:

Active listings: 14 Homes are currently listed for sale, priced from $799,000 to $1,390,000.

Pending sales: 3 Properties are currently in escrow priced from $839,000 to $1,020,000.

June sales: 3 Homes closed escrow in the Silver Spur area in June 2009:

• Basswood Ave. $775,000
  
• Grayslake Road $840,000
• Seashell Way $900,000

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PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

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The Peninsula Center area is close to shopping, dining and theaters.  Many of the homes are within walking distance to schools and shopping.

Peninsula Center neighborhood in Rancho Palos Verdes real estate statistics for June 2009:

Active Listings: 8 Homes are currently for sale priced from $889,000 to $1,299,000.

Pending Sales: 3 Properties are currently in escrow priced from 949,000 to $1,290,000.

June Home Sales: 3 Homes closed escrow in the Peninsula Center area in June 2009:

• Golden Arrow Drive $780,000
  
• Fawnskin Drive $861,500
• Delacroix Road $1,160,000

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PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

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Crest neighborhood in Rancho Palos Verdes real estate statistics for June 2009:

Active Listings: 8 Single Family Homes are currently for sale priced from $975,000 to $1,250,000.

Pending Sales:  8 Properties are currently in escrow priced from $799,000 to $1,328,000.

June Sales: 4 Homes closed escrow in June 2009.

• Lochvale Drive $850,000
• Northbay Road $899,500
• Scotwood Drive $1,155,000
• Whitley Collins Drive $1,255,000

If you could use a helping hand or two with the task of finding the right Palos Verdes home for your family, Norma Toering & Team can help.

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Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800

PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

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I thumbed through the latest edition of Distinctive Homes today.  In case you're not in the real estate trenches every day, that is the one glossy real estate magazine in Southern California that survived the credit collapse and housing tumble we are navigating our way through. Others folded, or are struggling to survive on the shrinking advertising dollar of the belt-tightening real estate agent.

So who is spending the big bucks for the glossy spreads?  In a nutshell, it is the Big Dog Agents.  As real estate companies close their doors and agents fall away, Big Dog Agents are seeking new territory and new clients.  Are yours up for grabs?

One of the Big Dogs (nice guy) in my area has twelve, yes 12, pages in the magazine I received today.  How do I compete with his big guns and deep pockets, not to mention a never ending supply of multimillion dollar listings?  I don't. I do something completely different, and I'm doing it right now.  Yep, I blog, and it works.

I do not have proof, but in my experience blogging reaches more consumers than a pricey local real estate magazine. This conclusion is based on thousands of dollars wasted on full page color ads that produced very few calls and closed sales.  My blog is never out of print, always in circulation and available 24/7/365.  No trip to the local market or real estate office needed. 

 I decided a long time ago pulling up my blog online at a listing presentation was more powerful than pulling an out-of-date magazine from my tote bag.  So Big Dogs, keep buying ad space and I'll keep blogging.  There are many paths to success and happiness, and more than one way to play the game of real estate and win.

Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
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PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

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La Cresta neighborhood in Rancho Palos Verdes real estate statistics for June 2009:

Active Listings:  15 Single Family Homes are listed for sale priced from $1,050,000 to $2,995,000.

Pending Sales:  6 Properties are in escrow priced from $1,399,000 to $2,699,000.

June Sales:  4 Homes closed escrow in June 2009:

Crestridge Road:  $925,000

Crestridge Road:  $949,000

Crestwind Drive:  $1,482,500

Santa Barbara:  $1,550,000

If you are thinking about making a move this summer to or from PV, Norma Toering & Team can help with the transition.

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Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800

PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

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