Palos Verdes Lifestyle - Norma Toering's PV Real Estate Blog

Do your provide memorable customer service for your clients?  I am constantly seeking new ways to raise the bar on the quality of service Norma Toering and Team provides to our loyal clients.  From annual market updates on their neighborhood to handwritten notes, we make an effort to provide valuable information and services throughout the year.

My Active Rain blog provides monthly updates on local neighborhood sales and tracks current inventory.  The information is current and available 24/7.  Clients and consumers can check when they have a need to take the pulse of their neighborhood real estate activity.

Yes, I've even been known to take to the sky to get the perfect picture of a new listing!

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Confidence in the real estate market is still low.  With many consumers still reeling and recovering from the "big bubble burst" and digesting new rumblings of an oncoming "double dip," it is easy to understand why the fence feels much safer than a plunge into the marketplace.  Real estate returns are made up of much more than dollars alone.

Clients often ask, "What are the best buys right now?"  The answer depends on the wants and needs of the prospective buyer.  The first time home buyer's needs differ from a downsizing empty nest senior.  However, both are looking for a wise investment that will not only offer shelter but also a safe haven for hard earned down payment or equity built over a life time.  They do not want to roll the dice with wild abandon and make a foolish mistake.

Consider the underlying support factors before you purchase.  Parents want excellent schools for their children.  Seniors want transportation, shopping and superior medical facilities nearby.  Commute time, entertainment and recreational options need to be considered.  Individual home prices are supported by  the strength of their location and community.

Once the location/community is chosen house hunting becomes more personalized; it's now about your preferences, your budget and your style.  Knowing you selected the best location for your needs removes much of the stress and uncertainty from the home buying process.

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. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Some people wait for things to change, some people spend countless hours attempting to change things, and other decide to change their approach and attitude. Often when they shift their attitude and approach the "problem" appears to change.  The issue may still loom large but a fresh approach offers a new beginning. 

  Perception is powerful.

Weather is a wonderful example, especially in Southern California.  We are spoiled by day after day of near perfect weather.  A rainstorm or heat wave creates a disturbance in the perfection residents are accustomed to enjoying.  Likewise, the real estate market hummed along for years with homes increasing in value each year.  It became the expected norm, but change swooped in and upset the apple cart.  Those who adjusted their course and trimmed their sails prevailed.  Change is not always welcome, but it should always be expected.

"By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination."  Christopher Columbus, 1451-1506.

I'm sure Christopher Columbus encountered rough water, but persistence and determination produced the outcome he desired.  More than likely he had to adjust his course and ride out a storm or two. 

The short sales and foreclosures of today's market are reminders of dreams and goals gone awry, but I'm pleased to say I'm beginning to see clients recover and move forward with renewed hope.

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. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Palos Verdes Dr. West neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in June 2010.

Active listings: 18 Homes are currently for sale in PVDW priced from $888,808 to $11,900,000.

Pending sales: One home is in escrow priced at $2,699,000.

June sales: 2 Homes sold in June 2010:

• Via Victoria $1,035,000
• Rue La Fleur $1,500,000
  

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. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Palos Verdes Dr. South neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in June 2010.

Active listings: 23 Homes are for sale in the PVDS area priced from $849,000 to $12,000,000.

Pending sales: 5 Houses are in escrow priced from $999,000 to $4,299,000.

June sales: 3 Homes sold in June 2010:

• Stalwart $860,000
• Roseapple Rd $1,200,000
• Via Baron $1,462,000
  

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. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Mira Catalina neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in June 2010.

Active listings: 5 Homes are currently for sale in Mira Catalina priced from $899,000 to $3,399,000.

Pending sales: 4 Homes are in escrow priced from $875,000 to $1,888,888.

June sales: 2 Houses sold in June 2010:

• Coolheights $1,050,000
• Avenida de Azalea $1,510,000
  

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. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Palos Verdes Drive East neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in June 2010.

Active listings: 14 Houses are currently for sale priced from $725,000 to $2,699,000.

Pending sales: 8 Homes are in escrow around PV Drive East priced from $659,000 to $1,495,000.

June sales: 6 Homes sold in June 2010:

• Rockinghorse Rd $765,000
• Miraleste Dr $1,085,000
• Mustang Rd $1,205,000
• Newridge Dr $1,300,000
• Grandpoint Ln $1,350,000
• Diamonte Ln $1,500,000
  

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. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Rolling Hills neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rolling Hills, CA in June 2010.

Active listings: 16 Homes are currently for sale in Rolling Hills priced from $1,895,000 to $12,800,000.

Pending sales: 2 Homes are in escrow priced from $1,495,000 to $2,995,000.

June sales: 2 Houses sold in June 2010:

• Eastfield Drive $1,700,000
• Crest Rd $5,500,000
  

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. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Palos Verdes Drive North neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Palos Verdes Peninsula and Rolling Hills Estates, CA in June 2010.

Active listings: 26 Homes are currently for sale priced from $849,000 to $3,100,000.

Pending sales: 12 Homes are in escrow around PV Drive North priced from $695,000 to $2,599,000.

June sales: 2 Houses sold in June 2010:

• Ferncreek Dr $1,256,000
• Cartesian Cr $1,415,000
  

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. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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The housing market is all too icy in many areas of the country without the arrival of the dreaded "double dip" many economists are predicting.  From MarketWatch to the Wall Street Journal the subject is being widely discussed.  Please, hold the second dip--one was enough!

Real estate is local and my market of high-end homes was never dependent upon tax credits to stimulate the housing market.  The house prices were impacted by the arrival of the recession.  Although we've enjoyed a few spurts of renewed sales, the local Palos Verdes market is holding steady in a pattern very similar to 2009.  It has not crashed, but it is not hotter than a firecracker by any measure.

What's the secret to selling a home in a jittery, cautious market?  The condition must be stellar and the price must be spot on.  Anything less will grow stale on the market. 

If buyers are pulling back due to anticipating another dip in prices, a seller (and agent) must double their efforts to present a superior product at a fair market price.  Buyers want value. They do not expect a seller to give their property away, but they do expect and recognize a fair market value price. The properties that meet this criteria are often in escrow in a few days. 

The end of year often brings a market slow down, price reductions are more prevalent to stimulate buyer interest and move stale listings.  If August's dog days of summer linger into the fall the double dip may be in full swing by year's end.

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. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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