Los Angles South Bay Real Estate 2014 Sales Report Survey

Posted on by March 4, 2015
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Sales were higher in 2014 over the previous year. Home inventory remains low while prices are still high.

For real estate sales on the Peninsula, 2014 ended on a higher note with the average sale price up 15% and the price per sq. ft. up 7% from 2013. Purchases made with “all-cash” were a huge trend during 2014 and dropping back to normal rates at the end of year due in part to the strength of the U.S. dollar thwarting some foreign buyers.

Interest rates are still low for 30 year jumbo loans with rates around 3.75%.

Inventory of homes for sale is still low, but prices are up while interest rates remain low.  I can help you purchase or sell your home. Please contact me today!

Southbay Magazine November Issue On Newsstands

Posted on by June 26, 2015
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Southbay Magazine Cover November 2014This month’s Southbay Magazine on life in the beach cities of Los Angeles, Torrance, San Pedro and the Palos Verdes Peninsula features articles on the following great topics:

  • UCLA’s head coach, Jim Mora, and his wife, Shannon, touch down in Manhattan Beach with winning results.
  • Founded right here in the South Bay, the AYSO Celebrates 50 years as America’s soccer tradition.
  • After winning two Stanley Cups in three seasons, the Los Angeles Kings are slowly becoming hockey royalty.
  • Three acclaimed resorts and amazing slopes elevate Park City to luxurious levels.
  • When a previously hooked juvenile great white shark bit a swimmer off the Manhattan Beach Pier this summer, the unfortunate attack sparked a heated debate across the South Bay: Who’s to blame?
  • A Vistamar School senior follows his classmates as they explore future career choices during unique senior projects.
  • On and off the field with World Cup team member and LA Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez
Patty Sullivan attends Southbay magazine release party

Patty Sullivan (left) and Kit Wertz attended the release party on October 1, 2014 for the Women in Business issue of Southbay Magazine.

This November 2014 also featured Southbay Magazine’s release party celebrating the September/October 2014 Women’s Issue party at Shade Hotel. In the magazine, I was able to talk about my affiliation with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty, and was featured in the magazine as a top realtor in the South Bay. This month’s issue celebrates more wonderful people who make up the great place where we all call home.

At the October 1, 2014 party, guests enjoyed gourmet bites courtesy of Zinc Lounge, fine wines by ONEHOPE and the ‘Designer Sunset’ a signature cocktail in honor of our presenting sponsor, Nielsen Dye Design, a leading interior design firm located in Manhattan Beach. A special thanks to our friends at Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County, VOXDJs and Floret Cadet.

Patty Sullivan Featured in Southbay Magazine – Women in Business Issue

Posted on by November 7, 2014
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Patty Sullivan Southbay Magazine article 2014 Women in Business ProfileIn the October 2014 issue of Southbay Magazine, Patty Sullivan was one of few women in the area to be featured in the magazine.

Southbay Magazine:

Patty Sullivan is a full-service Realtor® who
has worked actively in the real estate
industry for the past 10 years. She grew
up around the business—her father was
a broker, and all six of her siblings are licensed
Realtors. She is passionate about giving back to the
South Bay community where she lives. She currently
serves on the Providence Little Company of Mary
Foundation Board as a trustee, having chaired the
board several years ago. She participates on the
Women’s Wellness Conference committee, which
supports PLCM programs for women and children.

Summer 2014 Southbay Magazine: The Food Issue

Posted on by August 14, 2014
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Summer 2014 Southbay Magazine

Summer 2014 Southbay Magazine

The Summer 2014 issue of Southbay magazine features the following articles:
We’ve Got Taste: Where 14 of the South Bay’s most familiar food folk eat and drink … off the clock

Deep Blue Harvest: When two contributors take the plunge with South Bay spear fishermen, they take home much more than sea bass.

Appetite for Altitude: Best known as a ski town with an affluent edge, the emergence of an enviable epicurean culture puts Aspen on the map in delicious new ways.

Members of the Board: The men and women of the Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race

Be Our Guest: Empty nesters relocate to Redondo’s Riviera and reap huge rewards.

Read the digital edition of this months Southbay magazine.

Palos Verdes Peninsula 2014 – 2nd Quarter Sales Report Survey

Posted on by August 14, 2014
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2nd Quarter Palos Verdes Homes Sales Report

Sales were down, but price per square foot was up over last year.

The number of houses sold on the Palos Verdes Peininsula for the 2nd quarter of 2014 went down 15% since last year’s largely because of the lack of properties for sale.

However, a bright spot is that the average sales price is up 12.5% from last year. Overall the price per square foot was $543 in 2014 which is an increase of 3.2% over last year during the same sales period.

Mortgage interest rates are back down again making it a great time to get into that new home you’ve been looking for at a low rate which alsom makes it a good time to sell with the low inventory. A house that is priced right and shows well should have multiple offers within 30 days. Please contact me to help you sell your home or find your dream home today! Patty Sullivan at 310-791‑6025.

2014 Summer Concerts Series Schedule – Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Posted on by June 16, 2014
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2014 Summer Concert Schedule

2014 Summer Concerts Series Schedule for Palos Verdes Estates and the Beach Cities

2014 Summer Concerts Schedule for Palos Verdes Estates and the Beach Cities

Please enjoy this free 2014 Summer Concerts Schedule for Palos Verdes Estates and the Beach Cities. Be sure to follow the guidelines for how to “claim your picnic space.”

We enjoy many of  these concerts each summer and can offer these tips for a great experience.

Concert Tips

  • Plan on putting down your blanket at the designated time (for example, Malaga Cove Library does not allow blankets to be placed until 3 p.m. the day of the concert and for popular bands, this can be a mad dash!).
  • If you must sit in a chair for the concert, plan on sitting in a back row. Many venues do not allow high-backed chairs on the lawn.
  • Many venues allow you to picnic before the concert starts.
  • Bring a flashlight for concerts that happen later in the summer months to help you find all your belongings when the music ends!
  • Have fun!

I am always available to answer your questions about real estate on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the Beach Cities, Torrance and San Pedro. Please contact me at 310-791‑6025.

Fiesta Hermosa Craft Festival, Rides, Live Music & Beer Garden – Memorial Weekend May 24, 25 & 26

Posted on by May 22, 2014
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Fiesta Hermosa LogoSince 1972, the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce has produced Fiesta Hermosa, the ”largest arts & crafts fair in Southern California”. Over 300 artists and crafters are featured, including painters, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, sculptors, and hand crafters. The festival takes place every Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekend (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) in downtown Hermosa Beach, California. This year’s festival is free and open to the public with activities like a petting zoo and carnival rides for kids, a beer garden and live music for adults and hand-made items of all kinds to purchase and peruse.

What: Craft Festival, Rides, Petting Zoo, Live Music, Beer Garden, Art Show

Where: Downtown Hermosa Beach – near the ocean centering around Pier Avenue

Date: Saturday May 24 through Monday, May 26, 2014

Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day

More information: Fiesta Hermosa website – http://fiestahermosa.net

 

Palos Verdes Estates 75th Anniversary Celebrations

Posted on by June 16, 2014
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City of Palos Verdes Estates Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary!

This year the City of Palos Verdes Estates Celebrates its 75th Anniversary with a diverse list of special city events.  Some of these special events are sponsored by our community organizations which have presented these events over the years and will do so again this year in honor of Palos Verdes Estates’ 75th Anniversary Year and for the enjoyment of Palos Verdes Estates home owners.

Events

May 3, 2014  – Lunada Bay Homeowners Association presents “Spring Walkabout” Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. which includes garden tours, nature walks, bungee jumps, drum circle and historical displays.  This event will be held on the greenbelt at Palos Verdes Drive West and Paseo Lunado.

May 4, 2014 –  Founder’s Tea at La Venta Inn*.  There will be two seatings on Sunday, noon to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Join in the fun and meet your neighbors and city officials. Ticket price $25.00 each.

July 4, 2014 – Malaga Cove School will be home to the Palos Verdes Independence Day Celebration.

July 20, 2014 – Afternoon at the Plaza* – Food and Wine Tasting in the Malaga Cove Plaza.  Event will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – ticket price is $75.00 each.

September 27 & September 28, 2014 – Recreation Days – Activities will be held at the PV Beach & Athletic Club, PV Stable, PV Golf Club and PV Tennis Club.

October 9 – 13th, 2014 – Heritage Days – Art & History Exhibit at Malaga Cove Library.

October 18, 2014 – 75th Diamond Jubilee* at PV Golf Club – The event will start at 5:30 p.m. and ticket price will be $125.00 each person.

October 26, 2014 – Lunada Bay Homeowners Association Harvest Festival.

December 5 & 6th 2014 –  Neighborhood Church Yule Parlor Parade

Tickets are now available for sale at City Hall. Print, complete, and bring your Order Form to City Hall or mail to: PVE City Hall, ATTN: PVE 75th, 340 PV Drive West, PVE, CA 90274. Checks ONLY – payable to “PVE 75th Committee”.

For more information, contact the City at (310) 378-0383, email PVE75@pvestates.org,
or visit the Celebration Committee’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PVE75.

Explore Los Angeles Spring & Summer Activities

Posted on by June 16, 2014
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spring2014Download the Explore Los Angeles Guide 2014.

Want to know what to do this spring and summer around the beautiful city of Los Angeles? Whether your are a long-time local, visitor or newly transplanted to this beautiful metropolis by the sea, there are many activities to keep you happy every weekend. Here are just a few to check out:

Fiesta Hermosa – Three-day craft fair in Hermosa Beach on Memorial & Labor Day Weekends.

Bikes and Hikes in LA – The ultimate year-round green sight-seeing experience.

Topanga Earth Day – 18th Annual Earth Day Celebration takes place April 19 & 20th.

Crafted at the Port of LA – Each weekend from Friday-Sunday, artisans sell their wares at this “live Etsy” store showcase in San Pedro. Gourmet food trucks, live music and activities for kids are available every weekend to enjoy!

Catalina Express – Get to the island that is visible from all parts of Santa Monica Bay the fast way on the Catalina Express Ferry.

Horseback Riding & Camping in Palos Verdes from PVHorses.net.

Whale Watching – Watch whales migrate until April 20th.

Downtown LA Art Walk – Second Thursday of Every month