Family Fun: Whale Of A Day Celebration April 5, 2014

Posted on by March 24, 2014
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On April 5, 2014, stop by for the 30th annual “Whale Of A Day” celebration, for a day of family fun on the grounds of the Point Vicente Interpretive Center.  Fun and games for all ages, including children Whale of a Dayactivities, whale watching from the bluffs, food booths, entertainment, museum tours, U.S. Coast Guard exhibits and lighthouse tours*, educational and environmental booths, inflatable jumpers and face painting.

There are activities for children ~ face painting, children’s crafts, chalk drawing, story telling, small children’s games ~ all at no charge. There are also exhibits, craft and food vendors and an opportunity drawing. Some of the past participants have included the Tidepool Cruiser from Windows on our Waters, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, George F Canyon Nature Center, Save the Manatee, National Marine Fisheries, Heal the Bay, American Cetacean Society, Whale Watch, Marine Mammal Care Center, South Bay Wildlife Rehab with their rescued hawks and other raptors, PVP Land Conservancy, California Native Plant Society, Don Gales and Las Candalistas.

No entrance fee, plus free parking and shuttle service from Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd (sorry, no onsite parking).PVIC

*Tours of the Point Vicente Lighthouse are given by the Coast Guard on a first come, first served basis for ages 7 and older. Lighthouse tours end at 3pm.  Sponsored by Los Serenos de Point Vicente and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.

Want to learn more about life on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and where to buy a home on the hill? Please contact me and I’d love to help you find your next home.

Palos Verdes Real Estate Sales 4th Quarter Year End 2013 Report

Posted on by January 23, 2014

4th-qtr-sales-pv-patty-sullivanWhile we saw a lot of home sales in on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in 2012, we only saw an increase in sales of just under 10% for 2013.

Sales in the fourth quarter of 2013 actually showed a decrease from the year before and we saw and downtown in the market due to lack of inventory of homes for sale and increased prices.

While home sales were slow, mortgage interest rates are still below 5% which is a positive sign. Peninsula real estate inventory remains low for the start of 2014.

If you are in the market to buy or sell a home in Palos Verdes, the Beach Cities, Torrance, or San Pedro, I would love to work with you to make that happen. I am always available to answer questions you may have about the market and offer a competitive market analysis of your home. Please contact me at

To view to sales report for the Palos Verdes Real Estate Sales – 4th Quarter 2013, please click the image at left.

View how area numbers in parentheses on the report correspond to geographical areas: Click here: Southbay real estate maps.

Southbay Magazine Holiday 2013

Posted on by January 23, 2014

Southbay Magazine Holiday 2013This holiday issue of Southbay Magazine features articles including Head for the Hills about the uphill climb of back country skiing in Southern California written by Steven Nereo.

Head of the Class profiles the South Bay’s public schools which are not only thriving, they are excelling. Written by Michele Garber.

Edited by Katrina Zawojski, A Christmas Story, is about South Bay residents recalling their favorite holiday traditions

We visit the home kitchens of some of the South Bay’s favorite restaurateurs and chefs and devour the pleasures of off-the-clock gastronomy written by Suzanna Cullen Hamilton and Linda Grasso and finally read Toy Story, about the humble beginnings of Mattel, Inc.

Get it all in this holiday issue of Southbay Magazine featuring the people and businesses that make up the beach cities of Los Angeles and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Palos Verdes Real Estate 3rd Quarter of 2013 Sales Report

Posted on by January 23, 2014

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During the third quarter of real estate sales on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, it’s safe to say that home prices have increased 12% over the same period of 2012; however, inventory is still down from prior years and demand is up for the few houses that are being listed on the market. Multiple offers are being made over asking price for all real estate being offered for sale in the beach cities, Palos Verdes and other parts of the Southbay.

To view to sales report for the Palos Verdes Real Estate Sales – 3rd Quarter 2013, please click the image at left.

View how area numbers in parentheses on the report correspond to geographical areas: Click here: Southbay real estate maps.

Southbay Magazine November 2013 Issue | Life in the Beach Cities and Palos Verdes

Posted on by January 23, 2014

Southbay magazine nov 2013This month’s edition of Southbay magazine features a cover story of the Torrance-business based Gracie family. In the 1970s, Rorion Gracie first introduced his self-defense jiu-jitsu to willing students in the South Bay. Two decades later, he co-founded the Ultimate Fighting Championship to showcase his craft, pitting his brother against some of the world’s toughest competitors.

Read a travelogue about Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center. For 50 years, this thriving non-profit has lived its mission to preserve the cultural heritage of Polynesia—all within a dynamic setting in which each of the Polynesian islands is recreated in a “village” where visitors can discover its arts, customs and stories.

What keeps Hermosa…Hermosa? Learn about the debate among residents over the prospect of oil drilling in the city. Some feel it would be a windfall; others an environment risk.Get a behind-the-scenes look at the coolest private dinner party in the Southbay and at a highly refined home in Manhattan Beach.

5 Ways to Increase Your Happiness Now

Posted on by January 23, 2014
5 Ways to Increase Happiness

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We all want to be happy. Did you know there are steps we can take to be happier?

Earlier in the summer I was fortunate to attend a conference featuring both Deepak Chopra and Dr. Oz.  There was much good information offered on health and wellness overall. But Deepak spoke about the health of nations as scored in specific areas of the lives of its people which included:  Physical Health, Lack of Stress, Adequate amount of sleep, as well as financial health, and hopeful outlook for the Future. He felt he could predict the fall of nations based on scores in these areas which is a very interesting idea to consider.

Each month, I send out a two-page guideline to help my clients with everyday life issues. Some months, I concentrate on real estate and other months, I tackle finance. This month’s item of value is on Happiness and it may seem at first glance to be a throw-away, but if the health of a nation can be measured by the health of its citizens perhaps “happiness” should be considered more seriously. In any case, I hope you will take a minute to think about these ideas and just possibly incorporate a few of them into your daily life habits.

Here’s to a beautiful fall season, and your happy health and wellness.

5 Ways to Increase Your Happiness Now

  1. Invest time in your family and friends.
  2. Find your purpose.
  3. Have faith.
  4. Get your financial house in order.
  5. Exercise, and eat right.

5 Reasons to Get Happy

  1. Earn more money. Happy people have higher income levels.
  2. Reap social rewards. Happier people = happier relationships.
  3. Get an energy boost.
  4. Experience good health.
  5. You may live longer.

Visit Somewhere Happy!

Pick a place close to home that you’ve neglected to visit in a long time or hop on a plan to a winter vacation in Hawaii or Colorado. Soak up some happiness!

If you want to receive monthly encouraging notes from me along with wonderful and practical tips on managing finances, real estate and life, contact me today!

 

Southbay Magazine Fall 2013 Issue | Fall Fashion | Friendship Circle

Posted on by January 23, 2014

southbay-magazine-sep-oct2013In this fall issue of Southbay Magazine, the editors feature profiles on Kids of The Friendship Circle. A good pal goes a long way.

Also are over forty profiles of Women in Business from the Southbay. From Chef and Restauranteur Meg Hall of Made by Meg to the Co-owners Mary A. Kelley and Diane Allen of 23rd Street Jewelers in Manhattan Beach to Fit On Studio Co-owners Angelea Bennett and Franca Stadvec. Read more about the fantastic women in businesses located in the South Bay.

Read more about living in the South Bay of Los Angeles in this fall issue.

2013 NFL Monday Night Football Schedule

Posted on by January 23, 2014

2013-nfl-monday-night-footballI am pleased to offer this season’s Monday Night Football Schedule as well as the schedules for USC and UCLA!

Click to print out both schedules for your coffee table!
Monday Night Football Schedule 2013

2013 Monday Night NFL Football Schedule

Sept 9 Philadelphia @ Washington 4:00 PM
Sept 9 Houston @ San Diego 7:15 PM
Sept 16 Pittsburg @ Cincinnati 5:30 PM
Sept 23 Oakland @ Denver 5:30 PM
Sept 30 Miami @ New Orleans 5:30 PM
Oct 7 NY Jets@ Atlanta 5:30 PM
Oct 14 Indianapolis @ San Diego 5:30 PM
Oct 21 Minnesota @ NY Giants 5:30 PM
Oct 28 Seattle @ St. Louis 5:30 PM
Nov 4 Chicago @ Green Bay 5:30 PM
Nov 11 Miami @ Tampa Bay 5:30 PM
Nov 18 New England @ Carolina 5:30 PM
Nov 25 San Francisco @ Washington 5:30 PM
Dec 2 New Orleans @ Seattle 5:30 PM
Dec 9 Dallas @ Chicago 5:30 PM
Dec 16 Baltimore @ Detroit 5:30 PM
Dec 23 Atlanta @ San Francisco 5:30 PM

 

2013 USC & UCLA Football Schedules

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USC Football

Date   Opponent        TV / Time
08/29  @Hawaii CBS Sports   8pm
09/07  Washington State FOX Sports1   7:30pm
09/14  Boston College Pac12networks TBA
09/21  Utah State TBA
09/28  @ Arizona State TBA
10/10  Arizona  FOX Sports1  7:30pm
10/19  @Notre Dame NBC   4:30pm
10/26  Utah  TBA
11/01  @ Oregon State ESPN2   6pm
11/09  @California  TBA
11/16  @ Stanford  TBA
11/23  @Colorado  TBA
11/30  UCLA TBA

 

UCLA Football Schedule

Date   Opponent        TV / Time
08/31 Nevada Pac12 networks 7pm
09/14 @Nebraska ABC 9am
09/21 New Mexico State TBA
10/03 @Utah FOX Sports1 7pm
10/12 California TBA
10/19 @Stanford TBA
10/26 @Oregon TBA
11/2 Colorado TBA
11/9 @Arizona TBA
11/15 Washington ESPN2 6pm
11/23 Arizona State TBA
11/30 @USC TBA
12/7 Pac12 Championship ESPN or ABC 5pm

Southbay Magazine Summer Edition Features Local’s Choices

Posted on by August 19, 2013
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Summer 2013 Southbay Magazine Cover

Southbay Magazine Summer 2013 features the mystery behind RAT beach, the Vanderlips of Palos Verdes and Local’s Choice awards.

This month’s edition of Southbay magazine has a great collection of feature articles on local history and the best local business services based on choices made by residents of the South Bay.

Read about The Vanderlips family, Palos Verdes’ most influential family, who celebrate a milestone centennial in the South Bay. The article looks back at the man whose passion and dedication transformed the Peninsula as we know it.

Find out how RAT beach got its name. Is it really just an acronym for “Right After Torrance” beach, or does it have other possible origins?

Explore the beautiful college towns of California in this month’s edition. The Golden State, home to some of our country’s finest educational institutions, also boasts some of the best “college town” experiences. Even if you don’t have a teen heading off to one of our three favorite California university destinations, that won’t stop you from learning what these quick and easy getaways have to offer.

Get some decorating tips in the article about a beach cottage with great views in Manhattan Beach and finally, learn why locals chose the best of the best in the Southbay from the best ice cream, romantic rendezvous, toy shop and more…