Valmonte Homes

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I almost didn't believe the stats, but after looking at it for a 3rd time, it's real.  Since October 2020, the median selling price in Palos Verdes Estates has grown by 49% from $1.88M to $2.8M (12 month moving average).  In Valmonte, the number is even more staggering where the median price grew 62.5% from $1.6M to $2.6M in the same time period.  But what does that mean moving forward?  For those that...

It’s June and the beginning of the “summer selling season” for real estate in Valmonte.  Instead of a bunch of flowery talk about how great everything is about the market, I’m going to go out on a limb and dare to be more realistic than perpetually optimistic.  The local real estate market is setting up for a price correction.  The bigger question, and one I don’t have an immediate answer to,...

Spring greetings from our humble abode here in Valmonte.  After a bumpy start in the stock market, I write with the prospects of a great year ahead in both the overall economy, as well as the local real estate market.  The Valmonte real estate market is coming off a strong end to 2017, and a robust start to 2018.  In fact, in the last 24 months, no home in Valmonte has sold for less than $1,000,000! In...

Once again, Halloween in Valmonte did not disappoint! The Halloween tradition is one of the unique things that makes living in Valmonte lots of fun, and it was great to see all the families and kids getting into the spirit again this year. Our kids had a great time, and I know we went through over 500 pieces of candy at our home alone (and I know we were not alone)! As for real estate, we are entering...

The 2017 second quarter numbers are in, and yes, life is still great in Valmonte.  For many of you reading this, I assume you currently live in Valmonte, and like I hear from many neighbors, you plan on leaving feet first or "in a pine box" as one neighbor so eloquently put it.  So what I'm about to tell you about house prices probably doesn't really matter that much.  For the rest of you that are...

Summary: Rising inventory, homes are selling faster, and sellers are listing at realistic prices Real Estate for the first quarter of 2017 in Valmonte has started out hot out of the gate.  Compared to Q1 of 2016 we are seeing the following trends in Valmonte: New listings are up 62% YOY Closed sales are up 56% YOY The median sales price is stable at $1.47m Homes are selling 25% faster than...

A quick look at the numbers I write this latest post as yet another rain storm passes through our quiet little slice of paradise here in Valmonte and another big one is on it's way.  It's been nice to have all the water, but I have to say, I'm spoiled by our typical 279 days of sunshine each year.  As for the real estate market, continuing with the theme we saw in January, the welcome sight of new homes...

Along with plenty of rain, there has been a flood of new Valmonte homes for sale to start 2017.  After reaching new price records in 2016, 2017 may be the year that sellers sitting on the fence decide it's time to make their move.  If the first 2 weeks of 2017 is any indicator, this could be a record year in terms of the number of homes sold.  Here's a run through what's currently on the market, and a...

As we near the end of the calendar year, we can clearly see that home prices have rebounded from market lows and have exceeded previous records set during the last peak.  For Palos Verdes Estates, Malaga Cove posted the highest year over year appreciation for the 4 areas (Valmonte, Malaga Cove, Monte Malaga, and Lunada Bay) with Valmonte not too far behind.  Here's how they stack up on a price per...