Kyle Daniels presents the Hill Report for March 12th, 2025, describing a fluctuating real estate market with varying trends.Kyle reports that out of 11 closed sales in the past week, 7 sold below list price, 2 went over, and 2 sold at list price. The market showed overall health with average closed prices matching list prices. There were 21 new listings and 16 new escrows, though many came with...

I guess it’s something I take for granted, being so close, just a short walk from my real estate office. On quiet days I’ll take a walk just to see how much the creek (Malaga Creek to many, Frog Creek to the dozens of kids that frequent the local waters) is flowing. But today was different. I had two six-year-olds in tow—our youngest daughter and the neighbor’s kid—meeting up with fellow...

Your home is likely your biggest investment, but if disaster strikes, will your insurance truly protect you? Many homeowners don’t realize they are underinsured until it’s too late—especially in total loss scenarios like a fire. Here’s why reviewing your policy is essential: Rebuild Costs Are Higher Than You Think Construction costs have surged, with rebuild rates ranging from $600-$1000 per...

This week’s fires are a chilling reminder that emergencies can strike without warning, whether due to natural disasters, power outages, or unexpected crises. One of the most effective ways to stay safe and be ready for the unexpected is by having a Go-Bag — a portable emergency kit filled with essential supplies that can sustain you and your family for at least 72 hours. Here's what you should include...

As Ben Franklin famously put it, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” It was true then and it is true now. Just about every day I meet someone that says “I’d love to move but the taxes will kill me!” Believe me, I understand – I spent several years as an accountant and I have yet to meet anyone that is excited about paying taxes – especially taxes on...

Halloween is always a festive time in Valmonte. a picturesque neighborhood of Palos Verdes Estates.  It is a lively event that brings the community together to just have a good time. The streets, lined with mature trees and absent of that street light glow, transform into a big Halloween celebration. Houses are elaborately decorated, from spooky spider webs, glowing jack-o'-lanterns, and life-sized...

How’s the market? Overall, the market is slow, but steady.  Slow because we have seen a drop off in the number of homes for sale, and therefore closings, when compared to the past few years. Steady because well priced properties continue to sell, some with multiple offers. Sales activity has slowed in recent weeks but that is typical for this time of year, especially in an election year.  On...

Happy Fall!  It’s time to take inventory of where the real estate market is after summer and try and get a read on where we are heading as we approach the end of the year. Here’s a synopsis of how the market compares to a year earlier throughout the South Bay: The number of properties sold increased slightly by 2.5% The median price increased 7.9% The majority of houses sold around 99% of...

(3 minute read) We are just past the half year mark and when it comes to South Bay real estate, I have some upbeat news for homeowners and hopeful buyers. To begin with, prices, inventory levels, and sales volume increased compared to last year at this time. For buyers the good news is interest rates are showing signs of stabilizing and the month's supply of inventory has increased across most micro...

Palos Verdes is much loved for the natural beauty and being an oasis in the middle of LA’s metropolitan area.  It’s where over 200 species of birds can be seen throughout the year.  Some stay for just a short visit while others too call PV home.  I’ve always enjoyed seeing and listening to our local birds, but it wasn’t until about 4 years ago when my now 13 year old son became immersed in bird...