Changing the Color of Your Kitchen

Check out these kitchen color ideas that give energy and inspiration to your home.

Lemonade Yellow is energetic and eye catching; its the first thing guests will notice. Compliment yellow walls with island light fixtures with yellow tints that bounce the color off the walls. Mix the color with white cabinets and a soft backsplash to give it an airy feel.

Spicy Red is the perfect complement to dark cabinetry. Combining red accents such as barstools with white ceilings, white marble countertops, and recessed lighting will reflect light around the room.

Pumpkin orange is the perfect complement for a modernly designed kitchen. The color emits a warm and inviting feeling, breaking up the contemporary feel and creating a welcoming environment. Its the fastest way to soften a modern kitchen. Play up the color with brown cabinets and white lacquer accents.

Blueberry Blue adds a subtle amount of vintage charm to a contemporary kitchen.  Paint the kitchen island blue and add a blue/ivory tile backsplash behind the stove to tie the colors together.

Apple Green is a crisp hue that complements natural woods and stainless steel appliances while maintain the organic and comfortable feeling.

Vanilla colored cabinets work best with sage-green and contemporary accents to update any kitchen but keep its old-fashioned appeal.

Pecan finished wood cabinetry paired with light golden walls, olive marble countertops, and stainless steel accents create balance to the natural elements while keeping a cozy feel.

Taking the Stress out of Home Buying

Buying a home is stressful, but it can be much easier if you are familiar with the process. Here are some tips to help you get through everything from pre-qualifying for your mortgage to selecting the members of your settlement team:

●Obtain your credit reports from all three major credit reporting agencies. Review your credit score before speaking to a lender. Know your FICO score (FICO stands for the Fair Isaac Corp., a company that uses proprietary algorithms to reduce your financial life to a three-digit number between 450 and 850). The higher the number, the better your credit and the better your interest rate and terms. You can purchase your FICO score online at www.myfico.com. But beware of the “free” credit reports, as they always have strings attached. Similarly, the free credit reports that most states now require do not include the all-important FICO score.

●Obtain a pre-qualification letter from a reputable lender. Before you go home shopping, know what you can afford. Contact an experienced mortgage loan officer who is known and respected in your community to provide you with that number. In determining how much can afford, your loan officer will rely on your FICO score, income, cash available for down payment, other assets and liabilities, and items in your credit history, such as bankruptcies, late payments or other events, that hurt your credit.

Your goal is to obtain a “solid” pre-qualification approval letter from that lender. This letter will state that the bank reviewed your credit score and reports, has verified your employment and cash for your down payment, and is willing to loan you up to a certain amount. There is no magic formula for finding the right lender. The best way to find a good lender is to ask real estate professionals such as real estate agents, your attorney or accountant.

●Select an experienced Realtor. It is critical that your agent be highly accessible, experienced, Internet savvy and someone you get along with.

Malaga Cove

Malaga Cove, located near the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive West and Palos Verdes Drive North, is a region along the north shoreline of Palos Verdes Estates home to a shopping plaza and library built with Spanish Renaissance architecture in mind. The plaza, library, and original homes were built starting in the late 1920s. The Malaga Cove Library can be found one block uphill behind the plaza's south side. The weekends bring a large flow of cyclists through Malaga Cove. One of Palos Verdes Estates’ notable landmarks is Neptune Fountain, donated to the city by the Palos Verdes Project, in Malaga Cove Plaza. The elaborate two-thirds scale replica of a bronze statue and fountain erected in Bologna, Italy in 1563, was donated to Palos Verdes Estates in 1930 by the Palos Verdes Project. The statue is thought to have been over 100 years old before it was brought to the City and was obtained from a villa courtyard outside Venice. The Palos Verdes Police Department,County Fire Station, and government offices are all located in Malaga Cove. Located next to Rat Beach is the Palos Verdes Beach Club. Built in 1930, the Club was remolded into a Mediterranean-styled favorite for Palos Verdes families.

Lunada Bay

Lunada Bay, a small town along the West coast of Palos Verdes Estates, sits on the cliffs of the Pacific Ocean and the north western edge of the peninsula. Boasting a fountain and quaint, charming commercial district, Lunada Bay gives residents a local market, service station, shops, and restaurants. A larger shopping plaza was originally planned for the area that included an incline railway down the bluffs with bath houses at the beach. When the Great Depression happened, plans fell through and commercial lots were turned into residential ones. Now, streets with "plaza" after their name indicate a connection to the commercial district from the original master plan. A favorite among families, Lunada Bay is within walking instance of all three local schools-Lunada Bay Elementary School, Palos Verdes Intermediate School, and Palos Verdes High School. The eastern section of Lunada Bay border Rancho Palos Verdes along Via Coronel and Via Castilla known as "University Subdivision."

Bluff Cove is a wide, sweeping bay surf spot in Palos Verdes. Located at Palos Verdes Drive West and Via Monte Mar, the Cove was popular with the redwood paddleboard crew of the 1930s. Also a marine preserve, it offers a rugged element unique to the L.A. surfing experience. Home to porpoises, seals, and sea otters the area generally keeps healthy kelp beds and wind chop to a minimum. The bulge of the Palos Verdes Peninsula blocks all but west and northwest swells creating usually small swells during this summer but several consistent winter breaks. The Cove has three main breaks- Little Reef (up to six feet on a medium to high tide), Middle's (the main break with up to 12 feet), and Boneyard's (scattered series of reeds at south end that break erratically, up to 15 feet).

Portuguese Bend

Portuguese bend is a region with the largest area of natural vegetation remaining on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Once slated for development, the area is geologically unstable for building. The peninsula, which was an island on the Palos Verdes Hills as close similarities to the Channel Islands. The Portuguese Bend Landslide is a slow moving landslide located on the Palos Verdes Hills. The hills form an elongated dome that rises from sea level to altitudes more than 430 meters. The regional climate is characterized by mild winters and hot summers. The Portuguese Bend Club is a private beach colony featuring 94 homes with its occupants living alongside the Portuguese Bend Landslide. Once a favorite summer vacation spot with small cottages and homes in the 1940s, the area spans over 38 acres with a half mile of coastline. The Club noq offers its members a volleyball court, tennis court, playground equipment, picnic tables, and firepits. Prior to 1956, the club featured a dock and clubhouse, paddle tennis courts, and swimming pool. All were destroyed by the 260 acre landslide in 1956 triggered by L.A county road crews who were working on the an extension of Palos Verdes Drive West. About 100 homes were destroyed and 50 damaged along with the club house, restaurant, and pool.

Valmonte

Valmonte is an area located at the northern end of Palos Verdes Estates known as "The Grove," for its dense eucalyptus tree growth. Situated between the border of the Palos Verdes Golf Course at the south and theHollywood Riviera at the north, Valmonte presents prospective buyers with large and charming homes predominantly featuring Eastern traditional and Southern colonials styles. Prized for its convenient location,Valmonte offers easy access to the beaches, the Torrance financial and shoppings districts, and the 110 Freeway. The City of Palos Verdes Estates owns a horse stable located in Valmonte, operating under a concession agreement. Located at 4057 Via Opata, the stables offer riding lessons, trail rides, housekeeping for privately owned horses and a summer horse camp.

Home for Sale Rolling Hills Estates- Pocket Listing Coming Soon

Home for Sale in Rolling Hills Estates- 3 Singletree Lane

This charming 4 bedroom and 4 bath home situated on a private cul-de-sac has it all.  Enjoy the professionally landscaped private park-like yard with spacious grassy areas, in-ground pool and spa, cozy fire-pit, Covered patio with top of the line outdoor kitchen area, granite counters and Lynx BBQ, bar area, spacious dining and sitting areas, wired for sound and TV.   Ideal floor plan w/tons of natural light. Spacious updated kitchen with granite counters, built-in refrigerator cozy breakfast nook.  Large formal dining room with pastoral views and gleaming hardwood flooring.  Living room with natural stone fireplace and sliding doors leading to the amazing back yard.  Other amenities include beautiful hardwood flooring in most upstairs rooms, skylights, enormous family room w/fireplace and direct access to the yard of your dreams, huge laundry room w/built-ins, main floor master bedroom w/large walk-in closet, recessed lighting, attached 2 car garage, fruit trees, great curb appeal, etc…

Price upon request…

Approx. Living Area Size- 3,118 sqft.

Lot Size Approx. 20, 205 sqft.

Rancho Palos Verdes Home for Sale- 41 Santa Barbard Dr.

Rancho Palos Verdes Home for Sale- 41 Santa Babara Dr.

Exquisite traditional home ideally situated in the heart of sought after "Island View". This 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home exudes exceptional quality and fine workmanship. Light and bright living room features soaring ceiling, crown molding, beautiful hardwood flooring and fireplace with custom mantle. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters and top of the line stainless steel appliances. Inviting family room with wood burning fireplace and custom surround, recessed lighting and hardwood floors. Spacious formal dining room. Elegant master suite with cozy fireplace, 2 walk-in closets, large master bath. Other features include: plantation shutters, newer "Pella" double pane windows and doors, Venetian plaster walls, custom closets, extensive use of marble and granite, custom designed 3 car garage by GarageTek, professionally landscaped yard with dramatic night lighting, in-ground pool/spa and spacious patio areas and grassy yard for the kids to play in. 

Listing Price Excludes: Drapes in living room and dining room

Manhattan Beach Real Estate

Manhattan Beach real estate

Manhattan Beach is a beachfront city located in the South Bay of Los Angeles County. It has a population of 35,135. Located on the Pacific Ocean, Manhattan Beach is south of El Segundo and north of Hermosa Beach. Manhattan Beach consists of 3.88 square miles and 2.1 miles of beachfront. It is located three miles south of Los Angeles International Airport.

Known as an affluent beach town, Manhattan Beach is commuting distance to Los Angeles and one of the most expensive coastal cities in the country.

The city has its own school system, The Manhattan Beach Unified School System consisting of five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The schools all rank high on state standardized tests. Manhattan Beach also has four private schools- American Martyrs Catholic School, Manhattan Academy, Montessori School of Manhattan Beach, and Journey of Faith Christian School.

Manhattan Beach is home to both beach and indoor volleyball. Along the two-mile walking and jogging path, which runs parallel to the bike path along the beach, are over 150 volleyball courts. The Manhattan Beach Open Volleyball Tournament is Manhattan Beach's "Wimbledon of Beach Volleyball." It usually takes place every August and airs on national Television.

Throughout the city there are 11 parks giving the community 80 acres of parkland. A popular designation for exercise buffs, and frequented by players on the Los Angeles Lakers, is Sand Dune Park. Located off of Rosecrans Blvd, the park features a 100-foot high sand dune-a tough but great exercising spot. The three-acre park also includes a small fenced children's play area, picnic facilities, and an open pavilion.

Manhattan Beach Real Estate

Real Estate in Manhattan Beach is exceptionally expensive when taking into consideration the lot size you receive. A half acre of land in Bel-Air is valued at $20 million where as a half acre of land on the Manhattan Beach Strand is valued at $35 million.

Informally, residents of Manhattan Beach have divided the city into distinct neighborhoods: The Village, Sand Section, Hill Section, Tree Section, Gas Lamp section, Manhattan Heights, East Manhattan Beach, Liberty Village, Poet's Section, and El Porto. The Hill Section includes higher priced homes where many homeowners remodel the residences which are situated on steep hills with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The Sand Section is best known for its pockets of quiet neighborhoods adjacent to the ocean. These multi-million dollar homes are located in line with the bike bath along the Strand.

Trump National Golf Course

Palos Verdes Places to Visit: Trump National Golf Club

The Trump National Golf Club is located off the Palos Verdes Peninsula, just south of downtown Los Angeles. The Club offers the public a 45,000 square foot clubhouse with locker rooms, pro-shop, restaurants, conference rooms,  and gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean.

Aside from the main course, the Trump National offers a full driving range, practice putting green and short game practice areas.

Restaurants at the Club include The Golfer's Lounge and the Cafe Pacific. The Golfer's Lounge offers a more casual option and best after a game of golf. The Cafe Pacific is an upscale casual dining restaurant.

Frascati Ristorante and Bar, Rolling Hills Estates

Frascati Ristorante and Bar, Rolling Hills Estates

Frascati Ristorante and Bar specializes in northern Italian cuisine. Meals are made with organic produce and the freshest seafood and meat. Located in the Promenade on the Peninsula Shopping Center makes for an easily accessible restaurant offering quality food. 

Real Estate Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach is one of the three Beach Cities in Los Angeles County located in the South Bay. As of 2010, there were 66,748 people living in Redondo Beach. An outgoing community, Redondo Beach is a mix of neighborhoods, people, and activities separate from the beach lifestyle. The main attraction in the city is theMunicipal Pier and strand where you'll see surfers year-round, bicyclists, skateboarders, runners, and pro volleyball players such as Kerri Walsh and Casey Jennings.

Redondo Beach is divided into North and South. South Redondo is home to the pier and harbor complex bordering Hermosa Beach with wide sandy beaches and a laid-back feel. It offers several close-knit neighborhoods. The Riviera Village gives locals a common area to eat, shop, and engage with one another. North Redondo is primarily inland. Mostly residential, it offers the South Bay Galleria Shopping Center and the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center-home to the Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities.

The Redondo Beach Unified School District offers nine elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. However, residents living in the 90278 zip code have the option of attending either Redondo Union High School or Mira Cost High School in Manhattan Beach.

Redondo Beach Real Estate

Redondo Beach communities are some of the most expensive places to live in the U.S. A three-bed, two bathroom home in South Redondo costs close to $1 million especially for properties close to the beach. Those with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean are sold for over $2 million. North Redondo homes average $900,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bath.

Wayfarers Chapel

Places to Visit in Palos Verdes: Wayfarers Chapel

Wayfarers Chapel, commonly know as the "Glass Church" can be found in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Known for its modern architecture and close proximity to the cliffs of the Pacific Ocean, the Church serves as popular destination for weddings.

The Chapel is viewed as a natural sanctuary for its surroundings of Redwood trees. The mission of the Chapel is to harbor spiritual journeys of wayfarers. The church is open to the public, without membership, that welcomes all faiths. Sunday services are at 10 a.m.

Aside from the redwoods and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island, the Chapel offers 3.5 acres of landscaped gardens.

The church was featured on The O.C. as well as the Sliders for weddings and funeral scenes.

Palos Verdes Homes for Sale

Palos Verdes Homes for Sale

Popular for families looking to escape the busyness of Los Angeles, Palos Verdes homes are located in one of the most picturesque areas of California and provide peace and serenity. Known for its beautiful natural surroundings, high-ranking schools, equestrian and hiking trails, and comfortable weather, this family-friendly community provides endless opportunities. Whether it is the equestrian lifestyle of Rolling Hills Estates that draws you, or the dramatic cliffs and beaches of Palos Verdes Estates, local real estate professionals, Heidi and Frank, stand ready to assist you with all your Palos Verdes real estate needs.



Homes For Sale in Palos Verdes
There are an abundance of activities found in the Palos Verdes region with golf and equestrian sports, shopping facilities and dining, and access to concerts, performing arts, and art exhibits from the Peninsula Symphony and the Norris Theatre of Performing Arts. If you are considering to purchase a Palos Verdes home, contact Heidi and Frank today. With over forty years of combined real estate experience and the backing of one of the largest, most successful brokerage firms in the area, Heidi and Frank have the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to ensure your real estate dreams are not only met, but also exceeded. Please use our website as a resource, and feel free to call with any questions.
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Terranea Resort

Places to Visit in Palos Verdes: The Terranea Resort

The Terranea Resort, located on the cliffs of the Pacific Ocean in Rancho Palos Verdes, is a luxury 102-acre California oceanfront resort. The perfect place for family vacations or weddings, the hotel offers a 9-hole par 3 golf course, a 50,000 square foot Spa, three ocean-view pools, and eight restaurants, bars and cafes.

Infused with Mediterranean architecture, the hotel offers 582 rooms, including residential bungalows, casitas, and villas. Terranea is 20 miles away from the Los Angeles International and Long Beach Airports, 30 miles southwest of Downtown LA, and less than 45 minutes from cultural, sport, and entertainment attractions of Los Angeles and Orange County.

100 Terranea Way Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

(310)265-2800

Palos Verdes Wedding Venues

Palos Verdes- The Perfect Place For Your Wedding

1. The Terranea Resort, located on the cliffs of Palos Verdes, offers guests spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. With 102 oceanfront acres, Terranea offers the perfect facilities for weddings and receptions. The resort can accommodate wedding parties of any size with the option of guest rooms and suites, fully-appointed villas, casitas, and bungalows with residential-style amenities available. Terranea is conveniently located 20 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport.

2.The Wayfarers Chapel is one of the most historic places in Rancho Palos Verdes. Located in Portuguese Bend on Palos Verdes Drive South, the Chapel-also know as the "Glass Church," was built in 1951.Wayfarer's Chapel offers a unique small wedding venue with natural landscaping.

3. The Neighborhood Church, originally the home of J.J. Haggarty, was a mansion constructed in 1928 on the bluffs of Palos Verdes.  The Church overlooks the Pacific Ocean making it a phenomenal location for a wedding. The Neighborhood Church has a fully-staffed and dedicated Wedding Ministry that welcomes all faiths, backgrounds, and beliefs.

4. The Trump National Golf Club is situated on the bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula with views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. The Grand Ballroom, with seating up to 300, is elaborately decorated with a covered balcony.

5. The La Venta Inn overlooks Malaga Cove and Palos Verdes with views spanning the entire Santa Monica Bay and Los Angeles skyline. This is a dream destination for a beautiful southern California wedding. Nestled in the hills of Palos Verdes, La Venta is a restored 1920's Spanish villa with an outside terrace surrounded by gardens.

6. Palos Verdes Country Club located in Valmonte, Palos Verdes Estates, is an excellent option for a wedding and reception. The Golf Club offers panoramic views of the ocean, city, and hillside with an elegant Spanish style clubhouse that overlooks the golf course. After going through an $11 million remodel, the clubhouse has the availability for a 350 guest reception.  Another plus is the Bridal Tower- a designated dressing area reserved for the bride and her bridal party with a private lounge, bathroom, and vanity space.

Palos Verdes Real Estate

Real Estate Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes, a coastal city located along the Palos Verdes Peninsula, is comprised of Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, and Rolling Hills Estates. Renowned for its dramatic views from the Palos Verdes Hills, its high-ranking schools, extensive horse trails, and exquisite homes, this affluent bedroom community features some of the finest real estate in Southern California. If you are interested in purchasing real estate in the area, Palos Verdes has a plethora of luxurious and expansive homes for your selection. Local real estate professionals, Heidi and Frank, have an extensive knowledge you need when searching for real estate and they look forward to introducing you to this beautiful community.

Real Estate in Palos Verdes, CA

The South Bay is one of the most culturally, economically, and ethnically diverse areas in the United States, and the real estate in the area is no different. Whether you are considering a sprawling equestrian estate or a low-maintenance condominium, there is something for every type of buyer within Palos Verdes. Current market statistics suggest that the median single-family home value in the area is just over $1,060,000 with an average size of 1800-2400 square feet. In addition, you will find that most homes where constructed between 1960 and 1979, with many being renovated since that time.

To learn more about the areas in Palos Verdes, the school systems, or activities, please feel free to contact local real estate agents, Heidi and Frank today! They are ready to assist you with all your real estate needs and welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and business.