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The conversations I have with buyers and sellers every week. Area guides, schools, land, views, and the South Bay market.

Area Guides · July 2026 · 7 min read

Palos Verdes MLS Areas, Explained: A Local's Guide to 160 Through 186

Every Palos Verdes listing carries an area number that locals treat like a second address. Here is what each one actually tells you.

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Schools · July 2026 · 6 min read

PVPUSD Schools: A Neighborhood by Neighborhood Guide

For many families, the school decides the neighborhood. A practical guide to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District for house hunters.

Lifestyle · July 2026 · 4 min read

The Queen's Necklace: Why Malaga Cove Views Command a Premium

At night, the coastline from Malaga Cove curves toward Malibu in a string of lights locals call the Queen's Necklace. It changes how homes here are valued.

Buying · June 2026 · 6 min read

Buying Land in Palos Verdes: What to Know Before You Build

Vacant coastal land is the rarest commodity on the Peninsula, and the most misunderstood. What smart buyers investigate before they fall in love with a lot.

Tools · June 2026 · 4 min read

Inside the South Bay Map: Boundaries, Schools, and Local Notes

The map I work from with clients lives on this site. Here is what's on it, how to use it, and where it's headed.

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