Palos Verdes & South Bay Real Estate Blog

Is Rancho Palos Verdes Worth It With the Landslide?

Last updated October 21, 2026 For most buyers, yes. The active landslide covers approximately 715 acres inside the mapped Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex, and most Rancho Palos Verdes homes sit outside it. Inside the complex the rules are very different: no new homes or additions, limited

Buying a Home in Palos Verdes Estates? What to Know Before You Remodel

Quick answer: Yes, you can remodel a home in Palos Verdes Estates, but PVE is unlike almost anywhere else in Southern California. On top of normal City building permits, nearly every exterior change must also be approved by the Palos Verdes Art Jury, a panel of licensed architects under the Palos Ve

Which Palos Verdes Neighborhood Is Right for You? A Local Guide to All Four Cities

Quick answer: The Palos Verdes Peninsula is made up of four distinct cities. Choose Palos Verdes Estates for classic coastal architecture and walkable village plazas, Rolling Hills Estates for an equestrian, relaxed, residential feel with great shopping, Rolling Hills for total privacy behind guarde