# Stearns Lieb Team > Boutique, Compass-affiliated luxury real estate team serving the Palos Verdes Peninsula and South Bay, combining multi-generational local expertise with cinematic marketing and Compass transaction tools to serve high-value buyers and sellers. Palos Verdes authority, luxury multimedia marketing, Compass Concierge & bridge loans, high-touch seller service, off-market listings, relocation and upscale buyers ## Agent Bios - [Janet Stearns Realtor | Palos Verdes Peninsula Expert | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/agent/janet-stearns): Profile page for Janet Stearns, a Palos Verdes Peninsula REALTOR serving the South Bay, Beach Cities, and nearby communities. - [Cameron Stearns Palos Verdes Realtor | Luxury South Bay | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/agent/cameron-stearns): Agent profile for Cameron Stearns, a Palos Verdes native specializing in luxury homes across Palos Verdes and the South Bay. - [Natalie Vaughan-Edmunds Realtor | South Bay & Bay Area | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/agent/natalie-vaughan-edmund): Agent profile for Natalie Vaughan-Edmunds of the Stearns Lieb Team, serving South Bay and Bay Area real estate clients. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Palos Verdes Estates Real Estate | Explore the Area](https://stearnshomes.com/neighborhoods/palos-verdes-estates): Catalog entry for Palos Verdes Estates highlighting cliffside luxury homes, ocean views, protected nature, schools, clubs, and Malaga Cove. - [Torrance Homes for Sale | Explore South Bay Living](https://stearnshomes.com/neighborhoods/torrance): A Torrance, CA neighborhood guide highlighting Old Torrance, Del Amo Fashion Center, Wilson Park, schools, and South Bay dining. - [Manhattan Beach Homes for Sale - Luxury Community Guide](https://stearnshomes.com/neighborhoods/manhattan-beach): Manhattan Beach is presented as an upscale coastal community with beaches, schools, shopping, and nearby recreation. - [Explore Rolling Hills Homes on Palos Verdes - Luxury Estates](https://stearnshomes.com/neighborhoods/rolling-hills): Listing for Rolling Hills homes and equestrian estates on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. - [Explore Redondo Beach Real Estate - Luxury Living Awaits](https://stearnshomes.com/neighborhoods/redondo-beach): Neighborhood guide to Redondo Beach's coastal lifestyle, shopping, events, schools, and housing differences between North and South. - [Hermosa Beach Real Estate | Explore Coastal Homes](https://stearnshomes.com/neighborhoods/hermosa-beach): Hermosa Beach neighborhood listing highlighting beaches, nightlife, ocean-view homes, dining, schools, and local attractions near the pier. - [Rancho Palos Verdes Homes for Sale | Explore Coastal Living](https://stearnshomes.com/neighborhoods/rancho-palos-verdes): Rancho Palos Verdes neighborhood guide featuring coastal views, upscale homes, schools, hiking trails, and Terranea Resort. - [Rolling Hills Estates Real Estate | Explore Luxury Homes](https://stearnshomes.com/neighborhoods/rolling-hills-estates): Rolling Hills Estates neighborhood guide highlights equestrian trails, hilltop homes, parks, shopping, and school access on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. ## Buyer Guides - [Buyers | Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/buyers): Stearns Lieb Team's South Bay buyers page outlines buyer services for the Rancho Palos Verdes real estate team. ## Seller Guides - [Sellers | Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/sellers): Stearns Lieb Team outlines its home-selling services, from marketing and showings to offer negotiation and final move support. ## Tools - [Luxury Home Valuation in Palos Verdes | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/home-valuation): Stearns Lieb Team's home valuation page collects property and contact details for a valuation request. - [Mortgage Calculator | Stearns Lieb Team Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/mortgage-calculator): A mortgage calculator landing page with Stearns Lieb Team contact details and an embedded MortgageCalculator.org widget. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Relocating to Rancho Palos Verdes for Space](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/relocating-to-rancho-palos-verdes-for-space-and-schools): Guide to relocating to Rancho Palos Verdes, emphasizing larger lots, school options, address-based assignments, and landslide due diligence. - [Manhattan Beach Pier Living: A Local Lifestyle Guide](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/life-around-the-manhattan-beach-pier): Guide to daily life, transit, rules, housing, and buying near the Manhattan Beach Pier in Downtown Manhattan Beach. - [Insist on a Home Inspection | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/insist-on-a-home-inspection): Stearns Lieb Team blog post on why sellers should insist on a home inspection. - [Redondo Beach Townhomes vs Single-Family Homes](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/redondo-beach-townhomes-versus-single-family-homes): A Redondo Beach guide comparing townhomes and single-family homes by price, HOA costs, privacy, and coastal location. - [Buying a Home Manhattan Beach Guide | Neighborhood Insights](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/buying-a-home-in-manhattan-beach): Manhattan Beach home-buying guide covering micro-neighborhoods, offer strategies, escrow timelines, and coastal due diligence. - [Title Insurance Where Does Your Dollar Go | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/title-insurance-where-does-your-dollar-go): Stearns Lieb Team explains how title insurance premiums fund records research, risk elimination, and clearing encumbrances before closing. - [Selling an Ocean-View Home in Palos Verdes Estates](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/selling-an-ocean-view-home-in-palos-verdes-estates): Guide to selling ocean-view homes in Palos Verdes Estates, covering pricing, permits, disclosures, staging, and premium marketing. - [Finding the Right Agent | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/finding-the-right-agent): Stearns Lieb Team offers advice on choosing a real estate agent, emphasizing local market knowledge, honesty, and strong industry connections. - [Hermosa vs Manhattan Beach Homes: Which City Fits You?](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/hermosa-beach-or-manhattan-beach-which-fits-your-style): A South Bay guide compares Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach on lifestyle, schools, walkability, and home prices. - [Jumbo Loans in the South Bay Explained | Torrance](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/jumbo-loans-in-the-south-bay-explained): Explains jumbo loan requirements, underwriting, and South Bay financing strategies for Torrance buyers and sellers. - [Underground Heating Oil Tanks: Buyer & Seller Guide](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/underground-heating-oil-tanks): Stearns Lieb Team explains what buyers should know about underground heating oil tanks. - [Compass Concierge Rancho Palos Verdes Home Prep Guide](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/using-compass-concierge-to-prep-in-rpv): A Rancho Palos Verdes seller guide explains how Compass Concierge can fund prep work, permits, staging, and media for listing a home. - [Title Insurance When Refinancing a Loan | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/title-insurance-when-refinancing-your-loan): Stearns Lieb Team explains why refinancing typically requires a new lender's title insurance policy and notes possible refinance discounts. - [Where Luxury Living Is Emerging in Torrance](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/where-luxury-living-is-emerging-in-torrance): A Stearns Lieb Team guide to Torrance's emerging luxury neighborhoods, pricing tiers, lifestyle amenities, and buyer and seller considerations. - [Hot, Normal, and Cold Markets | Buyers | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/hot-normal-and-cold-markets): Stearns Lieb Team explains hot, normal, and cold real-estate markets and how buyers should adjust strategy in each. - [Environmental Issues | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/environmental-issues): Stearns Lieb Team outlines environmental due diligence tools buyers can use to check property risks before purchasing. - [Living Trusts | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/living-trusts): Stearns Lieb Team explains living trusts and common title-company requirements when real property is held in trust. - [Avoiding Financial Stress | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/avoiding-financial-stress): Stearns Lieb Team offers mortgage-shopping advice on budgeting, pre-approval, and choosing loan terms that fit your needs. - [Lead Poisoning | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/lead-poisoning): Stearns Lieb Team explains lead poisoning risks and seller disclosure rules for older homes. - [For Sale by Owner - A Good Idea? | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/for-sale-by-owner-a-good-idea): Stearns Lieb Team weighs the pros and cons of selling a home as a for-sale-by-owner listing. - [Preparing a Rolling Hills Estate for Private Sale](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/preparing-a-rolling-hills-estate-for-a-private-sale): Guide to preparing a Rolling Hills estate for a private sale, with local rules, staging priorities, and disclosure reminders. - [South Bay Real Estate Trends: Your Market Cycles Guide](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/how-market-cycles-shape-south-bay-demand): Explains how seasonality, mortgage rates, and coastal scarcity shape Hermosa Beach and nearby South Bay housing demand. - [Is Buying a Home Still a Smart Plan | Buyers | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/is-buying-a-home-still-a-smart-plan): Stearns Lieb Team argues that homeownership can still be a smart long-term investment despite market downturns. - [Downsizing in Palos Verdes Estates With Luxury](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/downsizing-to-palos-verdes-estates-without-losing-luxury): Blog post on luxury downsizing in Palos Verdes Estates, covering neighborhoods, market constraints, and transition tools for homeowners. - [Finding the Right Seller | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/finding-the-right-seller): A Stearns Lieb Team post explains how to identify motivated home sellers and avoid deal risks. - [Manhattan Beach Neighborhoods Guide: Which Area Fits?](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/how-manhattan-beach-neighborhoods-compare-for-luxury-buyers): A Manhattan Beach luxury-buyer guide comparing neighborhoods by lot size, views, walkability, privacy, schools, and coastal considerations. - [Plan of Action | Sellers | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/plan-of-action): Stearns Lieb Team outlines a six-step plan for preparing, negotiating, and closing a home sale. - [Understanding Title Insurance | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/understanding-title-insurance): Stearns Lieb Team explains title insurance basics for homebuyers, lenders, and owners. - [Requirements for Insuring Trusts | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/title-insurance-requirements-for-insuring-trusts): A Stearns Lieb Team blog explains title insurance requirements and trustee documentation for living trusts in real property transactions. - [Where To Find Luxury Homes in Torrance, CA](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/where-to-find-luxury-homes-in-torrance): Guide to Torrance luxury-home neighborhoods, pricing, and lifestyle factors for coastal, hillside, and inland buyers. - [Rolling Hills Estates Luxury Market Trends 2026](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/luxury-market-trends-in-rolling-hills-estates-and-the-peninsula): A market update on Rolling Hills Estates and the Palos Verdes Peninsula, covering pricing, inventory, recent closings, schools, and buyer-seller strategy. - [Manhattan Beach Neighborhoods and Lifestyle Guide](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/how-manhattan-beach-neighborhoods-shape-your-lifestyle): Explains how Manhattan Beach neighborhoods shape daily life, from beach-first Sand Section living to Tree Section calm and Hill Section privacy. - [Outdoor Living in Rancho Palos Verdes Guide](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/outdoor-living-in-rancho-palos-verdes-trails-clubs-coast): A Rancho Palos Verdes guide to trails, golf, parks, and club amenities shaping coastal outdoor lifestyles. - [Equestrian Estate Living in Rolling Hills, CA](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/what-equestrian-estate-living-in-rolling-hills-is-like): An overview of equestrian estate living in Rolling Hills, covering gated access, bridle trails, horsekeeping, and land-use considerations. - [Everyday Coastal Living in Manhattan Beach](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/everyday-coastal-living-in-manhattan-beach): A lifestyle-focused Manhattan Beach guide highlighting beach access, parks, downtown walkability, community events, and coastal tradeoffs. - [What's New in Hermosa Beach This Summer 2026 | Stearns Lieb Team](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/whats-actually-new-in-hermosa-beach-this-summer): A local guide to Hermosa Beach's 2026 restaurant openings, enduring dining anchors, summer events, and cultural updates. - [Rolling Hills vs Rolling Hills Estates: Which Fits You?](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/rolling-hills-or-rolling-hills-estates-choosing-your-community): A comparative guide to Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates covering access, lot sizes, equestrian amenities, rules, and daily convenience. - [Buying Horse-Friendly Homes in Rolling Hills Estates](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/buying-horse-friendly-homes-in-rolling-hills-estates): A guide to buying horse-friendly homes in Rolling Hills Estates. - [Redondo Beach ADU Rules: Plan Costs, Permits & ROI](https://stearnshomes.com/blog/adus-in-redondo-beach-costs-permits-roi): Guide to Redondo Beach ADU costs, permits, financing, timelines, and ROI considerations. ## Testimonials - [Testimonials | Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/testimonials): Client testimonials for Stearns Lieb Team highlight responsive service, market expertise, and support across Palos Verdes and the South Bay. ## Core Pages - [Stearns Team Real Estate South Bay - Discover Luxury Living](https://stearnshomes.com/): Listings page for Stearns Lieb Team's luxury real estate services in Palos Verdes and the South Bay. ## Other Pages - [Tips for Buyers | Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/tips-for-buyers): Stearns Lieb Team's buyer tips page indexes short advice posts on sellers, mortgages, market conditions, and homebuying strategy. - [Tips for Sellers | Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/tips-for-sellers): Stearns Lieb Team's Tips for Sellers page lists brief article teasers on choosing an agent, inspections, FSBO, and home preparation. - [Title & Escrow Information | Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/title-escrow-information): A Stearns Lieb Team resource page listing articles on title insurance and escrow topics. - [Neighborhoods | Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/neighborhoods): A directory of neighborhood guides for Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, and other South Bay communities. - [Privacy Policy | Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/terms-and-conditions): Stearns Lieb Team's privacy policy and terms of use outlines data collection, AI use, sharing practices, and opt-out choices. - [Meet the Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/team): Team profile for the Stearns Lieb Team in Rancho Palos Verdes, highlighting luxury real estate experience and sales statistics. - [Blog | Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/blog): Stearns Lieb Team's South Bay real estate blog lists recent luxury-home and neighborhood articles. - [Compass Concierge | Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/concierge): Stearns Lieb Team presents Compass Concierge, a home-improvement program designed to help sellers move faster and for a higher price. - [Homeowner Information | Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/homeowner-information): Stearns Lieb Team's homeowner-information page lists short articles on property hazards, trusts, lead poisoning, and underground heating oil tanks. - [404 Page Not Found | Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/404): Stearns Lieb Team's website shows a 404 page-not-found notice with contact information and a message form. - [Copy of Portfolio | Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/portfolio-copy): A South Bay real estate portfolio page listing featured, pending, coming soon, and sold properties. - [Bridge Loan Services | Stearns Lieb Team | Luxury Real Estate in Palos Verdes](https://stearnshomes.com/bridge-loan): Stearns Lieb Team offers an explainer on bridge loan services for buyers moving before their current home sells.