PORTOLA HILLS LIVING by Kelly Turbeville

Wow I was just looking at the overall inventory of homes available for sale in South Orange County and the inventory is sooo low.  Especially for Townhomes. Good thing I am holding open 2 homes today in Painted Trails in Mission Viejo.. 62 Sienna, Mission Viejo 72 Sienna, Mission Viejo Both of these homes are in an amazing location.  Overlooking the Oso Reservoir Surrounded by tranquil walking paths.   Slightly different floor plans but both boast Huge Master Suites and Extra Large Kitchens, that you rarely find in a Townhome.  62 Sienna is designed in a Traditional Style with lovely designer upgrades throughout.    Have you ever thought you want to live in a Moroccan Palace?  Then you certainly want to preview 72 Sienna .   No expense was spared with custom upgrades throughout the home...!! Painted Trails is a beautiful master planned community on the North East end of Mission Viejo.  Located directly across the street from Portola Hills and just as you e

Can you believe it, the Fourth of July is this Friday.   Whether you are staying close to home or venturing out, there are a variety of locations to catch the Fireworks show throughout the Saddleback Valley.  Get out and enjoy!!   Aliso Viejo Celebration and Fireworks:  Location Grand Park Live entertainment, food, beverages, arts, crafts.  Fireworks show at dusk!! Dana Point BBQ Buffet and Fireworks and Cruises:   Location Dana Point Harbor.   Irvine Concert on the Green and Fireworks:  Location Irvine High School Featuring Pyro musical sky concert, fireworks, food court, live music by Derk Bordeaux Group. Laguna Hills Location: 25555 Alicia Parkway Fun, food, carnival rides, games, live music and fireworks. Laguna Niguel   Location:  LN Regional Park (over the lake) 7:30 5k Run/walk, 10k run.  Pancake breakfast, live music by Family Style at Laguna Niguel Community Park Ladera Ranch Location: Founders Park 7:00 am 8th Annual Freedom run starts 5k/10k run. Panc

Wondering how the Portola Hills Real Estate Market is doing?  Is it true, a sellers market is upon us?  Check out the #'s. Sold Properties: Attached: 5 Style:                                      2 bedroom / 2 bath Avg. Sq. Footage:                   1287 sq.ft. Avg. Sold Price:                      $227,780 Days on the Market:                248 (Note: finally a home sold after being on the market 471 days) Detached:  2 Style:                                      3 bedroom / 3 bath Avg. Sq. Footage:                   1475 sq. ft. Avg. Sold Price:                      $410,000 Days on the Market:                45 days Currently there are 11 active properties on the market.  4 attached properties and 7 single family homes. This averages out to be about a month in half of inventory currently active. A sellers market is generally less then 3 months of inventory on the market.   The rules of supply demand prevail.   It's a seller's market in Portola Hills.

This has been a common question I have been receiving lately from Home Buyers.... Where are all the Portola Hills homes for sale?  That's right inventory is VERY low.  However, as I was searching for a home for a buyer, I did find a little interesting tidbit, 5 Portola Hills homes currently active are listed in the wrong city. Now you might be thinking that is not a big deal, but put yourself in a home buyers seat, who is searching online at 9pm at night.... Buyers search by two main things.... Price and Location. They then drill down to neighborhoods and details such as school.   Buyers searching for homes in Portola Hills and are not going to find these properties.  So as a Home Seller you are missing out. Portola Hills Ariel View Interesting these 5 listings are all listed by out of the area real estate agents and have been on the market longer than any listing that is correctly listed on the market.  In addition there were 3 sold listings listed in the wrong city.  Wha

I know how could anyone move from the beautiful Portola Hills?  But if you are considering a move, than living on Lake Mission Viejo maybe just what the doctor ordered.   Check out our newest lease listing..... Details Include: 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Spacious Loft Gated Community Garage Parking Lake Mission Viejo Access

Portola Hills eNews New On the Market Property Details Price Comments 28474 Porsena Way 2 bed/2bath/940 sq.ft. 2 car attached garage $299,900 Investment Potential 28906 Canyon Hts. 3 bed/2 bath/1130 sq.ft. $299,999 28463 Klondike Dr . 3 bed/3 bath/1216 sq.ft. $355,000 28890 Canyon Hts 2 bed/2 bath/ 1087 sq.ft. $399,000 28751 Vista Santiago 3 bed/3 bath/1623 sq.ft. $579,000 Beautiful View 28541 Brookhill 4 bed/3 bath/2500 sq.ft. $735,000 19492 Jasper Hill 5 bed/3 bath/3200 sq.ft. $879,000 Sold Properties