PORTOLA HILLS LIVING by Kelly Turbeville

I am so excited as I had the privilege to help my friend and client sell her townhome in Lake Forest. I love seeing hard work pay off and it has for her! Property Description: It's hard to find a 2 Master Suite Townhome this size in Orange County, especially one that includes a 2 Car Attached Garage and a Huge Yard. Did we mention it's a End-Unit with only 1 neighbor attached. Truly the best location in the community! Recently upgraded with High Grade Wood Laminate Flooring, New Baseboards and on trend fresh paint. Light, Bright with Vaulted Ceilings help to make this living space a rare gem. In addition, you are going to love the spacious Kitchen with Corian Counters and Modern Maple Cabinets. You can decide if you want to have a quick meal in the kitchen or if you have friends coming over, plan a perfect dinner party in the separate dining area. Upstairs are the 2 Master En-suites with plenty of storage space and the wood flooring carried throughout. Need more storage spa

We just finished up our review of the Portola Hills real estate market for September and it was hot, hot, hot!!   Both home values and sales volume were higher last month then the same time period in 2017.    This is slightly different then the rest of the OC real estate market.   Though we are starting to see a slight shift towards a balanced market and homes are taking longer to sell, we did not see a decline in pricing. Search Available Portola Hills Homes Below is a snapshot of the Portola Hills real estate market in September Looking at the current real estate market, we see plenty of opportunity for both sellers and buyers.  Thus why it is called a balanced market.  Honestly, if you are thinking of moving up and/or downsizing, today's real estate market offers you the opportunity to take advantage of the equity you gained the last few years and now provides more buying power.  Especially before interest rates rise in 2019. What's the Value of my Porto

There is a lot happening in Portola Hills in regards to Real Estate.  New homes being built, new communities added that all impact your home values.  So we took a look at how the market performed in July.   Take a peek!  Portola Hills saw a 10% increase in pricing from the same time last year on single-family homes. However, on the Condo/Townhomes pricing was flat.  Which honestly makes no sense to me, as demand is extremely high.   There is certainly room for pricing growth on the attached side of the market.    What is the value of your Portola Hills Townhome? The big story in July is Sales Volume, which was down 38% from the same time last year.  Why? It could be just a seasonal shift or that we saw an increase in sales before the new homes came into the area.  After all it is not fun competing with new homes sales in your backyard.  Buyers love to look a pretty new houses, so your house has to compete, otherwise the minute buyers walk in they begin deducting dolla

Did you know June is recognized as Homeownership Month.   Do you remember that feeling when you bought your first home, or are you dreaming of such.   There is no doubt homownership offers an array of benefits both tangible and intangible.  It that why it called the American Dream!  Below is a quick look at some facts that about the benefits of Homeownership. • 86 percent of current renters want to own a home in the future. • Homeowners bring stability to neighborhoods. Homeowners move far less frequently than non-owners, and hence are embedded into the same neighborhood and community for a longer period. • The average child of homeowners is significantly more likely to achieve a higher level of education and, thereby, a higher level of earnings. • While both homeowners and non-owners may aspire to be engaged parents, homeowners likely live in neighborhoods with more opportunities for school involvement or participation in neighborhood activities. • Homeowners

If you have drove through Portola Hills, you will notice the building of the new communities is in full effect.   All positive for the community with the addition of new parks, shopping and trailways.  But how does it impact values   Below is a summary of what sold the first quarter of this year in Portola Hills.  As of this time no, new homes show closed in the last quarter.   However, currently there are 24 homes active in Portola Hills and 22 of them are all new builds.  This means the inventory is increasing, the area typically has less then 10 homes available this time of year. Below is a look at how the real estate market performed. If you are thinking of a move this year, now truly is the time to list your home.  As more inventory comes available this will impact your home.   Certainly we should see values increase but that really depends on the mix of homes and often times we see resales take a dip in pricing, until the sale through of the new homes is complete.

As you can see up the market continues to have price increases with the average price of a detached home in Portola Hills in September was $899,000 and for attached homes the average price was $473,000 up 11% from September 2016. What's the Value of your Portola Hills Home The big news for Portola Hills is the new development that are currently selling new homes.  The Oaks now in phase 4 and models opening soon for Iron Ridge.  Residents who are thinking of moving, should keep these developments in mind as competition.  In order to capture the buyers away from these homes, your home will need to be presented beautifully and priced well.  After about a year, resale homes will be able to take advantage of these sales in your pricing strategy. Exclusive Portola Hills Home Search If you are thinking of a move, don't hesitate to  give us a call.    Our goal is to develop a marketing plan that brings you top dollar for your home.  We just put into escrow a great

Our listing at 28385 Pueblo Dr, in the Montecido complex of Portola Hills has gone into escrow.  This lovely home was priced right at $485,888 and received multiple offers and went into escrow on day 3 of the listing! Congratulations to our Sellers!   This home was a must see! Upgraded, move-in ready and a great value for first-time homebuyers, emptynester's and Millennial's alike! Its charming 2 story, 3-bed, 3-full baths (with bed/bath on ground floor and 2 master suites upstairs), 1300 sq ft. boasts high cathedral ceiling and over-sized windows making it bright and airy. It has a big, private backyard for summer BBQs, as well as an attached, direct access 2 car garage. Some of the features include upgraded kitchen, refurbished bathrooms, laminate wood floors, newer carpets, new garage door and water softener, just to name a few. Nearby shopping, restaurants, toll road, walking trails and walking distance to award winning schools. Low HOA dues and NO MELLO ROOS!