PORTOLA HILLS LIVING by Kelly Turbeville

The real story this month isn't the number of homes for sale. It's the difference between the single family and attached home markets. Single family homes that sold in July averaged just six days on the market . Attached homes, on the other hand, averaged 75 days before selling. That's a dramatic difference, and it's consistent with what we're seeing throughout Orange County. Why? Affordability continues to be the biggest challenge. Condo buyers are typically more sensitive to monthly payment than buyers in the detached home market. When you combine today's mortgage rates with property taxes, homeowners insurance, and steadily increasing HOA dues, the total monthly cost can easily add another $1,000 or more beyond the mortgage payment. Buyers aren't just shopping for a purchase price anymore. They're shopping for a monthly payment they can live with.   Search Portola Hills Homes  If you're thinking about selling a condo, it's important to un...

Another Happy Seller! 🏡 This Portola Hills condo had been sitting on the market for 45 days with fewer than five showings and no offers before the sellers reached out to me. Instead of hoping for a different outcome, we changed the strategy. ✔️ New photography ✔️ Fresh marketing ✔️ Repositioned the listing ✔️ Consistent follow-up The result? Under contract in less than 30 days. Every home has a story, and sometimes it's not the home that needs to change. It's the marketing behind it. Thank you to my wonderful clients for trusting me with the sale of your investment property and for this incredible review. It means more than you know. If your home isn't getting the attention it deserves, let's have a conversation before you make your next move. 📍Portola Hills | Lake Forest | Orange County SEARCH AVAILABLE PORTOLA HILLS HOMES About Kelly Turbeville Hi, I'm Kelly, a local Realtor, writer, and the voice behind Portola Hills Living . I've been helping buyers an...

  🏡 Portola Hills Market Update | More Choices. More Strategy. If you've been watching the Portola Hills market, you've probably noticed more homes for sale. There are currently 32 active listings , but here's the story behind the numbers... 🏠 For Sellers: The resale single-family market remains relatively balanced. Much of the inventory increase is coming from new construction in The Oaks and attached homes , so don't assume your home is competing with all 32 listings. Pricing and positioning still matter. 🏗️ For New Home Buyers: Builders have multiple homes available, which often means more flexibility, incentives, and opportunities than we've seen in recent months. It's worth taking another look. 🔑 For Condo & Townhome Buyers: This may be one of the best opportunities we've had in a while. Inventory has improved, giving buyers more choices and less pressure than during the frenzy of the past few years. Search Portola Hills Homes ☀️ One ...

 T here’s a moment in every real estate market when buyers look back and say: “I should have bought when prices were still in the low $500s.” In much of South Orange County… that moment is disappearing quickly. Welcome to   28873 Canyon Point   in the highly sought-after community of Portola Hills. Currently listed at   $525,000 , this home is priced well below the current neighborhood average SOLD PRICE of approximately   $583,000 .  And frankly… finding anything in South OC at this price point with this location, lifestyle, and extra usable space is becoming rare. Like “gas under $3” rare. More Than Just a Condo This isn’t your standard cookie-cutter floorplan. The home features: A versatile loft space perfect for: a home office guest area workout space creative studio or second living area Attached garage Open layout with natural light Functional living space for first-time buyers, singles, couples, or investors That extra loft space matters more than ev...

  Portola Hills Real Estate: Buyers Found Deals in Q1… But Sellers Need to Pay Attention Now If you’ve been watching the Portola Hills real estate market and assuming nothing is moving unless it’s perfect , that’s not exactly true. The first quarter of 2026 actually told us something important:  Buyers who were paying attention found opportunity.  And that matters. Because while the market didn’t fall apart, it also didn’t behave like the wild “throw a number at the wall and hope” years either. In fact, several homes in Portola Hills sold below what many would consider neighborhood market potential . That means one thing:  The buyers who were active in Q1 had more leverage than people expected. And for sellers? That’s your warning shot. Yes, Inventory Increased; That Changed the Conversation One of the biggest shifts we saw in the first quarter was more inventory hitting the market . When inventory rises, buyers get options. And when buyers get options, they get pick...