PORTOLA HILLS LIVING by Kelly Turbeville

 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...

In today’s real estate market, when homes are sitting on the market for nearly three months and price reductions are becoming the norm, it’s important to share the good news too. This is one of those stories. I first spoke with my clients almost a year before they made the move. With interest rates climbing and home prices staying high, “timing” just wasn’t their priority. But as life goes, when you outgrow your space; especially with two kids, it becomes clear: condo life had served its purpose, and it was time to move up. The Condo Sale Listed their home at 18986 Canyon Summit Hosted one open house → received multiple offers Sold in just 5 days Closed $25,000 over asking price with a cash offer Negotiated a free rent-back period so they could transition smoothly into their new home The New Home Purchase in Rancho Santa Margarita That’s not all; we found their dream single-level home, complete with a driveway and a spacious yard (the kind of details that make everyday life better). ...

Portola Hills Real Estate – July Market Update Summer distractions took full center stage in July, and it showed in the numbers. Homes stayed on the market nearly twice as long as we’ve seen in recent years. While interest rates certainly play a role in this slower pace, the truth is..... homes are still selling every day. In fact, right here in Portola Hills,  13  homes closed escrow in July ! That’s proof that buyers are out there, ready to act when they find the right home. If you’ve been holding off because you’re worried about timing, know this: the market will shift quickly; especially if interest rates drop as expected this fall. Lower rates could mean more buyers and faster sales, and the current inventory could get eaten up fast...  Insider Tip from a Local:   Portola Hills offers something truly unique... breathtaking views that stretch from the Saddleback Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, all while being centrally located in Orange County. That combination o...

When my clients moved from Utah to chase the California dream, they didn’t have it all figured out, who does? They landed in a 2-bedroom condo with a loft and   two   garages (bonus!), in the charming hillside community of   Portola Hills . Nature, trails, and one of the best elementary schools in town sealed the deal. Fast-forward a bit… and life happened. Babies, grew to Pre-Teens But then, the mortgage gods dropped a   3% interest rate , and moving felt illegal. Who wants to give up that golden ticket? More time passed, and that once “spacious enough” condo started to feel like a clown car. Stairs, tight rooms, and no yard just weren’t cutting it anymore. So they called me. One Year, Many Showings, One Perfect Fit From the first “maybe we should move” call to closing, it took nearly a year. Why? Because when you love where you live, it’s hard to leave... even if your kids are growing like weeds and you’ve turned the loft into a work from home office!  We sear...