PORTOLA HILLS LIVING by Kelly Turbeville

It was a quiet month for real estate in Portola Hills, below is a quick recap of what was sold and is currently active on the market. Sold Properties: 4 Attached Homes:                3-Bedroom / 2-Baths Average Sq. Footage:         1469 sq. ft.   Average Price:                    $376,000 Average Price Per Sq.Ft.    $255. Single Family Residence:       5-Bedroom / 4-Baths Average Sq. Footage:          3500 Average Price:                     $780,000 Average Price Per Sq.Ft.     $218 Active Properties:  20 Current Active Properties: Attached: 14 homes with 2 bedroom and an average square footage of 1304. Average Listed Price:          $307,000 Average Price Per Sq.Ft.    $232 Detached: 6 homes with the 4 bedrooms and an average square footage of 2562. Average List Price:              $573,000 Average Price Per Sq.Ft.     $224k Portola Hills Best Buy - At the moment the listing at 19321 Sleeping Oak is the best buy.  This home has over 3200 sq. ft, 5 bedrooms,

July was a pretty active month for Portola Hills Real Estate.  Below is snapshot of how the market performed. Portola Hills Sales:                 8 Attached                                    3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Average Square Feet:               1181 Average Sold Price:                  $284,000 Average Price Per Sq. Ft.          $238 Average Days on the Market:   100 Best Sold Property :  When looking at the numbers the property sold at 28366 Klondike beat the market percentages by 16%.  Yay, it just happens to be our listing and we have one happy hom seller. Description.                            3 Bed/ 2 Bath Monticedo Condo Sq. Footage                             1305 Price Per Sq. Ft.                      $256 Sold Price:                              $335,000 Days on the market:                79 Active Properties:   The month ended with 21 Active Properties, below is breakdown of current list price and description. Attached:                                2

Portola Hills made the news once again in June as the hottest place to buy a home in Orange County.  Below is a breakdown of how Real Estate faired in June for the area. Sold Properties:  7 Attached:  5 Average Floorplan:  2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Average Sq. Footage: 1029 Average Sold Price: $228,000 Average Price Per Sq. Footage: $218 Average Days On The Market: 110 Detached: 2 Average Floorplan:  4Bedroom / 3 Bath Average Sq. Footage: 2673 Average Sold Price: $624,995 Average Price Per Sq. Footage: $231 Average Days On The Market: 193 Current Active Properties:   Attached: 19 Average Floorplan:  2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Average Sq. Footage: 1012 Average Listed Price: $325,000 Average Price Per Sq. Footage: $247 Average Days On The Market: 109 Detached: 5 Average Floorplan:  4 Bedroom / 3 Bath Average Sq. Footage: 2557 Average Listed Price: $608,000 Average Price Per Sq. Footage: $241 Average Days On The Market: 156 Portola Hills Best Buy!   When you look at the n

We often here in the local news, Portola Hills is the hottest real estate market, below is a current look at how the market performed in May of 2011.  Hot it is! Current Active Properties: 23 Sold Properties: 10 Distressed Rate: 50% Average Attached Price Per Sq. Ft:   $218  List Price to Sale Price Ratio: 86% Average Single Family Homes Price Per Sq.Ft:   $258 List Price to Sale Price Ratio: 93% Average Days on the Market:   117 Below is a quick look at the overall real estate market in the surrounding areas.  As Portola Hills borders both Lake Forest and Trabuco Canyon it is important to understand these markets as well. Trabuco Canyon Market Conditions Lake Forest Market Conditions If you are wondering if it is a good time to list your home whether it may be a Standard, Relocation or Short Sale, we are here to help.  The same principles apply you want to get the most dollars possible and sold as quick as possible.  Our track record shows just that! Buyer Ne

Ok Portola Hills Residents make sure to tell your family and friends about our newest listing, located in the Montecido Tract of Portola Hills. This one has it all, location, views, and is waiting for someone to have a house warming BBQ in the great yard! This model is rare, it has 3 bedroom and 3 bath.  Two Master Suites upstairs and 1 bedroom/Den/office with a full bath downstairs.  Plus light and bright, cathederal ceilings and lovely windows to see the view. Contact Kelly today to schedule a showing!

Wondering how the real estate market in Portola Hills faired in 2010, well here you go..... Now the question will be is how will 2011 fair?    If you are a home seller with equity and are realistic about the market homebuyers are waiting for you.  If you are a home buyer and looking for properties anything below $500k goes pretty quickly.  If you are considering a condo, make sure you are aware of the new FHA requirements.  Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like a personal free review on your home.

Not in the MLS - Reserve your showing today, before it is released!  2 bedroom/2 bath/ 1 car attached garage.  This home is all about the yard.  So don't miss out! Welcome Home Look at the size for a condo! Just another view of this great yard! Perfect place for a glass of wine Warm and Inviting Open Kitchen Large Master Suite w/Patio entrance Perfect Size 2nd Bedroom Lovely guest bath! This home is ready to move in.  Contact Kelly for details.

Wondering how the real estate market is fairing in Portola Hills, here you go!

Just another look at this awesome property we have available. More listings to come so if you are looking to move to Portola Hills , let us know.

Wondering how the Real Estate market is really performing in Orange County, well here is your look at March. Should you have any questions or want to a personal review of your neighborhood, please do not hesitate to contact us direct.

Just listed in the soughtafter community of Montecido in Portola Hills, this lovely 2 bedroom/2 bath Carriage Unit. Contact: Kelly to schedule a showing. Kelly's positive attitude towards fulflling her clients dreams has made her one the premier real estate professionals in the Saddleback Valley. Kelly grounds her optimism with sound business and marketing skills, as well as experience negotiating mult-million dollar contracts. More importantly Kelly takes a big-picture approach to her cleint's goals. She understands each sale is connected to another purchase, and each purchase to an eventual sale. Kelly is commited to make sure all your goals, both short and long term, are part ofa larger plan that's guiding you towards success. If you're looking to buy or sell a home, contact Kelly to schedule a free consultation. Whatever your Real Estate Dream is, with Kelly at your side, It's Possible! The above information is deemed reliable but not guarentee

Wow, a deal in Portola Hills million dollar neighborhood. A soughtafter model was just listed for $719k. The home has situated on a large lot and is over 3300 sq. ft. Want more details, please do not hesitate to give Kelly a call.

This is probably no surprise to the residents of Portola Hills who love it. But lately Portola Hills has been getting a lot of coverage from the Real Estate media. Why because the current low inventory and demand for the area, make it THEE Sought After Community in Orange County. Top 3 reasons, why you want to buy a home in Portola Hills. Location, Location,Location - What do most homeowners ultimately want in a home, that has views and beautiful surroundings, this is what Portola Hills is all about, with homes that offer a canyon like setting with views from the Saddleback Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. Value - When you look at homes throughout the Saddleback Valley and compare against the homes in Portola Hills, you generally get more sq. footage for the money along with homes on larger Lot's . In addition, mello roos for the area is relatively low compared to the neighboring communities. School - Portola Hills is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified School Dist

What is the rule of supply and demand! No supply, high demand, increases prices. Now add Location, Location, Location and you just about have the perfect storm to get your Portola Hills Home sold in todays crazy market. http://www.ocregister.com/articles/sold-homes-hills-2578818-portola-estate?referrer=facebook If you are wondering if now is the perfect time to list your Portola Hills home, contact Kelly today for a complimentary review of the possibilities.

Just a quick thought, there are currently 9 homes on the Portola Hills market, 4 new listings non-distressed a great opportunity for these sellers. What makes a good selling market: Low Inventory, High Demand and a Realistic Seller who understands where the market is.

Below is a quick snapshot of the Portola Hills Real Estate Market: Active Properties/Average Price: 6 Inventory ranges from a Paired Single Family home listed @ $485k to an Estate home listed at $1,200,000. Averaging out 5 bedroom / 3 car garage / 2860 sq. footage equally a price per sq. foot of $272.89 or an average price of $780,466. There currently are no condo's active on the Portola Hills market. Closed Properties /Average Price: 32 Condo's: 20 homes have closed escrow since Januarary 2009. 3 bedroom / 1 car garage /Average Sq. footage 1119 = $259. price per sq. foot or an average price of $290,134 . Single Family Residences : 12 homes have closed escrow since Jan. 2009 = 4 bedroom / 3 car garage/ 2440 sq. ft = $245.19 price per sq. foot or an average price of $587,775 So the question begs to be asked is it a good time to list your home? If you are an equity seller that is realistic about the current market and can accept where the pricing is. It is a great time

Just a quick look at property that is moving quickly through the Real Estate world in Portola. This home was short sale listed on the market for appoximately 120 days. Sellers received one offer for $362k, but the lender took too long and the buyer walked. Things stalled out over the holidays and price was reduced $335k. With 4 offers in hand the ranging from $335-$362 the lender decides to let it go to auction. Sells at Auction that day for $313k, on the market today for $369k. http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/1433/4#Tracts=Montecido%20(md)&PropertyTypes=23%2C17&PerformSearch&PropertyID=14299437 We should begin to see this happen more and more, which is some peoples mind means we have seen the bottom. Of course, it is yet to see what this home will sell for. But one thing is clear, Invesors are buying!

Gang Don't miss out on this opportunity, our listing @ 28386 Pueblo Dr in Portola Hills, Ca has been reduced to $335,000! Don't let this value pass you by..... If you are first-time home-buyer and want to understand how to take the steps towards homeownership, we are here to help. Today's opportunity, includes a $8000.00 tax credit, historic low interest rates and pricing at 2003 levels. In addition, the California Association of Realtors is launching a new program Mortgage Protection Program to help feel a bit more secure if job worries are holding you back. Of course terms apply, so make sure you are educated. Now is the time to buy!

When you come through Portola Hills, you probably don't think of business. That is part of what makes Portola Hills such a special place to live, there really isn't any commerce. But is there..... Ask yourself? What do your neighbors do for a living? How does their success add to the success of your neighborhood? Do you have a need that a struggling neighor could help you with? Did you know your neighbor has a home based business that may actually help you and your business. Need an Attorney, Landscaper, Hair Stylist, Let's not forget Realtor ! - bet there are few of those here in Portola Hills that would love your call. Have you noticed in today's world everyone comes home and drives straight into their garage, no hello's, no hand shakes, no hugs, the goal being in and out of the home with as little interaction as possible. No ill-will intended just gotta get dinner going! But in today's economy this is the exact opposite of what we all need to do. We need to u

Stop in and check out this great town home in Portola Hills. It is just waiting for someone to make it a home! Sunday 1/11 - 2-5pm. Remember, It's Possible!