PORTOLA HILLS LIVING by Kelly Turbeville

Shhhh....  It's quiet in Portola Hills and we are not just talking about the tranquil neighborhoods.  We are talking about the real estate market.  Typically March in the Saddleback Valley we see an uptick of homes coming on the market.  The inventory at the end of the 2013 was at an all time low, we saw about a 7% increase in inventory after the holidays. However, here in the Saddleback Valley and especially Portola Hills it was Quiet!! Reports indicate the market is heading back to 2006 levels  so looking at the number of homes that sold this time in 2006 (17) vs. what has sold this month (6), you can see it is pretty quiet.  Over the last few years the average number of homes sold in March is about 10. The good news here is for Home Sellers.  When the inventory is low and the buyer demand is high that means it's a sellers market.    The rule of supply and demand wins! Below is a summary of what sold in March in Portola Hills: March 2014 Portola Hills Sold Homes

When searching for a home whether you currently own or buying your first home, the details of the neighborhood are key.  The old saying, Location, Location, Location still rings true in today's Real Estate Market.   Take a  look at the infograph below provided by the California Association of Realtors... Do these traits fall in line for what is important to you? California Association of Realtors Infograph Neighborhood As you look for a home, make sure your needs for your desired neighborhood are reviewed with your Realtor.   It will save you time and frustration while out searching for your dream home.  Should you be looking for a move in the Saddleback Valley, please don't hesitate to give Kelly a call!

The 1st Month of the 2014 is down and are you wondering how Portola Hills real estate market did....? Five homes sold in the community.  The average square footage was 1735 sq.ft. and closed at $552,580. The highest rice sold was $724,900 for 2694 sq.ft.  The lowest sold price was $312,000 for 1000 sq.ft. and was sold over the list price by $8000 and only on the market for 33 days. Portola Hills Average Closed Sales Jan 2014 Below are the properties that sold. Overall the days on the market averaged about 35 days which is pretty quick considering we were just finishing up the holidays. Portola Hills 2014 Sold Property Detail. Currently there are only 6 homes listed on the market in Portola Hills.  Which is low for this time of year as we begin the spring season.   If you are considering a move, give Kelly Turbeville a call to review the best strategy to get your home sold.  Inventory is low, buyer demand is still high and interest rates have rema

Trying to get into the holiday spirit?  Below is a list of events you might want to check out. Lake Forest Dec 3rd:            Annual Victorian Christmas - Heritage Hill Historic Park Dec 10th:          Breakfast with Santa. Lake Forest Community Center. Dec 10th-11th:  Annual Candlelight Tour: Heritage Hill Historic Park  Mission Viejo Dec 3rd:            Nutcracker Puppet Show - Saddleback Room Mission Viejo City Hall Dec 9th:            Holiday Light Tour - Norman P Murray Center Rancho Santa Margarita Dec 31st:          New Years Eve Celebration  Silverado Canyon Dec 10th:          Christmas in the Canyon Click on the city for specific details! Portola Hills Residents, let's have some fun with Christmas Lights - Post your pictures here and you may just win a prize!!

Ok have you been looking for a Townhome in lovely Lake Forest or the Saddleback Valley, then you want to check out our listing at 28366 Klondike Drive , in Portola Hills.  This is a beauty but what makes it all the more special is the end unit is located at the end of the street with no one on one side and view all the way to the Pacific Ocean.   You can't beat that.... But wait we just did, we reduced the price down to $335,000 .    Won't find anything better on the market, so hurry! Contact us today for a showing!

As part of the Saddleback Valley our neighbor city Mission Viejo and also our mother city of Lake Forest are part of the Top 10 Safest Cities in America along with Irvine. If you don't live in Portola Hills , then you may wonder what is the relation. Well Portola Hills is a community surrounded by these neighborhoods. To all the residents keep up the great work of keeping the area safe and let's not forget beautiful! http://www.ocregister.com/articles/calif-ohio-mich-1925649-city-rock?referrer=facebook