PORTOLA HILLS LIVING by Kelly Turbeville

You have heard the rule of supply and demand and it is certainly a factor in our latest market review for Portola Hills.  Below is a look at how the market finished up and as you will note, we saw a 16% increase in values from May 2016. The above numbers are consistent with the overall Orange County market when I look at Detached Single Family homes.  However, on the condo  i.e. attached market, pricing is behind the rest of the county, where the average price of a a attached home was $477k. Search Portola Hills Homes Opportunity is certainly available for home owners thinking of selling in Portola Hills.  Homes that are priced well, in showing condition and available are receiving multiple offers.   July is the transition time for the market as summer distractions take their hold on the market, but with the low inventory opportunity is still present! What's the Value of my Portola Hills Home? Let's grab a cub of coffee and review your home selling needs

Summer is just around the corner and in Orange County there are a ton of events to enjoy.  We put together a list of activities throughout the county for the month of June.  Make sure to get out and enjoy what the local community has to offer!! South Orange County Job Fair    June 1 Dress professionally and bring your resume. Priority registration table for veterans.  9am-12pm / Laguna Hills Mall 949-341-8000 / www.oconestop.com Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival    June 2-4 Celebrate the kick-off of summer with a star–studded lineup of musicians, delectable food and drink selections, and dancing on the lawn. www.festivals.hyattconcerts.com Russo & Steele Collector Automobile Auction    June 2-4 The electric atmosphere of auction in the round auction block provides enthusiasts an outstanding destination to bring the whole family to experience their passion of classic cars, but also the amazing community of Newport Beach. 9am-7:30pm / Newport

It is going to be such a lovely day in Lake Forest tomorrow, the perfect weather on the lake and perfect weather to see homes.  As you are out and about in the community, make sure to stop in and see this lovely home in the Lake Forest Keys community.. If you have always wanted to live directly on the lake.. now is your chance!!  We will be open Sunday April 2nd at 1pm. 21745 Tahoe Ln, Lake Forest This is a SENSATIONAL WATERFRONT home with private dock, covered patio, and putting green located on the widest channel in the Lake Forest Keys! This 3 bedroom, 2.25 bath home boasts stunning panoramic views of the lake from the moment you walk through the front door. This beauty is newly painted inside and out with crisp and light updated colors, new flooring, updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, custom built-ins in the dining area with wine fridge included,and fresh landscaping. Upstairs the master bedroom has a walk-in closet, remodeled bathroom, a wa

I meet so many people when I am holding open a home that come in from just driving around looking for signs of what homes are available. They may have seen online that a home was scheduled to be open but generally print out the details and walk in with a stack of paper and kinda lost at what home they are looking for or they have no information on the home they popped into. We understand that you as a home buyer want to do some research on your own and I encourage my clients to make sure if they are interested in a specific neighborhood to drive it...  I then send them a link for our custom property search mobile app.   Take a look... at our how to video on how to use the Property Search App. If you are interested in the App, reach out to us and we will send you the link directly.  As well, we will send you a our H ome Buyer eGuide.  It  is filled with useful information to help with maneuver through the home buying process. Search Available Portola Hills Homes

The rain we are receiving is certainly providing some amazing sunset's as the incoming storms approach.  It is wonderful that Portola Hills sits above the valley of Orange County..  Take a peak at these beautiful and yet some what ominous sky as the rain approached yesterday. Portola Hills Sunset January 8 2017 January 8 2017 Portola Hills View Portola Hills Sunset View January 2017 Portola Hills Ocean View January 2017 Residents of Portola Hills are truly lucky to have some of the best views in Orange County.

Happy New Year Portola Hills Peeps.  Can you believe it 2017 is here!  As I always do, I like to take an in-depth look at how the Portola Hills real estate market performed for the entire year.   This review will include an overall look, as well break down the market into various property types to help you determine your Portola Hills home value. The biggest news of the year was sales volume.. do you think it was up or down in 2016?  Surprisingly it was down from 2015 levels.   81 homes sold in Portola Hills in 2016, while 107 sold in 2015 .   I will say 2015 sales volume was up significantly from recent years. Below is a look at the overall real estate market in Portola Hills in 2016. Portola Hills 2016 Real Estate Market Snapshot Keep in mind when you look at the above.. this is overall, this is looking at all homes that sold and averaging them out.    Below is a break down by property type and we will start with the Portola Hills Condo Market. Portola

Just a quick note to wish the residents of Portola Hills and throughout the Saddleback Valley, holiday greetings.  We hope your home is filled with love and laughter with those closest to you.. We believe a Home is a beautiful thing, especially at Christmas and are appreciative to all who we have helped with their real estate needs..

We have arrived at the last month of 2016! Can you believe it, man that was a fast year.  Fast is the perfect segway of how the real estate market in Portola Hills performed in November. The average days on the market for homes sold in November was just 29 days. Who would buy a house in November or this time year with all the holiday stuff going on? This is often what we hear, but as we are in South Orange County and not hampered by the snow, etc.  November is traditionally a fairly busy month in the OC for real estate.   For the county, 2419 homes sold in November that is up about 20% from 2015. For Portola Hills the number of sales was up by one property but take a look at the price increases from 2015 below. Portola Hills November 2016 Real Estate Snapshot The average price of a single family home in November 2015 $693,000 but that was for a 2284 4 bedroom home. The price per square foot was $310.  Now looking at 2016, the average home price was $624,000, but that w

We have created two very unique real estate reports for both home buyers and home sellers and guess what they are FREE!  Why... we know long before you call a Realtor in today's age, you begin to do some research.  So we wanted to help you review details that pertain to your home search or home sale. Our first guide is for the home buyer .  Whether you are a first time buyer, move up buyer or coming back into the market our FREE guide will help you be prepared and put you on the road to a smooth escrow. Things to consider when buying a home Our second guide is for the home seller . Whether you are selling your home for the first time or have sold other homes in the past this guide gives you up to date information relative to today's market.   In addition to these two reports, if you are considering a move and want to review the value of your home before you reach out to a Realtor, make sure to request our FREE Home Value Report. . Even if you aren't think

Make sure to mark your calendar to pop in and see this beautiful Executive home we are holding open this Saturday and Sunday.    Are you looking for a light and bright updated home in Lake Forest.. Then we have it.. check out the details: Details Include: 3456 square feet 5 Bedrooms with a Main Floor Bedroom and Bath Gourmet Kitchen with Soap Stone custom designed island and counters 6 Burner Thermador Stove and Appliances 3 Ovens..  YES 3 Ovens,  Perfect for holiday cooking. Formal Living and Dining with 19ft Ceilings Italian Tile Flooring State of the art Close Circuit TV/Phone/Security and Surround Sound System Huge Master Suite with his & her Vanities, 2 Walk-in Closets and a huge deck to enjoy a romantic sunset. Expansive Upstairs Bonus Room Inside Laundry Room 3 Car Garage Entertainers Backyard with Built In Grill, Fire Pit and Gardening Beds Amazing views Plus.... $130/Monthly HOA No Mello Roos! We will be open Saturday and Sunday the wee