PORTOLA HILLS LIVING by Kelly Turbeville

 We just listed a steal in Foothill Ranch and with only two single family homes on the market in Foothill Ranch, we don't anticipate it being available for long.  Plus it is just lovely.  Check out the details. Love to Entertain? You are going to love this Pool Home! You'll be ready to dive in, just in time for summer! This home shows pride of ownership with 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, lovely Tumbled Tile and Wood Flooring with Plantation Shutters throughout. Updated Kitchen with newer Maple Cabinets, Granite Counters and updated newer Appliances. Open to an expansive family room with fireplace and built-in buffet and wine refrigerator. Beautiful windows and bay seating makes this space light and bright and provides an indoor-outdoor California living experience overlooking the rear yard. On your way up the stairs you'll note a beautiful updated custom iron stair railing, leading you to the 4 Bedrooms on the upper level. A massive primary en-suite, you are going to love the addi

The real estate market overall in January is generally very, very quiet!  Not this year!  In Orange County there has been an insatiable demand from buyers and  record-low supply of homes available to purchase, which makes the OC real estate market extremely hot!! Portola Hills was no exception in January! Actually the area remains very popular with the buyers coming up the hill to check out the new developments in IronRidge and the Oaks.  Take a quick peek at the numbers below along with what communities in the Portola Hills were the hottest, it might surprise you. If you are thinking of a move, seller's will need to be cautious on pricing their home correctly.  Though it is a very strong seller's market, homes that are priced above market will sit.  A strong pricing strategy done correctly can bring you more then you expect.  As well in this hot market, other factors such as contingencies, rent backs, etc. all part of the negotiations package that we can put in your favor.  Ma

Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever we do, our favorites involve getting outdoors and mixing up our landscaping features. Whether it's as simple as installing some lighting or a little more time-consuming like re-plotting plants, a fresh look for the lawn always gives your home a fresh look as well. Here are our top five easy landscaping projects! Create a pathway. To guide you and visitors throughout your yard and link different areas together, install a pathway. You can use materials from a variety of materials, including reclaimed pallet wood, flagstones, gravel, and more to add texture and color. Add a wall or border. Installing a flagstone, rock, or brick wall around flower beds or trees adds a sleek, clean look to your landscaping and helps separate different sections of your yard. Install a water feature. Nothing says zen quite like the sound of trickling water as you relax in your backyard. You can start simple with by purchasing and installing a small feature p

 It is always exciting to have a contest in our local marketplace of Portola Hills. We find the community really enjoys them and it is an excellent way to get to know our neighbors.  Our Holiday Cash giveaway is always my favorite!  This year especially as we had to delay our Halloween/Fall decorating contest due to the recent Bond fire.  We had a great turnout and it was very exciting to deliver some holiday cash to our clients and community. GPS real estate group holiday cash winners We want to thank everyone who entered our contest and most importantly enjoy it.  We look at is a fun activity for the community and in 2020, I think we could all use a lot more fun!  Search Portola Hills Homes Watch for our next contest coming the spring 2021.  

Tis the season and we are always excited about our Cash Giveaways.  Especially this year, as we know it has been a difficult year for many.  You have four chances to win. Simply complete the entry and you will automatically be entered.  See below for details. For those clients in Portola Hills who entered our Fall Decorating Contest, which we had to cancel do to the Silverado Fire and Evacuation, we have automatically entered you into this contest.   Enter me in Kelly Turbeville Holiday Cash Giveaway Deadline to enter is Tuesday Dec 15th. 2020 How to Enter: Click Here Terms apply:  This contest is sponsored by Kelly Turbeville with GPS real estate group at Keller Williams. It is not affiliated with any online programs.  Participants who complete the online entry form will be entered into the contest with the possibilities of winning 1 out of 4 cash prizes.  There is no guarantee of winnings. All participates names will be drawn in a random selection.

Wow, October was a crazy month for our community!  Unfortunately the community had a slight scare with the Silverado Fire as it inched closer to Portola Hills and through part of Whiting Ranch.  The good news is the OCFA kept us safe with no homes near the fire, the community was evacuated as a precaution. Through it all, real estate continued to remain strong with 13 homes selling during the month of October.  The highest price home that sold in the community was $1,400,000 in the IronRidge community.   The lowest price home was $450,000 in the Canyon View community.  The average price of a home that sold in Portola Hills was $764,551.  Check out the details below.  What is the value of my Portola Hills Home? The overall real estate market in Orange County remains very strong this fall. Low inventory and high buyer demand continues to drive up pricing.  As we approach the holidays, inventory will remain low.  This is also driving buyers to new homes, which in Portola Hills has spurre

The Portola Hills community in Lake Forest has seen a huge change on the real estate landscape with the addition of several new home communities. The Oaks and Iron Ridge are in full sales, with The Oaks beginning to sale in late 2017 and the Iron Ridge early 2018.   These new additions are selling well.  The Oaks would be considered luxury properties with the square footage ranging from 2600 square feet to over 5200.  Comprised of seven distinct neighborhoods, all within a private gated community featuring tree-lined streets and premium views, outdoor recreational spaces within our community including a Central Neighborhood Park and Swim Club, a large 5-acre public park with recreation and sports fields and three neighborhood parks.  Iron Ridge , the newest community is comprised of six distinct neighborhoods, ranging from Townhomes to large Single Family, ranging in size from 1100 square feet to over 3800 square feet. Each residence offers superb craftsmanship and spacious e

I am so excited as I had the privilege to help my friend and client sell her townhome in Lake Forest. I love seeing hard work pay off and it has for her! Property Description: It's hard to find a 2 Master Suite Townhome this size in Orange County, especially one that includes a 2 Car Attached Garage and a Huge Yard. Did we mention it's a End-Unit with only 1 neighbor attached. Truly the best location in the community! Recently upgraded with High Grade Wood Laminate Flooring, New Baseboards and on trend fresh paint. Light, Bright with Vaulted Ceilings help to make this living space a rare gem. In addition, you are going to love the spacious Kitchen with Corian Counters and Modern Maple Cabinets. You can decide if you want to have a quick meal in the kitchen or if you have friends coming over, plan a perfect dinner party in the separate dining area. Upstairs are the 2 Master En-suites with plenty of storage space and the wood flooring carried throughout. Need more storage spa

As you can see up the market continues to have price increases with the average price of a detached home in Portola Hills in September was $899,000 and for attached homes the average price was $473,000 up 11% from September 2016. What's the Value of your Portola Hills Home The big news for Portola Hills is the new development that are currently selling new homes.  The Oaks now in phase 4 and models opening soon for Iron Ridge.  Residents who are thinking of moving, should keep these developments in mind as competition.  In order to capture the buyers away from these homes, your home will need to be presented beautifully and priced well.  After about a year, resale homes will be able to take advantage of these sales in your pricing strategy. Exclusive Portola Hills Home Search If you are thinking of a move, don't hesitate to  give us a call.    Our goal is to develop a marketing plan that brings you top dollar for your home.  We just put into escrow a great

Yes, I said it!  End of summer... Can you believe we are entering into August in two days!  It has been a great summer but if you haven't had a chance to get out and enjoy the community, take a peek at the list of events we put together for community happenings throughout Orange County.. Garden Grove Free Summer Concerts    Through Aug. 10 The Garden Grove Community Foundation and the City of Garden Grove bring the Free Summer Concert Series. Food is available for purchase. No EZ-Ups, umbrellas, or golf carts allowed. Dogs are allowed, if they are on a leash.  Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm / Eastgate Park 714-741-5000 / www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us Cypress Concerts on the Green    Through Aug. 12 Festival seating, picnics, families and lawn chairs encouraged. Food and desserts will be available for purchase at all concerts. Alcohol and smoking of any kind are prohibited. Saturdays 6pm / Cypress Civic Center/Library/Tennis Courts 714-229-6700 / www.cypressca.org Irvin