PORTOLA HILLS LIVING by Kelly Turbeville

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.

I have spoken with so many people this year who are struggling financially and feel heartbroken that they can not give outside their family's . So I came up with a quick listing of 5 areas we can give for under a $5.00. Check out these links: http://www.smallcanbebig.org - A $5.00 donation makes a difference to a family who needs help with bills due to illness, domestic violence or other tragedies. http://www.feedingamerica.org - A $1.00 donation (yes $1.00) will provide nine pounds of groceries to a hungry family in the U.S. http://www.socks.org - $5.00 buys seven pairs of socks for a homeless person. http://www.garden.org - $5.00 buys seeds for enough veggies to feed a struggling family of seven. and this one is free ------ http://www.freekibble.com - play the daily trivia and every answer right or wrong - sends 10 pieces of dog food to an Animal Shelter in need. Merry Christmas! Kelly Turbeville

Hey Gang, It's Kelly! Ok , we all know Thanksgiving is about enjoying the day with the Thankful heart. We also know it is about our favorite foods that as a family you enjoy and want to pass on through the years. So let's share, what is your favorite Thanksgiving food? For me, it has to be Scallop Corn. I love it and if I happen to not be cooking that year and the host doesn't mention it then I am off to the store to ensure each year we have it on the table! Plus it is the easiest thing to make, below is the basic recipe! 2 cans creamed corn 1 can of sweet corn kernels 2 bundles of ritz crackers 2 eggs 1/2 cup of cream 1 stick of butter beat egg, cream together cube butter crush ritz crackers mix together all ingredients and place in a baking dish - cook on 350 for 45 minutes. Traditionally this is cooked in a shallow backing dish. I cook it in deep dish and whip vs. mix the ingredients so it comes out a bit lighter. Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving!

Great news for First Time Buyers looking to move to Portola Hills, with a little added benefit for Portola Hills Residents that are looking to move up. It is win/win, don't let this opportunity slip through your hands. The Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit: The Basics for REALTORS, Homebuyers, and Home owners from the National Association of REALTORS.

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.

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