PORTOLA HILLS LIVING by Kelly Turbeville

I think the term "a successful short sale" is a bit of an oxymoran.   Why you may ask.  Because for any homeowner who has to go through the decision of short selling their home, finding success comes with letting go of some dreams.   My goal in real estate has always been to help my clients succeed with their real estate possibilities.  But I struggled with finding success in loss.  But there is success, when a client can move forward with their lives and helping them is a privelage and a responsibilty I don't take lightly. I want to thank my clients for giving me the opportunity to help them close one chapter of their life and breath as the next chapter begins.  Thank you!

Friends of Portola for Responsible Planning (I guess this is a new group) is holding a community strategy meeting on Wednesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. at the Portola Hills I clubhouse. Mark your calendars: What: Community Strategy Meeting Where: Portola Hills I Clubhouse When: Wednesday, June 16 Time: 7 p.m. Bring a notebook and a pen and be ready to offer ideas to impact this project for the better.

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

Last night to a "small" crowd of Portola Hills residents and the developers (Rancho Portola Investments, LLC and USA Portola Properties, LLC) gave an update of the current status of the new development coming to Portola Hills. Overall it was just a briefing that often got side tracked as it is evident residents aren't over ally happy about the new development. But whether happy or not, it is coming as the land owners have a right to develop the land they own and the city of Lake Forest is builtout. Hopefully there is truth in what the developers noted and they plan to work with the community to ensure the communities needs and concerns are met. First off, with the current economy there has no doubt been a delay but work is beginning. The prelim project has been approved by the city now the developer is working on the final approvals that will take at least 12 months, with community reviews along the way through the environmental process. That being said, ideally the cons

Hello Neighbors, Just want to make sure you are kept up to date. As you aware Portola Hills is expanding! Have you been wondering when, well looks like the ground breaking is set to begin. There will be a community meeting, Weds May 26th so make sure to mark your calenders. Click on the memo to the left for details.

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.