PORTOLA HILLS LIVING by Kelly Turbeville

Looking for rental, then you will want to check out this lovely new listing on Lake Mission Viejo! http://www.postlets.com/rts/4804275 Contact Kelly for details.

Not in the MLS - Reserve your showing today, before it is released!  2 bedroom/2 bath/ 1 car attached garage.  This home is all about the yard.  So don't miss out! Welcome Home Look at the size for a condo! Just another view of this great yard! Perfect place for a glass of wine Warm and Inviting Open Kitchen Large Master Suite w/Patio entrance Perfect Size 2nd Bedroom Lovely guest bath! This home is ready to move in.  Contact Kelly for details.

Know someone looking for a lovely rental.  Coming soon Kelly is listing just that. Located in Portola Hills in the Canyon View Complex. 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Attached Garage Large Private Yard Designer touches throughout! Estimated monthly rent:  $1675.00 Available 12/1/10

This is great event and it is just right down the street from Portola Hills.  Foothill Animal Hospital & New Beginnings for Animal has a local event set to help you get rid of your electronic junk and help few puppies while you are at it. Electronic Recycling Event - Oct 30th! Woof!

Wondering what the Real Estate market is doing in Lake Forest, check out this quick market snap shot! CENTURY 21 Award Lake Forest Market Conditions.

Have you looked at the outside of your home lately and thought, man I need to paint.  But then thought, there is no way I can afford this now.  You may want to check the City of Lake Forest , Neighborhood Pride Program. Which is funded by the city's Frederal Community Development Block Grant.  This is a citywide program that assist qualified homeowners with the exterior painting of their homes.  This service is provided at NO Charge, Woo Hoo!   Over 75 homes have been assisted to date. Selection of owner-occupied homes will be by lottery.  Of course there are terms that need to be met along with a Maximum Income Limit.  Contact the city direct for the details. If interested in participating, you can pick up a an application packet at City Hall or Call 949.461.3552.  Applications are due no later then Thursday Oct. 28, 2010.

Ok, going to start a fun little aspect to our blog, Money Saving Quick Tips.   We all want to save a few pennies in this economy so thought a few little tips might just help us put those pennies to good use.  If you have one, send us a note and we will include: This one is all about your Ceiling Fan! Quick Tip - Counterclockwise i nthe summer, Clockwise in the winter. You'll save up to 40% on air conditing costs in the summer and 10% on heating cost in the winter by manging air flow with ceiling fan. Most Energy star rated ceiling fans use only about as much power as a 100-watt incandescent bulb.  Setting the blade direction on your fan to run counterclockwise directs the air downward and creates a breeze; in the winer, running it clockwise will force cold air upward and warm air down to you. Who would have thunk!