PORTOLA HILLS LIVING by Kelly Turbeville

It's that time again.  Each year we host an Annual Food Drive in the Community of Portola Hills to support the local community and the efforts of South County Outreach! It is super simple to participate.  See the list below of needed food items, simply text us with for pick up. We are picking up food the week of May 6th.  Last year we collected over 930 lbs of food!  We hope to beat that this year!  Reach out direct to Realtor Kelly Turbeville with any questions. FOOD DRIVE UPDATE:  THANK YOU PORTOLA HILLS, WE COLLECTED OVER 1000LBS OF FOOD TO SUPPORT SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH!!   We couldn't have done it without your support! 

Portola Hills is a beautiful community all year long, but in Spring it sparkles.  The green of the Saddleback Mountains and perhaps a bit of snow, is like a picture frame of the community.   But did you know it is also the best time to sell your Portola Hills Home!  Check out the reason's why noted below 5 Reason's why Spring is the best time to sell your home in Portola Hills!  Increased Demand: With warmer weather and longer days, many people are looking to move during the spring. This means more potential buyers looking for homes in Portola Hills. Curb Appeal: Spring is the time when flowers bloom and trees start to grow again, making your home look more attractive to potential buyers. This can help increase your home's value and make it more appealing to buyers. Competitive Market: With more homes on the market during the spring, there is an increased level of competition. This can drive up prices and lead to quicker sales. Better Weather: The mild temperatures and sunn

 Wondering how the real estate market did the second month of 2023?  Check out our monthly real estate snapshot on what properties sold in Portola Hills along with current homes available and coming soon!  Did you check out those values!  I admit, even though I am in the real estate business these prices do surprise me sometimes.  The average price of a home in Portola Hills was $1,536,000 in February, that is up from $923,597 in 2022.  Of course, mix of homes plays a roll in this.   Overall in Orange County, home prices are being pushed up by low inventory.  Low inventory is good news for sellers, but with higher prices and higher interest rates, buyers are a bit nervous.  Sellers need to be careful in navigating today’s housing market. Homes priced according to their Fair Market Value and decent condition will procure plenty of activity and, in many cases, obtain multiple offers. But homes in poor shape with plenty of deferred maintenance, houses with an inferior location, and overp

What a crazy year... the 2022 real estate market in Portola Hills started out insanely!  About mid-year, we started to see a shift in the market. Right before rates increased to 7%.  The market slowed, homes began to stay on the market longer but the average days on the market for the year was 23 days.  Homes that came on the market after July, sold but traffic and offers was certainly less, requiring sellers to be a bit more flexible with buyers. Comparing 2021 to 2022, there was 13% increase in value.   Sales Volume was down from 2021 with only 145 homes selling vs. 2021 where we had 184 closed sales, that equals a 22% decline in Sales. Portola Hills Homeowners equity position remains very strong in the New Year.  What is the Value of My Portola Hills Home Below is an overall summary for the community.   2023 is also starting off very strong.  Buyer's who missed out are still looking.  I had 11 people through my open house last weekend and we have several qualified buyers, search

 We just took a look at the Portola Hills real estate market and how it performed in the month of October.  There certainly was a shift, but it really wasn't where you thought it was.  The shift we are seeing is in the number of transactions... not values, take a look at our market update below.  As you can see from above all these numbers are positive.  In fact, seller's still sold over list price.   Truth is... the market the last couple of years was not a normal market.  Today's market is, but we are still struggling with low inventory and new homes that are coming on the market don't curb this demand for the majority of the market because the are at starting prices above a million.  Portola Hills October Market Report Video by Realtor Kelly Turbeville   If you own a condo or townhome or your value is under let's say $900,000 there is a huge opportunity for you to still get top dollar for your home. Your home probably is not going to sell in 5 days, but it will s

We are excited to note, our listing at 143 California Court, has Sold!  Our Seller is happily in his new home in Tennessee and a lovely new buyer has new home to make her own.   We always like to share the story behind our transactions because buying and selling real estate is more than putting a sign out and hoping a buyer comes through the home and likes it.  In fact, on this transaction my sign was actually stolen.. :(.  Well at least they stole it after we went into escrow, but seriously why would anyone steal a real estate sign... I helped my client purchase this condo back in 2015, as a first time buyer.  We looked at several homes, his goal was to purchase two bedroom condo with garage. But at the time, affordability was a concern and two bedrooms with garages was over the budget or just not a great investment.   When this home came on the market, I knew instantly it was the right home for him.  Super spacious, single level with a direct access and garage in a lovely community. 

 Wow... did that change quickly!  How did the real estate market in Portola Hills inventory jump up so dramatically in the last month.  Thank the new home buyers who purchased in the first phase of IronRidge and The Oaks and are know selling for top dollar.   Below is a quick look at the market!  The big news here is pricing continues to be high, which makes it a great time to sell.  However, demand has slowed down considerably and there is nearly 6 months of inventory in Portola Hills.  So sellers who are considering selling their home now, must be super competitive in two area, price and condition.  For further details on the market, take a quick listen to Video Report.  Wondering if the value of your home shifted... Get your FREE Home Analysis right here!