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By Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
(Donovan Blatt Realty)
2 Bedroom Foothill Ranch Townhome for Sale is Move In Ready   This lovely 2 bedroom Foothill Ranch townhome requires nothing but your furniture.  It truly is move in ready with fresh paint, new laminate floors upstairs and tile downstairs.  It features an open floor plan, a patio that is perfect for barbecuing and a balcony upstairs that is the perfect spot for enjoying your morning coffee.     Lovely Foothill Ranch TownHouse Overview Maps Photos Features Description $284,900 Townhouse Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 1,046 sqft Location 80 AnacapaFoothill Ranch, CA 92610USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Christine Donovan DRE 01267479(714) 319-9751christine@donovanblatt.comhttp://www.donov...
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By Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
(Donovan Blatt Realty)
Lovely 2 Bedroom Foothill Ranch Townhome is Waiting for You!     This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome features two master suites and a spacious, open floor plan with high ceilings. With new laminate flooring, tile floors and freshly painted, you don't need to bring anything but your furniture to your new home.   Lovely Foothill Ranch TownHouse Overview Maps Photos Features Description $284,900 Townhouse Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 1046 sqft Location 80 AnacapaFoothill Ranch, CA 92610USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Christine Donovan DRE 01267479(714) 319-9751christine@donovanblatt.comhttp://www.donovanblatt.com Listed by: Christine Donovan Our recent listings Lovely Standard Sale in Bre...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
Foothill Ranch FHA Approved Condos and Townhomes For Sale - Updated 10/28/2013 Foothill Ranch: There are four neighborhoods, or tracts, of homes designated as condominiums in Foothill Ranch.  Of the four neighborhoods of condos, three are attached condos/townhomes (Salerno, Vineyards, and Tuscany).  The remaining tract, Brittany, is a neighborhood of detached condominiums. As of October 11th, 2012 none of the four condo projects in Foothill Ranch are FHA approved.  This can change and I will monitor it closely. An Ounce Of Prevention: If you are planning on using an FHA loan to finance a condo it is vital to know ahead of time (before you waste time and effort touring homes that are not eligible) which tracts/neighborhoods of condos are FHA approved. There is no exception to this FHA ru...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
Foothill Ranch Real Estate Trends - August 2011 If you are buying a home in Foothill Ranch or contemplating the sale of your Foothill Ranch home it is vital to monitor our local real estate trends.  The knowledge you gain will put you in control of your real estate transaction and optimize the results. Understanding price, inventory, and ownership trends here in our neck of the woods will enable you to make better decisions about buying or selling a home. Price Trends Understand the difference between "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for in Foothill Ranch) and "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay in Foothill Ranch). By comparing these price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the market is heading. The median listing and sold property prices are calculated based o...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
Foothill Ranch Homes For Sale 2,000 to 2,300 Square Foot BARGAIN BUYS! $618,400.00: The average sale price of a 2,000 to 2,300 square foot detached home in Foothill Ranch during the last 12 months. The search below includes all homes currently for sale in Foothill Ranch from 2,000 to 2,300 square feet in size and listed BELOW the 12 month average closed sale price. Last 12 Months Bedrooms Bathrooms Square Feet Sale Price Price/SqFt Days On Market Minimum 3 2 2,000 $540,500 $260 2 Average 3.9 3 2,158 $618,400 $286 47 Maximum 4 4 2,300 $715,000 $316 96
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
Foothill Ranch Real Estate Market Report - Updated 7/13/2011 Foothill Ranch Area of Lake Forest An average of 6 to 8 homes sell each month in Foothill Ranch (since 2008) while the number of homes available for sale (attached and detached) normally runs between 45 and 60 homes. Recent sales volume has been very consistent with a total of 16 homes sold (attached and detached combined) in each of the last three months (April, May and June). July volume is projected to be equal to or slightly higher than the last 3 months. June 2011    All Homes      Detached       Attached    # Of Homes Sold During The Month 16 5 11 # Of Homes Added To The Market 19 7 12 # In Backup or Pending Sale (as of 7/13/11) 46 22 24 # In Active Status (as of 7/13/11) 70 40 30 Foothill Ranch Interactive Market Report...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
3 Bedroom Foothill Ranch Home - Just Sold! - IML Real Estate   Dave Gubler | IML Real Estate | (949) 292-2763 27 Balustrade, Foothill Ranch, CA SOLD! 3 BR/2.5 BA Single Family House   Sold at $485,900 Year Built 1997 Sq Footage 1,650 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 3,894 sqft HOA/Maint $70 per month DESCRIPTION Beautiful upgrades throughout this lovely home. Newly installed plantation shutters, all travertine and wood floors, granite counters in kitchen and neutral paint. Vaulted ceilings allow lots of light in living and dining areas and the family room has a lovely stacked stone fireplace. The backyard has a flagstone patio with lush mature fruit trees, gazebo and fountain! Great location close to parks, schools, town center, hiking and to...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
How To Do A Short Sale In Foothill Ranch Eighteen:  Of the 66 homes currently for sale (as of 5/18/11) in Foothill Ranch 18 are short sales.  That's about 27% of the available inventory. Eighteen: Coincidentally 18 is also the number of closed short sale transactions that have ocurred in Foothill Ranch so far this year (yep, you guessed it... as of 5/18/11).  Short sales have accounted for just over 38% of all closed sales so far this year. Experience: Is the key ingredient in assuring that your interests are well represented and protected in a short sale transaction.   Need To Short Sell Your Foothill Ranch Home?  Here Are The Basics:If you are unable to avoid foreclosure in any other effective way -- permanent loan modification, refinancing, etc. -- getting a lender approved short sal...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
Foothill Ranch Bank Owned Homes For Sale Alternatively known as "foreclosures" or "REO Properties" bank owned homes usually offer the astute buyer the ability to buy below current market values.  (Learn More: What Is An REO Property?) Although Foothill Ranch was less hard hit than other nearby communities by the mortgage/real estate meltdown that began in 2007 a slow but steady supply of bank owned homes have been available to buyers.  Although it remains a "buyer's market" in Foothill Ranch the bank owned homes that have come on the market are generally priced well below market value and multiple offer scenarios have become common.  My advice on bank owned homes... (don't worry, it's free!) Analyze the comps well. Calculate in the cost of needed/necesasry repairs and make your best/hig...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
STATE TESTING at Foothill Ranch Elementary - May 9th - 25th, 2011 (2nd-6th Grades):Parents of students in 2nd- 6th grade, it is STAR testing time again.  Our school will be starting  our STATE testing tomorrow.  Please click HERE to download the PDF that contains the specific grade level testing dates and times. We will have a very strict "No Interruption" guideline in place when classrooms are testing. Please consider the following test preparation tips to help your son or daughter perform to the best of his or her ability: * Get plenty of sleep! Get at least eight hours of sleep so you are well rested and refreshed.* Eat a healthy breakfast! Vegetables, fruits, and high-protein foods are best (avoid sugar and fat).* Drink plenty of water! Your brain works best when it is thoroughly hy...
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By Glenn Gaspar, REALTOR
(eXp Realty)
      Orange County California Foreclosure Report Update Results from the April 22nd 2011 Trustee Sale: The following homes, condos and multi-unit properties were taken back by the bank, and are officially foreclosures.   So over the next few months the banks will begin to place these properties on the market for sale as an active listing for sale with a broker.                         County Address City Property Type Beds Baths SqFt Year Built     ORANGE 19431 RUE DE VALORE 42A FOOTHILL RANCH Condominium 0 0 0 0                         You can also follow me on Twitter for daily updates on newly acquired bank owned properties within the cities of Long Beach, Rossmoor, Los Alamitos, Cypress and Seal Beach plus links to articles dealing with the real estate market.      Interested on be...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
Foothill Ranch Real Estate & Homes For Sale In Foothill Ranch, CAFoothill Ranch is a master-planned community in the city of Lake Forest (Orange County) located just off the 241 toll road and close to the 405 and 5 freeways.  Foothill Ranch is a 2,743 acre community that features a blend of residential, business and open space. This community provides ample employment opportunities with such notable companies as Oakley, Kaiser Aluminium, Wet Seal and Black & Decker in addition to a multitude of small businesses and easy access to Irvine, Lake Forest and other employment centers in Orange County. Education is provided by the highly regarded Saddleback Valley Unified School District (test scores well above state average) and the community is in close proximity to many institutions of high...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
P57CFM37BSWM Foothill Ranch Short Sale Assistance.One In Every Five Homes Sold In Foothill Ranch In 2010 Will Be A Short Sale. Short Sale Is......A Better Alternative To Foreclosure. Foothill Ranch Homes Sales thru 9/30/2010                    All Sales  Short Sales  % Short Sales     All Homes 132 44 33.3     Detached 71 14 19.7     Attached 61 30 49.2               Foothill Ranch Foreclosure & Short Sale ResourcesAll About Short Sales  The Short Sale Process  First Step Forms  Benefits Of Short Sale  Foreclosure Alternatives  The Stages Of Foreclosure   California Foreclosure Timeline   Loan Modification   Mistakes To Avoid   HAFA Short Sale Local Short Sale Specialists. It is vital to your success to work with someone that is familiar with your local real estate market and the trends...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
Foothill Ranch Short Sale Agent - Short Sale Expert - Dave Gubler Foothill Ranch Short Sale Agent - Short Sale Expert - Dave GublerReal Mortgage Debt Relief - Bank Cash Back Incentives: (949)218-0952   Local Foothill Ranch Short Sale Agent.Foothill Ranch Resident, Foothill Ranch Realtor_______________________________________________________________  Data indicates that more than 50% of Short Sales fail in Foothill Ranch.  Why? The fact is that most real estate agents do not possess the experience and knowledge that will provide you with the highest probability of success. A Short Sale is the most complicated of all real estate transactions. It should not be entrusted to just any agent. Dave Gubler has the experience, training and tenacity required to get the job done right the first tim...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
If you own a home in Foothill Ranch and your loan modification has been denied you are not alone.  As bank's recover from the housing crisis with massive government assistance more and more distressed homeowner's in Foothill Ranch have been denied conventional and government backed loan modifications.  Why?  Because the Making Home Affordable program was not really designed to assist homeowners, it was truly intended to assist the banks.  It is time we accepted the truth about loan modifications.   Making Home Affordable Is Providing A False Sense Of Security Too Often. Admission into the trial modification phase of MHA does not mean you are in the clear!  Unfortunately less than 25% of all trial modifications initiated under the program have resulted in permanent loan modifications. (D...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
Foothill Ranch Real Estate and Homes For Sale             Foothill Ranch - Detached Home Sales - July 2010 Address Bed Bath Garage Sq. Ft. Price Days Pool  Tract                   99 Rue Monet 3 3 2 1,400 $420,000 52 N Brittany 15 Tavella Pl * 4 3 2 1,965 $537,500 37 N Trieste 75 Blazewood 4 3 2 2,100 $595,000 79 N Beverly Court 25 Marseille Wy 3 3 3 1,800 $589,000 101 N Lyon Hills 25 Beaulieu Ln 4 3 3 1,983 $595,000 55 N Lyon Hills 39 Mallorca 4 3 3 2,545 $668,000 123 N Belwood Park 19 Monserrat 5 3 3 2,833 $682,000 84 N Cordoba 1 Saucito * 4 5 3 3,543 $845,000 101 N Roxford Crest     Foothill Ranch - Detached Home Active Listings (as of 8/5/10) Address Bed Bath Garage Sq. Ft. Price Days Pool  Tract                   22 Rue Fontaine * 2 3 2 1,074 $349,000 2 N Brittany 8 Rue Du Parc * 3...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
Know Your Options Before Choosing Any Course Of Action. Explore Your Options Before They Are Removed. Lenders that have been slow to move towards foreclosure are streamlining and speeding up their foreclosure timelines. I've noticed that many people struggling with their mortgage payments avoid thinking about and addressing their options.  Often, until it is too late and many of their choices are no longer available. You do face some tough choices.  Do you stay in a home you may no longer be able to afford?  Or, do you leave your home in search of an alternative solution?  It is difficult to think about leaving your home but it may be the right option for you. Whatever you do, do not walk away from your home.  The most important thing you can do for your future is to avoid foreclosure a...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
Foothill Ranch Real Estate - First-Time Buyer Program: First time homebuyers interested in purchasing in Foothill Ranch may wish to apply for a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC). The MCC Program is a federal tax credit program that allows you to take a federal income tax credit of up to 15% of the annual interest you pay on your home.  Because the MCC reduces your federal income taxes and increases your net earnings, it is helpful in qualifying you for your first home mortgage.  The MCC is registered with the IRS, and it continues to decrease your federal income taxes each year for as long as you live in your home.To qualify, a 1-2 person household may not earn more than $111,600 annually, and a 3 or more person household may not exceed $130,200.  The maximum purchase price for a home i...
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By Dave Gubler, Realtor | Orange County
(Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch)
   Foothill Ranch - Detached Home Sales - June 2010  Address Bed Bath Garage Sq. Ft. Price Days Pool  Tract                   8 Havre Ct 4 3 2 1,752 $550,000 65 N Avignon 4 Avance Ln 3 3 3 1,983 $560,000 296 N Lyon Hills 8 Avance Ln 3 3 3 1,800 $570,000 21 N Lyon Hills 14 Avance Ln 4 3 3 2,000 $595,000 34 N Lyon Hills 19 Bonita Vista 4 3 2 2,050 $639,000 58 N Promenade 44 Montecilo 3 3 3 2,050 $695,000 8 N Vintage Gallery 15 San Angelo 5 3 3 2,500 $716,000 23 N Vintage Gallery 2 Camarin St 5 3 3 2,865 $730,000 3 N Lyon Heights   Dave's Recently Sold Homes   15 San Angelo - Foothill Ranch Sold for $716,000 - 99% of list price! Highest Sale Price in the Vintage Gallery tract in over 3 years!  Equity Seller. 5 BR + Loft with many upgrades. Highly sought after main floor bedroom. Remodeled...
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