A Free Home Search for Ladera Ranch real estate and surrounding areas is available at www.BestOCHomes.com.One of this week's newly Featured homes will be at 18 Shea Ridge in Las Flores.  This 4 bdr, 3.5 bth property offers approximately 2,900 sq. ft. at a list price of $844,900.  This luxury home has tremendous pride of ownership and is located on a prime neighborhood cul de sac location.  A Open house is set for this Friday, between the hours of 10:30 and 1:00.  Photos will be posted at that time. The town of Las Flores is located adjacent to Ladera Ranch and offers Blue Ribbon Schools, 3 parks, tennis, community pool, hiking and biking trails and easy to reach shopping and highway roads. For Further details call Jane or Doug Lippman at Lippman Properties at 949-267-9999, or go to www.... 02/18/2008

Ladera Ranch Real Estate realtors, Jane and Doug Lippman are ranked #1 on Active Rain's National Real Estate Network.  Lippman Properties offers Free Home Searches for area buyers which is of added value to their clients. We are proud to represent the community of Ladera Ranch and be it's number one resource for real estate news and events in and around the area.  Active Rain is a national real estate network of real estate agents from around the country.   Working with realtors that provide a high level of internet intelligence for their clients by offering web tools and buyer resources, like free home searches, increases overall visibility of our client's listings on the open market.All home searches done through our sites are always confidential and private. We offer a direct link to... 02/16/2008

Orange County Real Estate -  From Laguna Beach & Laguna Niguel to Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita & Coto de Caza. South Orange County is a very specific region of California offering a dynamic set of demographics. When searching for housing in the area the terrain is varied and a newcomer would be wise to work with an area specialist to determine what is best for them.  Price ranges for homes start at $250,000 and go upwards to $20,000 when heading toward the coastal homes. One way to familiarize oneself with the types of homes is to sign up for a Free Home Search prior to phoning a realtor.  This way a buyer can set up specific perameters that suit their housing needs.  The best search sites link buyers directly to the local multiple listing service in the area that the buyer is ... 02/13/2008

We have noticed a steady flow of calls, and seen many more buyers showing themselves in public, as a result of recent open houses, since the beginning of the New Year. Now with the good news of increased conforming loan amounts, we have seen an even greater shift of more interest from buyers regarding the purchase of homes.  Has the Southern California market bottomed out?  Jane and Doug Lippman, specializing in Ladera Ranch homes, Ranch Santa Margarita Homes and Coto de Caza homes want to know. Is it time for buyers to snatch up the good homes at these adjusted numbers and at these amazingly low rates?  What do you think?Comment on this blog or contact us on our website: www.LippmanProperties.com. - 949-267-9999 01/26/2008

Short sales are on the rise in Ladera Ranch with not much relief in site for homesellers.  Buyers are not as quick to act on these sales as they were several months ago, as they have found them to be a frustrating problem and for the most part end up moving into another home purchase.  Buyer's agents have been directing their clients away from such purchases for one main reason, which is that it causes tremendous vulnerability to the buyer.  A huge percentage do not close because once credit is ruined for the seller, many sellers decide to move into bankruptcy proceedings in an effort to stay in the home for many more months without having to pay for their occupancy. This can be frustrating to a home buyer.  Short sales are not only in Ladera Ranch, although the percentages are extremel... 01/22/2008

Jane and Doug Lippman of Lippman Properties at Century 21 Superstars are proud to announce the most recent sale of a gorgeous Covenant Hills panoramic view home at 11 Dennis Lane in the Sherbourne tract.  The home which was over 4,400 sq ft, sold for $1,675,000 during a time when other homes in the area have undergone struggles.  They have more available upcoming listing in Covenant Hills for prospective luxury home buyers.  Other areas they recommend for luxury home buyers include Coto de Caza homes, which are centered in a guard gated equestrian community. 01/22/2008

A new property listing from Jane and Doug Lippman, Lippman Properties at Century 21 Superstars was recently announced at 7 Fox Hole-at the Covenant Hills Homes site. A detailed rendering of the upcoming Orange County luxury home can be seen by visiting www.LippmanProperties.com.  Site tours are being scheduled by phoning Lippman Properties at 949-267-9999.The location sits high above Ladera Ranch and has a backyard setting that faces Sunset evenings. Architectural plans are available to prospective buyers and currently show the home with 5,900 sq. ft. of useable space. This site is well suited for executive relocation buyers as well as local residents looking to move up within the community.For other surrounding are Orange County luxury homes, the Lippmans recommend, Coto de Caza homes ... 01/22/2008

Jane and Doug Lippman of Century 21 Superstars provide 25 years of sales and service and have a team that serves South Orange County Luxury Home Buyers and Sellers as well as entry level buyers and sellers with valuable information.  A mulitude of information for Orange County Luxury home buyers can be viewed at http://www.lippmanproperties.com/.  Other information about Orange County cities can be found at http://www.orangecounty.net%20and/ and specific to Ladera Ranch at www.orangecounty.net/cities/LaderaRanch.Jane and Doug Lippman can be reached at 949-355-9520.We serve the communities of Coto de Caza homes, Ladera Ranch homes, Mission Viejo homes, Las Flores homes, and the orange county coastal homes.   01/21/2008

Jane & Doug Lippman www.LippmanProperties.com, at Century 21 Superstars, specialize as luxury agents in the guard communities of South Orange County. Recent Lippman Property sales are in guard gated communities like Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch. These include 11 Dennis Lane and a custom home lot at 7 Fox Hole. The beautiful new enclave of Covenant Hills offers breathtaking views, as this community is the crowned jewel of the unincorporated community of Ladera Ranch, California.  New home developments are at close out phases, but some builder incentives are being offered. Jane & Doug Lippman have strong relationships with the new home builders in Covenant Hills and will negotiate additional incentives for all luxury home buyers. What's all the hype about the custom homes? In today's ma... 01/21/2008

Jane & Doug Lippman of www.LippmanProperties.com have a secret formula for pinpointing the perfect exclusive community for its luxury home buyers.  After 25 years of providing sales and service to the executive community, they advise any luxury agent to always begin with a one on one meeting to identify the needs of the buyer in fine detail.  For example, if a luxury home buyer states they wish to have an equestrian home, take it to the next step.  Ask more detailed questions like, "What motivates you to be in such an area." Do you own horses or do you plan to in the future."  "How many do you ultimately want."  "Will you have trainers on site and do they need a separate guest house."  Many agents will begin the needs analysis over the phone, but we advise against this.  It's important ... 01/21/2008

Jane & Doug Lippman/Lippman Properties, expert area agents, offer hot buyer info on up coming Buyer Fair/Open House Resources affecting the Orange County areas of Coto de Caza, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Dana Point and Las Flores.For Open House info go to: Orange County Registers real estate tab and Craig's list for Orange County. TO SEARCH PROPERTIES IN THE AREA: http://www.lippmanproperties.com/.Buyer Fair - The following from the Calif. Assoc of Realtors. C.A.R. WILL HOLD A FIRST TIME HOME BUYER FAIR FOR CONSUMERSTDates for the Southern California Home Buyer's Fair will be Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April  13 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles.Some of the features of the fair will be more  education... 01/19/2008

Lippman Properties - Expert Realtors in Ladera Ranch & Las Flores Homes/Real Estate.  Coto de Caza & Rancho Santa Margarita Homes. See surrounding areas of Mission Viejo. Find exquisite homes in both Ladera Ranch and Las Flores (Orange County) through an automated home search.  Jane & Doug Lippman specialize in these areas with over 20 years of sales and service experience.  Find Out What Your Home is Worth over the Phone at 949-267-9999.Last weekend our open house in Las Flores brought in 20 parties.  Of course the home, we have listed  at 9 Lost Canyon is a beautiful south orange county luxury home and extremely inviting. For more info go to www.LippmanProperties.com, www.las-flores.org, www.laderaranch.com 01/18/2008

Ladera Ranch has its own Chamber of Commerce. Ladera Ranch business owners are encouraged to become part of this newly formed group of business and community leaders. When you join the Ladera Rancho Chamber you are becoming part of the community. Business leaders will enjoy the benefits of local involvement, as well as opportunities to network with business leaders from across South Orange County. Interested business people are asked to visit the Chamber Of Commerce Website at www.LaderaRanchoChamber.org . 11/15/2007

Did you know that on a weekly basis the Ladera Ranch Resident Business Partners put out a schedule of all open houses in Ladera Ranch that we know about? Did you know that if you have a Open House in our community that you can get your Open House advertised for FREE. All you have to do is go to www.LaderaLife.com and look down the left side and look for the Open House tab. Click on this tab and you can enter the information on your Open House. As long as the information is entered by Noon on the Thursday before your Open House it will be added to our list. This list is distributed at Albertson's and Pavillion's in Ladera Ranch as well as at the Avendale Clubhouse. People are looking for homes constantly so we at the LRRBP try to make it easy for potential buyers to find an Open House an... 11/15/2007

I have attended this event in the past and it was alot of fun. This year's Taste of Ladera will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at the Town Green, (Sienna Pkwy/Mercantile Way) Activities will include face-painting, crafts and a dunk tank. Numerous local restaurants will be there, Entertainment will feature Hollywood U2, a U2 cover band. Cost is $3 per taste at various booths. Information is available at www.tasteofladera.com Plenty of parking available at the Mercantile West shopping center directly across the street from the event. Ed Colonhttp://www.oc2home.com    05/18/2007

Here is some basic info on Ladera Ranch Ladera Ranch is a master planned community bounded by rancho mission viejo  convienntly only 5 miles from the beach. Ladera Ranch can be accessed off of the Ortega Highway and Antonio Parkway which backs up to the California National Forest. Ladera Ranch is bordered by the communities of Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Aliso Viejo. The John Wayne Airport is approx 15 minutes, LAX is approx 45 minutes away. San Diego is a commute of approx 40 minutes.  I have lived in the community for over 5 years and we love the especially because the area is very family oriented with lots of events such as the taste of ladera http://www.tasteofladera.com/.  Links for the community includehttp://www.laderalife.com/  http://www.capous... 05/07/2007

One of the newest planned communities in Orange County, Ladera Ranch is a rich blending of villages, neighborhoods, parks, recreation venues, schools and businesses combined with unique attitude toward lifestyle and community.  With the first homes available in July of 1999, the architecture varies from Arts and Crafts, influences of early Americana and California Revival while housing choices run the gamut from apartments, condos, single famile residences to active adult residences and dramatic estate homes in the guard-gated Covenant Hills.  Residential streets are purposley narrow to reduce speeds while the thoroughfares feature round-abouts, popular in European villages, to keep traffic flowing while reducing accidents.Recreation opportunities abound.  At the 16 parks, residents can... 03/31/2007

On March 22, 2007, the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) awarded 2nd Grade teacher, Josie Boys, the CUSD Elementary Teacher of the Year.  After a stint as a child psychologist, Boys decided to change professions and dedicate herself to elementary education.  Working with this district for 18 years has seen her at Viejo Elementary in Mission Viejo as well as the past two years at Oso Grande Elementary School in Ladera Ranch. In addition to teaching the bright, smiling faces of her students, Josie Boys is also involved in training her colleagues.  She has a Bachelor's degree in child development and a teaching credential from California State University, Fullerton and a Master's degree in Education from California State University, Long Beach.Jayne Martin is the principal of Oso G... 03/29/2007