11/22/2015 Home Prices In Mission Viejo ByTim Lorenz This week’s report on home values for Mission Viejo and surrounding areas homes is prepared by a Mission Viejo Realtor Tim Lorenz.  The report shows the Orange County Median Prices for resale homes were up 1.8 percent, for new homes up 17.4 percent and for resale conds up 6.3 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 4.0 percent and up 1.7 percent on condos and down 29.3 percent for new homes.       Mission Viej.8o Zip Code 92691 sales prices are down 1.3 percent and the sales volume is up 39.5 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 18.4 percent and the sales volume is up 13.3 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 12.1 percent and the sales volume is up 52.6 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 1.1 p... 11/22/2015

Mission Viejo Local Market Update | October 2015Mission Viejo Market Update through October 2015.  November's report will be available in December.  This report represents both attached and detached homes. Would you like to know what your home is worth?  Contact me today for a FREE evaluation.Interested in Selling or Buying an Orange County, CA Home?Contact me to get started today!JILL MURY | 949.355.5321 | JillMurty.com 11/20/2015

11/15/2015 Home Prices In Mission Viejo ByTim Lorenz This week’s report on home values for Mission Viejo and surrounding areas homes is prepared by a Mission Viejo Realtor Tim Lorenz.  The report shows the Orange County Median Prices for resale homes were up 1.5 percent, for new homes up 17.3 percent and for resale conds up 4.4 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 8.2 percent and up 9.9 percent on condos and down 15.6 percent for new homes.       Mission Viej.8o Zip Code 92691 sales prices are down 0.8 percent and the sales volume is up 34.1 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 7.7 percent and the sales volume is up 42.4 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are down 0.4 percent and the sales volume is up 0.0 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 10.8 p... 11/15/2015

11/8/2015 Home Prices In Mission Viejo ByTim Lorenz This week’s report on home values for Mission Viejo and surrounding areas homes is prepared by a Mission Viejo Realtor Tim Lorenz.  The report shows the Orange County Median Prices for resale homes were up 3.1 percent, for new homes up 16.6 percent and for resale conds up 6.3 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 13 percent and up 15.0 percent on condos and down 4.4 percent for new homes.       Mission Viej.8o Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 6.1 percent and the sales volume is up 34.1 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 7.1 percent and the sales volume is up 39.7 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 2.4 percent and the sales volume is up 4.1 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 1.2 percent ... 11/08/2015

11/1/2015 Home Prices In Mission Viejo ByTim Lorenz This week’s report on home values for Mission Viejo and surrounding areas homes is prepared by a Mission Viejo Realtor Tim Lorenz.  The report shows the Orange County Median Prices for resale homes were up 4.2 percent, for new homes up 16.4 percent and for resale conds up 6.3 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 10.0 percent and up 17.6 percent on condos and up 0.3 percent for new homes.       Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 7.7 percent and the sales volume is down 0.0 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 5.0 percent and the sales volume is up 20.6 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 1.8 percent and the sales volume is up 1.8 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are down 2.3 percent... 11/01/2015

The wonderful people at the Pet Rescue Center in Mission Viejo take in dogs and cats with serious medical issues. The goal is to care for these animals so that they become adoptable. Of course they rely on donations to make this a reality. Their website is full of of happy outcomes and opportunities to donate and volunteer. Katniss is the featured story of the day. Katniss was found in a high kill center as an injured puppy. She had been hit by 2 cars and was in bad shape. Through the loving care of the Pet Rescue Center of Mission Viejo, she was saved, as were all four of her legs. She is now happily settled in her adopted home.You can read her full story here. Please consider a donation and/or becoming a volunteer. Visit the Pet Rescue Center in Mission Viejo website for more stories ... 10/28/2015

Electronics Recycling - Mission Viejo areaAttention all South Orange County Residents: Electronics RecyclingMount of Olives Church is sponsoring an electronics recycling drop off for any TVs, monitors, computers, laptops, computer parts, phones, rechargeable batteries, network equipment, power supplies and adapters, cables and wires, printers and cartridges, stereos, DVD/CD players and small kitchen appliances. Data destruction is also available at no cost if you are bringing computers with hard drives.By participating in these recycling events, you are safely disposing of your potentially hazardous items to professionals who know how to handle them properly so they won't end up in the land fills. Look through your garages, closets, storage sheds to find electronics you may have forgott... 10/27/2015

10/25/2015 Home Prices In Mission Viejo ByTim Lorenz This week’s report on home values for Mission Viejo and surrounding areas homes is prepared by a Mission Viejo Realtor Tim Lorenz.  The report shows the Orange County Median Prices for resale homes were up 4.6 percent, for new homes up 13.6 percent and for resale condos up 7.9 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 16.3 percent and up 20.9 percent on condos and down 7.8 percent for new homes.       Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 2.3 percent and the sales volume is down 13.3 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 5.8 percent and the sales volume is up 15.9 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 1.6 percent and the sales volume is up 1.2 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 5.7 perc... 10/25/2015

10/18/2015 Home Prices In Mission Viejo ByTim Lorenz This week’s report on home values for Mission Viejo and surrounding areas homes is prepared by a Mission Viejo Realtor Tim Lorenz.  The report shows the Orange County Median Prices for resale homes were up 4.9 percent, for new homes up 7.4 percent and for resale condos up 7.5 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 12.5 percent and up 17.0 percent on condos and down 8.3 percent for new homes.       Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 0.6 percent and the sales volume is down 19.4 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 8.2 percent and the sales volume is up 5.8 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 6.3 percent and the sales volume is down 1.1 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are down 2.8 pe... 10/18/2015

  As a Renter Did You Know This? Look at the chart it is astounding.  We can see in the chart that we have a huge increase in the amount that tenants or renters pay in rent.   The  media is reporting that the market place is shifting to a more rental society, really.  Yes we here that individuals do not want the responsibility of the care and up keep of a home. Most consumers if they have the facts would choose to purchase when they can purchase a property at a lower monthly cost when compared to renting a property.  There is a great benefit to the individual.   There are specular programs for first time buyers with little to no down payment.  If the reports are correct then we should rush out and buy as many investment properties as possible.  A condo to multiple unite buildings.  Eith... 10/18/2015

Are You Ready For El Nino? El Nino is here in Southern California. It is becoming pretty clear that we will have heavy rains this year. This is exciting, but also something to take seriously.Be prepared! I'm not going to write a long list of to-dos..but it's time to consider a few basics.  How is your roof? Have you had leaks which need fixing? How is the condition of your stucco? Patching now to prevent moisture intrusion in your walls What kind of drainage does your hard scape have? Are there drains or proper sloping? Do you have a back slope that needs plants to hold it in place? While we're all adapting to drought friendly landscaping, a hill filled with rocks can slide. Do you have a supply of sand bags and sand? Many communities will have sites where you can go to get free bags an... 10/14/2015

Mission Viejo Local Market Update: September 2015  Mission Viejo Local Market Update through September 2015.  October's report will be available in November.  This report represents both attached and detached homes. Would you like to know what your home is worth?  Click here to get started. It's free.  Isn't that nice? 🌻Interested in Buying or Selling an Orange County, CA home?I can help!  Contact me today to get started.JILL MURTY | 949.355.5321   10/13/2015

 Feeling The Heat - SoCal October   It's here...again...the heat. As Southern California hears report after report about our upcoming El Nino, we are forgoing the morning coffee for ice tea. Ok...well I am.Triple digit days in the middle of October. But it's a dry heat. No seriously it is. That makes it more pleasant to exist in, but also makes me nervous about fires. Good news is the last couple heat waves have some in spurts and not long sustained stretches. When you live in Southern California, you are acutely aware of fire weather. On days like this, I admit that the first thing I do when I step outside is smell the air and see if I smell fire.Nothing....it's a good day.Next week? I hear there could be rain. I hope so....my sprinklers have been off since last Spring and I don't real... 10/10/2015

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10/4/2015 Home Prices In Mission Viejo ByTim Lorenz This week’s report on home values for Mission Viejo and surrounding areas homes is prepared by a Mission Viejo Realtor Tim Lorenz.  The report shows the Orange County Median Prices for resale homes were up 5.4 percent, for new homes up 1.3 percent and for resale condos up 7.4 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 3.5 percent and up 12.1 percent on condos and down 16.6 percent for new homes.       Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are down 3.4 percent and the sales volume is down 22.7 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 15.1 percent and the sales volume is down 8.1 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 4.0 percent and the sales volume is up 31.6 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are down 2.1... 10/04/2015

9/27/2015 Home Prices In Mission Viejo ByTim Lorenz This week’s report on home values for Mission Viejo and surrounding areas homes is prepared by a Mission Viejo Realtor Tim Lorenz.  The report shows the Orange County Median Prices for resale homes were up 5.9 percent, for new homes down 0.5 percent and for resale condos up 5.7 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 8.6 percent and up 14.9 percent on condos and down 19.2 percent for new homes.       Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 6.8 percent and the sales volume is down 10.3 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 14.5 percent and the sales volume is down 9.9 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 6.1 percent and the sales volume is up 35.7 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are down 2.2... 09/27/2015

There’s been a lot of new home construction in Southern California this year including Esencia, the latest master planned community in Rancho Mission Viejo.Esencia is located on the tip of Orange County and features 12 housing tracks for condos and homes.The average home in Esencia ranges from 1300 square feet to 2500 square feet and prices range from the low $400,000’s to the $900,000’s.Esencia AmenitiesOne of the great things about Esencia is that this community follows the tradition of other great Orange County communities in that there’s plenty of amenities and things to do here including: Canyon House – A central hub for the Esencia Community featuring delicious coffee and an awesome courtyard which will be perfect for meetings. Esencia Farm – This is by far the most unique amenity... 09/25/2015

9/20/2015 Home Prices In Mission Viejo ByTim Lorenz This week’s report on home values for Mission Viejo and surrounding areas homes is prepared by a Mission Viejo Realtor Tim Lorenz.  The report shows the Orange County Median Prices for resale homes were up 6.3 percent, for new homes down 0.2 percent and for resale condos up 3.2 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 5.2 percent and up 10.4 percent on condos and down 25.5 percent for new homes.       Mission Viejo Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 23.6 percent and the sales volume is down6.8 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 11.9 percent and the sales volume is down 6.3 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 1.8 percent and the sales volume is up 31.4 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 0.4 pe... 09/20/2015