Wells Fargo Short Sale - Lake Forest Sellers May Be Eligible For Up To $5,000 Seller's Incentive Underwater In Lake Forest? Negative equity on your Lake Forest real estate? If your first mortgage is presently serviced by Wells Fargo and was previously serviced by Wachovia you may be eligible for a seller's incentive of up to $5,000.00.  If you are having trouble making your mortgage payments... And your home is worth less than the amount you owe (underwater), A short sale may be the right solution. By selling your home as a short sale the damage to your credit will be reduced and the long term consequences of foreclosure and bankruptcy can be avoided.  IML Real Estate provides distressed and underwater homeowners with complete short sale solutions.  Any real estate agent can add your ho... 12/15/2010

Foothill Ranch Elementary School Newsletter 12-07-10 Book DriveFoothill Ranch Elementary School has been asked to sponsor a Book Drive to benefit a select group of elementary school classrooms and their students within the SVUSD.    Please search your home high and low for gently used books within the preschool to 6th grade range to donate to the Book Drive.  This is a wonderful opportunity to not only clean up before the holidays, but to give back to our community.  Collection boxes will be located in the courtyard.  We have had such a positive response we would like to extend the book drive until this Fri. Dec. 10th.  Thank you for partnering with us in this endeavor!  Please contact me,  Denise Ko, deniko@cox.net, if you have any questions.  Coat DriveOur annual coat drive is in full... 12/07/2010

 Foothill Ranch Home Sales - Real Estate Market Report November 2010 Up to date information on the local Foothill Ranch real estate market is vital for buyers and sellers to make informed decisions about purchasing or listing a home. Here is the November 2010 Foothill Ranch Real Estate Market Report: NOVEMBER 2010 Total Detached Attached  # Of Homes Sold(MoM Comparison)  9 (down 10.0%)  4 (unchanged)  5 (down 16.7%)  Average Price  $392,555.00  $516,250.00  $244,667.00  Active Listings   (11/30/10)   50   31  19   YTD Sales Volume YTD Average Price  (YoY Comparison)  153 (down 5.0%)  $411,338.00 (up 4.4%)   74 (unchanged) $585,607.00 (up 4.1%)  79 (down 9.2%) $248,100.00 (down 0.5%)   Analysis: Average sale price for detached homes in Foothill Ranch in 2010 is 4.4% higher than 2009 whil... 12/07/2010

Foothill Ranch Foreclosure Report November 2010 Foreclosure inventory has grown steadily in two out of three categories in Foothill ranch during 2010.  While Preforeclosure (Notice of Default filed) inventory has trended downward since August 2010 Bank Owned (REO) and Scheduled For Sale (Notice of Sale filed) have steadily climbed. While several of the largest loan servicers are still enforcing a foreclosure moratorium the 113 homes currently at Notice of Default or Notice of Sale stages in Foothill Ranch (as of 11/30/2010) will be increasingly in jeopardy as servicers lift foreclosure moratoriums and permanent loan modification resolutions that do not result in re-default continue to decline. There are four potential resolutions for homeowners dealing with mortgage/financial hardship: ... 12/01/2010

Lake Forest California Foreclosure Report - Find Lake Forest Foreclosures Lake Forest foreclosure inventory continues to grow in two of three categories.  The number of preforeclosure homes (a notice of default has been filed) has increased alarmingly over the last three months hitting 248 homes in October from a low of 134 in July. Bank Owned (REO) inventory has been rather steady for the last 7 months but is up by 25% over the course of the year.  The only category in decline is the Scheduled For Sale category of homes (Notice of Trustee Sale - Foreclosure Sale). This is largely due to the foreclosure moratoriums still in place with many lenders.  This decline, unfortunately, appears temporary as many of the growing number of Preforeclosures (Notice of Default) homes will be assigned ... 11/12/2010

You've Been Gobbled! Thanksgiving In Foothill Ranch. Let's grow this tradition of giving in Foothill Ranch by participating even more this year.  Everyone is familiar with the "You've Been Boo'ed" tradition for Halloween and of course we all love to give during the Christmas season but Thanksgiving has been neglected!  Show your thanks by spreading a little seasonal cheer and happiness by "Gobbling" your friends and neighbors.  Here's how it works...       GET YOUR "YOU'VE BEEN GOBBLED" SIGN HERE!     The Guidelines: 1) Hang the well made sign you received in your window so others know you've been gobbled; or print out your own "You've Been Gobbled" sign and start the cycle yourself. 2) You create a basket, small gift or homemade treat of your own to give someone else.  Don't forget to ... 11/12/2010

Lake Forest Short Sale Help. More Than One In Three Homes Sold This Year In Lake Forest CA Will Be Short Sales. Of the 787 closed sales in Lake Forest (thru 11/11/10) 279 were short sales.  That is 35% of all home sales in the city!  Of the 261 active listings (homes currently for sale as of 11/11/10) 122 are short sales; 46% of all available homes.   279 of 787 transactions were short sales.122 of 261 active listings are short sales.   Facing Foreclosure In Lake Forest? You Have Options, We Can Help. Short Sale ...A Better Alternative. Facing Foreclosure Is Hard.  We know that.  The stress and worry may feel insurmountable.  The keys to navigating through mortgage hardship are knowledge and acting upon that knowledge before your options are eliminated.  One in every three homes sold in... 11/12/2010

Foothill Ranch Short Sale Inventory November 2010 (Detached Homes) Of the 33 detached homes presently for sale in Foothill Ranch 11 are short sales (as of 11/11/10).  I always recommend choosing a home based more upon how it meets your needs rather than price but let's face it ... price is almost always a consideration and purchasing a short sale can afford a patient buyer with a rewarding price point.  Click on the street address for more detailed information about each home. Address Bed Bath Garage Sq. Ft.  List Price Year Built Neighborhood  6 Parrell Ave 3 2.5 2 1,228 $454,000 1992  Legacy    84 Rue Fontaine 2 2.25 2 1,100 $299,900 1996  Brittany    12 Chatri Circle 3 2.5 2 1,650 $489,900 1997  Canyonview    9 Baroque Way 5 2.5 2 2,100 $499,000 1996  Lyon Breeze    9 Enfilade Ave 4 ... 11/11/2010

Foothill Ranch Elementary School Newsletter 11-19-2010   Important DatesNov. 11th & 12th - No School- Veterans Day & CA Admissions Day.Nov 15 - Fri. Nov. 19 - Parent Teacher conferences & minimum days.Nov. 17th - Catalog Sales/Gift Wrap orders delivered to school.Nov. 22nd - 26th  - Thanksgiving Week, No School.Dec 16th  - PTA Cookie Exchange.Dec. 20th  - Winter Recess Starts.Jan. 3rd  - School Resumes.Jan. 17th  - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Legal Holiday). Gift Wrap DeliveryFundraiser Delivery- The Fall Fundraiser merchandise will be delivered on November 17th. If you ordered more than your child can carry please make sure they have help getting home. Merchandise will be delivered around 9am, we need volunteers to help deliver to classrooms.College Pennant HangingHi Bobcat Parent... 11/11/2010

Lake Forest Home SalesLake Forest Real Estate Market Report For October 2010 The Lake Forest real estate market remains heavily influenced by short sale and REO (bank owned) properties.  Of the 265 homes on the market as of 10/31/2010, 149 are short sale or bank owned (56%). A total of 67 homes sold during October in Lake Forest's 3 zip codes (92630 - Lake Forest, 92610 - Foothill Ranch and 92679 - Portola Hills). Up to date information on the specific and local Lake Forest real estate market is vital for buyers and sellers to make informed decisions about purchasing or selling a home. Data was obtained from the MLS and does not include private sales or manufactured homes. Here is the October 2010 Lake Forest Real Estate Market Report:  OCTOBER 2010 Total Detached Attached  # Of Homes S... 11/10/2010

Foothill Ranch Homes For Sale 41 MASSIER Lane Lake Forest, CA 92610 3 beds, 3 baths, $499,900    1 of 3 photos View all photos   Request More Information     Request a Visit Listing Information: Address: 41 MASSIER Lane City: Lake Forest State: CA Zip: 92610 Area: Foothill Ranch (FH) County: Orange Price: $499,900 MLS #: S638119 Property Type: Single Family Listing Type: Resale/New Status: Active Property Information: Style: Mediterranean Bedrooms: 3 Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1 Year Built: 1990 Sq. Feet: 1450 Lot Size: 0.07 View: Hills View, Any View Parking: Garage: 2 Air: Ceiling Fan(s),None Heat: Forced Air Pool: No Pool,Association Pool Construction: Stucco Stories: Two Level Exterior: Patio: Covered, Tile Interior: Eating Areas: Area (N), Family Kitchen, Living/Dinin... 11/09/2010

 Foothill Ranch Homes Recently Sold and Active Listings - November 8th, 2010 Foothill Ranch - Detached Home Sales - October 2010* Short Sale / ** Bank Owned  Address Bed Bath Garage Sq. Ft. Sold Price Days Pool  Tract                   18 Rue Du Parc * 2 2.5 2 1,075 $320,000 65 N Brittany 3 Rue Monet 3 2.5 2 1,200 $395,000 42 N Brittany 9 Sagecrest * 3 2.5 2 1,500 $450,000 66 N California Vista 16 La Perla * 5 2.75 3 2,478 $617,000 244 N Canyon Oaks 20 San Angelo ** 4 3 3 2,173 $581,000 12 N Vintage Gallery 58 Monserrat 4 2.5 3 2,400 $660,000 133 N Cordoba Foothill Ranch - Detached Home Active Listings (as of 11/8/10)                                         * Short Sale / ** Bank Owned                                         Address Bed Bath Garage Sq. Ft. List Price Days Pool  Tract   ... 11/08/2010

Foothill Ranch Home Sales  - Foothill Ranch Real Estate Market Report October 2010 Up to date information on the local Foothill Ranch real estate market is vital for buyers and sellers to make informed decisions about purchasing or listing a home. Here is the October 2010 Foothill Ranch Real Estate Market Report:  OCTOBER 2010 Total Detached Attached  # Of Homes Sold  10 (up 100%)  4 (unchanged)  6 (up 600%)  Average Price  $329,330 (down 38%)  $601,250 (down 19%)  $222,883 (down 7%)  Days on Market  94 (shorter)  63 (shorter)  117 (longer)  YTD Sales Volume YTD Average Price   144 (down 1.4%)  $412,497 (up 1.7%   77 (down 2.5%) $589,565 (up 4.3%)  67 (same) $245,000 (down 3.4%)  Analysis: October sales volume in Foothill Ranch was double that of September and returned to a more typical... 11/08/2010

Foothill Ranch Homeowners Association Guide.  Determining your monthly HOA obligation in Foothill Ranch is quite easy.  With the exception of 5 subdivisions all neighborhoods pay just $70.00/mo to the Foothill Ranch Maintenance Corporation. Foothill Ranch Maintenance Corporation: $70.00/mo Home ownership in Foothill Ranch involves being an automatic member of the Foothill Ranch Maintenance Corporation, which was set up by the original developers of the master planned community.  Rules are maintained as to what colors homes can be painted, parking restrictions, and common area maintenance. HOA dues are $70.00 per month which is amongst the lowest monthly rates in Orange County.Website: Foothill Ranch Maintenance Corporation  Of the 33 subdivisions in Foothill Ranch 5 possess their own ne... 11/03/2010

Foothill Ranch Real Estate and Homes For Sale. Foothill Ranch Realtor Dave Gubler's real estate blog.  Here you will find MLS listings, homes, real estate and neighborhood information that is specific to our community.                  How I Promote Your Home            Foothill Ranch Homes For Sale               All About Short Sales Selling Your Home? Thinking about selling? Sell your home faster and for more money with a local Foothill Ranch Realtor and IML Real Estate's Premier Marketing & Sales Program. Get it done right the first time. We provide the most innovative, customer friendly and effective home selling program available. Learn more about selling your home. Buying A Home? Home search sites and real estate websites are a dime a dozen these days but quality representation f... 10/30/2010

Foothill Ranch Elementary School Rankings Guide Find Homes For Sale Near Foothill Ranch Elementary OverviewFoothill Ranch Elementary School serves approximately 1347 students in grades K-6. The home of the Bobcats recently began focusing on teaching students through technology. Funding from Measure B allowed this elementary school to become a SMART Board School. Foothill Ranch Elementary1 Torino Drive Foothill Ranch, Ca 92610949-470-4885District: Saddleback Valley Unified School DistrictPrincipal: Mr. MacNevin 2009 Test Scores CST Grade 2Language Arts -76% of students scored proficient or higherMath- 84% of students scored proficient or higher Grade 3Language Arts- 70% of students scored proficient or higherMath- 83% of students scored proficient or higher Grade 4Language Arts- 84% of s... 10/29/2010

New Home Construction at Summit Crest in Lake Forest CA If you are interested in new home construction in the Lake Forest CA real estate market and the Saddleback Valley Unified School District then the new homes at Summit Crest in Lake Forest are definately worth looking at. To Arrange A Personal Tour Please Call Me At (949)292-2763 or Email Me. Summit Crest is the only new home development in Lake Forest on the market at this time (10/28/10).  Van Daele's Summit Crest is located in the midst of an established area of Lake Forest noted for it's neighborhood parks and convenient access to shopping centers, business parks, entertainment venues and freeways. Three Floor Plans ranging from 2,449 to 3,026 square feet with 3 to 5 bedrooms and all two stories are available. Prices start from ... 10/28/2010

Wachovia / Wells Fargo Short Sale - Lake Forest - $5,000 Seller's IncentiveUnderwater In Lake Forest? Negative equity on your Lake Forest Home? If your first mortgage is presently serviced by Wells Fargo and was previously serviced by Wachovia you may be eligible for a seller's incentive of up to $5,000.00. By selling your home as a short sale the damage to your credit will be reduced and the long term consequences of foreclosure and bankruptcy can be avoided.  IML Real Estate provides distressed and underwater homeowners with complete short sale solutions.  Any real estate agent can add your home to the MLS and cross their fingers. A successful short sale is a complex transaction that requires expertise in negotiating with lenders, educating buyers, out of the box marketing and protec... 10/25/2010

  Lake Forest California Realtor - Area Specialist - Dave Gubler(949)218-0952Your Local Lake Forest Realtor        How I Market Your HomeLake Forest Homes For SaleAll About Short Sales                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Selling Your Lake Forest Home? Thinking about selling? Sell your home faster and for more money with IML Real Estate's Premier Marketing & Sales Program. Get it done right the first time. We provide the most innovative, customer friendly and effective home selling program available. Buying A Home In Lake Forest? Home search sites and real estate websites are a d... 10/25/2010

Lake Forest California Short Sale Specialists We offer FREE short sale real estate services/counseling to Lake Forest home owners.Has the current state of the economy put you in a difficult financial situation?  We may have a solution for you.  We are short sale specialists that offer FREE counseling and short sale real estate services to home owners dealing with financial hardship in Lake Forest.  If you owe more than the value of your home and are in a situation where you must sell, our local team of Brian Doubleday and Dave Gubler will utilize proven methods for obtaining a lower payoff in order to get the home sold at today's market value and protect you from deficiency judgments, promissory notes and seller contributions.        1. You do not always have to be in default or in fore... 10/22/2010