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This Week in Coto de Caza - Real Estate Reality
Sunday, September 12th, 2010 at 5:18pm. 1835 Views, 1 Comments.
Only 4 REO Homes for Sale in Coto Today - All Priced Between $1 and $2 Million
This week the focus is on the four REO listings on the market in Coto today. This is the first time we've had this many REO listings in the $1 to $2 Million price range. If you've been following my monthly Coto Market Updates, you know about the three markets in Coto these days - under $1 Million, $1 - $2 Million, and everything over $2 Million. All four of these Bank Owned homes are in the $1 - $2 Million range. Check it out - these are incredible opportunities. All with something different to offer!
Southern Hills Encore - Golf Course Views
This video does a pretty good job of giving you the 411 on this 4 bedroom 5 bath 4300 sq ft home on the 12 hole of the Coto's…
Coto North Course Hole Number 3
Thursday, September 9th, 2010 at 8:15pm. 1782 Views, 0 Comments.
Coto's Hole #3 on the North Course, a long Par 4 dogleg right.
From the Tee
You'll face a strategic choice on the tee - short and safe with a long second shot, or an aggressive drive with risk/reward. In addition, although it may be easy to hit the fairway, a mediocre shot will leave a very difficult second. The fairway is very wide, with the ever-present creek and oak trees on the left, and the farther left you go the longer you second shot will be. From the Blue tees, the fairway ends about 230 yards away as the creek bends in, so the ideal safe shot is a fairway wood or rescue club to the corner on the right edge of the fairway (near the lurking bunker), leaving about 150 yards up the hill to the green.
The long hitter has the choice…
The Real Houses of Coto de Caza - Rancho Colinas Bank Owned Custom Estate - Complete with Mold
Monday, September 6th, 2010 at 9:56pm. 218 Views, 0 Comments.
Stunning Custom Coto Mansion
Searching for a great deal on a 6000 square foot custom estate in the exclusive Coto de Caza Rancho Colinas neighborhood? Check out this 5 bedroom 6 bath Stone mansion on over 5 acres with Rock Grotto pool, marble entry, maid's quarters, two family rooms, bar, and three fire places. Listed at $1,002,660, this home is one of the lowest priced home per square foot of living space in all of Coto today - listed at $166 per square foot!
You're Asking, "What's Wrong With It?"
Well, there's mold. Apparently toxic mold. So toxic that you have to sign a waiver releasing the owner (the bank, none of who's employees have ever lived there) from any illness or injury caused by exposure to the mold BEFORE you can even step foot on…
Chicago Concert at the Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club
Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 5:32pm. 288 Views, 0 Comments.
Coto de Caza 2010 Summer Concert - Featuring Chicago
Following in the tradition of many summers past and many great bands like Hootie and the Blow Fish, Styx, Pat Benatar, The Go Gos, The B-52's, Journey, and the Beach Boys, tonight the Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club will welcome Chicago to perform on Center Court. Literally. There's a stage a huge stage set up on the Center Court of the Tennis facility. About 1500 tickets went up for sale back in June during a lottery open to Club members. Some folks hoping to soak in the sounds without paying the price for a ticket, have set up their blankets and beach chairs outside the tennis court on the grassy knoll. Heck - it's an outdoor concert, right? Air it free, right? Well, the Club management…Coto de Caza Real Estate - July 2010 Update
Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at 6:06pm. 211 Views, 1 Comments.
The total number of homes for sale in Coto de Caza in July is pretty much the same as for the previous 5 months.
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Here's a look at the numbers - a little more detail than what's in the video!
| Price Range | Active Listings | Total in Escrow | New Escrows in July | Closed in July | Closed DOM |
| Under $1 Million |
40 30% Distressed |
35 77% Distressed |
20 65% Distressed |
9 56% Distressed |
158 |
| $1 - $2 Million |
41 7% Distressed |
15 60% Distressed |
9 65% Distressed |
7 43% Distressed |
99 |
| Over $2 Million |
39 8% Distressed |
1 0% Distressed |
0 0% Distressed |
2 0% Distressed |
219 |
The biggest changes in the Coto Real Estate Market from June to July are in the percent of distressed homes in the mid to…
Coto de Caza Real Estate - June 2010 Update
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 at 5:11pm. 231 Views, 1 Comments.
Home sales in Coto de Caza took a twist in June. The home sales in the $1 - $2 Million range surpassed the traditionally more rapidly moving under $1 Million dollar Coto home market. More good news is that there were actually 4 closed sales in the over $2 Million range - after a two monhts of no closings at all in this range!
Here's the way the numbers play out:
|
Price Range |
Active Listings |
Total in Escrow |
New Escrows in June |
Closed in June |
Closed DOM |
| Under $1 Million |
42 35 % distressed |
31 77% distressed |
12 85% Distressed |
10 33% distressed |
128 |
| $1 - $2 Million |
37 8% distressed |
15 67% Distressed |
8 25% Distressed |
15 | 85 |
| Over $2 Million | 36 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 81 |
Of the four closed sales…
The Real Houses of Coto de Caza - Courante Pool Home for Sale by Equity Seller
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 at 9:46am. 139 Views, 0 Comments.
Check out this tour of this pretty amazing Coto de Caza home for sale in Courante.
5 bedrooms, 4 baths, on a 1/4 acre - with a rock pool, spa, outdoor BBQ, eat up fire pit (yes, a fire pit surrounded by a granite bar counter!) Downstairs bedroom, upstairs bonus room or office. Hard wood in the formal living room. Two fireplaces. Backs to the Regional Park. Need anything else?
Currently listed for sale under $900,000.00. Equity seller - not a Short Sale or an REO. In the fastest moving Coto de Caza real estate market segment (anything under $1 Million.) Call me today for a private tour!!! 949-678-3373
Mission Viejo Pool Home Sold in Four Hours
Friday, June 18th, 2010 at 7:29pm. 314 Views, 1 Comments.
Seriously. I entered this Mission Viejo pool home for sale by an equity owner into the MLS at 2 PM on Monday, the first buyers to see it came at 6 PM and that's the end of the story.
I posted this blog entry with video about how it was almost ready for market.
After a survey of my 800 Facebook friends said "let the buyer pick the carpet - don't replace it - just offer an allowance!" Awesome agent was right on top of it for her clients looking for a Mission Viejo pool home First she called me immediately and showed at 6 PM - they buyers loved it and got the offer together for me the next day. We had several other threats of offers - but nothing materialized. My client was in shock that an offer came in so quickly, thrilled that he did not have to…
Orange County Home Buyer Update - 2 Things You Must Know in Today's Market
Thursday, June 17th, 2010 at 11:03am. 150 Views, 0 Comments.
One of the most important aspects of being a successful home buyer in today's Orange County Real Estate market is the lender you choose for your home loan. Check out this advice from Dave Averell from Dave Financial:
Thirty day escrows are the norm in today's market - especially for REOs and Short Sales - which are dominating the Orange County market today. You are at risk if your lender cannot meet the time frames in your purchase contract. The California Association of Realtors Residential Purchase Agreement stipulates that the buyer shall remove the loan approval contingency within 17 days after acceptance, and the appraisal contingency removal period is also 17 days. Failure to remove the loan approval and appraisal contingencies within the…
Outstanding Orange Condo For Sale - Ready to Move In!
Monday, June 14th, 2010 at 10:48am. 293 Views, 0 Comments.
Check out this video tour - Orange, CA home for sale with delightful patio, upgraded kitchen and bathrooms, and amazing living space.
This 3 bedroom 3 bath end unit condo in Chapman Townhomes has soaring ceilings, amazing natural light, and a secluded garden oasis back yard. There's a romantic balcony off the master bedroom, which also features a walk in closet with mirrored doors. Skylights and ceiling fans bring the sunny Southern California climate indoors. This is a Short Sale - currently one offer submitted to the bank. Call me for a private tour of this wonderful Orange County home for sale - 949-678-3373.
