Orange County-Aliso Viejo- Tivoli Short Sale Specialist So I can assist you in the best way possible to explain to you the best course of action for your unique situation fill out the information in the boxes below and a member of my team will be contacting you shortly. We know that times are tough, just know that we are here to assist you so you and your family can recover from these hard times in the shortest amount of time while knowing the best options for you. Orange County-Aliso Viejo-Tivoli Short Sale Agent 02/23/2012

February 19, 2012 - - - - Sales of Aliso Viejo Real Estate fell big time in January to only 51!  That is well below our norm of 70 Sales per month.  I believe this was partly due to the high volume in December - 96 Sales - and the usual January Real Estate slump.  I expect Closed Sales Volume to pick up sharply since there were 130 new escrows in Aliso Viejo between Jan. 18 and Feb. 16! The Average Aliso Viejo Median Sales Price dropped slightly from $372,500 to $372,000 (August thru January).  January is usually a weak month for Closed Sales Prices. Read more Orange County Real Estate News at www.MarkRaymondSellsSoCal.com 02/21/2012

February 16, 2012 - - - - - Holy Guacamole!  According to Steven Thomas, Aliso Viejo Real Estate Market Time dropped another 21% over just the last 2 weeks!  We are at an astonishing 1.22 Months!  And it's still February!  Theoretically You should be able to Sell Anything in Aliso Viejo that's not priced 20% above Market Value.  If this very low Market Time holds for 3 consecutive months, you will see Price appreciation.   Demand for Aliso Viejo Real Estate is up 16% over just the last 2 weeks to 130 new escrows per month!  Pretty amazing since our long term average is about 76.   Aliso Viejo Inventory dropped another 9% to only 158 places For Sale without an accepted offer!  If we are opening 130 new escrows per month, and there are only 158 places For Sale, it means we're almost Selli... 02/21/2012

  Orange County Short Sale Specialist   So I can assist you in the best way possible to explain to you the best course of action for your unique situation fill out the information in the boxes below and a member of my team will be contacting you shortly. We know that times are tough, just know that we are here to assist you so you and your family can recover from these hard times in the shortest amount of time while knowing the best options for you.  02/20/2012

90-day Market Stats for Single Family properties in ALISO VIEJO, CA as of October 07, 2011 Median List Price: $587,115 Average List Price: $619,515 Total Inventory: 136 Price Per Square Foot: $287/SqFt Average Home Size: 2,173 SqFt Median Lot Size: 4,188 Average # Beds: 3.65 Average # Baths: 3.05 Homes Absorbed: 11 Newly Listed: 8 Days on Market: 128 days Average Age: 17 years ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A 90-day market back in October to the new quarter 90-day market will be interesting to see. On average. monthly it has been a 62 day average on the market. Some condos in the area have dropped significantly in Aliso Viejo. 02/17/2012

  ALISO VIEJO LITTLE LEAGUE OPENING DAY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 25, 2012  WOODFIELD PARK (LOCATED OFF PACIFIC PARK)AND WOODFIELD WILL BE CLOSED FOR PARKING. SEE PARKING MAP ON WEBSITE SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:9:00AM- TEAMS ARRIVE AND LINE UP 9:30AM- PARADE OF TEAMS 10:30AM- OPENING CEREMONIES AND A HELLO FROM OUR ALISO VIEJO, MAYOR 11-3pm IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING: BURNT TRUCK FOOD WAGON  11:45AM- FIRST PITCH AT FIELD #4   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL SPONSORS: ALISO VIEJO REALTY/ CA COASTAL ESTATES-AV, COX COMMUNICATIONS, COLOR SIGN COMPANY, RENAISSANCE SPORTS CLUB AND SPA, TOWSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS  ALISO VIEJO REAL ESTATE BUYER AND SELLER REPRESENTATION, LAUREN SELINSKY IS THE LOCAL SPECIALIST AND LIVES, SELLS AND BREATHE... 02/17/2012

ALISO VIEJO REAL ESTATE - ALISO VIEJO REALTOR DISTRESSED REAL ESTATE? While working with distressed property in Aliso Viejo and surrounding communities, the key to a smooth transaction starts with realistic expectations. SHORT SALES Short sales can be extremely emotional for all parties involved, you have to work with emotional sellers, discouraged agents and unrealistic lenders. So why do it? If you are a buyer you do it because you love the property and because short sales will usually get you the best price out there. To Learn More About Buying or Selling a short sale contact me. BANK OWNED PROPERTIES The current state of bank owned homes has people making multiple offers on homes. The current market time for bank owned homes is 1.1 months according to dataquick. There has been talk ... 02/16/2012

   HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER   You and your sweetheart are invited to join us at the Club for a romantic dinner ...FeaturingChef Grant's Pre Fixe  Valentines Menu   2 Salad Options & 1 Soup OptionWild Mushroom Cream SoupGrilled CaesarBaby Spinach and Goat Cheese   4 Entree OptionsRoasted 1/2 chickenGrilled swordfishPetite FilletRoasted acorn squash bowl   2 Dessert OptionsMolten Lava CakeRaspberry Chocolate Mouse   Prix-Fixe Price $45++ per person  Register by 2.9.12 below or at alisogolf.com 72 hour cancellation policy applies      ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ALISO VIEJO REAL ESTATE IN THE GOLF COMMUNITY OF ALISO VIEJO, LAUREN SELINSKY IS THE ARE SPECIALIST AND CAN ASSIST YOU IN BUYING ... 02/14/2012

WOODFIELD PARK | ALISO VIEJO CA Welcome to Woodfield Park where the Aliso Viejo Little League Division plays ball in the city of Aliso Viejo, CA. Teams have already been picked for 2012 and the season will kick off on February 28th 2012 at Opening Day. This park is huge with 6 fields and over 800 players for the 2012 season. Woodfield Park is located off Woodfield St.  just off Pacific Park. If you are driving from Alicia Parkway, make a right on Pacific Park coming from the 5fwy. then, right on Woodfield. If, you are coming from Pacific Park up the hill from the Toll Road/ 73, pass Aliso Creek Rd., Left- into Woodfiel St. (the street has no light, so be ready to make your turn)  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BUY AND SEL... 02/07/2012

Tapas Thursday$5 - $10 Menu3:00 pm - 7:00 pm1/2 off selected bottles of wine Menu:   Marinated Olives & Marcona AlmondsGrilled SourdoughGoat Cheese Stuffed Dates, Bacon Wrapped Balsamic GlazePatatas Bravas (crisp spiced potatoes)Fiery Tomato SalsaKung Pao CalamariBBQ "Lolly Pop" Lamb ChopsTruffle Edamame Crostini Gambas al Ajillo (shrimp with garlic)Grilled ArtichokeChef Grant’s Secret Dipping SauceTempura VegetablesFried Brussels Sprouts, Chinese Sausage, Cilantro, Sweet and Sour ------------------------------------------ THURSDAYS AT THE COUNTRY CLUB HAS A FUN MENU NOW! COME JOIN US! SHOULD BE FUN!!! -------------------------------------------   ALISO VIEJO COUNTRY CLUB MEMBER AND AREA SPECIALIST, SO CONTACT ME TO ARRANGE YOUR TOUR AND POSSIBLE MEMBERSHIP TO ALISO VIEJO COUNTRY CLUB.... 02/06/2012

  February 2, 2012 - - - - - According to Steven Thomas, Aliso Viejo Market Time dropped 35% in just 2 weeks.  That is incredible!  Aliso Viejo Market Time is only 1.55 Months.  In other words, well over half of everything that is listed in Aliso Viejo is going into escrow in 30 days or less!  Something's happening out there.......   Demand for Aliso Viejo Homes shot up 33% during the same time to 112 new escrows opened over the last 30 days - a Big Jump over just 2 weeks! Inventory in Aliso Viejo dropped another 13% to only 174 residences for Sale without an accepted offer.   A Market Time of only 1.55 months is a Hot Market, and in the Sellers' favor.   www.MarkRaymondSellsSoCal.com 02/06/2012

The Aliso Viejo Market  January 19, 2012.  During December (not the hottest month for Real Estate) 96 residences Closed Sale in Aliso Viejo!  That is higher than any other month during 2011!  And the Average Aliso Viejo Median Sales Price rose from  $369,000 to $372,500 (July thru December)!  I don’t have a good explanation as to why the average Median Price rose.  Maybe all the cheapest properties are gone. January 19, 2012 -According to Steven Thomas, Aliso Viejo’s Market Time has dropped 11% since October, to 2.37 months!  That is unusual!  Mid-January is not normally a Hot time to Sell Real Estate. A Market Time of 2.37 months is a Sellers’ Market!  Yes, I know; it doesn’t feel like a Sellers’s Market because You can’t get the Price You want.  But at least You can Sell your Home qui... 01/31/2012

The Cottages Community Aliso Viejo Short Sales Agent | What is a Short Sale?   A short sale is any time you owe more on your home mortgage than current home value on the real estate market, and your lender allows you to sell the home for less than the current loan value, that is a short sale. The conditions vary somewhat but with the market prices of homes in The Cottages Community Aliso Viejo taking a deep plunge in the last several years, many homeowners find themselves facing new and difficult financial circumstances, often the by product of a job loss or failed investment produce the inability to keep up with their mortgage payments. A successful The Cottages Community Aliso Viejo short sale agent will bring skill and short sale listing experience to the table and will already know ... 01/26/2012

Camden Park Aliso Viejo Real Estate Report and Community Information: Camden Park Real Estate Specialist Camden Park is seeing a lot of activity right now currently 6 homes in Camden park that are for sale! 5 of those Camden Park Homes for sale are short sales only 1 is a standard equity sale. Prices range from $265,000-$340,000 for the Camden Park Homes currently on the market. 5 of those homes in Camden Park in Aliso Viejo are 3 bedroom and 1 is a 2 home. There are currently 3 homes that are under contract right now in Camden Park and all 3 of them are Camden Park Short Sales. 5 Camden Park homes have sold since June 1st, 2011 selling between $274,000-$315,000. 2 of those Camden Park homes that sold were Short Sales, the other 3 were Standard Equity Sales. Camden Park in Aliso Viejo h... 01/26/2012

Aliso Viejo market Report by Lauren Selinsky Area Specialist in Aliso Viejo SUPPLY AND DEMAND While prices have recently plateaued, this is a buyer's market and the supply of homes listed has started growing relative to demand. This indicates that prices could easily resume a downward trend in conjunction with the MAI. Prices are unlikely to move significantly higher until there is a persistent upward shift in the MAI.   The Market Action Index answers the question "How's the Market?" by measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of the inventory. Index above 30 implies Seller's Market conditions. Below 30, conditions favor the buyer.   The median list price in ALISO VIEJO, The median list price in ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656 this week is $574,950. The 82 properties have been on the... 01/25/2012

Memory Lane-Aliso Viejo Short Sales Agent | What is a Short Sale?   A short sale is any time you owe more on your home mortgage than current home value on the real estate market, and your lender allows you to sell the home for less than the current loan value, that is a short sale. The conditions vary somewhat but with the market prices of homes in Memory Lane-Aliso Viejo taking a deep plunge in the last several years, many homeowners find themselves facing new and difficult financial circumstances, often the by product of a job loss or failed investment produce the inability to keep up with their mortgage payments. A successful Memory Lane-Aliso Viejo short sale agent will bring skill and short sale listing experience to the table and will already know how to excel in handling the comp... 01/22/2012

Seacrest Villas-Audobon Community Aliso Viejo Short Sales Agent | What is a Short Sale? A short sale is any time you owe more on your home mortgage than current home value on the real estate market, and your lender allows you to sell the home for less than the current loan value, that is a short sale. The conditions vary somewhat but with the market prices of homes in Seacrest Villas-Audobon Community Aliso Viejo taking a deep plunge in the last several years, many homeowners find themselves facing new and difficult financial circumstances, often the by product of a job loss or failed investment produce the inability to keep up with their mortgage payments. A successful Seacrest Villas-Audobon Community Aliso Viejo short sale agent will bring skill and short sale listing experience to t... 01/22/2012

Camden Park in Aliso Viejo Short Sale Agents|What is a Short Sale?   A short sale is any time you owe more on your home mortgage than current home value on the real estate market, and your lender allows you to sell the home for less than the current loan value, that is a short sale. The conditions vary somewhat but with the market prices of homes in Camden Park taking a deep plunge in the last several years, many homeowners find themselves facing new and difficult financial circumstances, often the by product of a job loss or failed investment produce the inability to keep up with their mortgage payments. A successful Camden Park short sale agent will bring skill and short sale listing experience to the table and will already know how to excel in handling the complex and sometimes seemi... 01/20/2012

Aliso Viejo Short Sale Agents|What is a Short Sale? A short sale is any time you owe more on your home mortgage than current home value on the real estate market, and your lender allows you to sell the home for less than the current loan value, that is a short sale. The conditions vary somewhat but with the market prices of homes in Aliso Viejo taking a deep plunge in the last several years, many homeowners find themselves facing new and difficult financial circumstances, often the byproduct of a job loss or failed investment produce the inability to keep up with their mortgage payments. A successful Aliso Viejo short sale agent will bring skill and short sale listing experience to the table and will already know how to excel in handling the complex and sometimes seemingly treacherous p... 01/12/2012

As of December 8, 2011, Demand in Aliso Viejo is 73 new escrows opened over the last 30 days!  Luckily for Sellers, there are only 208 residences for Sale, without an accepted offer, in Aliso Viejo!  According to Steven Thomas, that equals a Market Time of 2.85 months!  Market Time is the number of residences for Sale divided by the number of new escrows opened over the last 30 days.  I feel new escrows opening is the best indicator of current Sales Activity.  It is a much better number than Closed Sales because “escrows opening” happens 45 days before "Closed Sales".  A Market Time of 2.85 months is Very Good for early December!  Market Time tends to “spike” at this time of year because many Buyers choose not to shop for Homes until after January. Aliso Viejo Listing Breakdown by Type ... 01/04/2012