Aliso Viejo, CA Real Estate News

  3rd Grade       ü  1 dozen #2 pencils sharpened   ü  2 Large glue sticks   ü  1 pair of kids scissors Fiskar brand   ü  2 green ball point pens   ü  1 yellow highlighter   ü  1 package of 4x6 blank index cards   ü  8 count markers   ü  1  3-ring binder (1 inch)   ü  1  4 oz white school glue   ü  2 magic rub erasers   ü  1 spiral bound notebook (wide rule)   ü  1 box of Crayola crayons (16 count)   ü  1 package of Wide Rule Notebook Paper   ü  1 pencil box (appox. 8½x 5 ½)   ü  2 Black Expo Markers (to be used on student white boards)       Wish List:       ü  Post-its (1 ½ x 2 in.)   ü  Clorox Wipes   ü  Box of tissue   ü  Baby Wipes   Visit My Webiste For More Information on Aliso Viejo Schools!   08/07/2012

  2nd Grade       ü  1 dozen #2 pencils sharpened   ü  2 Large glue sticks   ü  1 pair of kids scissors Fiskar brand   ü  2 green ball point pens   ü  1 yellow highlighter   ü  1 package of 4x6 blank index cards   ü  8 count markers   ü  1  3-ring binder (1 inch)   ü  1  4 oz white school glue   ü  2 magic rub erasers   ü  1 spiral bound notebook (wide rule)   ü  1 box of Crayola crayons (16 count)   ü  1 pencil box (appox. 8½x 5 ½)   ü  2 Black Expo Markers (to be used on student white boards)       Wish List:       ü  Post-its (1 ½ x 2 in.)   ü  Clorox Wipes   ü  Box of tissue   ü  Baby Wipes Visit My Website to Learn More About the Aliso Viejo School System! 08/07/2012

  1st Grade ü  1 pack of #2 pencils   ü  3 pink erasers (not pencil toppers)   ü  1 box of 24 count crayons   ü  1 pair of children size scissors   ü  1 box of colored pencils (24 ct)   ü  5 large glue sticks   ü  1 bottle elmers glue (8 oz)   ü  1 box thick washable markers (Crayola preferred)   ü  1 bottle of Expo Whiteboard spray cleaner   ü  1 thin black dry erase marker   ü  1 thick black dry erase marker (Expo preferred)   ü  1 1 inch 3 ring binder (hard covered)   ü  1 2 inch 3 ring binder (hard covered)   ü  2 packs lined index card (3 x 5) – please punch a hole on the lined size in the top left corner   ü  1 yellow highlighter   ü  2 black fine point Sharpies   ü  1 ream white copy paper   ü  1 box baby wipes   ü  1 box Kleenex   ü  1 box Zipper lock Gallon Size   ü  1 box Zipp... 08/07/2012

Kindergarten   Dry Erase Markers Glue Sticks Crayola Crayons (5 count/large size) Crayola Water Color Paints (8 color) Crayola Colored Pencils (8 count) Dixon/Ticonderoga #2 pencils Pink Eraser One Pair of Child Scissors Kleenex  Anti-Bacterial Wipes Ear Buds for computer lab   ** For each student, purchasing his/her own ear buds for the computer lab when we go. These ear buds WILL NOT be shared, but will be kept in baggies for your child's use only.   Visit my webiste to learn more about the Aliso Viejo Schools!     08/07/2012

Aliso Viejo Homes for Sale – What Happened in the Aliso Viejo Real Estate Market in July 2012. If you are considering buying or selling a home in the Aliso Viejo, CA real estate market, having the most current market data will enable you to make informed decisions regarding Aliso Viejo Homes for Sale. Aliso Viejo is a beautiful planned community centrally located in South Orange County. Homes and condos are well priced for the area and there are some excellent housing choices across all price ranges. It’s important to work with a Aliso Viejo Realtor® who knows the market inside and out. The Aliso Viejo real estate market posted excellent results in July 2012 with 82 closed sales vs. 67 closed sales in July 2011 – a 22% increase! Buyer demand for Aliso Viejo homes is very strong - as of ... 08/06/2012

School Supplies and Summer Reading Aliso Viejo Christian School Accredited Non Denominational Private Christian School kindergarten - 8th grade Located in Aliso Viejo Orange County (OC), California 1 Orion, Aliso Viejo, CA. 92656Phone (949) 389-0300 Fax (949) 389-0383Aliso Viejo Christian School is a ministry of Lutheran Church of the Cross for Information about AVCS Kindergarten Supplies 2012 - 2013 1st Grade Supplies 2012 - 2013 2nd Grade Supplies 2012 - 2013 3rd Grade Supplies 2012 - 2013 4th Grade Supplies 2012 - 2032 5th Grade Supplies 2012 - 2013 Middle School Supplies 2012 - 2013   Summer Reading Book Lists for Kindergarten - 2012 Summer Reading Book Lists for Grade 1 - 2012 Summer Reading Book Lists for Grade 2 - 2012 Summer Reading Book Lists for Grade 3 - 2012 Summer Reading ... 07/31/2012

Dear Parents and Community Members: I am honored to be selected as the new principal of Don Juan Avila Elementary School. Don Juan has a long history of excellence and service to students and parents. I hope to continue the tradition of excellence and look forward to meeting the children, parents, and teachers I will serve. As you may know, my position as Executive Director of Elementary and Early Childhood Programs at the District for the last four years was eliminated due to budget cuts. I’m excited to return to my previous position of principal in the Aliso Viejo area and once again be directly connected with children at the school site level. Some of you may know me as I opened Canyon Vista Elementary School in 2003 where we earned the California Distinguished School Award. Previou... 07/31/2012

  Aliso Viejo Country Club is a perfect little home for these treasures. A warm day in the OC makes it a great day for all! Well, we probably want a little shade as it is that HOT!!! here in the OC! Perhaps, shade in the golf cart will do as well...   LOOKING FOR A HOME IN A GOLF COMMUNITY? Call your local expert for a list of homes in this beautiful golf community in Aliso Viejo. Lauren Selinsky 949.310.4960 BRE01329427 Realtor (R) Steven Selinsky 949.228.2655 BRE01720364 Broker | CA COASTAL ESTATES, OWNER 07/31/2012

DATE/TIME PLAYING LOCATION Friday, 8/24, 7:00 p.m. Bellflower ANHS Friday, 8/31, 7:00 p.m. LB Millikan ANHS Friday, 9/7, 7:00 p.m. South Region #2 ANHS Saturday, 9/15, 6:00 p.m. Coronado @ CHS Friday, 9/21, 7:30 p.m. Mission Viejo @ MVHS Thursday, 9/27, 7:00 p.m. Woodbridge @ Irvine Stadium Friday, 10/5, 7:00 p.m. Dana Hills ANHS Friday, 10/12, 7:00 p.m. Laguna Hills ANHS Friday, 10/19, 7:00 p.m. San Juan Hills @ SJHHS BYE WEEK (10/26) BYE WEEK BYE WEEK Friday, 11/2, 7:00 p.m. Capo Valley @ CVHS 2012 VARSITY GAME SCHEDULE GO WOLVERINES! --------------------------------- ALISO VIEJO REALTOR, LAUREN SELINSKY, 949.310.4960, AREA EXPERT GO ALISO WOLVERVINES!!!     07/31/2012

Aliso Viejo Rentals - View All Properties for Rent that are Listed on the MLS. If you are searching for an Aliso Viejo Rental Property, Ventana Coastal Properties is a local real estate brokerage specializing in Aliso Viejo real estate. Whether you are looking for a home, condo, or apartment we have you covered and will partner with you to help you find a rental home that meets your needs. Simply browse all available Aliso Viejo MLS rental listings below and give us a call if you see one that you would like to view. We will serve as your rental experts and negotiate a lease on your behalf. Aliso Viejo is a great community centrally located in South Orange County. It is close to the areas best beaches, local freeways, and offers some of the best schools in all of Orange County. There are... 07/26/2012

Even though list price have risen most of this year, Sales Prices continue to fall in Aliso Viejo.  Sales volume was very high in June – 51% above the long term average!     Month Median Sales Prices 6 Month MovingAverage Sales Jan-2012 $  372,167 51 Feb-2012 $  363,500 51 Mar2012 $  352,250 82 Apr-2012 $  343,917 91 May2012 $  347,917 120 Jun-2012 $  343,750 113   Half of all Sales in June were below $345,000 in Aliso Viejo. There have been tons of condos and town homes that continue to Sell in this Price range.  Even though properties below $350,000 only make up 20% of the Active listings, they were 50% of June’s Sales!  This is because that Price range Sells so fast, the properties are simply not on the Market.  If You blink, they are gone. The second reason for the poor Median Sales... 07/25/2012

July 9, 2012 - - -Of course, this is a small exaggeration.  But it really “feels like it” to Buyers.  Ask any Buyer!  Today we only have 65 Homes for sale in Aliso Viejo, without an accepted offer!  That is down 12% in 13 days!  Compare this to a normal of about 200!   Sixty five is the lowest number for Sale that I’ve ever seen! Aliso Viejo Buyers need to be VERY active in order to be successful today!  Buyers have to look 7 days a week, and MUST write an offer on the day they see a good Home!  Be VERY careful with your offer price.  Come in too low, and you won’t even get a counter offer.  Remember, EVERY Home that is listed below $1,000,000, and priced at or below Market Value is receiving multiple offers!   Over the last 30 days, 57 Sales have Closed in Aliso Viejo under $413,000.  ... 07/09/2012

      Aliso Viejo July 4th Celebration & Fireworks Wednesday, July 4th 6pm to 9:30pm Join us for a fun-filled July 4th Celebration at Grand Park beginning at 6 pm There will be live entertainment, food and beverages available for purchase, arts and crafts, complimentary face painting, complimentary bounce houses, and a fireworks show at dusk. There will also be a homemade apple pie contest. LOCATION: Grand Park; 26703 Aliso Creek Rd.   06/30/2012

June 26, 2012 - - - Inventory continues to be nil in Aliso Viejo.  There are only 74 residences For Sale without an accepted offer – pretty amazing considering there’s almost 50,000 people who live in Aliso Viejo!   Demand remains high at 117 new escrows per month.  I believe the number would be much higher if there was something to buy, especially if we had more places under $413,000 For Sale.    Aliso Viejo Listings by Price as of June 26: Less than $350,000 = 10 residences - 14%, down 9 more percentage points since June 12! $350,000 - $475,000 = 24 - 32%, UP 7 points! And > $475,000 = 40 - 54%, up 2 more points!   Boy, the cheap stuff is really gone!  There are only 10 residences For Sale under $350,000!  This development is incredible when you consider on January 31, 49% of the home... 06/27/2012

June 18, 2012 - - - The big story in Aliso Viejo Real Estate is nothing is for sale!  Talk to any friends who are trying to buy something here.  You will hear many stories of being outbid multiple times.  You will hear stories of town homes and houses being available for only 1 or 2 days!  Things loosen up a bit with homes asking $600,000 or more.   I live in Camden Park.  We have 157 town homes in this development.  We usually have 3 or 4 for sale at any given moment.  Today there is only 1 for sale!   Just north of me is San Simeon, with 161 houses.  They too normally have 3 or 4 for sale.  And there too, there is only 1 for sale!  That house has been on the market only 14 days.  As of 2 days ago they have 4 offers and the House will most likely sell a little over asking Price!   I fo... 06/24/2012

ALISO VIEJO GRAND PARK FOURTH OF JULY!!!! COME JOIN US!!!! SIGN UP NOW! The Aliso Viejo Community Association's annual July 4th celebration and fireworks display starts at 6 p.m. at Grand Park. The fun-filled family event features live entertainment, arts and crafts, complimentary face painting, bounce houses, food for sale, and a low-level fireworks show at dusk. For more information, call 949-243-7750 or visit avca.net. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALISO VIEJO REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST, LAUREN SELINSKY ASSISTS BUYERS AND SELLERS IN ALISO VIEJO TO BUY A HOME OR SELL THEIR HOME IN ALISO VIEJO.   ALISO VIEJO REAL ESTATE SHORT SALE SPECIALIST ALISO VIEJO REO LISTINGS ALISO VIEJO FORECLOSURE LIST ALISO VI... 06/23/2012

To download click on Aliso Viejo Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012 This month we saw three new type of sales that I have not seen in the last couple of reports. We saw "Flip", "HUD" and "Probate". HUD, flip and probate all spell investor opportunities. If you are an investor interested in getting back in the real estate market, give me a call. I am looking for deals all across Southern California. I can FIND a property to fit your goals. 06/20/2012

Lloyd Cullen Real Estate is a local Aliso Viejo Certified Distressed Property Expert . As a Aliso Viejo Short Sale Company that specializes in short sales, you are assured the highest standard of professionalism and can always count on our Aliso Viejo Certified Distressed Property Experts to help answer any questions you have in regards to Aliso Viejo Short Sales. Aliso Viejo Certified Distressed Property Expert Lloyd Cullen is a local Aliso Viejo Short Sale Expert with experienced Aliso Viejo Short Sale Agents here to assist you.   Aliso Viejo Certified Distressed Property Expert We specialize in Short Sales for Aliso Viejo and Surrounding Areas For anyone that is dealing with short selling a home in Aliso Viejo, you must look into the process to determine if hiring a Aliso Viejo Short... 06/01/2012

Lloyd Cullen Real Estate is a local Aliso Viejo Short Sale Expert. As a Aliso Viejo Short Sale Company that specializes in short sales, you are assured the highest standard of professionalism and can always count on our Aliso Viejo Short Sale Realtor to help answer any questions you have in regards to Aliso Viejo Short Sales. Short Sale Aliso Viejo CA Lloyd Cullen is a local Aliso Viejo Short Sale Expert with experienced Aliso Viejo Short Sale Agents here to assist you.   Short Sale Aliso Viejo CA We specialize in Short Sales for Aliso Viejo and Surrounding Areas If you are considering short selling your Aliso Viejo home, chances are that you are already in a scary situation. Having a hard time financially is one of the greatest stressors among Americans today. A very qualified Aliso Vi... 05/31/2012

May 29, 2012 - - - Eighty one percent of all the listings in Aliso Viejo are regular, old fashion sellers!  What a dramatic change from December when over half of all the homes for sale were short sales!   Aliso Viejo Listing by Type: Standard Sellers = 64 - 81%, up 22 percentage points since May 14! Short sales = 12 - 15%, down 23 points! Bank-owned foreclosures = 3 – 3.8%, up 0.8 points.   Distressed homes (short sales and foreclosures) are coming off the market as quickly as they are coming on!  As a buyer there is almost no time to blink, you snooze, you lose.  Buyers have to expect a ton of activity and immediate offers to purchase.    Inventory is down a whopping 20% since May 14 to only 79 places for sale in all of Aliso Viejo.  Normal is about 200!   According to Steven Thomas, ... 05/30/2012