Casta del Sol Homes for Sale  Incorporated in 1972, The Casta delo Sol development located in the beautiful city of Mission Viejo, California is one of Orange County's original 55+, Active Adult retirement community's, artfully planned consisting of 1,927 homes with gorgeous tree lined streets and rolling hills. The many and varied social clubs take advantage of the two Recreation Centers featuring, a kitchen, plus Library, Billiards, ceramics, exercise and gardening rooms. In addition members enjoy the convenience of two pools and the access lawn bowling, tennis, paddle tennis, a putting green, walking path, and a gardening area. Casta del Sol Homes for Sale  , provide you exclusive access to many and varied social clubs. If you enjoy travel, playing cards, attending local events, art ... 01/15/2016

1/10/2016 Home Values 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 4.5 percent and for resale conds up 9.8 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 7.1 percent and up 13.2 percent on condos and down 1.0 percent for new homes.       Mission Viej.8o Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 19.4 percent and the sales volume is up 6.3 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are down 4.5 percent and the sales volume is up 12.9 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 12.5 percent and the sales volume is down 12.5 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 9.0 pe... 01/10/2016

 Lakeside Living in Mission Viejo - Mallorca CondosMallorca Condos is a guard gated community located on Lake Mission Viejo. With stunning views of the Lake and Saddleback Mountain, the Mallorcas boasts a private beach with BBQ facilities and picnic tables. Mallorca Condos also have boat docks for residents and off water storage for kayaks and other water craft.  The Mission Viejo Lake is a private man-made lake and Mallorca Condos Residents can enjoy fishing, boating and swimming year round. The Mallorca Condos are also walking distance to the Vista Del Lago Shopping Center which has banking, restuarants, preschool and fitness center. 1-9-16: There are currently 3 homes for sale in the Mallorca Condos with 2 more in escrow.  In 2015, there were 30 sales in the Mallorca Condos. Prices a... 01/09/2016

New Year – New Home in Mission Viejo I’d like to start off this year by wishing all of my readers a Happy New Year! I hope that 2016 brings you all that you hope for. And what better way to start off the New Year but with a new home. As we pack up the holiday lights and settle in for the winter, perhaps you should consider finally taking the first steps to getting into some new digs. Is your crew growing in number and you need extra bedrooms or have the kids move off to college and you want to down size? Are you looking for something on a single level with no stairs or maybe you want a small condo where the home owners association takes care of the landscaping? To start the juices flowing, I have created a list of New Year Mission Viejo properties – these homes hit the market only since... 01/08/2016

In the past couple years, I've moved into my empty nest stage of my life. Entering this phase as a widow has added an additional emptiness to my days. It's self explanatory that filling time can often seem a challenge.This childless stage is one in which most people plan to do all the things they haven't. They want to travel, take up a new hobby...get out and do things. For the widow or widower, they no longer have the partner with whom to head out but this does not need to stop your plans. The City of Mission Viejo Norman P Murray Community and Senior Center has many free and low cost ideas for you. The Center offers classes for hobbies, music, fitness as well as a beautiful setting to relax, read and meet people. There are ideas for everyone from young children to seniors. If you want... 01/08/2016

 1/3/2016 Home Values 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 3.8 percent, for new homes up 7.3 percent and for resale conds up 7.6 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 4.3 percent and up 6.0 percent on condos and down 9.4 percent for new homes.       Mission Viej.8o Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 25.5 percent and the sales volume is down 4.2 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 0.9 percent and the sales volume is up 21.9 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 14.5 percent and the sales volume is down 18.5 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 13.7 pe... 01/03/2016

Happy New Year - Mission Viejo 2016 Wishing you the very best for the New Year - 2016. 12/29/2015

 I love my dog. I might even like yours, but I don't want my dog hair in my food and I sure as heck don't want your dog's hair in my food. This post is going to get me in trouble....oh dear, again? I do not understand why our dogs have suddenly become human? Why do they need to go everywhere we go? I love seeing our puppies out in parks, walking around town and on the beach chasing seagulls. But I do NOT want to see them in stores...and definitely not around food.I took a visit to my local Target Store in Mission Viejo and stumbled over a large German Sheppard dripping hair. I know this because there was hair all over my pants. Pretty dog, shouldn't be in Target. I asked a Target employee and she said "we welcome fur babies at Target" with a smile. I suppose assuming I wanted to bring m... 12/29/2015

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12/27/2015 Home Values 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 6.5 percent, for new homes up 5.5 percent and for resale conds up 6.5 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 1.3 percent and up 4.6 percent on condos and down 4.0 percent for new homes.       Mission Viej.8o Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 22.2 percent and the sales volume is down 15.6 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 3.2 percent and the sales volume is up 27.6 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 14.7 percent and the sales volume is down 19.3 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 6.3 p... 12/27/2015

12/20/2015 Home Values 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 4.7 percent, for new homes up 5.4 percent and for resale conds up 10.7 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 1.6 percent and up 7.1 percent on condos and down 7.3 percent for new homes.       Mission Viej.8o Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 24.3 percent and the sales volume is up 2.7 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 3.8 percent and the sales volume is up 38.3 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 17.0 percent and the sales volume is down 21.6 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 8.3 per... 12/20/2015

Congratulations to the Mission Viejo High School Diablos Football Team for taking the CIF Division I-AA State Championship Friday. The Diablos Football team is a family tradition, not just for the community and alumni (of which I'm a member) but for the Johnson Family.Lead by Coach Bob Johnson and assisted by his two sons, Rob Johnson and Brett Johnson, Coach Bob has been leading high school football teams since 1968. This win means even more as a new Johnson has joined the team. The Diablos' quarterback for the past two years has been Coach Johnson's grandson Brock.Beating Bellarmine Prep to take the coveted CIF State Championship, the Diablos have much to celebrate this season.Read more about the victory here. M-I-S-S-I-O-N...ah... d-i-a-b-l-o-s    Goooooooo Mission!!!  12/19/2015

A new home development is coming to Mission Viejo!  If you have drove by it you are probably thinking really Mission Viejo, isn't this Portola Hills or Trabuco Canyon.  This area of South Orange County was annexed into Mission Viejo back in 2013.   Grading started shortly after but then was delayed till recently and is now in full progress with a anticipated launch in Summer 2016. Here are some basic details about Skyridge in Mission Viejo:     84 Single Family Luxury Estates Three Floorplans ranging from 2807 to 3293 square footage Four to Five Bedrooms Pricing from th low $1,000,000 Launching Summer 2016 The builder of these homes is CalAlatintic which is a merger between Ryland and Standard Pacific homes.  In speaking with the development, residents can expect the following design an... 12/16/2015

12/13/2015 Home Values 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 3.8 percent, for new homes up 5.2 percent and for resale conds up 7.4 percent. The sales volume is down for resale homes 2.5 percent and down 3.6 percent on condos and down 24.9 percent for new homes.       Mission Viej.8o Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 13.2 percent and the sales volume is down 6.4 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 4.1 percent and the sales volume is down 6.4 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are up 5.0 percent and the sales volume is down 37.4 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 9... 12/13/2015

12/6/2015 Home Values 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 12.4 percent and for resale conds up 6.6 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes0.9 percent and down 4.2 percent on condos and down 31.9 percent for new homes.       Mission Viej.8o Zip Code 92691 sales prices are up 9.4 percent and the sales volume is up 15.8 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 3.3 percent and the sales volume is up 6.5 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are down .03 percent and the sales volume is down 27.7 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 10.3 p... 12/06/2015

Gauchos to Visit San Franciscofor State Championship Football Game Exciting news! The Saddleback College football team (10-2) defeated Long Beach City College (10-2), 43-17, last week to win the Southern California Football Association regional championship game and is heading to San Francisco to face the City College in the California Community College Athletic Association State Championship. The game will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at noon on the City College of San Francisco campus.Dr. Tod A. Burnett, president of Saddleback College, said, “This has been a phenomenal season for the Gauchos and I am so proud of our players and coaches, whose hard work and perseverance are exemplary.  I look forward to another great game on December 12th, and no matter what the outcome, ... 12/05/2015

FREE Sandbags available to Residents of Mission Viejo With rain expected, it's a perfect time to pick up FREE sandbags.  They're available at the locations listed below in the City of Mission Viejo!  Who knew??!!  Well, now you do.   You can't go crazy and take as many sandbags are your heart desires unless your heart desires ten.  That may be all you need, but if not, it's a really good start.  Take advantage of what your city has to offer and head over to any of the locations listed below. Sandbags are available on a first come, first served basis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through April 2016.  Get yours today. SANDBAG PICK UP LOCATIONS:Alicia Park23650 Via Linda-Animal Services Center28095 Hillcrest -Mission Viejo Civic Center200 Civic Center -Florence Joyner Olympiad Park22760 Ol... 12/04/2015

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Calendar, November 2015, Things to do, Mission Viejo, CAHomes for Sale, Mission Viejo! Click the Picture For Your November 2015 Things to do Mission Viejo CA Calendar, November 2015, Upcoming Events, Mission Viejo,  CAHomes for Sale, Mission Viejo! 12/01/2015

11/29/2015 Home Values 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 11.1 percent and for resale conds up 6.4 percent. The sales volume is up for resale homes 6.7 percent and up 4.8 percent on condos and down 32.8 percent for new homes.       Mission Viej.8o Zip Code 92691 sales prices are down 1.2 percent and the sales volume is up 27.5 percent. Mission Viejo Zip Code 92692 sales prices are up 8.2 percent and the sales volume is up 10.2 percent. Aliso Viejo sales prices are down 5.7 percent and the sales volume is down 24.1 percent. Laguna Niguel sales prices are up 9.4... 11/29/2015