Talega Life - February 2016

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FEBRUARY 2016

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EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS Real Estate: Doug Echelberger A lifelong resident of San Clemente, Doug’s contributions in the San Clemente real estate industry span nearly four decades. He is ranked in the top 1% of agents in Orange County, the premier agent in Talega since 2001 and the leading agent of San Clemente’s #1 real estate team – the Echelberger Group.

THE ECHELBERGER GROUP

Home Loans: Tom Jessop

STELLA MARE

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46 Paseo Lerida

Offered for $1,289,000 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | Approx. 3,358 Sq. Ft.

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8 Calle Saltamontes

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Offered for $979,000 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | Approx. 3,500 Sq. Ft.

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As a residential mortgage consultant for home financing, for both purchases and refinances, Tom is your advocate with the underwriting team at New American Funding. He will work in a timely manner to close your loan with the pricing and terms that best fit your needs. He and his wife Maryam have five children and live in Talega.

211 Via Marfino

Offered for $1,095,000 5 Bed | 4.5 Bath | Approx. 3,356 Sq. Ft.

Orthodontics: Dr. Taylor Olsen

STELLA MARE

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85 Via Regalo

Offered for $1,165,000 5 Bed | 4.5 Bath | Approx. 3,729 Sq. Ft.

CATANIA

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19 Via Soria

Offered for $1,195,000 5 Bed | 4 Bath | Approx. 3,112 Sq. Ft.

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Dr. Olsen completed both his undergraduate degree and dental school at UCLA, then studied orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at University of Washington. He is Board Certified in Orthodontics. He has practices in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. Dr. Olsen and his family have enjoyed living in Talega since 2008. Olsen Orthodontics offers the highest quality orthodontics, a fun atmosphere and fair fees.

12 Corte Sagrada

Offered for $798,750 2 Bed | 2 Bath | Approx. 1,747 Sq. Ft.

Thank you, San Clemente, for voting us your favorite 6 years in a row!

TALEGA MARKET UPDATE PRESENTED BY THE ECHELBERGER GROUP Happy New Year. I hope that everyone had a great holiday season. I just wanted to briefly reflect on the numbers for 2015 vs. 2014 in the Talega community. These number were obtained from our MLS system: sales volume increased 37 million with a total sales volume of $220,604,180 in Talega; unit sales increased by 43 with a total of 244 properties sold; sales pricing overall remained flat with an average sales price of $883,912 versus $888,538 in 2014; average days on market fell by three with an average of 89 days on market. Looking back at the numbers on a month to month basis, we can see that the first six months of 2015 proved to be where all the growth happened, while the last six months pulled the numbers back to flat. Expectations for 2016 remain positive with low interest rates and low inventory starting out this year.

February 12-14

As an attorney specializing in estate planning and financial education, Susie Hattan’s mission is to help families achieve peace of mind through financial independence and protection of their hard-earned assets. A mother of three children and an active member of the community, Susie and her husband feel blessed to have lived in Talega for 12 years.

You can reach me at doug@echelberger.com or my direct line 949.463.0400. Please visit my website www.Echelberger.com for information on myself, my team, and past client reviews.

Photography: Florina Romoser

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A new resident of San Clemente, Florina is certified by Professional Photographers of America as a nationally Certified Professional Photographer. She specializes in unique artisan portraits of families and weddings and has won numerous awards and print competitions. Her experience and training ensure you will always look your best. Florina's photography studio is located in the heart of downtown San Clemente.

EXPERIENCE | EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE | EXPERTISE Doug Echelberger is the LEADING Agent in Talega Since 2003 Ranked in Top 1% of Agents in Orange County

doug@echelberger.com

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A financial advisor for Edward Jones, Colin has relocated his practice to San Clemente. He is focused on serving individual investors, just like you. Colin began his career with Edward Jones in 2007 as a financial advisor and is now a limited partner in the firm. Colin and his wife Brooke recently purchased a home in the community of Talega. They identified our community as the ideal environment to raise their young family.

Attorney: Susan Dallas Hattan, Esq

As always, if you are considering leasing, buying, or selling Real Estate, please call me for a confidential appointment.

My professional, comprehensive approach to selling homes will help you obtain the highest value for your property in the shortest amount of time. With several hundred successfully closed transactions in Talega alone, you can be assured that I can get the job done.

DOUG ECHELBERGER T 949.498.7711 C 949.463.0400

Financial Planning: Colin P Smith, CFP®

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Dear Talega Residents, SAN CLEMENTE, AND Talega in particular, has no shortage of offerings if

you want to get out to enjoy “open space.” Whether you want to hike, mountain bike, camp, surf or just enjoy the natural scenic beauty of our home, all can be done right in our backyard. A great benefit to living adjacent to rural coastal land is that we have five major trail systems that run throughout the city- from the beach, to the canyons and along the ridgelines.

The Cristianitos Trail winds through the edge of Talega, looking out on the border of Camp Pendleton. As I was hiking the trail with my family over the holiday break we came to one of our “water break” spots and though I’ve made that hike many times, this was the first I stopped to really read the sign marking the Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy.

When we returned home I researched the conservancy and found out that it’s managed by The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo. According to their website, The Reserve will grow “to include 20,868 acres of Rancho Mission Viejo lands” managed by the “Rancho Mission Viejo Land Trust, a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization whose mission is ‘to preserve and enhance Reserve lands for ecological, education, charitable, conservation, open space, scientific, and recreational uses.’” In addition to preserving the beautiful trails skirting our backyards, The Reserve offers lectures, hikes, night walks, programs for kids and more, all open to the general public.

Check out their offering in our events calendar and if you haven’t already done so, winter is the perfect time to get out on the trails and enjoy the spectacular views while getting some great exercise.

Enjoy!

Joanna & Lani

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Talega is governed by a Home Owners Association supported by owner assessments to fund common area and facility maintenance.

The Talega Maintenance Corporation (TMC) provides a vehicle for maintaining community recreation and common areas. Membership is automatic. Talega Lifestyle Corporations (TLC) created as a nonprofit corporation (501c4) is funded by a combination of sources, including community enhancement fees on residential sales, resales and non-deductible contributions, user fees, corporate alliances and partnerships, event fund raising and endowments. TLC is run by a Board of Directors appointed by its sole member, Talega Associates, LLC. Prices, plans, and terms are effective on the date of publication and subject to change without notice. Square footage/ acreage shown is only an estimate and actual square footage/acreage will differ. Buyer should rely on his or her own evaluation of useable area. Depictions of homes or other features are artist conceptions. Hardscape, landscape, and other items shown may be decorator suggestions that are not included in the purchase price and availability may vary. CalAtlantic Group, Inc. California Real Estate License No. 01138346. 1/16.

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City & Local Contacts

Information provided by Talega HOA

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SAN CLEMENTE POLICE SERVICES

Non-Emergency (949) 770-6011

Dates to Remember

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Friday, February 12 – Lincoln’s Birthday – No School

Cyber Safety & Social Media

January 25 6:308:30pm @Shorecliffs Middle School th

All parents of middle and elementary age students are invited to attend this important presentation which will provide parents with the tools and resources to address social media and cyber-bullying safety.

Deputy Clay Cranford, a 13-year law enforcement professional with more than 20 years of teaching experience, will educate parents on how to effectively supervise children on social media sites, and protect them from cyber-bullying.

The seminar will provide parents with information about current technology and the applications that teens are using to access the Internet and social media networks. By the end of the workshop, parents will be knowledgeable about social media and cyber-bullying safety, and will have an action plan to implement in order to keep their children safe.

The content in this presentation is designed for parents. Some information being discussed may need to be filtered based on the age of your child. That said, we feel the earlier we educate our children about cyber safety, the better. For information and to RSVP, contact Vennessa Fuhs vennessa.fuhs@gmail.com

Monday, February 15 – Washington’s Birthday – No School

OFFICE DEPOT – Give Back to Schools

Monday – Friday, April 4-8 – Spring Break – No school

Spread the Word! Provide Vista del Mar Elementary School ID# 70218191 at check-out and the school will receive 5% back in credit for FREE supplies.

4th quarter earnings for 2015 was $378.38, used to help the school purchase teacher and office supplies.

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We are excited to announce our continuing partnership with Communities for Cause, a fantastic FREE smartphone App that makes it easy to support Vista del Mar PTA every time you shop online or with a local participating merchant. Last year our PTA received over $1200.00 for this easy, no cost, year-round program.

Simply download the Communities for Cause App on your iPhone or Android, and select Vista del Mar Elementary as your cause to support.

Before you decide to make that next online purchase, open the App, and select the online merchant you are shopping with, and place your order as you normally would.

When visiting a local merchant, open the App, select the merchant, enter your bill subtotal and snap a picture of your itemized receipt. Each transaction you enter donates 1-20% of your bill subtotal back to the VdM PTA. It is so easy to give back, and it will not cost you a thing!

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FAMILY FOCUS

ORTHODONTICS

Please, Let Me Fail and Learn

BY DR. DUSTINE REY

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ecent books such as Being Wrong, How to Raise an Adult, and The Gift of Failure indicate there is growing concern regarding teenagers and young adults who are entering college and the business world underdeveloped; lacking in self-efficacy, anxious, depressed and fearful of taking educated risks. Parents already have mounting concerns regarding their child’s well-being, yet, to what extent are those concerns fueling the problem?

Many university deans, professors and researchers have concluded that such hindered skills are due to parents overprotecting their children from the uncomfortable (and often lesson-learning) state of being wrong. Consequently, performance-focused and perfection-oriented children have been held back from the invaluable growth that develops from learning through mistakes.

The latest human development research indicates that parents must allow children to find their own way and to evaluate risk-taking with personal experience and thoughtfulness. Providing children autonomy and opportunities to fail may not yield immediate gratification; however, over time such experiences increase fulfillment, confidence, self-efficacy and self-control. All human beings have the fundamental need to feel related, competent and autonomous in order to develop and function optimally. Autonomy is about intentional, harmonious and integrated functioning, in contrast to more pressured, conflicted or alienated experiences.

Overparenting sends the message that a child is not capable and that someone other than themselves need to make decisions and direct behaviors.

Bringing a child their homework when they forgot it at home may appear innocuous, yet the message permits such behavior to happen again, and prevents any learning that would occur from the discomfort of not being prepared. Parents have great intentions for their child’s wellness,

however solving problems and coming to the rescue often robs the child of expanding their experiences and developing confidence.

The antidote to overparenting is autonomy-supportive parenting. Autonomy-supportive parenting suggests that parents support their children in making decisions, experiencing consequences and celebrating failure as an opportunity to grow and learn. Natural curiosity flourishes when trial and error are allowed and when achievement is not measured by the end result. Autonomy-supportive parenting should not be confused with permissiveness (lack of structure) or neglect (lack of involvement). Instead, it concerns how structure and involvement are provided by parents. Autonomy support combines high levels of structure with a developmentally appropriate level of parental involvement, thus fostering positive child development.

When we teach children that the most useful and remarkable inventions that we benefit from today were the result of trial, error and hard work, then we are allowing them to see what they, too, can be capable of.

Dr. Rey is an adjunct professor at The Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University and the founder/executive director of The Gratitude Garden Preschool in San Clemente. Call (949) 572-4453 or visit www.gratitudegardenpreschool.com for more information.

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics – Huh??

BY DR. TAYLOR OLSEN, DDS, MSD

“WOW, YOU LOOK SO DIFFERENT!” After orthodontics, many people hear their friends tell them how different their entire face looks, because orthodontic treatment involves much more than just straight teeth.

An orthodontist is a specialist in ‘Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.’ Say what? Dento-facial is selfexplanatory – dealing with the teeth and face. ‘Orthopedics’ is defined as “the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.”

You mean to tell me that orthodontics can affect the bones of my face and therefore affect my entire facial appearance?

That’s right. Orthodontics not only straightens teeth but also adjusts facial bones to achieve facial balance. For example, have you ever seen a child who had an underbite (looks like a bulldog) and after orthodontics she ends up with a normal bite and no longer looks angry all the time? Or maybe you know someone who had a severe overbite (small chin) and, after orthodontics, the chin looked stronger and the face more balanced. Another friend of yours may have had their jaw deviate to the side before braces, but after orthodontics

everything looks symmetrical. These changes occur because it’s not just the teeth that are moving, the actual facial bones are also being manipulated to achieve a great smile.

The flip side is also true (and scary;) if orthodontics is done improperly, it can cause further damage to a face. That’s why you want the best, most qualified practitioner providing your orthodontic care. Make sure to choose a board certified orthodontist who is experienced and well trained to properly diagnose and treat your child. After all, is saving a few bucks to get the cheapest ‘braces’ at the expense of negatively affecting your child’s face worth the risk? Not a chance!

Contact Dr. Taylor Olsen, a board certified orthodontist with offices in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, at info@ ocbraces.com or visit www.ocbraces.com for more information.

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FEBRUARY 2016 9

TAX STRATEGIES

Make Time for Friends

PLAN FOR WEALTH!

BY JEANNE MCCORMICK

Who’s on your Power Team?

BY VICKY WILSON

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ast month I began the tale of my friend, Connie, and how she created an early and comfortable retirement built on the cornerstone of Leverage. This key concept is to use other resources to obtain more coins than you can on your own. When Connie saw how little she would earn during 30 years of teaching, she went back to school with a self-study of wealthy people. She learned how they thought, how they viewed money and how they planned for wealth.

As a young girl, Connie was sad her father could never take a family vacation because he worried his diner would lose money in his absence. Instead of him running his business, it was running him! During a family discussion, Connie suggested he tell his employees that he was going on vacation and he needed the business to earn a certain amount. Any amount above that figure, they could keep. The business flourished that week! Waitresses baked homemade pies, cakes and cookies.

They prepared special recipes and sold out every day. It was a Win-Win! Connie’s father was able to enjoy a worry-free vacation because he gave his staff the opportunity to make extra income working the same shift. The concept being that they each brought something to the table.

This leads to another strategy of OPM (Other People’s Money.) While studying the wealthy, Connie became involved with two friends working as successful real estate agents in the Chicago suburbs. They were making plenty of money but had no time to invest in property for themselves. Connie had no money, but plenty of time. They started acquiring single family homes. Her friends put up the money and Connie put in the time to clean, spruce and meet with prospective tenants. They

eventually owned the most single family homes in Chicago.

Many years later, she would use the IRS 1031 Exchange Rule to ‘trade’ ten of those houses for a multimillion dollar property in California. Rental real estate is a powerful tool for building wealth with many tax advantages. This led to Connie’s speaking career–training Century 21 agents across the region how to be successful agents. Next month we’ll reveal how Connie’s tax professional has made all the difference!

THERE IS AN OLD ADAGE: 12 hugs a day for optimal health.

But unless you have small children in your life, or happen to be a yoga teacher, you probably fall far short of 12 hugs each day.

Humans are social beings, but with increasing hours spent working and commuting longer distances to work, making time for friends is a luxury that many people just can't manage. I read a study once that listed the regrets of people in their 70s. The top two were letting your health go and losing contact with friends.

The ancient philosopher Epicurus stated very elegantly, “Of all the things that wisdom provides for living one’s life in happiness, the greatest by far is the possession of friendship. “ According to Gretchen Rubin in her book, The Happiness Project, studies show that most activities are more enjoyable experienced in the company of others. Exercising, commuting, homework – all are more enjoyable in the company of others.

Further, having strong relationships make it far more likely that you take joy in life. Studies also show that having friends lengthens your life, boosts immunity and cuts the risk of depression.

Experts and long passed down wisdom suggests that you should have five people you can call a friend, so in this month of love, why not focus on relationships:

• Strengthen old friendships. Reach out and reconnect with an old college friend, or maybe go visit your aunt in Santa

Monica that you’ve been meaning to see.

• Deepen your existing friendships by making time to see your friends. It doesn't have to be a big ordeal. Have a family game night and invite the neighbors. Host a pot luck. Meet at the park. Go for a swim at the community pool. Just reach out and do something with a friend. Its so much more fun!

• Make some new friends. Invite the wild card to dinner. Pick up a new sport. Join a book club. Volunteer. It might be just what you need!

Have more fun! You deserve it. You WILL be happier and more balanced. If not now, when?

Shanti Shanti

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FEBRUARY 2016 11

BEAUTY BUZZ

$5 Facelifts and Other Skin Rejuvenation Advances

BY CHRIS GANGNES

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harles “Criswell” King was a prognosticator in the 1960s, – famous for his wild predictions– including his declaration that the last day of life on Earth would occur on August 18, 1999. Criswell managed to hit the bull’s-eye on a few of his guesses, but most were too outrageous to come true.

In his 1968 book, Criswell Predicts From Now to the Year 2000,

Criswell offered that, “by 1980, we will be able to perform our own home facelifts for just $5.00 a pop.”

We haven’t reached that point yet but Criswell was on the right track because the facelift options of 2016 are vastly different – faster and less invasive – than the options from his era. Back then, a facelift was a major surgical procedure that required general anesthesia and a long recovery. While that type of procedure is still available, it has given ground to options that would make Criswell smile.

One popular rejuvenation option today is the Microlift, which effectively corrects signs of minimal to moderate aging without the recovery time of a full surgical facelift. Microlifts can be performed on an outpatient basis, take less time to perform than a traditional procedure and have a far shorter recovery period.

Excellent results are achieved with this less invasive procedure, with most candidates in their 40s and 50s. Microlifts are performed using small incisions hidden within the hairline and ears. Through these areas, the skin and underlying muscle is repositioned to restore youthful facial contours with minimal discomfort post-procedure. Patients usually return to normal activities in 5 to 7 days.

A cousin to the Microlift is the Extended Microlift, which involves delicate camouflaged incisions to gain access to the underlying tissues (aka “muscle layer”) of the skin. These sagging, weakened tissues are repositioned and supported to achieve rejuvenation of the jowl and cheek. The Extended Microlift is very well tolerated with minimal discomfort.

Criswell would also be pleased to know that there are several popular non-surgical skin tightening options that do not provide the dramatic results of a full facelift but still produce noticeable improvements. These include: • Thermage – Delivers radio-frequency energy waves to the deeper layers of the skin, including the collagen layers (responsible for lax and loose skin) causing them to tighten immediately.

• Fractional CO2 Resurfacing – Targets the areas of skin that need help without harming healthy areas of skin by “scattering” the energy in a light beam at a high rate so it can be focused and penetrate deeper into the skin. This produces more dramatic results than previously possible.

• ThermiTightTM – A safe, effective procedure that works by delivering precisely controlled thermal energy under the skin to targeted tissue, causing immediate shrinkage. ThermiTight tightens skin, stimulating collagen production and reducing fat. Dramatic results are usually achieved after just one treatment.

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Though facelifts are not yet at home for $5, today’s options provide excellent results with less trouble.

Chris Gangnes is the General Manager at Facial Aesthetic Concepts. Visit www.newbeautymd.com or call (949) 429-4884 for more information.

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Currently, James is a Senior Group Manager at Hyundai Motor America in Fountain Valley and Einav is a Zumba instructor at 24 Hour Fitness in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. In addition, she just recently went back to work as a sales executive at Shred-it. The couple stays busy with their twin girls, Marissa and Alexa, 3rd graders at Vista del Mar Elementary. Both girls are full of life and very social. Alexa loves to be on stage and is involved with the Acting Academy for Kids, having starred as one of the orphans in their most recent production of Annie in December. Marissa takes singing lessons and plays AYSO soccer.

Having moved from a tight-knit neighborhood in Ladera Ranch, Einav was concerned how the changes would affect her family and if they would be able to build the same strong friendships in Talega. Taking the twins out of a small charter school in Aliso Viejo and transferring them to one as large as Vista del Mar was a worry but it hasn’t taken long for the foursome to settle in, make new friends and witness the camaraderie unique to Talega.

When Einav’s father passed away very suddenly a few months ago and she had to leave James and the girls and fly to Israel, the Stewarts were shocked at how the neighbors joined together to help them. James cancelled his business trips for the two weeks that Einav would be gone so that he would be available to take care of the kids. One day at Marissa’s AYSO Picture Day, he bumped into one of their neighbors and she asked how they were doing. When James told her what was

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he Stewart family moved to Talega in April of 2015.

Residing in Ladera Ranch for many years, they decided they wanted to find a larger, new construction home within that area. After looking for quite some time and not finding what they wanted, a friend in the mortgage industry convinced them to consider looking further south in Orange County and they were persuaded to check out Alora in Talega. They instantly fell in love with the open hills, ocean views and numerous opportunities to pursue outdoor activities and decided to settle here.

Less than a year old, but already blending, their neighborhood on Calle Loyola has been a blessing for the Stewarts as neither James nor Einav have family in the area. Born and raised in Israel, Einav came to the United States 22 years ago.

She met James through a mutual friend who gave Einav’s phone number to James before he left Michigan for a two-monthlong European adventure with some friends in 1993. After he called her and they met for dinner, James ended up spending

his whole trip in Israel - scrapping his plans to travel Europe with friends- so that the two could get to know each other better. When it was time for him to return to Michigan, he asked Einav if she would ever consider moving to the States. Einav thought he was crazy but after James left for home and they tried to continue their relationship long distance, she decided within a few months to give it a shot. In 1994, only 22 years old and with her whole family in Israel, Einav moved to the United States. “I just kind of dropped everything and decided to come here and start a new adventure. Young and free spirited (with) nothing holding me back!”

While the couple lived in Michigan, James attended Oakland University and received his M.B.A. from Wayne State University.

They were married at the Baronette Hotel in Novi, Michigan on June 27, 1999 with Einav’s family traveling from Israel to attend.

A job transfer for James with Ford Motor Company in 1999 brought them to Southern California where Einav attended and received her B.A from Cal State Fullerton.

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“Everyone invests in each other and

helps each other out and I think that’s what makes this community so strong.”

going on and the neighbor realized Einav would be away for some time, James recalls, “She said, ‘Well, we need to help you!’ So she rounded up all the neighbors and every night somebody brought dinner to us. It was amazing.” The Stewarts were astounded by the generosity of their new neighbors noting, “They wouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer, instead saying, ‘Just tell us what time we can drop it off.’”

For James, that experience really solidified what a unique community Talega is. “We only moved here last April, so we really haven’t been here very long but in that time we’ve gotten to know so many people. When that happened, the proof was there.” Einav continues, “Being here without a support system is challenging. Who can you rely on?” But the efforts and kindness of their neighbors, embracing them like family, they believe what makes Talega such a great community to live in.

As a foursome, the Stewarts were immediately sold on the lifestyle of living in a beach town. Now with only a four-mile drive rather than the trek from Ladera Ranch, they appreciate being able to go down to the beach whenever they want to. James, Einav and the girls boogie board and he tries to get down to run the beach trail whenever he’s not traveling. When he has time off, James says the last thing he feels like doing is getting on an airplane so many of their vacations are spent close by, enjoying the many offerings of our area, from the golf courses in Palm Springs to Disneyland and, most often, the many beaches. When it’s time to hop on a plane, it’s usually to visit James’ family in Michigan where Marissa and Alexa love to spend time with their cousins. Einav also tries to take the girls back to Israel every few years but as the girls are getting older, Einav says that trip is getting harder to make.

The Stewarts have always appreciated the community they lived in, seeking one where they’d be comfortable raising their girls within the comfort of a friendly neighborhood. Unwittingly, they found that in Talega and are grateful they took the drive down to San Clemente to look. “Once we came down here we fell in love,” remarks Einav. James adds, “It’s genuine and it doesn’t feel transient.

Everyone invests in each other and helps each other out and I think that’s what makes this community so strong.”

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An Update on the Stock Market

Investment Suggestions to Weather the Storm

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he stock market's rough start to the year continued Friday. The concerns remain falling oil prices and slower economic growth in the rest of the world. Oil prices have dropped sharply, falling below $30 per barrel. And China's Shanghai stock exchange declined about 3.5%, putting it into bear market territory (down 20%). Although stocks in China don't directly reflect prospects for its economy, the slowdown in China's growth remains the underlying worry. However, as stocks have dropped, bond prices have gained, helping buffer investor portfolios.

We don't think this is the end of the bull market.

Over time, stocks are supported by economic and earnings growth. We expect the economy to continue to grow modestly, and we think corporate profits will rebound as oil prices and the dollar stabilize over 2016. Don't let the shaky start to the year undermine your confidence in the longer-term outlook.

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Financial markets are instantly and always connected, but economies don't always move together. Because the U.S. is such a large economy, it is less exposed than most other countries to slower growth in the rest of the world. U.S. economic growth depends to a much greater extent on consumer spending, and we expect strong job growth, like December's gain of 292,000 jobs, to continue to support rising consumer spending. Economic growth is bumpy, though, so don't overreact when it fluctuates. Lower oil prices have historically helped boost economic growth and corporate profits.

In addition, slower global growth and lower oil prices are likely to continue keeping U.S. inflation low and may prompt the Federal Reserve to delay future hikes in short-term interest rates. Although we didn't (and don't) expect dramatically higher interest rates in 2016, rates could remain lower for longer, supporting vehicle purchases and keeping mortgage rates low.

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Higher market volatility seems likely to continue, so be sure you're prepared and stay invested. The most important decision is your mix of stocks and bonds, based on your risk tolerance and long-term financial goals. You may need to rebalance by adding fixed income - or stocks - to return to an appropriate mix.

The second action to consider is improving the diversification of your equity and fixed-income investments. As you review your portfolio, look for opportunities to upgrade the quality of your investments. These actions can help ensure you own a carefully constructed portfolio of quality investments that is well-positioned for volatile markets.

Although the Dow and S&P 500 are down about 10% from their recent highs, many quality companies have dropped further. Don't over-concentrate on one sector or over-rely on past winners - better diversification is critical in more volatile markets. Lower prices offer opportunities to add quality investments but only if you can keep a longer-term view.

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9:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages: Adult (18 and older) Volunteers: Free

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@The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Visitors traveling to sparsely populated areas are usually delighted to discover how many more stars are visible than at home. If you’ve not yet caught a glimpse of the Milky Way, come out to The Reserve for Astronomy Night where you can still view many more celestial phenomena than elsewhere in urbanized Orange County!

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Experience the cool, quiet beauty of winter on The Reserve. See early wildflowers and breathtaking views as we hike up North Ridge Trail, over to Wilson’s Camp and return through Shady Canyon. Keep your New Year’s resolutions going strong on this steady-paced hike surrounded by the beauty of nature.

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North Ridge Hike

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Sierra Sage Nature Walk

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9:00 – 11:30 am Adult: $10.00 Child: $5.00 Supporter: Free SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Shooting Stars Wildflower Walk

@The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Local wildflower expert Bob Allen will lead an exploration of The Reserve looking for early wildflowers like the Padre Shooting Star. Learn to identify blooms and savor the smells, sights,

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Saturday Trail Clearing and Weeding

@The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Volunteer to spend a few hours in beautiful surroundings helping make The Reserve trails accessible to our visitors. Join the crew dedicated to protecting our native ecosystems by maintaining trails and eliminating weeds. Volunteer efforts make an impact! Drinks and snacks provided.

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8:00 – 11:30 am Volunteers: Free

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S I N G L E - F A M I LY H O M E S

YO U R M O N T H LY U P DAT E O N P RO P ERT I E S I N TA L EG A

TRACT / STREET

TRACT / STREET

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

SQ FT

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

SQ FT*

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

COE

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$1,199,000

$304

3,949

5/6

3

--

9,130

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$1,300,000

$303

4,287

5/6

3

--

8,241

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Pending

$1,724,000

$402

4,287

5/6

3

--

8,241

Sold

$1,640,000

$415

3,949

4/5

3

--

9,130

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$1,599,900

$350

4,570

4/5

3

4

8,753

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$1,799,900

$337

5,336

5/6

3

6

8,388

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Active

$2,299,900

$431

5,336

5/6

3

6

9,794 8,433

11/23/15

Alora

TOWNHOMES *

STATUS

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE

*

COE

18 Via Paulina

Alassio

11/25/15

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$594,999

$357

1,668

3/3

2

--

1,668

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Pending

$459,900

$330

1,395

2/3

2

--

--

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Pending

$499,890

$358

1,395

3/3

2

--

--

36 Paseo Rosa

Sold

$410,000

$275

1,489

3/4

2

--

--

10/22/15

62 Paseo Rosa

Sold

$435,000

$312

1,395

2/3

2

--

--

12/10/15

35 Via Alcamo

Sold

$1,375,110

$259

5,300

5/6

3

3

403 Calle Campanero

Sold

$440,000

$297

1,484

3/4

2

4

--

10/22/15

19 Calle Tamara

Sold

$1,679,900

$327

5,139

5/6

3

5

9,786

11/30/15

32 Calle Tamara

Sold

$1,725,000

$336

5,139

5/6

3

5

13,838

12/31/15

22 Via Alcamo

Sold

$1,580,000

$312

5,068

5/5

3

--

9,383

09/23/15

3 Via Marin

Pending

$739,900

$312

2,369

4/3

2

C

3,977

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Pending

$759,000

$308

2,463

3/3

2

B

6,085

Sold

$715,000

$335

2,136

3/3

2

--

4,147

Alta

Carmel Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$675,000

$330

2,043

3/2

2

2

2,043

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Active

$752,000

$295

2,550

3/3

2

--

--

Pending

$699,900

$348

2,014

3/2

2

1

--

80 Avenida Cristal

Amalfi

11 Via Santander

Santalana 152 Paseo Vista

Active

$525,000

$404

1,298

3/2

2

1

1,298

150 Paseo Vista

Sold

$527,000

$323

1,634

3/3

2

--

1,700

10/01/15

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$969,900

$274

3,534

4/3

3

--

4,626

50 Paseo Vista

Sold

$529,000

$321

1,650

3/3

2

--

1,650

10/02/15

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$975,000

$274

3,556

4/3

3

--

6,286

72 Paseo Verde

Sold

$555,000

$329

1,686

3/3

2

B

--

11/09/15

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Active

$1,099,000

$383

2,867

3/3

3

--

8,071

40 Calle De La Luna

Sold

$1,118,000

$318

3,512

5/4

3

--

9,135

11/02/15

Bella Vista

Trinidad

Cantabria 11/13/15

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$559,988

$345

1,625

3/3

2

--

--

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Pending

$579,000

$305

1,900

3/3

2

--

--

9 Avenida Brio

Sold

$394,264

$288

1,367

2/2

2

--

--

10/19/15

25 Paseo Carla

Active

$879,900

$363

2,427

3/3

2

C

5,086

43 Avenida Brio

Sold

$545,000

$335

1,625

3/3

2

--

--

11/30/15

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$915,000

$370

2,471

4/3

2

--

7,309

10/23/15

18 Via Balcon

Sold

$852,500

$345

2,471

4/3

2

D

5,149

01/05/16

25 Via Canero

Sold

$879,900

$341

2,583

4/3

2

--

7,133

12/01/15

17 Via Agradar

Sold

$880,000

$359

2,450

4/3

2

3

4,800

09/08/15

11 Camino Celeste

Sold

$584,000

$311

1,876

3/3

2

--

--

Caprizi

Verano Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Pending

$439,900

$326

1,351

2/2

2

--

--

23 Via Almeria

Sold

$425,000

$315

1,351

2/2

2

--

1,351

10/29/15

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$1,435,000

$288

4,988

5/6

3

--

--

43 Via Almeria

Sold

$433,000

$327

1,325

2/2

2

A

--

11/05/15

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$1,899,000

$405

4,689

5/6

3

--

10,454

32 Via Carmona

Sold

$550,000

$312

1,762

3/3

2

--

--

12/10/15

11 Calle Careyes

Active

$1,975,000

$373

5,290

5/6

3

3

9,346

11 Via Villena

Sold

$560,000

$325

1,724

3/3

2

2

--

09/30/15

56 Via Villena

Sold

$565,000

$328

1,724

3/3

2

2

1,724

10/13/15

Careyes

*Approximate

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Your Monthly Update on Properties in Talega

S I N G L E - F A M I LY H O M E S

S I N G L E - F A M I LY H O M E S

TRACT / STREET

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

SQ FT*

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

COE

Carillon

TRACT / STREET

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

SQ FT*

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

COE

Miraleste

28 Calle Mattis

Active

$1,239,000

$321

3,862

5/5

2

F

9,196

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$1,099,900

$332

3,313

4/4

2

--

6,546

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$1,269,900

$349

3,641

5/5

2

5

7,856

4 Via Abrazar

Sold

$940,000

$317

2,968

5/3

3

2

5,279

09/02/15

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Pending

$1,135,900

$326

3,484

4/4

2

4

8,233

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Pending

$1,150,000

$306

3,762

4/5

3

--

7,113

13 Via Abrazar

Sold

$1,150,000

$347

3,313

4/4

2

3

10,006

11/9/15

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Pending

$1,369,000

$328

4,175

5/6

2

--

7,806

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Pending

$1,596,900

$415

3,844

5/5

2

6

9,281

21 Via Lucena

Sold

$1,140,000

$290

3,928

5/6

3

I

6,194

09/15/15

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$1,600,000

$341

4,686

5/6

3

3

11,101

17 Via Franca

Sold

$1,198,900

$329

3,641

5/5

2

5

7,974

12/28/15

31 Calle Vista Del Sol

Sold

$1,450,000

$337

4,300

5/5

3

--

11,224

12/30/15

13 Via Franca

Sold

$1,200,000

$330

3,641

5/5

2

5

8,750

11/13/15

38 Calle Mattis

Sold

$1,480,080

$385

3,844

5/5

2

6

5,989

12/21/15

Sold

$947,000

$305

3,101

4/4

2

--

7,598

01/08/16

Sold

$1,131,000

$404

2,800

3/3

3

--

12,471

12/02/15

2 Via Abajar

Sold

$810,000

$345

2,350

4/3

2

--

6,700

10/02/15

300 Camino Mira Monte

Sold

$1,079,000

$297

3,627

4/4

3

--

7,430

12/23/15

Pending

$935,000

$312

3,000

5/3

2

--

5,079

Sold

$885,000

$307

2,882

4/3

3

--

7,876

09/23/15

22 Corte Jaime

Sold

$1,050,000

$265

3,955

4/4

3

--

6,403

11/17/15

13 Via Nerisa

Sold

$1,175,000

$297

3,955

4/5

3

--

7,248

09/15/15

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Active

$799,000

$383

2,088

3/3

2

1

4,011

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Active

$850,000

$362

2,351

3/3

2

--

3,939

55 Calle Akelia

Sold

$799,000

$340

2,351

4/3

2

1

4,564

12/23/15

15 Via Abajar

Sold

$825,000

$269

3,071

5/4

2

C

4,805

09/18/15

19 Via Abajar

Sold

$825,000

$315

2,615

4/3

2

--

4,781

10/16/15

6 Via Abajar

Sold

$850,000

$338

2,513

4/3

2

--

7,074

10/05/15

Montellano

Monterey 321 Via Promesa

Catania Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$929,000

$323

2,873

4/4

2

--

10,176

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Active

$1,325,000

$346

3,833

5/5

2

--

5,489

42 Via Cartama

Sold

$1,085,000

$289

3,756

5/5

2

--

6,342

10/28/15

27 Via Jacobea

Sold

$1,090,000

$311

3,500

5/4

3

3

6,286

10/13/15

Pacifica Summit 16 Calle Anacapa

Pacifica - Talega Cazadero 15 Corte El Brazo

Sold

$1,140,000

$286

3,990

5/5

3

3

7,719

11/10/15

38 Calle Loyola

Sold

$1,185,000

$285

4,158

5/5

2

--

7,841

10/13/15

Portomarin

Escala Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 16 Calle Frutas

Pending

$869,000

$351

2,478

4/3

2

--

7,950

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Sold

$767,500

$334

2,300

4/3

2

--

4,299

12/29/15

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Pending

$798,000

$340

2,344

3/3

2

--

4,230

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Pending

$805,000

$368

2,186

4/3

2

--

5,699

114 Corte Tierra Bella

Sold

$699,000

$346

2,020

3/3

2

C

4,944

11/06/15

484 Camino Flora

Sold

$730,000

$361

2,020

3/3

2

C

4,234

09/04/15

469 Camino Flora

Sold

$745,000

$311

2,399

4/3

2

--

9,649

12/23/15

118 Corte Tierra Bella

Sold

$790,000

$364

2,170

4/3

2

--

6,018

01/07/16

Farralon Ridge

Ravenna

Lucia Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$2,370,000

$395

6,000

5/6

4

--

Sabella

15,984

San Lucar

Mirador Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Pending

$1,349,000

$307

4,400

5/6

3

2

10,733

20 Calle Gaulteria

Pending

$1,375,000

$292

4,706

5/6

4

--

9,418

17 Calle Aveituna

Sold

$1,075,000

$240

4,473

5/6

3

--

7,832

11/06/15

20 Calle Aveituna

Sold

$1,200,000

$267

4,500

5/6

3

--

7,915

11/23/15

16 Via Divertirse

Sold

$1,275,000

$275

4,631

5/6

3

2

10,342

11/24/15 *Approximate

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S I N G L E - F A M I LY H O M E S

SENIOR 55 & OLDER HOMES

TRACT / STREET

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

SQ FT*

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

Active

$1,095,000

$310

3,536

5/5

3

3

COE

TRACT / STREET

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

SQ FT*

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

6,469

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Active

$909,900

$379

2,401

2/2

2

--

7,433

6,678

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Active

$925,000

$344

2,692

3/2

2

--

5,702

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Active

$975,000

$345

2,826

3/2

2

--

7,192

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Active

$1,290,000

$479

2,692

3/2

2

C

6,038

Pending

$725,000

$371

1,955

3/2

2

--

--

Sold

$645,000

$330

1,957

2/2

2

--

--

09/04/15

Sold

$792,250

$386

2,055

2/2

2

--

7,918

11/12/15

Active

$798,750

$457

1,747

2/2

2

1

4,281

San Rafael 211 Via Marfino 517 Via El Risco

Sold

$980,000

$276

3,552

5/4

3

--

10/23/15

Sandbridge 15 Corte Sevilla

Pending

$989,000

$366

2,699

2/2

2

C

Sandbridge

COE

6,363

Seagarden Sansol

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8 Calle Saltamontes

Active

$979,000

$280

3,500

4/4

3

--

5,765

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Active

$1,240,000

$383

3,238

4/4

2

--

5,817

43 Corte Pinturas

Waterleaf

Seaside

5 Camino Botero

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Active

$859,000

$318

2,705

5/3

2

--

4,368

4 Calle Guijarro

Sold

$860,000

$343

2,505

4/3

2

--

8,413

10/07/15

Wavecrest 12 Corte Sagrada

Solana Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

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$725,000

$429

1,690

3/3

2

--

3,747

Pending

$760,000

$385

1,972

4/3

2

C

6,058

16 Corte Pasillo

Sold

$680,000

$400

1,700

3/3

2

--

5,123

09/18/15

1 Calle Tejado

Sold

$685,000

$403

1,700

3/3

2

--

7,980

09/08/15

39 Camino Azulejo

Sold

$720,000

$290

2,480

4/3

2

--

4,340

12/30/15

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Active

$1,125,000

$289

3,889

6/5

2

3

7,185

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Active

$1,145,000

$306

3,740

4/4

3

--

7,732

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Active

$1,160,000

$360

3,218

4/4

2

--

6,405

Talega Averages

Stella Mare

85 Via Regalo

Active

$1,165,000

$312

3,729

5/5

3

4

6,181

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Active

$1,198,000

$364

3,293

4/4

3

--

6,912

46 Paseo Lerida

Active

$1,289,000

$384

3,358

4/4

3

3

8,643

Pending

$1,125,000

$350

3,218

5/4

2

--

5,584

Sold

$1,060,000

$292

3,625

5/5

3

--

6,167

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Active

$879,000

$351

2,506

4/3

3

--

6,073

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Active

$899,900

$333

2,702

5/3

3

C

5,179

Active

$888,000

$270

3,293

5/3

2

--

6,543

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01/07/16

Terra Linda

Vittoria Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Active

$950,000

$296

3,209

4/3

2

--

5,639

64 Via Armilla

Pending

$829,000

$301

2,750

5/3

3

1

6,133

12 Via Durango

Pending

$899,000

$299

3,003

4/3

3

2

6,037

43 Via Armilla

Sold

$974,000

$289

3,376

5/4

3

--

4,810

Pending

$1,716,000

$343

5,000

5/6

3

--

12,240

09/21/15

SINGLE FAMILY ACTIVE(42) PENDING SALE(19) SOLD(48)

AVG. LIST PRICE $1,198,187 $1,101,248 $1,061,891

CONDO/ TOWNHOUSE ACTIVE(5) PENDING SALE(6) SOLD(15)

AVG. LIST PRICE $621,397 $569,784 $519,727

AVG. SQFT 3,474 3,271 3,282 AVG. SQFT 1,837 1,669 1,603

AVG. DOM 83 99 86 AVG. DOM 59 69 99

AVG. LIST $PSF $345 $335 $324 AVG. LIST $PSF $338 $341 $324

AVG. SOLD PRICE

AVG. SOLD $PSF

$1,039,857 AVG. SOLD PRICE

$317 AVG. SOLD $PSF

$506,484

$316

The Green Sheet is based on information from the Association of REALTORS®/Multiple Listing Service as of 01/10/16 and/or other sources. The Talega Green Sheet and MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent. The properties listed above are not all Surterre Properties® and include listings from other brokers. If you notice any incorrect information or a property that is not listed, please call my office immediately at 949.498.7711. To preserve space, old sales since 09/01/15 have been eliminated. If you would like the name, address and phone number of the firm representing a specific property listed above, please contact my office.

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