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FEBRUARY 2015

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MONTELLANO | 8 Calle Angelitos

Offered for $1,750,000 5 Bed | 5.5 Bath | Approx. 4,695 Sq. Ft.

MONTELLANO | 8 Corte De Nubes

Offered for $1,649,000 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath | Approx. 4,200 Sq. Ft.

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CANTABRIA | 4 Calle Celestial

Offered for $1,299,000 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Approx. 2,842 Sq. Ft.

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It seems it was barely the 1st of January before the holly was gone and the Valentine's Day paraphernalia started to appear. It was very annoying, at least initially. Then, there was that cellophane bag of candy hearts with cute sayings. What a memory jogger to stimulate a flashback to another time!

Do you remember the joy of getting those valentines from all the kids in your class and laughing at those sayings? (Do kids even do that anymore?)

The simple act of giving a card or piece of candy was so special. Perhaps Valentine's Day shouldn't be about getting fancy gifts or going to an expensive dinner once a year, but about all those acts of consideration and kindness for those we love throughout the year. How about the hot cup of coffee that your spouse brings upstairs on a cold morning when you just want to stay under the covers a few minutes longer or their trip to fill up the gas tank so you don't have to worry about it. Or maybe the times that a loved one picks you up at airport after a cross-country flight and a week away from home so you see a smiling face instead of a nameless shuttle driver.

We invite you to perform a random act of kindness, or two or three, this Valentine's Day. Show up and be present for those you care about.

Put the phone or tablet down and turn off the television (you can still record your favorites for later). Time with you is likely to be better than any gift from a store. And you can’t be there for others unless you take care of yourself. Consider being inspired by our two companion articles on intention to create a personal or family intention as a gift that will keep on giving!

Happy Valentine’s Day,

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Happy New Year and I hope that everyone had a great

over 2013. The current Active inventory in January is 39

holiday season. I just wanted to briefly reflect on the numbers

properties for Talega. In 2014 our start inventory was 29

for 2014 vs. 2013 in the Talega Community. Looking back,

properties, and in 2013 it was 17 properties – just to give

2014 sales volume fell 16 percent compared to 2013. The

some prospective. We are optimistic that 2015, with

average days a property sat on the market before going into

low interest rates, will start out to be a good year

escrow was 92 days which is up from 69 in 2013. The positive

and build in sales volume heading towards the spring

news is that closed sale prices were up 8.5 percent in 2014

and summer months.

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Special Effects: 107 Corte Tierra Bella Honorable Mention: 43 Camino Azulejo Honorable Mention: 33 Lomas Verdes Honorable Mention: 1 & 3 Via Cancion Honorable Mention: 35 Corte Vidriosa Best Neighborhood Decor: Sabella - Via Cuenta Nueva Best Neighborhood Decor: Catania North - Via Soria

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Special Interest Group: Tennis Enthusiasts

We are creating a Talega Tennis Roster for interested tennis players of all abilities to connect with other residents who love to play. If you are looking for a game here or there but don’t always have the people to play with, this is perfect for you!

Talega Block Party Update

City & Local Contacts Despite the Recent Rain We Are Still In a Drought

In an effort to decrease water usage, many homeowners have been considering replacing your natural grass with California friendly drought resistant plants and synthetic turf.

Any changes to front yard, side yard or rear yard landscape must be approved prior to installation by the Talega Maintenance Corporation’s Design Review Committee (DRC).

Synthetic turf may be used in front yard landscape in addition to side areas and backyards. The Talega Architectural Guidelines state the following: 1. Synthetic turf may be used in front yard landscaping, only as an enhancement, accessory to or to complement the main landscaping features and not as a major focal landscaping feature.

2. Turf to be installed within a border such as a concrete strip, brick planter, etc.

SAN CLEMENTE POLICE SERVICES is one of the most water-intensive plants in your landscape. Its high water use and frequent maintenance make it a timeconsuming and expensive yard option.

In fact, the average residential customer spends about 60% of their water on outdoor irrigation. By changing turf to a California Friendly yard of drought tolerant plants you can save water and money.

To help with turf removal projects, rebates are available for $2 or more per square foot of turf removed. This increased turf removal rebate is being provided in response to Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s emergency drought declaration.

Important Note: First apply to the DRC for approval. Once the landscape plan has been approved, then apply for the Turf Removal Program.

Non-Emergency (949) 770-6011 SAN CLEMENTE FIRE SERVICES

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You may now receive up to $300 for a neighborhood block party! As a reminder, block party reimbursements are given to supplement the cost of hosting a party and are not meant to cover the entire cost. For more information about block parties, how to submit and what you can be reimbursed for, please visit www.talegatoday.com, under the Events and Programs tab.

Congratulations to our 2014 Light Up the Night Winners!

Best Use of Lights: 17 & 19 Calle Almeja Simply Elegant: 14 Via Soria Magical Effects: 43 Calle Loyola Bright Lights: 21 Via Timon Best Theme: 3 Calle Almeja

Email the following information to Ashley.

Waterhouse@fsresidential. com by February 15: name, gender, level of play, general availability and phone umber.

Once the contact information is collected, an email with a tennis player roster will be sent out to all the players that are interested. This is for Talega residents only and your information will only be shared with those interested in playing.

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If you have any question regarding the architectural submission process, contact Kathy Conkey at (949) 448-6026 or kathy.conkey@fsresidential.com.

3. A minimum 3’-0” wide, or as determined by the DRC, planting buffer from the sidewalk/front property line to the artificial turf is required.

In no case shall the artificial turf be adjacent to regular turf on the same lot or adjoining property.

4. Areas of turf in the front yard are confined to small selected areas not to exceed an aggregate total of 200 S.F. or as determined by the Design Review Committee.

5. Synthetic turf is not permitted on slopes steeper than 4:1 maximum.

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WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

Review Your New Year’s Resolutions WE ARE NOW in the 2nd month of the New Year 2015. Like many people you might have made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, go to the gym more ofte or get your financial life in order. If you made a list, it’s time to check your progress. Financial resolutions can be especially difficult to stick with because – like eating and exercising – our spending, saving and investing habits tend to be tied more to our emotions than to our logic.

Here are some tips for keeping your financial resolutions:

› Form new habits by tying them to current behavior. If you have a regular system for paying bills, then make a “bill” for your financial savings goals and pay it first. Make a contribution to your IRA or retirement accounts. Or add to your children’s or grandkid’s college savings accounts regularly.

› One of the easiest ways to keep your saving and investing goals on target is to set up automatic deposits to your investment accounts. Automatic payroll deductions for 401(k) contributions are great examples – you never see the cash and don’t have to write a check, but you see your account balance steadily grow. It is easy to set up automatic deposits to almost all kinds of savings and investment accounts. ere your financial resolutions ›W simple, achievable and realistic?

Make adjustments to your resolutions to have goals that are really important to you and your family. If you are serious about improving your financial situation, do some homework, crunch some numbers and put your plan in writing.

›B reak your plan down into smaller steps. Trying to make too many changes at once will leave you feeling overwhelmed. Instead of trying to implement resolutions for the entire year all at once, add one or two goals every quarter. ›W ork with a “coach” to keep you accountable to your plan – perhaps your spouse or your financial advisor. A “buddy system” approach will increase your odds of continuing success.

Just like a weight-loss program, a regular weigh-in or check-in with your coach will motivate you and help keep you on track.

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Vista Del Mar MAKO Educational Foundation Annual Gala Event

Two Ways to Raise Money for Vista Del Mar School Using Your Ralph’s Reward Card

Want to help raise money for our local school, Vista del Mar? All you have to do is link your Ralph’s rewards card to Vista del Mar. Each year, Ralph’s donates 2-4% from every purchase made. Last year, they donated $19,000!

It’s simple to do. Next time you are in Ralph’s, just ask the cashier to scan your rewards card and the barcode for Vista del Mar. It’s a great, free way to help support our children’s education. The barcode is available at the check stands.

Dine Out Week: February 9-12

Another easy way to support Vista del Mar is by visiting the following restaurants on the days below and they will donate a percentage of your meal to Vista del Mar: Monday @ Board & Brew Tuesday @ Baja Fresh Wednesday @ Z Pizza Thursday @ Panera

Saturday, February 7 • 5:30pm–6pm VIP Reception 6pm–10:15pm Main Event @ Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente The gala is the biggest event in terms of fundraising and networking among the Vista Del Mar Elementary and Middle School community. The event theme will be “Saturday Night Fever” and will feature a live and silent auction along with dancing and seated dinner. The event is expected to draw 200 guests, including many of San Clemente’s active community members. Auction contributions will come from over 75 corporations and local businesses. Examples of auction items in the past have included Hawaiian vacations, premier seating at sports events, spa experiences, weekend getaways and much more. The Foundation’s mission is focused on longterm investments that impact the quality of each student’s education. Examples of funded investments at Vista Del Mar include new technology, a robotics program and many different types of enrichment programs. In the 2013-14 school year, the MAKO foundation gave back over $106 per student. Interested in attending or supporting this event? Please contact Don Belanger, President of the MAKO Educational Foundation at dbelanger@makofoundation.org or (949) 291-7575.

Tickets: $75 per person VIP Tickets: $100 per person (includes VIP reception, special seating and expedited check-in).

Visit www.makofoundation.org/gala to purchase tickets.

SAN CLEMENTE HIGH SCHOOL JANUARY SPORTS SCHEDULE (Events without a time listed are still to be determined.)

Girls Varsity Water Polo 2/3: Aliso Niguel @ 4 pm @ San Clemente 2/7: ML King @ 10:45 am @ ML King 2/9: Tesoro @ 4:00 pm @ San Clemente 2/11: Dana Hills @ 5:15 pm @ Dana Hills

Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 2/4: Aliso Niguel @ 5:30 pm @ San Clemente 2/6: El Toro @ 5:30 pm @ El Toro 2/10: Mission Viejo @ 5:30 pm @ San Clemente 2/12: Dana Hills @ 5:30 pm @ Dana Hills

Girls Junior Varsity Water Polo 2/3: Aliso Niguel @ 6:15 pm @ San Clemente 2/7: ML King @ 11:45 am @ ML King 2/9: Tesoro @ 5:00 pm @ San Clemente 2/11: Dana Hills @ 6:15 pm @ Dana Hills

Boys Sophomore Basketball 2/4: Aliso Niguel @ 5:30 pm @ Aliso Niguel 2/6: El Toro @ 5:30 pm @ San Clemente 2/10: Mission Viejo @ 5:30 pm @ Mission Viejo 2/12: Dana Hills @ 5:30 pm @ San Clemente

Girls Freshmen/ Sophomore Water Polo 2/3: Aliso Niguel @ 3:15 pm @ San Clemente 2/7: ML King @ 10:00 am @ ML King 2/9: Tesoro @ 3:15 pm @ San Clemente 2/11: Dana Hills @ 4:30 pm @ Dana Hills Boys Varsity Basketball 2/4: Aliso Niguel @ 7 pm @ San Clemente 2/6: El Toro @ 7 pm @ El Toro 2/10: Mission Viejo @ 7 pm @ San Clemente 2/12: Dana Hills @ 7 pm @ Dana Hills www.bestversionmedia.com

Boys Freshmen Basketball 2/4: Aliso Niguel @ 4 pm @ Aliso Niguel 2/6: El Toro @ 4 pm @ San Clemente 2/10: Mission Viejo @ 4 pm @ Mission Viejo 2/12: Dana Hills @ 4 pm @ San Clemente Girls Varsity Soccer 2/3: Capistrano Valley @ 4:30 pm @ Capistrano Valley 2/5: Mission Viejo @ 4:30 pm @ San Clemente 2/9: Dana Hills @ 4:30 pm @ Dana Hills

Girls Junior Varsity Soccer 2/3: Capistrano Valley @ 6 pm @ San Clemente 2/5: Mission Viejo @ 6pm @ Mission Viejo 2/9: Dana Hills @ 6 pm @ San Clemente Girls Freshmen/Sophomore Soccer 2/3: Capistrano Valley @ 4:30 pm @ Capistrano Valley 2/5: Mission Viejo @ 4:30 pm @ San Clemente 2/9: Dana Hills @ 4:30 pm @ Dana Hills Boys Wrestling 2/7: CIF Team Championships @ 11:00 am @ TBA 2/20 – 2/21: CIF Individual Championships @ 2 pm (2/20) & 10 pm (2/21) @ TBA 2/27 – 2/28: CIF Masters State Qualifications @ 2 pm (2/20) & 10 pm (2/21) @ Temecula Valley Boys Varsity Soccer 2/6: San Juan Hills @ 4:30 pm @ San Clemente 2/10: Mission Viejo @ 4:30 pm @ Mission Viejo 2/12: El Toro @ 4:30 pm @ San Clemente Boys Junior Varsity Soccer 2/6: San Juan Hills @ 6:15 pm @ San Clemente

2/10: Mission Viejo @ 6:15 pm @ Mission Viejo 2/12: El Toro @ 6:15 pm @ San Clemente Boys Freshmen/Sophomore Soccer 2/6: San Juan Hills @ 4:30 pm @ San Clemente 2/10: Mission Viejo @ 4:30 pm @ San Clemente 2/12: El Toro @ 4:30 pm @ El Toro

SCHS Educational Foundation Knowledge Seminar:

COLLEGE-BOUND ATHLETES February 18 • 7pm @Little Theater

Presented by David Stoeckel, College Recruiting Group.

Free for 9th to 12th grade students and parents.

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WELLNESS TALK

Setting Personal Intention

BY JEANNE MCCORMACK

AT THE END of

each year, much to the dread of my dear husband, I always take stock of where I am and where I am going. I don’t make resolutions per se, but I do try to bring an intention into focus.

Intention. What does this really mean? If I look up the definition of “intention” in Webster’s Dictionary it states,

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“The thing that you plan to do or achieve; an aim or purpose.” Hmmm. Okay that sounds good, but what if we take a more 2015 approach to intention?

The leading edge definition of intention deals with deliberate intent or, more plainly, the ability to create your own outcomes in life by focusing your thoughts on the desired effect. In their book, The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent, Esther and Jerry Hicks define intention as, “ Having a deliberate intent for an end result while at the same time, tending to the balance of your energy along the way. It is much more about (the) balancing of your energy than it is about goal setting or focusing on end results.”

Intention is looking at the vast array of possibilities and choosing what is right for you. So think about what you want to bring to your life right now. Focus on that area.

Make an intention to bring that focus into fruition. To further empower intention, add the feel good endorphins of belief to the equation. Beliefs are simple thoughts that we think over and over. It can be as simple as, “I always feel better after I exercise!” Or perhaps, “When I take care of my body, I have more energy to enjoy my life!”

And when you think these thoughts, remember a time when you really felt those feelings. Maybe you remember a beautiful summer day of body boarding or surfing at the beach, leaving you with that sun kissed glow. Or

maybe you recall the moment you crossed the finish line of your first 10K. Search for a time when you felt healthy and strong, full of vigor: a time when you absolutely loved your life. With that wonderful feeling conjured up, set the intention you want to bring into your life. In Thailand, the people call this praying with your heart.

In her book, The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin states that genuine happiness is derived from learning and growing. So why not set your intention of a healthy body and try something new. Always wanted to paddle board or row? Now’s the time. Take up the practice of yoga, pilates or barre. Sign up for ballroom dancing or go for an adrenalin high and try rock climbing or aerial arts. Only you know what floats your boat. What is it that you want to bring into your life in 2015?

Bring awareness into your life. Set an intention with the idea that you will achieve your goals with balance and joy.

And, just maybe, you’ll get an extra happiness boost by trying something new.

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

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Shanti shanti,

Jeannie Jeannie McCormack has been teaching movement (Yoga, Pilates, and Barre) for 30 years. Visit www.desaprana.com or call (949) 4431700 for more information about these simple yet powerful practices.

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FIRST LAYER 2 packages ladyfingers Small strawberry Jello Small frozen strawberries sliced and drained.

Enough good sherry to soak the ladyfingers. (I use Harvey’s Bristol Cream.)

Considerations for Rescuing or Adopting A Dog Are you thinking about rescuing or adopting a dog from an animal shelter or a rescue organization? First, take a deep breath! Ask yourself some very important questions: WHY DO I want a dog? As a companion for your children, companion for another dog or maybe a running partner for you? Do you have children or grandchildren in the picture?

How old are they? Does anyone have allergies? Would a puppy, young, mature or senior dog best fit into your family? Is it a small, medium or large dog you would consider? Do you have a preference for long or short hair? Is regular grooming needed? Does the dog like other dogs (or cats if that’s an issue)? What is the current health of dog?

Once you’ve answered these questions, there other things to think about in selecting the right dog for your situation.

Costs for basic care, food, toys or miscellaneous items can be upwards of $1,000 a year. Are you prepared for unforeseen medical expenses? You also need to take into account the size of the outdoor space and height of fencing required. A very important consideration is your energy level and matching it with the appropriate dog. If you like to hike and are active, then you don't want a couch potato.

Likewise, you don't want a dog that is ready to go all the time when you like the leisurely lifestyle.

And make sure you are prepared to make sure the dog’s needs are met on a regular basis. How much of the time

will the dog be left alone?

Will everyone be gone for the full workday, 6 to 8 hours, 1 to 4 hours, not at all or somewhere in between? Are you committed to training, potty training, basic manners and leash manners? Are there any possible lifestyle changes? What if you have to move? If you are thinking of having a new baby, then it's important to lay plans at least six months ahead of the baby's arrival.

Do your homework on the facility or organization that you are considering as the place to get the dog? Do they have knowledgeable staff or volunteers able to assist you in your quest? Or do they let you flounder? Is the facility clean? Do they seem to have done a complete assessment on the dog?

Research! Read books about dog physiology. Don't Shoot the Dog! The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor is a clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training methods. The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell shares a revolutionary, new perspective on our relationship with dogs by focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. Explore the books and DVDs by veterinary behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin. The website www.

AKC.org is a great resource on different breeds.

This is just an outline of some thoughts to ponder before you adopt any dog. The answers your family comes up with will help you to find the perfect match. At our shelter, we do a complete behavioral assessment of every dog to help find the right match. Jasper and Todd were found on the streets of San Clemente and are a very bonded. Jasper is the shyer of the two but once he comes out of his shell, he is Mr. Personality. These two are the cutest, great walkers and love to be in a nice warm lap.

Esther Horn is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and is the dog trainer for the San Clemente Dana Point Animal Shelter. Visit esther@handsonpaws.com or call 949-235-3320 for more information.

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1. Place one layer of ladyfingers in bottom of glass bowl, soak in sherry, put a layer of strawberries on top; then another layer of ladyfingers, soak that layer in sherry.

2. Make Jello, according to directions except reduce water by half a cup.

3. Allow to cool but not set and pour over ladyfingers.

4. Refrigerate several hours.

SECOND LAYER Bird’s Custard Powder

One quart half and half White sugar 1. Make custard according to instructions on custard packet.

2. Allow to cool, stirring so as not to get a skin on it.

3. Refrigerate.

THIRD LAYER One pint of whipping cream 1/2 tsp. Vanilla 1. Right before serving, whip the cream and vanilla and put on top of the custard.

The above was my mother’s recipe. My best friend’s mother replaced the strawberries with canned drained apricots, which she marinated in brandy overnight, and used brandy to soak the ladyfingers and used apricot or peach jello.

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relationship, and they had their first date on September 30, 1994.

Kristine moved back home to Hacienda Heights, California, after receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in English. They had a long distance relationship while Craig obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and moved back home to San Pedro, California.

Kristine said, “We dated for a total of six years and were married on the 6th anniversary of our first date, in 2000.” The proposal also had a humorous twist.

Kristine’s parents were going on a tour of the famous cities of Europe to celebrate their own 30th wedding anniversary. Craig and Kristine were invited to join them. Unknown to Kristine, Craig had already asked them for their blessing to get married and was on the lookout for the perfect place and time to pop the question during the trip. In fact, her parents were tasked with getting the ring to their destination safe and sound ahead of time. “In case the ring might have set off the security sensors,” Craig said, “I didn’t want to end up proposing

at a TSA checkpoint.”

Rome and London weren’t quite right.

Then, Craig spotted the ideal location in France, just outside of Paris in the picturesque country town of Boulogne.

During a sightseeing excursion, the tour guide drove past the Le Grande Cascade, a landmark known as one of Napoleon Bonaparte’s favorite restaurants. It was on a lake surrounded by an idyllic park with a beautiful, cascading waterfall – just right for the big moment. Kristine describes, “It was uber-fancy and really expensive. They even had a pillow for my purse!” The idea of two young, inexperienced people in such a place still makes them both laugh like crazy.

Amazingly, Craig was able to score a reservation for the next day and planned to propose at sundown by the waterfall.

But, it was getting late and the servers kept bringing more courses. He was running out of time. Kristine was in heaven enjoying the gourmet meal and didn’t want to miss anything. Finally, he was able to entice her away from the food by convincing her that they needed to

go and watch the sunset outside instead of through the full-length window by their table. Two hours later and after six courses, Craig got down on his knee and asked Kristine to marry him. In her excitement and through tears, she accidentally exposed the only remaining roll of film as she was putting it into the camera to take a picture memorializing the moment.

So, they went back into the restaurant to call a cab. Explaining the situation to the allegedly French-only speaking cab driver appeared futile. Kristine

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fter meeting Kristine and Craig Kooper, it only takes a few moments before their commitment to the community on many levels becomes obvious.

From the Koopers’ newly established basketball academy to Kristine’s involvement with the San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club, it is clear that they both understand that it’s not about them but about what they can do for others. They exhibit a pervasive sense of humor, with laughter punctuating their entire conversation.

Kristine met Craig at college in 1994.

Kristine was in her last quarter at University of California, Santa Barbara.

Craig had transferred there during that same quarter to finish his degree after attending junior college. Their story

demonstrates that you never know when or where your true love will appear.

Craig was standing in line with Kristine to pay their tuition bills. He was bleeding from the knee down from a bicycle accident, after swerving to avoid hitting another student that walked right in front of him, on the way to the Administration Building. Craig asked Kristine to save his place in line so he could go and wash up. He shared with a grin, “We met paying bills and we’ve been paying them ever since!”

After taking care of business, Craig waited for her in front of the building to get her number. Since her own bike was parked in the back, Kristine needed to go out that way and they missed each other. A few hours later that same day,

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finally said, “fiancè, fiancè” – the only French she could think of at the time.

They managed to instruct the driver to find a store to buy a new roll of film so they could return to take a picture of the engagement spot, albeit with darker light conditions than the actual event.

Married for over fourteen years now, the couple has two sons – Cameron (11) and Braden (9) – that Craig proudly calls “their greatest accomplishments.”

Craig says, “Cameron lives and breaths sports.” He is a natural athlete and always does exceptionally well in sports. He just finished a season of Friday Night Lights Flag Football (a league launched last year by San Clemente at Vista Hermosa Sports Park), a new and fun experience for him. Cameron also plays Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball. The ten-month season for this traveling team culminates with a national tournament in Las Vegas each summer. Always a good student, Cameron recently made the Superintendent’s honor roll in the first quarter of his 6th grade year with math as his favorite subject. And he has an incredible memory. At the tender age of 5, Cameron learned all of the states in alphabetical order and their placement on a U.S. map in only three days!

Braden enjoys playing sports with his friends, too. He also played Friday Night Lights Flag Football and is just about to begin his National Junior Basketball (NJB) winter season. Craig will be coaching his team. Kristine explains,

“Braden is so multi-dimensional and has an inquisitive mind. He enjoys a variety of things including science (his favorite subject), fishing, origami, paper airplanes and Legos®. He endlessly studies YouTube videos on how things work or how they are made. He is a problem solver and looks for solutions. He’s always creating something and loves coming up with his own games.” Craig spoke about another aspect. “Braden knows he wants to run his own business. He started a company with a friend to create an illustrated series of books – topics have included calendars, vacation destinations and even butterflies. He’s a process guy. He figures out how to make something, then goes out and tries to sell it.” Quite the budding entrepreneur!

Craig is currently the Practice Director of Talent Acquisition at Aviana Global Technologies, voted one of the fastest growing companies by the OC Business Journal, which offers a wide variety of technology-based business intelligence solutions to organizations in all industries. His responsibilities include recruiting to fulfill the staffing needs of the company’s clients, for either direct hires or temporary resources for contract engagements. Craig is grateful he has a job that allows him to spend quality time with the family.

Kristine describes Craig as being more of a “big picture thinker” and herself as being “very task and detail-oriented.”

She is self-employed as a Certified Real Estate Transaction Coordinator, using these skills to organize and prepare all the paperwork necessary for closing escrow, and is looking to expand this business. She also has a direct sales business as a founding distributor with Healthy Habits Global, a healthy coffee and chai tea company. The products are 100% organic, enriched with high levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients.

(Visit www.healthyhabitsglobal.com/ kooper for more information.)

While their vocations are important, Craig and Kristine share an unwavering passion for philanthropy that holds significance in their lives. They jointly own the San Clemente Basketball Academy, LLC. This program was introduced last year to develop the fundamentals of

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basketball for the youth in the community through weekly basketball clinics.

A basketball player in both high school and college, Craig coached both their boys for the last eight years as a youth sports volunteer. “My goal was to make sure they got the opportunity to learn the sport before having to deal with what goes along with it. Now, they can figure out how to work through realworld type challenges with coaches and other players.” Through this experience, Craig observed the need for kids to develop best practice skills beyond the technical aspects of the game.

Starting with a small group of parents that requested him to continue coaching their sons, the membership has grown as word of the results spread. The format does not emphasize competition.

There are no scores. The accent is on developing confidence, good sportsmanship and team playing skills. Drills and scrimmages reinforce the basic skills of the game. “We really wanted to cater to kids in our community. The kids that have been coming are the ones that initially struggled the most and were ready to quit because everyone else was so much further ahead. Now, these kids are doing fantastic – both in the way they play the game and how they have much more confidence. It’s so rewarding to see the improvement.” For more information, you may email ckkooper@ me.com or visit www.facebook.com/ sanclementebasketballacademy.

Kristine is a very active member of the San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club (SCJWC), volunteering her time to their diverse group of charitable causes. She is already working with the club to prepare for their largest annual fundraising gala in March. (Stay tuned to our Calendar of Events for details.) The SCJWC, established in 1948, is a chapter of the General Federation of Woman’s Club – one of the world’s largest and oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational, women’s volunteer service organizations – founded in 1890 and chartered by the 56th United States Congress in 1901. (Visit their website at www.scjwc.org for more information.)

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for others and puts others ahead of herself. People call her when they need something and she does her best to help.” Kristine adds, “The SCJWC supports so many wonderful organizations.

But my favorites are the families in need.

Every dollar makes such an immediate difference and goes a long way.” Three years ago, Kristine started doing annual holiday toy delivery to CHOC hospital with the boys. This year, other families joined them to have an even more meaningful impact and lift the spirits of the children that are suffering with lifethreatening conditions.

The family enjoys walking along the San Clemente Beach Trail, usually starting at North Beach (the kids love to get the shave ice at Kaylani Coffee) and going as far as time permits. Kristine says, “It’s therapeutic. You just walk along, listening to the waves crash. It’s so calming.” Craig and Kristine go to the gym together whenever they can. Although date nights are less frequent than they desire, the couple enjoys a nice dinner and a movie as the opportunity allows.

Craig is a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. When he has the chance, he is likely to be watching a Cowboys football game with their two sons. For the last couple of years, the family has taken day trips the Cowboys Oxnard training camp.

Cameron and Braden were delighted to get autographs and pictures of their favorite players. This year, they are planning to extend the trip to an overnight so they can enjoy a more leisurely outing. Craig is also a lifelong Lakers fan.

But the boys support Oklahoma City Thunder because of Kevin Durant (a good role model). Cameron also loves the University of Oregon Ducks with their super-cool uniforms!

In December 2013, the family enjoyed

a weeklong trip to Walt Disney World for the holidays. “It was the trip of a lifetime to date for our family of four. This was the one bucket list item that we really wanted to fulfill while the kids were still young enough to appreciate it, yet old enough to remember it”, Kristine explained.

Craig and Kristine have also recreated vacation traditions from their respective families. Craig remembered the fun of annual summer trips to a big rental house on Lake Tahoe with his entire family – grandparents and cousins included.

In 2012, his family revived the tradition and moved the location to Mammoth.

Although the group is too large to stay in one place, the whole extended family is there – all 30 of them! Kristine visited San Francisco, Monterey, Carmel and the Great America Theme Park in San Jose with her parents for years as a child. This past August, the Koopers had a great time experiencing these destinations with their boys, as well as Kristine’s parents.

The Koopers moved to Talega in 2004.

After residing in Aliso Viejo for a few years, they had decided it was time to purchase a new home. The realtor persuaded them to check out other neighborhoods in south Orange County.

Craig didn’t even want to look in San Clemente, thinking it was way too far south and a long commute from his job in Irvine at that time. The minute they drove in to Talega, Kristine took a deep breath and said, “Oh, I think I really like it here! We knew it was the place for us.

We just knew.” Talega has more than lived up to their expectations. According to Kristine, “We have set down our roots here, and believe this is a great place to raise our family. The schools are great, it’s so close to the beach and the people in the community are so friendly.”

Craig chimed in, “There is also such a strong sense of doing good for others in the community. Anytime you need anything, you can call on your neighbors.

We love downtown San Clemente, too.”

He adds, “Our focus in life is making our own community better, making lives better and teaching that lesson to the boys.“ That, in a nutshell, is the essence of their story. Keep your eyes open for this family, enjoying life in and around the town!

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FAMILY FOCUS

Designing Yearly Intentions with Children

BY DR. DUSTINE REY

DESIGNING CLEAR INTENTIONS for you and as a family can

have a powerful impact - on motivation, optimism, connection and self-worth. Creating annual intentions is a way to focus on the deliberateness of what we plan to experience and feel. Our intentions provide a course of action that we plan to follow, preparing us to respond and to create. What

are you intentionally creating for 2015?

Setting intentions with children is a fun, easy and often artistic process that may take a bit of practice. First, talk to your children about moments that feel good as a family.

If they are old enough, allow them to write these moments down. List at least three or four. Include photographs for more reflection and fun discussions. Some families have reported moments such as playing in the neighborhood, conversations in the car, walking to school, bedtime routines, cooking together and even the absence of conflict (such as sibling arguing and tension over homework).

Then, reflect on the theme of what feels good within your family. Try to connect it to an emotion that the whole family can agree upon and be excited about experiencing. It might be helpful to provide a short list of ideas such as love, playfulness, gratitude or compassion. If children can identify a desired outcome, then all you have to do is show them what causes the emotion. Some examples are feeling connected, secure, playful, funny or curious. Other ideas include everyone being patient, expressing gratitude for each other, having empathy for one another, spending quality time together in nature or creating a project together. The emotions experienced in these moments can be some of the intentions for the year. How about: “We will be kind with each other” or “We will express our gratitude before bed” or “We will be patient with ourselves and those who help us.”

Here is the best part, help your children illustrate what the family intentions look like. Provide art materials, alphabet stickers and photos to assist them in illustrating the family intentions in the form of an art piece. Poster and foam boards made great canvases for intention boards.

Be sure to include written quotes said by the family when the intentions are experienced. For example: “I am grateful that mommy took me to gymnastics” or “I feel happy when I help bake” or “Games are more fun when we take turns” or “When we all do our jobs in our home, we have more fun together.”

Finally, find a spot in the home to display your family’s intention for 2015. This may become one of your favorite art pieces in the house and a great discussion piece for visiting guests. Encourage your children to tell the story about its development and its meaning. This fun activity motivates and deepens the connection within a family. It is a meaningful annual tradition for preparing and planning a positive new year.

Dr. Dustine 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.

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taste and often hard to stomach in large amounts, just a few ounces of fresh beet juice a day can do a brain good. Also—it’s red. Kind of romantic?

Prevent Mental Decline with Wine

S

ipping on certain beverages can not only make you smarter over time, but also improve your memory, mood and quality of sleep. Opting for drinks that contain naturally mind-enhancing organic compounds can be part of an overall mental health strategy.

Here are five liquids that benefit your brain and body based on ingredients with well-studied healthy compounds.

Consider including them this month for your Valentine’s day dinners! And yes—red wine made the list!

Good Ol’ Fashioned Green Tea

As if we haven’t heard enough about the qualities of this perennial favorite beverage—one of the most ancient still enjoyed around the world. Green tea provides a treasure trove of compounds that apparently can turn us into slim, svelte, alert, athletic superbeings. Among its mind-enhancing

compounds are polyphenols such as EGCG, which has been proven to prevent certain neurotransmitters from degrading. In other words, green tea helps you stay young in the head— and maintain acuity in cognition.

EGCG in green tea is also established to fend off anxiety and depression, giving the beverage the paradoxical quality of assisting with alertness while promoting calmness. Perfect for the Valentine’s Day romantic dinner jitters!

Your Brain on Beet Juice

The potent juice of this deep-red root is rife with nitrites—compounds that support the relaxation of blood vessels.

This results in an increased flow of freshly oxygenated blood throughout the body. Your brain directly benefits from this beet-induced influx of freshness, and the root juice can help avert age-related declines in cognitive function. While it’s a bit of an acquired

This information is not to recommend that you use wine to manage your mental state, as that could be a slippery slope to a hangover. Rather, research does support the fact that wine, in moderation, can boost your memory. It’s not that you get brighter from boozing—but that simple sipping of red wine can protect against inflammation-producing proteins.

Such proteins are linked to memory disorders including Alzheimer’s. One study even revealed that moderate wine drinkers were approximately 53 percent less prone to suffer memory loss than their teetotaler friends.

Apple Juice

Adults can benefit from reintegrating this favorite beverage of children.

In fact, Apple juice may be even more beneficial for those over 50, according to studies. The juice contains high levels of acetylcholine, a compound linked to memory preservation.

Acetylcholine is also an essential chemical in the brain’s process of learning. An apple a day can help you learn something new until you fall from the tree of life. For valentine’s day, you could try a little hard cider for an extra kick and still get some of the benefits listed above.

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EVENT CALENDAR demonstration of falconry! Licensed falconer Adam Chavez will educate patrons about the partnership between human and raptor, better known as a "bird of prey."

Adam will discuss the traditional practice of falconry, a sport which is thousands of years old, along with newer equipment employed by contemporary practitioners. The event will include an exhilarating demonstration and an opportunity to take a photo with one of the birds.

7am–10am Adult: $35.00, Child (12 and under): $30.00 Visit www.rmvreserve.org/ calendar for more information.

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Hunt for Hearts in Nature Valentine's Day Walk

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Lecture: The ABC's of Falconry

@RMV Presentation Center Come hear licensed falconer, Adam Chavez as he gives a presentation on the Sport of Falconry. Adam will discuss the ABC’s of Falconry, including everything from the history of falconry, the regulations, equipment and training methods.

And of course, he'll show photos and talk about the amazing birds of prey used in falconry.

The lecture will be followed by a falconry demonstration on Saturday, February 7 (see details below). This is a free event.

7pm–8:30pm Visit www.rmvreserve.org/ calendar for more information.

FEBRUARY 7

Falconry Demonstration and Guided Walk @Future San Juan Creek Trail Enjoy a morning walk to a field where you'll see an amazing

@The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Nature is romantic. You never know what you might find when you explore the world outside your doors. Come walk along the Sycamore Loop Trail on this special day and hunt for heart shaped natural objects. Perhaps a heart shaped rock or leaf, tree branches coming together forming a heart, or even a heart-shaped small rodent path in the grasses. Did you know that a deer footprint could look like a heart? Something unexpected always turns up. We will all celebrate the beauty and wonder of nature

on this Valentine’s Day walk on the wild side. Some of the best moments are the unexpected discoveries.

8:30am–10:30 am Adult: $10.00 Child: $5.00, Supporter: Free Visit www.rmvreserve.org/ calendar for more information.

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San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club Monthly General Meeting

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Astronomy Night: Orange County Stars

@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! Enjoy an evening outdoors. As you gaze into the heavens, learn the constellations and peer through the telescopes of our volunteer astronomers. Reserve astronomers are all volunteers who enthusiastically share their telescopes and expert sky knowledge with you. (Bring warm clothing, a red cellophaned flashlight, binoculars and an optional beach chair.)

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Adult: $10.00, Child: $5.00, Supporter: Free Visit www.rmvreserve.org/ calendar for more information.

@RIO Adult Day Health Care Center (ADHCC), 2021 Calle Frontera, San Clemente February is the Club’s birthday month. If you are interested in joining, stop by and see what we’re all about.

6:30pm Social Hour; 7pm Meeting Begins There is no cost to attend. Visit www.scjwc.org for more information.

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Your Monthly Update on Properties in Talega

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

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TRACT / STREET

TOWNHOMES TRACT / STREET

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

SQ FT*

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

COE

15 Calle Loyola

5/6

3

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6,389

3,949

Active

$1,161,837

$294

16 Calle Loyola

5/6

3

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6,601

4,287

Active

$1,278,239

$298

11 Calle Loyola

5/6

3

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6,553

4,503

Sold

$1,279,000

$284

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6/7

2

1

13,691

5,024

Active

$1,750,000

$348

34 Via Alcamo

5/6

3

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10,629

5,057

Sold

$1,600,000

$316

1/07/15

20 Via Carina

5/6

2

3

9,878

5,399

Sold

$1,850,000

$342

12/30/14

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3/3

2

A

5,088

2,136

Active

$710,000

$332

10 Via Santander

4/3

2

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3,668

2,135

Sold

$690,000

$323

4/3

3

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4,885

3,534

Active

$998,888

$282

3/3

3

1

8,246

2,842

Active

$1,299,000

$457

Alora

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

SQ FT*

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

28 Paseo Del Rey

2/3

2

--

1,000

1,211

Pending

$350,000

$289

20 Paseo Luna

3/3

2

2

--

1,397

Sold

$463,000

$331

COE

12/17/14

Alassio Alta 9/18/14

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3/3

2

--

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2,380

Active

$699,000

$293

32 Avenida Cristal

3/3

2

--

2,000

2,600

Sold

$745,000

$286

Amalfi 9/22/14

12/16/14

Santalana Bella Vista

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3/3

2

4

1,880

1,880

Active

$620,000

$329

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3/3

2

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1,500

1,670

Active

$649,000

$388

52 Paseo Verde

3/3

2

3

--

1,679

Active

$618,800

$368

104 Paseo Vista

3/3

2

4

940

1,881

Active

$625,000

$332

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--

--

1,650

Active

$575,000

$348

142 Paseo Vista

3/3

2

4

--

1,900

Sold

$555,000

$292

10/02/14

Caprizi

56 Paseo Verde

3/3

2

2

800

1,634

Sold

$555,000

$339

10/02/14

32 Via Adrian

4/3

2

3

4,718

2,450

Sold

$812,000

$331

9/26/14

32 Via Agradar

4/3

2

4

5,310

2,471

Sold

$865,000

$350

10/06/14

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5/6

3

--

10,500

4,988

Active

$1,550,000

$310

69 Calle Careyes

4/5

3

A

14,057

4,488

Sold

$1,900,000

$423

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Cantabria 4 Calle Celestial

23 Paseo Vista

3/3

2

2

800

1,634

Sold

$555,000

$339

12/01/14

9 Paseo Vista

3/3

2

4

1,000

1,881

Sold

$600,000

$318

1/02/15

Trinidad

Careyes 10/16/14

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2/3

2

--

--

1,750

Active

$499,000

$285

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3/3

2

--

--

1,900

Active

$549,000

$288

Carillon

29 Calle Viveza

2/2

2

1

1,000

1,367

Pending

$399,000

$291

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/5

2

1

7,198

4,040

Active

$1,312,900

$324

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/4

3

--

6,891

3,800

Pending

$1,050,000

$276

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/5

2

--

7,098

3,862

Pending

$1,099,000

$284

43 Calle Mattis

4/5

2

--

6,656

3,862

Sold

$1,100,000

$284

9/30/14

14 Via Torina

4/5

2

2

7,246

3,862

Sold

$1,183,000

$306

12/10/14

12 Via Torina

5/6

2

3

7,706

4,178

Sold

$1,217,900

$291

11/07/14

45 Via Torina

5/6

2

1

11,193

4,044

Sold

$1,295,000

$320

12/09/14

39 Via Torina

5/6

2

--

10,663

4,083

Sold

$1,350,000

$330

10/31/14

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2/2

2

--

1,637

1,367

Pending

$429,900

$314

30 Calle Viveza

3/3

2

--

--

1,625

Sold

$500,000

$307

9/07/14

21 Calle Viveza

3/3

2

--

--

1,625

Sold

$499,000

$307

10/08/14

42 Avenida Brio

3/3

2

--

2,600

1,625

Sold

$518,500

$319

10/20/14

Verano Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

3/3

2

--

0.04

1,762

Active

$579,000

$328

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

2/2

2

--

4,000

1,230

Pending

$300,000

$243

16 Via Villena

3/3

2

--

0.01

1,724

Sold

$545,000

$316

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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

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

SQ FT*

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

COE

Cazadero

TRACT / STREET

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

SQ FT*

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

COE

Montellano

31 Calle La Espalda

5/5

3

3

9,232

3,990

Active

$1,199,500

$300

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5/6

3

--

9,457

5,050

Active

$1,495,000

$296

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5/4

3

--

5,449

3,850

Active

$1,299,000

$337

8 Corte De Nubes

4/5

3

1

11,800

4,200

Active

$1,649,000

$392

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5/5

3

--

7,828

3,850

Pending

$1,075,000

$279

12 Via Buen Corazon

5/5

3

3

6,373

3,990

Sold

$990,000

$248

11/28/14

Monterey

34 Calle Loyola

5/5

3

--

8,806

3,821

Sold

$1,195,000

$312

10/27/14

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5/4

3

--

7,457

3,200

Active

$999,888

$312

102 Via Plumosa

5/5

3

3

6,164

3,101

Sold

$880,000

$283

11/28/14

208 Via Sedona

5/4

3

--

7,579

3,400

Sold

$942,500

$277

1/06/15

4/4

3

--

9,108

3,800

Pending

$1,068,000

$281

5/5

3

--

7,061

4,372

Active

$1,395,000

$319

4/3

2

--

7,222

2,987

Sold

$830,000

$277

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4/3

2

--

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7,593

2,300

Active

$779,000

$338

4/3

2

--

7,288

2,453

Active

$789,000

$321

Pacifica Summit

4/3

2

1

5,532

2,300

Active

$809,000

$351

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3/3

2

--

4,373

2,263

Sold

$755,000

$333

12/09/14

4/3

2

2

5,014

2,491

Sold

$772,000

$309

9/12/14

Pacifica Talega

4/3

2

3

6,830

2,412

Sold

$793,000

$328

9/16/14

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

112 Corte Tierra Bella

4/3

2

1

4,835

2,170

Active

$769,000

$354

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

--

3,607

1,864

Pending

$699,000

$375

464 Camino Flora Vista

4/3

2

3

3,960

2,344

Pending

$775,000

$330

204 Corte Tierra Cielo

4/3

2

--

3,729

2,400

Sold

$758,000

$315

12/04/14

31 Via Regalo

5/4

2

1

3,358

2,816

Pending

$754,600

$267

106 Corte Tierra Bella

4/3

2

--

4,800

2,170

Sold

$758,800

$349

12/09/14

17 Via Regalo

4/3

2

--

4,726

2,894

Sold

$800,000

$276

Farralon Ridge

Portofino 21 Calle Portofino

9/25/14

Portomarin

Lucia

10/23/14

Ravenna

32 Calle Viviana

6/7

2

--

19,332

5,300

Sold

$2,000,000

$377

11/20/14

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/4

4

--

6,508

3,995

Active

$1,199,000

$300

41 Via Conocido

6/7

4

--

15,442

5,898

Sold

$2,225,000

$377

11/25/14

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/5

3

--

10,585

4,325

Active

$1,240,000

$286

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/6

3

--

8,568

4,156

Pending

$900,000

$216

33 Via Nerisa

5/6

3

--

6,508

4,209

Sold

$1,129,000

$268

11/10/14

13 Via Cristobal

4=3

2

--

5,628

2,579

Sold

$820,000

$317

9/25/14

18 Via Cuenta Nueva

4/3

2

--

6,377

2,579

Sold

$827,500

$320

9/04/14

21 Via Cristobal

5/3

3

--

5,467

2,629

Sold

$848,000

$322

9/04/14

Mirador Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/6

4

3

16,409

4,600

Active

$1,578,000

$343

24 Via Divertirse

5/5

3

--

9,235

3,705

Sold

$1,250,000

$337

9/04/14

38 Via Divertirse

5/6

4

--

9,287

4,545

Sold

$1,475,000

$324

12/17/14

Miraleste

Sabella

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

3

--

8,032

2,969

Active

$848,800

$285

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

3/3

2

--

8,237

2,850

Pending

$795,000

$278

San Lucar

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

3

2

9,352

2,969

Pending

$998,000

$336

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

--

5,297

2,356

Active

$799,000

$339

11 Via Cancion

5/3

3

--

9,230

3,300

Sold

$820,000

$248

11/24/14

29 Calle Verdadero

4/3

2

--

6,120

2,513

Sold

$667,099

$265

12/16/14

40 Via Belleza

5/3

3

--

6,368

2,969

Sold

$850,000

$286

11/21/14

11 Corte Limonada

4/3

2

2

5,218

2,513

Sold

$805,000

$320

12/18/14

16 Via Cancion

4/3

2

--

8,137

3,050

Sold

$853,000

$279

11/19/14

2 Calle Verdadero

4/3

2

--

7,222

2,356

Sold

$835,000

$354

12/02/14

*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

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

SQ FT*

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

COE

San Rafael

TRACT / STREET

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

SQ FT*

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

COE

Sandbridge

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4/4

2

--

7,418

3,400

Active

$989,000

$290

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

2/2

2

E

9,444

2,826

Pending

$929,000

$328

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/5

2

--

6,146

3,600

Active

$949,000

$263

10 Corte Rivera

3/2

2

--

9,383

2,410

Sold

$820,000

$340

39 Camino Lienzo

2/2

2

A

6,390

2,410

Sold

$980,000

$406

9/16/14

5 Camino Lienzo

2/2

2

2

5,780

2,692

Sold

$1,020,000

$378

10/31/14

3/2

2

--

--

1,957

Active

$675,000

$344

Sansol Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

3

--

9,187

3,477

Pending

$995,000

12/12/14

$286

Seagarden Seaside

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29 Calle Pelicano

4/3

2

2

4,291

2,505

Active

$740,000

$295

5 Calle Almeja

4/3

20 Calle Pelicano

4/3

3

--

4,809

2,300

Pending

$745,000

$323

2

H

5,288

2,680

Sold

$725,000

$270

10/31/14

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2/2

2

--

4,474

2,023

Active

$759,000

$375

16 Avenida Reflexion

5/3

2

--

7,288

2,821

Sold

$770,000

$272

12/15/14

11 Camino Del Prado

2/2

2

C

6,146

2,503

Sold

$760,000

$303

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

--

4,326

2,300

Pending

$710,000

$308

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

3/3

2

C

4,461

2,257

Active

$749,000

$331

2 Camino Silla

3/3

2

--

4,330

1,700

Sold

$630,000

$370

12/22/14

8 Corte De Vega

2/2

2

--

3,128

1,787

Sold

$730,000

$408

24 Camino Azulejo

3/3

2

C

6,059

1,934

Sold

$660,000

$341

10/24/14

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/4

2

--

5,863

3,292

Active

$939,500

$285

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/5

3

--

5,506

3,787

Pending

$975,500

$257

30 Via Timon

5/5

3

4

6,952

3,729

Sold

$1,110,000

Waterleaf

Solana

10/23/14

Wavecrest

Stella Mare

Talega Averages

$297 10/14/144

Terra Linda 235 Via Malaga

5/3

3

107 Plaza Via Sol

5/3

306 Plaza Cabana

5/3

E

5,950

2,839

Sold

$875,000

$308

10/28/14

3

--

7,566

2,735

Sold

$875,000

$319

12/08/14

2

D

8,490

2,867

Sold

$925,000

$322

10/03/14

Trinadad 37 Avenida Brio

3/3

2

--

3,000

1,886

Sold

$545,000

$288

10/2/14

10/23/14

SINGLE FAMILY ACTIVE(29) PENDING SALE(16) SOLD(55)

AVG. LIST PRICE $1,104,640 $901,756 $1,027,271

CONDO/ TOWNHOUSE ACTIVE(10) PENDING SALE(4) SOLD(10)

AVG. LIST PRICE $608,880 $369,725 $567,879

AVG. SQFT 3,449 3,138 3,159 AVG. SQFT 1,851 1,294 1,765

AVG. DOM 117 159 98 AVG. DOM 101 71 91

AVG. LIST $PSF $320 $287 $325 AVG. LIST $PSF $329 $286 $322

AVG. SOLD PRICE

AVG. SOLD $PSF

$1,001,260 AVG. SOLD PRICE

$317 AVG. SOLD $PSF

$553,550

$314

Vittoria Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/4

3

--

4,879

3,200

Pending

$859,999

$268

12 Via Elda

5/3

3

--

7,714

2,730

Sold

$868,500

$318

10/24/14

59 Via Armilla

4/3

2

2

4,809

3,191

Sold

$890,000

$278

12/11/14

15 Via Elda

4/3

2

1

6,748

2,831

Sold

$900,000

$317

11/24/14

14 Via Durango

4/4

2

--

6,547

3,376

Sold

$965,000

$285

12/19/14

The Green Sheet is based on information from the Association of REALTORS®/Multiple Listing as of 9/1/14 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 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 11/12/14 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.

*Approximate

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