EXECUTIVE ESTATES MAGAZINE - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, JANUARY 2023

Doug Direct: 714.726.5321 Service Line: 800.409.9761

Doug Thompson, Vice President of Sales dthompson@wfgtitle.com

Lisa Adams, Sales Assistant ladams@wfgtitle.com

Michael Miller, Business Development mikemiller@wfgtitle.com

Meagan Clausi, Business Development mclausi@wfgtitle.com

Doug Thompson is a Vice President of Sales at WFG National Title, the 6th largest underwriter in the nation, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2020. Doug, as leader of his team of title professionals, has 36 years of real estate related industry experience. In 1985, Doug started his career as a residential realtor with Century 21 Southern California area and enjoyed a successful four year career in real estate sales. He then moved to the escrow/closing sector with a successful term at Burrow Escrow and 1031 Exchange Services where Doug was named ‘Affiliate of the Year’ for the West Orange County Association of Realtors while representing Burrow Escrow. This experience provided Doug with lessons on just about every aspect of real estate, financing, creative transaction structuring and 1031 Exchanges. In 1993, Doug transitioned into the title industry. Doug used this new opportunity to learn the business from the basics in “searching” all the way to “closings”. It was here that Doug proved to be a true innovator when he created pre-sale preliminary title and summary grading reports for Fannie Mae short-sale transactions which permanently changed the way the Title Industry works today with short sales.

Doug continued his exceptional growth and innovation for 25 years, soon becoming Vice President of Sales with a large title insurance company. Doug changed along with the industry as the times changed and continued to be a multi-faceted superstar working in residential lending, commercial and default title services. Doug remains consistenly ranked in the top 5% nationally in all sales within the national Title Industry. He is also a member of The Women’s Council of Realtors, The Escrow Institute of California and a member of REOMAC since 2002, where he currently sits on the Board.

As a Vice President of Sales for WFG, Doug loves working for a technology-based nimble company that is able to create cutting edge title related solutions for their residential, lending, commercial, and default service clients.

Contact Doug today to learn more about WFG.

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Commanding a coveted front row position at the world-famous Montage Laguna Beach Resort with incredible ocean views, this undeniably impressive contemporary estate defines luxury living. Remodeled in 2022, this world-class custom home is a masterpiece of craftsmanship featuring only the finest materials throughout. Offered at $39,700,000

A tennis court estate of incomparable proportions. Built by Steve Chase and created by a team of top design professionals. This 8 bedroom, apx. 10,000 sq.ft. home offers an oasis of luxury on 4 lots in the renowned Thunderbird Cove. An entry courtyard of Jerusalem-limestone and 10 foot waterfall creates a gorgeous introduction to the residence. www.12eveningstar.com Offered at $6,595,000

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Private gated compound located in prime Lower Bel Air on a nearly one acre lot on the 15th fairway of the Bel Air Country Club. Newly renovated, the 6,200 sq.ft. main residence offers the best of Southern California indoor/ outdoor living and a contemporary open floor plan with great space for entertaining. Offered at $9,995,000 www.10981bellagio.com

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Mid-Century, Architectural Masterpiece. Imagined by Architect, Harry Gesner. Incredible, unobstructed, 270-degree jetliner views Downtown to Pacific Ocean. Set just above the Sunset Strip, remodeled in 2018, this 3 bed/3.5 bath well-published home has an open floor plan with ultra-high ceilings. Natural light pours into this rare property from the floor-to-ceiling glass doors/windows; allowing indoor-outdoor living. Bedroom suites are separated & private. The oversized, Primary Bedroom takes up the upper level boasting a fireplace, spacious walk-in closet & oversized, sexy bathroom w/2 private balconies. Pool & deck are perfect for entertaining w/incredible, panoramic Los Angeles views as a backdrop. Only a couple of minutes to Sunset Blvd. Quintessential LA Lifestyle.

Offered at $5,950,000

Penthouse with Panoramic Views

Rare Offering! Prime Westwood-Century City! One of (2) PENTHOUSE Units - Over 3,100 sqft! 4 bedrooms/3.5 baths, plus an Office. Built in 2005, on a quiet street, is this glamorous unit. The large foyer welcomes you to a “gallery” to hang up all your artwork. The Formal Living Room boasts a huge balcony & separate terrace with 180-degree panoramic VIEWS. Adjacent Formal Dining Room connects to a Chef’s kitchen w/Viking appliances and Subzero Fridge. Off the gallery are four spacious bedrooms and the office. The oversized, primary bedroom boasts a sizable bath w/separate spa tub/shower and dual vanities. The unit is jeweled with custom moldings, coffered ceilings, and wood/stone floors. Other features include a laundry room w/basin inside the unit, visitor parking spaces, storage room, & gym. Offered at @ $2,400,000 | HOA $580/MO

The prestigious gated enclave of Malibu Cove Colony Drive is the perfect setting for this inspired and elegant beachfront architectural residence, which has been featured in Architectural Digest. With wall-towall windows, upper and lower decks, plus 70 feet of beach frontage, enjoy a sweeping panorama of ocean, islands, Queen’s Necklace, and coastline from Point Dume to Palos Verdes, 5 bed | 6 bath. Offered at $14,995,000

Malibu

“The greatest source of happiness is the ability to be grateful at all times” — Zig Ziglar

Stunning Panoramic Ocean Views

1360 Vista Sierra Dr, El Cajon, California 92019

One of Rancho San Diego’s finest Estates sitting on top of the mountain w STUNNING panoramic ocean views! This one of a kind home is setup to entertain at the highest level possible as well as enjoying the good life on the daily! Wrought iron gated entrance with circular driveway invites you into this gorgeous modern contemporary home! Designed to enhance the views, this outdoor area offers multiple sitting areas to enjoy the million-dollar views from anywhere you desire!! Great room style living with open floorplan that boosts a gorgeous kitchen w lit up Island that opens up to your dining room and living room area! The living room area has sliding pocket doors that open and adjoin the outdoor deck to make for the perfect indoor/outdoor living that highlight the ocean views! The outdoor kitchen offers flat screen TV, heaters, bar, refrigerator, sink, ice machine, large serving counter space & dining table that is over-looking the playground for you to enjoy views all around you! Motor home parking, 32 Panel LG 10Kw solar system is owned, 8 zone indoor & outdoor sound system, Standing Seam metal roof w 50 year lifespan, fruit trees, playground, fire-pit, BBQ, pool, jacuzzi, sunbathing deck, outdoor pool bathroom, outdoor covered kitchen equipped w heaters, room for guest house addition and so much more! Camera system, alarm, music, solar & pool are all controlled by your cell phone or Ipad!

Offered at $2,585,000

Enjoy true resort style living in the coveted North side of the guard-gated Fairbanks Ranch community. This magnificent 10,439 sq/ft, 7 bed (+office), 10 bath estate with an Eight-car, 2,000 sq/ft+ collector’s dream garage, constructed by renowned home builder Richard Doan, sits prominently on a lush, manicured 3 acre cul-de-sac lot on a tucked away low-traffic street. Incredible circular driveway crowned with a cascading fountain and towering queen palms creates some of the finest curb appeal you will find in the Fairbanks. Extensive contemporary refresh just completed on this modernized Spanish compound. Updates feature white interior and exterior refinishing, updated Chef’s kitchen with stunning new quartzite counters, dual Sub-Zero fridges, Wolf Range and dual dishwashers, French oak flooring, new carpeting, light fixtures and much more. Home lives single-level with exposed beam, paneled archways and stunning crown moulding with natural light flooded 16-ft vaulted ceilings.

Listed for $6,995,000

Luxury Lakefront Lifestyle

332 Lake Resort, Lake Arrowhead, CA

You’re going to love, love, love the amazing luxury lifestyle this Lake Arrowhead condo offers! And, there’s a dock included, too! (And, YES, the dock can be combined into the home purchase loan.) This updated condo sits just outside of the Lake Arrowhead Village offering dining, shopping and entertainment. And, directly next door is the Lake Arrowhead Resort where you’ll enjoy special privileges and discounts for food, rooms, spa services & the pool along with the use of their private sandy beach next to your dock slip. Featuring two oversized master suites with attached master baths & large walk-in closets. Both of the two master suites and the living room have sliders out to a west facing patio deck with stunning Lakeviews. $998,888

Walk to the lake’s edge from this home that’s set on a street-to-street lot backing on to Palisades Dr. Restored to perfection, this is a rare “Old Arrowhead” offering at its finest with countless original details. A huge (8’ x 6’) fireplace, hand hewn beams and stairs, Douglas Fir flooring, original ‘hammered’ hardware on doors and windows, ‘fire-free’ slate roof (50yr warranty). Re-painted and re-wired. Professionally designed with vintage fixtures and chandeliers. Three bedrooms and three full baths with tumbled marble, chiseled limestone and Venetian plaster.

CHRISTOPHER KARAS

THE KARAS GROUP Tel: 602.919.6511 TheKarasGroup.com Chris@TheKarasGroup.com

Look no further; you’ve found the Camelback Mountain views that you’ve been dreaming of. Located in Paradise Valley’s most sought after gated neighborhood, Finisterre, this beautiful and welcoming Santa Barbara residence features vaulted ceilings, classic high end finishes. The wonderful expansive kitchen boasts top of the line appliances, granite counters, a large breakfast room, all opening up to an inviting family room. Hardwood floors and tongue/groove ceilings offer an element of comfort and elegance. The main house features a spacious primary suite with cozy gas fireplace, stunning home office/library with custom mill-work and two generously sized guest bedrooms. The detached guest house is the perfect getaway with a full kitchen, living space, 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. Turf, sparkling pool and mature landscaping frame your Camelback Mountain views that are second to none. Offered at $5,500,000 6200 N Yucca Rd. Paradise Valley, AZ 85028

WHATEVER THE PROJECT IS, START TODAY

Knowledge fueled by emotion equals action. Action is the ingredient that ensures results. Only action can cause reaction—and only positive action can cause positive reaction.

All of that said, there are still so many people who are really sold on affirmations. There is a famous saying that “faith without action serves no useful purpose”—and how true that is! Now, there is nothing bad about affirmations when they are used as a tool to create action. Repeated to reinforce a disciplined plan, affirmations can help create wonderful results.

But there is also a very thin line between faith and folly. You see, affirmations without action can be the beginnings of self-delusion. And for your well-being, there is little worse than self-delusion.

The man who dreams of wealth and yet walks daily toward certain financial disaster and the woman who wishes for happiness and yet thinks thoughts and commits acts that lead her toward certain despair are both victims of the false hope—which affirmations without action can manufacture. Why? Because words soothe and, like a narcotic, they lull us into a state of complacency. Remember this: To make progress, you must actually get started!

The key is to take a step today. Whatever the project is, start today. Start clearing out a drawer of your desk… today. Start setting your first goal… today. Start listening to something motivational… today. Start putting money in your new “investment for fortune” account…today. Write a long-overdue letter… today. Anyone can! Even an uninspired person can start reading inspiring books.

Get some momentum going on your new commitment for the good life. See how many activities you can pile on your new commitment to the better life. Go all out! Break away from the downward pull of gravity. Start your thrusters going. Prove to yourself that the waiting is over and the hoping is past—that faith and action have now taken charge.

It’s a new day, a new beginning for your new life. With discipline you will be amazed at how much progress you’ll be able to make. What have you got to lose except the guilt and fear of the past?

Now, I offer you this challenge: See how many things you can start and continue in this—the first day of your new beginning.

- Jim Rohn

Captivating 1952 oceanfront home gives you the sought-after charm of a classic mid-century modern style while immersing you in all the best contemporary amenities. Exceptional attention to detail is evident in every square inch of this ideally located home. Imagine the entertaining possibilities at sunset on the lush oceanfront yard. Mature tropical landscaping lives in harmony with the dramatic exterior lighting. Customized selections reflect the wish lists of today’s buyers. Inclusions such as Control 4 automation, smart home controls, owned photovoltaic solar panels, and Tesla Battery. The owner has architectural building plans designed to add a new 2 car garage and approximately 1153 sq ft of living space with ocean and mountain views. Offered at $5,388,000