4 bed 2 bath Pasadena home for sale near the Rose Bowl

4 bed 2 bath Pasadena home for sale near the Rose Bowl and Brookside Golf course, located on the east bank of Arroyo.  1218 Solita Rd, Pasadena, CA 91103 for sale.  For more information on this home contacr Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services.

	1218 Solita Rd Pasadena, CA 91103 Single Story Villa For Sale Near Rose Bowl
Home Page Photo Gallery Virtual Tours Property Map What's Nearby Payment Info Find Out More Area Schools City Demographics Print Brochure   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter RSS Feed Email Link Kevin Klein 01501774 Mobile: 949-500-6406 Website: Visit Website Blog: Read My Blog eMail: Contact Me	Priced at $969,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Home Size: 2,353 sq.ft. Garage: 2 Lot Size: 7 sq.ft. Community: East bank of Arroyo County: Los Angeles Property Type: Single Family Home Year Built: 1927 MLS Number: ITC-22161370 Property Description: 4 bed 2 bath Pasadena home for sale near the Rose Bowl Tastefully updated in 2006, this magnificent 1927 single story Spanish Style VILLA is located on the East bank of Arroyo within proximity to Rose Bowl Brookside Golf course in Pasadena. Gated mission style entrance leads to cozy front court yard & beautiful front door and entrance hall. Well proportioned formal LR. with 12' exposed beamed ceilings features grand fireplace & rare old hickory plank flooring. The spacious formal dining room leads to beautiful gourmet kitchen with center island, granite counter tops, high-end professional grade appliances, a separate laundry room with access to the rear patio & garden. There are 3 spacious bedrooms incl. master suite with walk-in closet & french doors, gorgeous master bath w/ shower enclosure & bath tub. There is a convertible den that could be used as a FR. or the 4th Br. Other features include updated bathrooms, newer copper plumbing & electrical sys., newer central air/heat, crown moldings, new insulations. Not a foreclosure or short sale. Features List • Tastefully updated • Spanish Style Villa • Near Rose Bowl • Near Brookshide Golf • Exposed Beamed • Grand Fireplace • Granite Counters • Wood Flooring • Crown molding • Remodeled Bathrooms • Remodeled Kitchen • For Sale • Pasadena • Copper Plumbing • Pasadena USD 4 bed 2 bath Pasadena home for sale near the Rose Bowl
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 4 bed 2 bath Pasadena home for sale near the Rose Bowl

Distressed Orange County homes for sale drop 61%

Distressed properties were 23% of Orange County homes listed for sale and 48% of the residences recently put into escrow. Realtor Kevin Klein of Premier Realty Services in Orange County publishes a real estate report on the supply of local homes for sale and the share of that inventory that’s distressed properties — foreclosures and short sales. His latest report — as of April 26 — says:

Since October, the distressed inventory has shed 2,164 homes, a 61% drop. That is not a typo; the total active distressed inventory, both foreclosures and short sales, has dropped 61%. Since the beginning of this year, the drop has been a staggering 55%.

Today there are 1,399 total short sales and foreclosures on the active listing inventory. Last year at this time there were 3,834. Absolutely nobody predicted a sharp drop in distressed homes either. This was an unanticipated step and a crucial ingredient to the current recovery that is underway. There are only 304 foreclosures in all of Orange County, a drop of 24 in the past two weeks. The foreclosure inventory has not been this low since August 2009.

The expected market time is an incredible 0.6 months. Having the winning bid on a foreclosure is almost as good as winning a lottery. There are a ton of buyers competing for very few homes. Short sales aren’t much different with a o.8 month inventory. After shedding 179 homes in the past two weeks, the short sale inventory now totals 1,095, levels not seen since the distressed inventory began to rise in 2007.

Some of the details (Distressed Orange County homes for sale drop 61%):

·        1,399 distressed Orange County properties were listed for sale — 23% of the 6,044 listed overall.

·        1,935 new escrows were opened to buy distressed Orange County properties in the past 30 days. That is 48% of the 3,992 new pending sales countywide.

·        Realtor Kevin Klein calculated “market time” — cross of supply and new escrows showing how long, theoretically, it would take to sell inventory. Using that “market time” math, there’s 0.72 months worth of distressed properties on the market vs. 2.26 months worth of non-distressed homes. So, distressed homes currently sell 3.1 times faster than non-distressed homes.

·        34% of the distressed listings were foreclosures being sold by banks; 66% were short sales.

·        45% of the distressed listings for sale were attached homes; 55% were detached homes - condos.

·        32% of distressed Orange County listings were in ocean-close communities.

·        Pricey? 63 of the listed distressed homes for sale were price above $1 million — 5% of all distressed listings.

·        Cheap? 1,032 of the listed distressed homes were priced $500,000 or less — 74% of all distressed listings.

·        Chart summarizes trends in Realtor Kevin Klein’s report, distressed counts and share of all listings (plus, pending sales and market time — demand divided by inventory.)

Highlights of Orange County distressed homes for sale:

Distressed Orange County homes for sale drop 61%.  Contact your local Orange County Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services for all your CA real estate needs. For homes for sale in guard gated Covenant Hills – Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.

Demand for Orange County homes for sale at 7-year high

Soaring demand and LOW inventory means, by one measure, Orange County CA homes for sale take 4 fewer days to sell at the current buying pace in the past two weeks and 59 less days in a year.

The latest Orange County home inventory report from Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier realty Services located in Ladera Ranch includes these thoughts:

Back in the early 2000’s, buyers zealously bought homes without regard to someday becoming sellers. Contrast that with the subsequent, unprecedented downturn, the housing market transitioned into a deep six year hibernation. The sleeping giant, housing, has awakened. The most fascinating aspect of this latest shift in the market is that absolutely nobody forecasted this major step in a housing recovery.

The current statistics are staggering: Listing Inventory is at its lowest point since June 2005; Demand is at its highest level since June 2005; The expected market time is at its lowest level since June 2005; Closed sales have not been this low since October 2006 (May 2010 was at a similar level, but only temporary due to the expiration of the first time home buyer tax credit); The distressed property inventory is at lows not seen since September 2007. Demand for Orange County CA homes for sale at 7-year high.

Kevin’s signature housing measurement is his “market time” benchmark. It tracks how many months it theoretically takes to sell all the inventory in the local MLS for-sale listings at the current pace of pending deals being made. By this Kevin’s logic, as of April 26 — we see …

Market time of 1.51 months for Orange County buyers to gobble up all homes for sale at the current pace vs. 1.63 months two weeks ago vs. 3.49 months a year ago vs. 2.45 months two years ago.

Of the 8 Orange County pricing slices CA Realtor Kevin Klein tracks, 7 had faster market time vs. 2 weeks ago; and 7 improved over a year ago.

Orange County homes listed for under a million bucks have a market time of 1.23 months vs. 5.47 months for homes listed for more than $1 million.

So, basically, it is 4.5 times harder to sell a million-dollar-plus residence!

And just so you know, the million-dollar market represents 25% of all homes listed and 7% of all homes that entered into escrow in the past 30 days.

Here’s the recent data for listings; deals pending; market time in months; latest vs. 2 weeks earlier, a year ago and 2 years ago. Color coding for market time is red (slowed by 5%-plus in year); green (sped up by 5%-plus in year); and yellow (in between!) Note: k=thousand; m=million …

Demand for Orange County CA homes for sale at 7-year high. For more information Contact Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Ladera Ranch for all your Orange county real estate needs. Homes for sale in Covenant Hills at Ladera Ranch

Orange County CA Spring Homebuying up 11% from 2011

The Orange County CA residential real estate spring homebuying season looks strong with early April sales 11 percent ahead of a year ago. If you would like more information on Orange County real estate including the spring home buying, contact the local Orange County Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Ladera Ranch of Orange County, CA.

Highlights of DataQuick’s Orange County homebuying report. For the 22 business days ending April 9 — the latest numbers — Orange County’s real estate market saw …

·        Median selling price for all residences of $403,500 — that is off 6.2% vs. a year ago.

·        Total Orange County sales of 2,911 residences closed in the latest period — that is up 11.4% vs. a year ago.

Note: 17 of 83 Orange County ZIPs had both rising sales and prices in the period

Here’s the breakdown of recent activity by key category; included is how the latest results compare to the average monthly sales pace from 1988 through 2011:

More OC Real Estate analysis ….

·        $403,500 median selling price is 37% below June 2007′s peak of $645,000.

·        Current price is 10.3% below 2010′s peak (May and July) of $450,000; 2% below end of 2010′s median ($410,000.)

·        The most recent median is 9% above the cyclical low hit in January 2009 at $370,000 — so the median has recouped 12% of the $275,000 price drop from the peak.

·        Compared to cyclical low, single-family house median is 11% higher ($418,250 in January 2009); condo median is 4% higher ($252,000 in March 2009.) Builder prices for new homes are 39% above June 2009′s $424,000 bottom.

·        The median selling price of a single-family home is 37% less than their peak pricing (June ’07). Condos sell 44% below their peak in March 2006. Builder prices for new homes are 32% below their February ’05 top.

·        Single-family homes were 77% more expensive than condos in this period vs. 63% a year ago. From 1988-2011, the average house/condo gap was 58%.

·        Builder’s new homes sales were 5% of all residences sold in the period vs. 7% a year ago. From 1988-2011, builders did 14% of the Orange County homeselling.

If you are looking to buy or sell your home contact Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services for all your Orange County real estate needs.

List of Foreclosure homes for Sale in Ladera Ranch CA

Ladera Ranch, CA is full of great real estate foreclosure and short sale deals that you can buy below current Ladera Ranch and Orange County market value. If you're looking to move to a fantastic school district (Capo USD) with great elementary schools (Chaparral & Oso Grande), Ladera Ranch middle school, and high schools (Tesoro & San Juan Hills), then Ladera Ranch is the perfect place to relocate your family. You can start by contacting me now to get a list of foreclosure homes for sale in Ladera Ranch CA 92694.

Contact the local Ladera Ranch Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.  Kevin Klein and Premier Realty Services is your number one real estate broker in Ladera Ranch to handle all your real estate needs.

Your mortgage payments can be lower on a foreclosure homes for sale in Ladera Ranch because the value of the home can be better than other areas. You can get much more home for your money from the list of foreclosure homes for sale in Ladera Ranch in Orange county, CA. Begin by getting prequalfied with Ladera Ranch FHA Mortgage expert by emailing Paul Neuland @ pneuland@amerifirst.us.

Then, contact me Realtor Kevin Klein to get your FREE List of Foreclosure Homes for Sale in Ladera Ranch. Ladera Ranch is minutes away from shopping and entertainment with easy access to anything in beautiful south Orange County, CA.

Ladera Ranch has multiple high schools as well as a middle school and multiple elementary schools. You'll also find several private schools in the area as an option for local education for your children. Either way, Ladera Ranch is full of great real estate deals, so when you email me for a FREE List of Foreclosure Homes for Sale in Ladera Ranch, I'll get back to you right away. I can also help give you a of school information and additional information for you to learn more about the schools in the area and what it would be like to relocate your family to Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.

With very low interest rates and great foreclosure and short sale homes for sale, now is the perfect time to buy your next home in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.

Ladera Ranch also has foreclosure homes (REO) and short sales in its guard gated village of Covenant Hills.  Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch has condos, tract homes, and huge custom built homes (some aroungd 7,000 sq/ft).  Even in Covenant Hills there are foreclosure and short sale deals to be had. Covenant Hills homes for sale.

Call or email Realtor Kevin Klein today!

California Foreclosure Activity is lowest level in five years

Further Decline in California Foreclosure Activity, The number of California homes entering the formal foreclosure process during the first quarter declined to its lowest level in almost five years, the result of a more stable economy and housing market, as well as policies that increasingly favor short sales, a real estate information service reported.

If you would like more information on Real estate in California and Orange county. Contact the local Orange County Realtor Kevin Klein.  Kevin Klein is the real estate broker with Premier Realty Services located in Ladera Ranch CA.

A total of 56,258 Notices of Default (NODs) were recorded at county recorders offices during the first quarter of this year. That was down 8.5 percent from 61,517 for the prior three months, and down 17.6 percent from 68,239 in first-quarter 2011, according to San Diego-based DataQuick.

Last quarter's tally of 56,258 NODs was the lowest since 53,943 NODs were recorded in second-quarter 2007. NOD filings peaked in first-quarter 2009 at 135,431.

"Prices peaked five years ago and then started to fall off a cliff. Foreclosure activity goes up when property values decline, and the worst of that decline was happening three years ago. Right now, property values in many areas appear flat," said John Walsh.

"A few years back, there were some breathtakingly negative forecasts making the rounds regarding the foreclosure problem, some of which have played out, and some of which haven't. The 'shadow supply' has yet to result in a second huge wave of foreclosures. The 'reset problem' hasn't really materialized, largely because interest rates are resetting down, not up. And, remarkably, whole batches of presumed 'toxic' mortgages continue to perform. There's no doubt that housing, especially negative equity, is one of the biggest drags on a struggling economy, but it's not necessarily playing out the way some pundits thought," .

The most active "beneficiaries" in the formal foreclosure process last quarter were Bank of America (10,419), Wells Fargo (7,577), Bank of New York (5,380) and JP Morgan (5,343). California Foreclosure Activity is lowest level in five years.

The trustees who pursued the highest number of defaults last quarter were ReconTrust Co (mostly for Bank of America and Bank of New York), Quality Loan Service Corp (Bank of America), NDEx West (Wells Fargo) and Cal-Western Reconveyance Corp (Wells Fargo).

Most of the loans going into default are still from the 2005-2007 period. The median origination quarter for defaulted loans is still third-quarter 2006. That has been the case for three years, indicating that weak underwriting standards peaked then.

Although NOD filings dropped across the home price spectrum last quarter, they remained far more concentrated in California's most affordable communities. Zip codes with first-quarter 2012 median sale prices below $200,000 collectively saw 8.9 NODs filed for every 1,000 homes in those zip codes, while the ratio was 5.6 NODs filed per 1,000 homes for zip codes with $200,000 to $800,000 medians. For the group of zip codes with median sale prices above $800,000, there were 2.3 NODs filed per 1,000 homes.

On primary mortgages, California homeowners were a median nine months behind on their payments when the lender filed the Notice of Default. The borrowers owed a median $17,897 on a median $319,418 mortgage. California Foreclosure Activity is lowest level in five years

On home equity loans and lines of credit in default, borrowers owed a median $4,978 on a median $75,000 credit line. The amount of the credit line that was actually in use cannot be determined from public records.

San Diego-based DataQuick monitors real estate activity nationwide and provides information to consumers, educational institutions, public agencies, lending institutions, title companies and industry analysts. Notices of Default are recorded at county recorders offices and mark the first step of the formal foreclosure process.

Although 56,259 default notices were filed last quarter, they involved 55,368 homes because some borrowers were in default on multiple loans (e.g. a primary mortgage and a line of credit).

Of the state's larger counties, mortgages were least likely to go into default in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties. The probability was highest in Tulare, Sacramento and San Joaquin counties.

Trustees Deeds recorded (TDs), or the actual loss of a home to the formal foreclosure process, totaled 30,261 during the first quarter. That was down 3.2 percent from 31,260 filed the prior quarter, and down 29.7 percent from 43,052 during first-quarter 2011.

Last quarter's Trustees Deeds total was the lowest since the third quarter of 2007, when 24,209 were filed. The all-time peak was 79,511 in third-quarter 2008. The state's all-time low was 637 in the second quarter of 2005. California Foreclosure Activity is lowest level in five years

Just as with NOD filings, foreclosures remained far more concentrated in the state's most affordable neighborhoods. Zip codes with first-quarter 2012 median sale prices below $200,000 collectively saw 5.9 homes foreclosed on for every 1,000 homes, compared with 2.6 foreclosures per 1,000 homes for zip codes with medians between $200,000 and $800,000 and less than one - 0.8 - foreclosure per 1,000 homes in the group of zip codes with $800,000-plus medians.

While 1.45 million of California's 8.7 million houses and condos have been involved in a foreclosure proceeding over the past five years, 835,000 (9.6 percent) have been lost to foreclosure.

Foreclosure resales - homes that had been foreclosed on over the past 12 months - accounted for 33.5 percent of California resale activity last quarter, down from a revised 33.6 percent the prior quarter and 39.8 percent a year ago. The statewide figure peaked at 57.8 percent in the first quarter of 2009. Foreclosure resales varied significantly by county last quarter, from 9.0 percent in San Francisco County to 55.2 percent in Yuba County.

Short sales - transactions where the sale price fell short of what was owed on the property - made up an estimated 20.2 percent of statewide resale activity last quarter. That was up from an estimated 19.6 percent the prior quarter and up from 18.1 percent a year earlier.

On average, homes foreclosed on last quarter took 8.5 months to wind their way through the formal foreclosure process, beginning with an NOD. That's down from an average of 9.7 months the prior quarter and 9.1 months a year earlier. California Foreclosure Activity is lowest level in five years

At formal foreclosure auctions held statewide last quarter, an estimated 33.4 percent of the foreclosed properties were bought by investors or others who don't appear to be lender or government entities. That was up from an estimated 29.2 percent the previous quarter and up from 23.2 percent from a year earlier.

Notices of Default (Trustees Deeds further down)
houses and condos

 includes additional counties

Trustees Deeds Recorded (number of homes foreclosed on)
houses and condos

* includes additional counties

Source: DataQuick; DQNews.com

California Foreclosure Activity is lowest level in five years. If you would like more California real estate information, contact California Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Orange County CA.

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Home sales in Southern California and Orange County climb

Home sales in Southern California climb, prices declines slow, more Southern California including Orange county homes sold in March than did a year earlier, and price declines slowed as the spring selling season got underway and more traditional home buyers entered a market that has seen record numbers of investors. If you would like more information on Orange County real estate, contact your local Orange County Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Ladera Ranch, CA.

The Southland's median home price of $280,000 was essentially flat, down just 0.2% from March 2011. Compared with February, the median price rose 5.8% for a second consecutive monthly increase, real estate research firm DataQuick reported Tuesday.

Recent home price data have shown a broad deceleration in price declines in California and the nation's biggest metro areas. While a slowing decline may not be the most comforting news for average buyers looking to plop down their savings on a fixer-upper, it has led several economists and other observers to make hopeful calls that a bottom is approaching.

DataQuick President John Walsh doesn't expect a sharp turnaround in the housing market soon, given the recent weak numbers. Although March's sales statistics improved, they remain well below the historical average for the month dating to 1988.

"The results from the first big sales month of 2012 suggest the market is stuck in low gear," Walsh said. "This remains a very gradual — not to mention fragile — recovery."

Sales increased 2.8% year over year to 19,953 homes in the six-county region. Sales improved the most in Orange, Ventura and San Diego counties.

As is normal with the start of the spring shopping season, home sales from February to March jumped, this time 28.1%. Historically, sales have surged 37% between those two months.

Sales have shown improvement recently, increasing for the last three months and for seven of the last eight months. Foreclosed homes and short sales — in which a home is sold for less than the outstanding debt on the property — accounted for about half of all sales last month. If you would like more information on Orange County real estate, contact your local Orange County Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.

Whether the housing market will turn around this year remains a key question among economists and policymakers. Economists see several factors working in favor of a real estate turnaround. Rents are quickly rising as prices are falling, making homeownership potentially more attractive to tenants who have steady work, can afford a down payment and have retained good credit.

In addition, while prices have trended down, they aren't in the same free-fall that emerged after the subprime mortgage crisis and credit crunch of 2007, experts have said. The drop in prices is largely due to foreclosures, which continue to ravage certain hard-hit neighborhoods.

Other broad indicators that support a housing recovery include a growing number of households, low interest rates and a tighter supply of homes on the market. The California Assn. of Realtors reported Monday that the state's housing inventory in March shrank to just over four months' worth. Economists generally consider a six-month supply of homes for sale a healthy market.

"Inventory is low, and there is just a lot of stuff that is overpriced," said Realtor Kevin Klein, president of Premier Realty Services. "But the stuff that is priced right is selling for much more than it would in October and November."

Activity by speculators continued at a strong clip last month, boosting the low end of the market. Investor activity nearly hit a record for the month and cash purchases were double their historical average. Absentee buyers bought 27.9% of all homes last month, while cash buyers accounted for 31.7% of homes sold.

But as long as the share of investors in the real estate market remains high, prices are likely to remain depressed, as many of these cash-rich bargain-hunters buy homes at a discount. Housing also remains stymied by persistent unemployment and the threat of more foreclosures. The difficulties buyers are having securing mortgages is also slowing down the market, real estate agents have said, and the large share of homes in the state that are underwater is keeping prospective sellers from listing their homes.

Richard Green, director of USC's Lusk Center for Real Estate, said he is most concerned about the weak job market. If you would like more information on Orange County real estate, contact your local Orange County Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Ladera Ranch, CA.

The high number of investors buying discounted homes is probably masking a recovery in values for properties purchased by people who buy homes to live in them, said Richard Green, director of USC's Lusk Center for Real Estate. The real concern is the job weak job market, he said.

"Things are probably a little better than they appear," Green said. "The only downside is the job numbers for January and February. If it weren't for that, I think we would be on a verge of a turnaround."

If you would like more information on Orange County real estate, contact your local Orange County Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 www.covenanthillsestate.net

3 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 - 166 S Sellas rd

3 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch, SOLD 4/20/2011 – 166 South Sellas Road, Ladera Ranch CA 92694 – St Mays Road by Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services 949-500-6406. This home features 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Bathrooms with 1,787 Square Feet and a lot size of not defined. The front of this beautiful home has a cute curb appeal with mature trees and shrubs not to mention the great view of the park across the street that gives this home a detached feel and features a 2 car garage. The backyard of this St Mays Road home features home does not have a backyard, but an ally which gives the front of this home a fantastic small town feel.  The ally also is a place the neighbors gather to talk. 166 South Sellas Road Ladera Ranch CA 92694 is located in the St Mays Road tract in Ladera Ranch which is in the Capo USD, the High School is San Juan Hills, the Junior high school is Ladera Ranch middle school, and the Elementary School is Oso Grande.   To search Orange County Real Estate  click the link, send me a text message to 949-500-6406, or email to Kevin Klein.  To schedule a private showing of other Ladera Ranch homes, or to get more information I am available anytime via email and phone. You can also visit my web site at www.klein4realestate.com & www.covenanthillsestates.net 3 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 – 166 S Sellas rd.

	166 South Sellas Road Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 St Mays Road detached tract home for sale in LR
Home Page Photo Gallery Virtual Tours Property Map What's Nearby Payment Info Find Out More Area Schools City Demographics Print Brochure   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter RSS Feed Email Link Kevin Klein 01501774 Mobile: 949-500-6406 Website: Visit Website Blog: Read My Blog eMail: Contact Me	Priced at $365,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Home Size: 1,787 sq.ft. Garage: 2 Community: St Mays Road tract County: Orange Property Type: Single Family Home Year Built: 2001 MLS Number: S687362 Property Description: 3 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 - 166 S Sellas rd Cute St. May's with curb appeal, entry at its front porch and steps to a family park. Its facade is much like a SFR, although it s a two story condo, no one up or down. End Unit with only one common wall. The interior is open and roomy, with fireplace in the family room, large country kitchen (facing front with view of the park), tech center, and inside laundry. Master bedroom has walk in closet some of the amenities include dual glazed windows, ceramic tile countertops and formal tiled entry. The first time home buyers will love the cozy feel and bright floor plan. It has street parking, community guest parking and a two car attached garage, allowing the home to function like a SFR without the upkeep, but all the amenities offered in Ladera Ranch. Show Cold - move in ready - turn key condition. This is a must to see, your buyers will appreciate its interior & exterior amenities. Shows like model with new carpet and paint. This St. Mays road home is an REO (Bank Owned) post foreclosure and not a short sale. Features List • Park View • End unit • Formal tile entry • Country kitchen • St Mays Road tract • Tech center • Inside Laundry • Walk in Closet • Dual glazed windows • Two car garage • Turn key condition • New carpet & pai • Tile countertops • 92694 for sale • Ladera Ranch sale • Capistrano USD • Oso Grande School • San Juan Hills HS • Ladera Ranch School • Townhouse for sale • Front porch 3 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 - 166 S Sellas rd
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4 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch CA 92694 - 10 Bancroft st

4 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch, SOLD 4/12/2012 – 10 Bancroft St, Ladera Ranch CA 92694 – Sarasota by Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services 949-500-6406. This home features 4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms with 2,300 Square Feet and a lot size of 3,387. The front of this beautiful home has a well manicured yard with a nice balance of softscape and hardscape to give a warm and inviting feeling and easy to maintain and features a 2 car garage. The backyard of this Sarasota home features custom poured concrete patio and an organic flowing wall to give a separate planter bed from the patio and grass area in this serene yard. 10 Bancroft St Ladera Ranch CA 92694 is located in the Sarasota tract in Ladera Ranch which is in the Capo USD, the High School is Tesoro, the Junior high school is Ladera Ranch middle school, and the Elementary School is Chaparral.   To search Orange County Real Estate  click the link, send me a text message to 949-500-6406, or email to Kevin Klein.  To schedule a private showing of other Ladera Ranch homes, or to get more information I am available anytime via email and phone. You can also visit my web site at www.klein4realestate.com. & www.covenanthillsestates.net 4 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch CA 92694 – 10 Bancroft st.

10 Bancroft Street Sarasota tract home for sale in Ladera Ranch 92694 Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

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Priced at $563,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Home Size: 2,300 sq.ft. Garage: 2 Lot Size: 3,387 sq.ft. Community: Sarasota tract Property Type: Single Family Home Year Built: 2000 MLS Number: S683640 Property Description: 4 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch CA 92694 - 10 Bancroft st BANK OWNED!! TURN-KEY Ladera Ranch home located in the highly desirable Sarasota Community in the Oak Knoll area of Ladera. A great home on a beautiful tree-lined street private cul-de-sac. Close to shopping, award winning schools & walking distance to the Oak Knoll Club House & pools. This home boasts a formal living room w/ cathedral ceilings, ceramic tile & custom crown molding leading into the formal dining room w/Bay window (& seat) and built in nook. Bright,airy eat in kitchen w/ceramic tile countertops & breakfast bar opening into the family room with built in entertainment cabinet, crown molding & fireplace. One bedroom & full bath downstairs, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths up. Escape to the Master which has french doors opening to spacious deck & a Master Bath with jacuzzi tub, seperate shower, his and her closets and ceramic tile throughout. Upstairs built in desk / computer station & laundry room. This model is the largest in the tract! Great Home, Great Price, MUST SEE!! Offered by Denise Diubaldo with Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate. This is a bank owned REO home not a short sale for sale in Ladera Ranch - Sarasota tract 92694. Features List • Turn Key • Sarasota Community • Private backyard • Cul-de-sac • Award winning school • Fireplace • Crown Molding • French doors • Oak Knoll area • Seperate shwer & • Computer niche • Dual vanaties • Ladera Ranch CA • 92694 for sale • Capo School district • Oak Knoll Clubhouse • 2 car garage • Chaparall Elementary • Tesoro High School • Ladera Ranch school • Ceiling fans 4 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch CA 92694 - 10 Bancroft st

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4 bed 5 bath home in Ladera Ranch - 11 Brittle Star ln

4 bed 5 bath home in Ladera Ranch, SOLD 4/20/2012 – 11 Brittle Star Lane, Ladera Ranch CA 92694 – Arboledo by Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services 949-500-6406. This home features 4 Bedrooms and 5 Bathrooms with 3,897 Square Feet and a lot size of 10,778. The front of this beautiful home has mature olive trees and bushes for a Mediterranean feel.  The custom hardscape is done professional with taste to offer a warm feeling and features a 2 car garage. The backyard of this Arboledo home features tropical foliage and custom hardscaping that accentuates the views of Covenant Hills, Ladera Ranch, and the natural hill side this of this Mediterranean Spanish hacienda. 11 Brittle Star Lane Ladera Ranch CA 92694 is located in the Arboledo tract in Ladera Ranch which is in the Capistrano USD, the High School is San Juan Hills, the Junior high school is Ladera Ranch Middle School, and the Elementary School is Oso Grande.   To search Orange County Real Estate  click the link, send me a text message to 949-500-6406, or email to Kevin Klein.  To schedule a private showing of other Ladera Ranch homes, or to get more information I am available anytime via email and phone. You can also visit my web site at www.klein4realestate.com. Covenant Hills real estate information. Premier Realty Services is located in Ladera Ranch. 4 bed 5 bath home in Ladera Ranch – 11 Brittle Star ln in Covenant Hills.

	11 Brittle Star Lane Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 Hacienda style home, Covenant Hills, Ladera Ranch
Home Page Photo Gallery Virtual Tours Property Map What's Nearby Payment Info Find Out More Area Schools City Demographics Print Brochure   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter RSS Feed Email Link Kevin Klein 01501774 Mobile: 949-500-6406 Website: Visit Website Blog: Read My Blog eMail: Contact Me	Priced at $1,002,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 Home Size: 3,897 sq.ft. Garage: 3 Lot Size: 10,890 sq.ft. Community: Arboledo tract in Covenant Hills County: Orange County Property Type: Single Family Home Year Built: 2006 MLS Number: S686031 Property Description: 4 bed 5 bath home in Ladera Ranch – 11 Brittle Star ln Two story Hacienda style home located in Covenant Hills, a guard gated community within Ladera Ranch. This beautiful home has a single loaded cul-de-sac location with area view. Outstanding appointments include expansive gourmet kitchen, four bedrooms, four baths plus a power room, covered outdoor dining room, large covered deck at second floor, porte cochere with enclosed storage and three space garage. First level includes foyer, main floor bedroom with bath, formal living, formal dining and family room with fireplace. Second level includes Master Suite, 2 bedrooms with direct access bathrooms and laundry room. Enjoy membership to Ladera Ranch Master Association Facilities including clubhouses, pools, childrens play areas, water park, skateboard park, dog park, tennis and sand volleyball courts, parks, picnic areas and hiking trails. Listing provided by Lori McKay with United Asset Services. This home is an REO (Real Estate Owned) bank owned home not a short sale in Ladera Ranch. Features List • Gourmet kitchen • View • Porte cochere • Foyer • enclosed storage • Cul-de-sac location • Single loaded street • Fireplace • Master suite • Covered deck • Ladera Ranch sale • Covenant Hills • Arboledo tract • 92694 Ladera Ranch • Clubhoses • Associations pool • Guard gated • Water park • Oso Grande School • San Juan Hills HS • Capo school district 4 bed 5 bath home in Ladera Ranch – 11 Brittle Star ln
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4 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch - 3 Kyle ct

4 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch, SOLD 4/16/2012 – 3 Kyle Ct, Ladera Ranch CA 92694 – Shady Lane by Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services 949-500-6406. This home features 4 Bedrooms and 2.5 Bathrooms with 1,855 Square Feet and a lot size of 3,751. The front of this beautiful home has mature trees with a tropical feel including big bird of paradise and palm trees.  The designer walkway has stacked stone and custom lamps on pillars that offer a welcoming feel and features a 2 car garage. The backyard of this Shady Lane home features a backyard that has poured concrete with diamond cuts offers plenty of room for entertaining & furniture.  The feel is tropical and the mature trees give this yard a private secluded feeling.. 3 Kyle Ct Ladera Ranch CA 92694 is located in the Shady Lane tract in Ladera Ranch which is in the Capo School District, the High School is Tesoro, the Junior high school is Ladera Ranch Middle School, and the Elementary School is Chaparral Elementary school.   To search  Orange County Real Estate  click the link, send me a text message to 949-500-6406, or email to Kevin Klein.  To schedule a private showing of other Ladera Ranch homes, or to get more information I am available anytime via email and phone. You can also visit my web site at www.klein4realestate.com  & www.covenanthillsestates.net 4 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch - 3 Kyle ct

	3 Kyle Ct Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 Upgraded Shady Lane tract home in Ladera Ranch CA
Home Page Photo Gallery Virtual Tours Property Map What's Nearby Payment Info Find Out More Area Schools City Demographics Print Brochure   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter RSS Feed Email Link Kevin Klein 01501774 Mobile: 949-500-6406 Website: Visit Website Blog: Read My Blog eMail: Contact Me	Priced at $499,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Home Size: 1,855 sq.ft. Garage: 2 Lot Size: 3 sq.ft. County: Orange County Property Type: Single Family Home Year Built: 2000 MLS Number: U11004212 Property Description: 4 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch - 3 Kyle ct Upgraded home in the highly desirable area of Ladera Ranch. Property features designer interior paint, upgraded floor tile, and carpet; custom window treatments and ceiling fans. Spacious and open kitchen with granite counters custom tile backsplash opens up to the breakfast nook and a cozy family room with fireplace and built-in media niche. The master bedroom offers large master bath with dual vanities and a walk-in closet. Enjoy the back yard designers landscape. Close to award winning school,water park, skate park, dog park and hiking trails. Great shopping and dining. This home is a short sale not a foreclosure. This listing is courtesy of: Adriana Farfan at Pridential California Realty. Features List • Designer paint • upgraded floor tile • window treatments • Ceiling Fans • Open Kitchen • Granite countertops • custom backsplash • fireplace • media niche • 92694 • Ladera Middle School • Ladera Ranch • Orange county • Shady Lane tract • Water park • Skate park • Dog park • Hiking Trails • award winning school • Chaparral Elementary • Tesoro High School 4 bed 3 bath home in Ladera Ranch - 3 Kyle ct
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3 bed 2.5 bath home in Mission viejo CA 92692

3 bed 2.5 bath home in Mission viejo CA 92692, SOLD 4/13/2012 – 23142 Fairfield, Mission Viejo CA 92692 – Stone Ridge by Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services 949-500-6406. This home features 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms with 2,344 Square Feet and a lot size of 6,447. The front of this beautiful home has charming stone ridge tract home has manicured bushes and trees with a tropical feel.  The hardscape is professionally done with stone wrapped wainscoting around the outside of this detached home and features a 2 car garage. The backyard of this Stone Ridge home features an in ground pool and spa to relax during those summer months and a built in BBQ.  The landscaping is done with tropical plant and trees and also has fruit trees on the side yard. 23142 Fairfield Mission Viejo CA 92692 is located in the Stone Ridge tract in Mission Viejo which is in the Capo USD, the High School is Capistrano Valley, the Junior high school is Newhart, and the Elementary School is Barcelona.   3 bed 2.5 bath home in Mission viejo CA 92692. To search Orange County Real Estate  click the link, send me a text message to 949-500-6406, or email to Kevin Klein.  To schedule a private showing of other Mission Viejo homes for sale, or to get more information I am available anytime via email and phone. You can also visit my web site at www.klein4realestate.com. 3 bed 2.5 bath home in Mission viejo CA 92692.

	23142 Fairfield Mission Viejo, CA 92692 3 bed 3 bath pool home for sale in Mission Viejo
Home Page Photo Gallery Virtual Tours Property Map What's Nearby Payment Info Find Out More Area Schools City Demographics Print Brochure   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter RSS Feed Email Link Kevin Klein 01501774 Mobile: 949-500-6406 Website: Visit Website Blog: Read My Blog eMail: Contact Me	Priced at $545,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Home Size: 2,344 sq.ft. Garage: 3 Lot Size: 6,447 sq.ft. Community: Stone Ridge County: Orange County Property Type: Single Family Home Year Built: 2000 MLS Number: MRM-T12011915 Property Description Bank owned REO property sold as is. Stone Ridge guard gated community. Very nice area close to lake Mission Viejo and shopping. 23142 Fairfield has 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths. First floor tile throughout. Bedrooms are all on the second floor. This home has 2 separate garages; one single car and one two car garage, one enters at the kitchen and the other enters at the entry hall. Retractable waning over rear patio. Fenced rear yard with pool and spa. The property is pie shaped standard width in the front but as the lot is on a curve the backyard is wide. Plenty of parking. Low maintenance yard. This 3 bedroom 3 bathroom detached pool home is for sale in Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Features List • Stone Ridge tract • Guard Gated • Ceiling fans • Gourmet Kitchen • Open Floorplan • 3 car garage • 3 bedroom • 3 bathroom • Pool and Spa • Large lot • Tile flooring • Built in BBQ • Home for sale 92692 • Mission Viejo Lake • Capo School district • Barcelona Elementary • Newhart junior high • Capo Valley HS • Foreclosure for sale • Bank Owned REO • Not a short sale 3 bed 2.5 bath home in Mission viejo CA 92692
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New short sale rules by Fed to speed up short sales

New short sale rules by Fed to speed up short sales, The Federal Housing Finance Agency laid out new rules aimed at speeding up the short sale process, a move that could keep many homes from falling into foreclosure.

In a short sale, the bank that holds the mortgage must agree to accept a price for the home that is less than what is owed. Even though short sales are considered a better alternative to foreclosure, banks often take so long to review and approve short sales that the deal falls apart and homes get repossessed.

"Delays in approving short sale requests remain a significant challenge for realtors and consumers and often results in canceled contracts and the property going into foreclosure," said Moe Veissi, president of the National Association of Realtors. New short sale rules by Fed to speed up short sales.

In California, which accounts for a disproportionate number of the nation's short sales, 60% of short sale offers failed to result in a closed sale last year, according to a California Association of Realtors member survey. New short sale rules by Fed to speed up short sales.

The organization attributed much of the closing problems to extended lender response times. Some agents said that lenders even foreclosed on the homes before a short sale could close.

To help avoid the trend from continuing, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie Mae (FNMA, Fortune 500) and Freddie Mac (FRE), laid out rules that will require lenders to review and respond to short sale requests within 30 days and make a final decision within 60 days. The lender is also required to provide weekly status updates to the borrower if the offer is still under review after 30 days.

The new guidelines, which go into effect on June 1, can prove to be beneficial for all of the parties involved. New short sale rules by Fed to speed up short sales.

For lenders, it could mean saving a distressed property from falling into foreclosure, saving them tens of thousands of dollars in lost property value and costs.

The average foreclosure during the last three months of 2012 sold for $149,686, while short sales averaged $184,221, according to RealtyTrac. And foreclosures also pile up higher expenses with lenders paying for property taxes, heating and maintenance costs.

Home sellers, too, would be better off because they often will take just a one-time hit to their credit score for a short sale rather than the multiple delinquencies associated with a foreclosure.

And buyers get homes in better condition, typically because the sellers have been living there and keeping the homes in good condition.

If you would like more information on the Orange County Real Estate Market, foreclosures, short sales, give Realtor Kevin Klein a call today.  Kevin works with Premier Realty Services located in Orange County (city of Ladera Ranch). www.klein4realestate.com  New short sale rules by Fed to speed up short sales.

Orange County CA House Sellers in Short Supply

Orange County CA House Sellers in Short Supply, The time to sell an Orange County house — by one measure — quickened three days in two weeks in mid-April and sped up 52 days vs. a year ago. And a sharp drop in supply can get much of the credit, says the latest Orange County home inventory report — data as of April 13.

The time to sell an Orange County house — by one measure — quickened three days in two weeks in mid-April and sped up 52 days vs. a year ago. And a sharp drop in supply can get much of the credit, says one recent Orange County home inventory report.

Local Orange County Realtor Kevin Klein: “Unbelievably, the active listing inventory shed an additional 261 homes in the past two weeks, totaling 6,354, levels not seen since June 2005. If you recall, both 2004 and 2005 were nuts with very little inventory and scorching demand. Ask any real estate professional that experienced that market how the activity today compares and they will quickly state that it is not much different. Lower prices and plenty of distressed properties are the big differences. To date in 2012, the inventory has dropped by 1,760 homes, a 22 percent drop. The unabated drop actually began back in July 2011. Compared to this time last year, there are 42 percent fewer homes on the market.

There are 31 percent fewer than 2010. In some ranges, the year over year differences is stunning. There are 51 percent fewer homes on the market priced below $500,000. Even the upper ranges are experiencing tighter inventory with 20 percent fewer homes on the market for all homes priced above $1 million. The low levels look like they are here to stay.” Orange county residential real estate is in a seller’s market.

Kevin’ signature housing measurement is his “market time” benchmark. It tracks how many months it theoretically takes to sell the entire inventory in the local MLS for-sale listings at the current pace of pending deals being made. By this Realtor Kevin Klein’s logic, as of April 13 — we see …

•Market time of 1.63 months for Orange County buyers to gobble up all homes for sale at the current pace vs. 1.72 months two weeks ago vs. 3.36 months a year ago vs. 2.45 months two years ago.

•It’s broad-based: Of the eight Orange County pricing slices Kevin tracks, six had faster market time vs. 2 weeks ago; and 7 improved over a year ago.

•The cheaper, the faster: Orange County homes listed for under a million bucks have a market time of 1.34 months vs. 6.04 months for homes listed for more than $1 million. So, basically, it is 4.5 times harder to sell a million-dollar-plus residence!

•If you can afford it … just so you know, the million-dollar market represents 24 percent of all homes listed and 6 percent of all homes that entered into escrow in the past 30 days.

Another part of the current housing puzzle is distressed properties. Or, in 2012, “Where’s the rush of foreclosures that were purported to come swamp the market?”

Realtor Kevin Klein shows that the distressed-home inventory has dropped 49 percent so far this year. In October 2011, 3,563 distressed properties were on the market. Now, 1,602!

Thomas writes: “There are 328 foreclosures in all of Orange County, a drop of 64 in the past two weeks. The inventory started the year with 620. The foreclosure inventory has not been this low since October 2009. The expected market time is 0.7 months, almost untouchable for a buyer unless they come to compete. Short sales have become almost as hot as foreclosures. After shedding 164 homes in the past two weeks, the short sale inventory now totals 1,274, levels not seen since the distressed inventory began to rise in 2007. The expected market time for short sales is 0.9 months, a very hot sellers market. The short sale process is improving, but only slightly, almost undetectable to the untrained eye. They still take a long time to put together and the more complex the short sale (multiple lenders, delinquent HOA dues, unpaid property taxes, liens against the title), the longer it takes to put together. Distressed properties now represent 25 percent of the overall active inventory versus 35 percent one year ago.”

What’s for sale, in a distressing way?

•1,602 distressed Orange County properties were listed for sale — 25 percent of the 6,354 listed overall. It was 35 percent a year ago!

•1,883 new escrows were opened to buy distressed Orange County properties in the past 30 days. That is 53 percent of the 3,553 new pending sales countywide.

•Thomas calculated “market time” — cross of supply and new escrows showing how long, theoretically, it would take to sell inventory. Using that “market time” math, there’s 0.85 months worth of distressed properties on the market vs. 2.71 months worth of non-distressed homes. So, distressed homes currently sell 3.2 times faster than non-distressed homes.

•Pricey? No, as just 67 of the listed distressed homes were price above $1 million — 4 percent of all distressed listings. Note: 1,195 of the listed distressed homes were priced $500,000 or less — 75 percent of all distressed listings.

Thomas offers this advice for all spring shoppers: “The lower the inventory, the stronger the pressure on purchasing and the harder it is to be a buyer in today’s market.”

And for those with eyes on distressed properties: “Good deals will be much harder to come by. That’s not to say that a lender won’t get it wrong and price a home incorrectly. I have seen it in my own backyard. Instead, it means that when demand drops anywhere below 1.5 months, the seller, and banks, are in the driver’s seat and NOT buyers!”

If you would like more information on the Orange County Real Estate Market, give Realtor Kevin Klein a call today.  Kevin works with Premier Realty Services located in Orange County (city of Ladera Ranch). www.klein4realestate.com  Orange County CA House Sellers in Short Supply (seller’s market), Now is the time to sell your Orange County house.

Roughly 2-in-5 Orange County homes are selling at a loss

Sellers accepting losses on their homes isn't necessarily all bad. If nothing else, it shows that owners – and bankers, when the deal is a short sale – are willing to accept pricing's realties and move on. If you would like more information on Orange County Real Estate contact your local Orange County Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Ladera Ranch, CA.

Roughly 2-in-5 Orange County homes are selling at a loss, according to Zillow. That should be no surprise as by this online real estate tracker's math local home values have fallen at a 7.4 percent-a-year pace in the past five years.

 Roughly 2-in-5 Orange County homes are selling at a loss, according to Zillow. That should be no surprise as by this online real estate tracker’s math local home values have fallen at a 7.4 percent-a-year pace in the past five years.

For February, Zillow's database of values for all homes shows its Orange County Zillow Home Value Index with a median home value at $463,400 — that's down 7.0 percent in a year. Median value per square foot? $266 — that's down 5.7 percent in a year. And 72.3 percent of the homes in the market had declining values — that's off 1.0 percent in a year.

As for sales data tracked by Zillow, $405,800 was the median sales price — that's down 5.8 percent in a year. Of those deals, 37.5 percent of the homes sold were done so at a loss to the owner — that's up 1.7 percent in a year. At least, sellers – as a median -- got 97.7 percent of list price— that's down just 0.1 percent in a year.

As for what sellers are listing their homes at, Zillow found a $450,000 median ask price — that's up 0.2 percent in a year. But there's a reality check -- 28 percent of the homes listing had price cuts — that's down 2.4 percent in a year. And 5.3 percent was the median price cut on listed homes — that's down 0.5 percent in a year.

Price cutting is probably one factor why spring home sales run ahead of last year's pace. Roughly 2-in-5 Orange County homes are selling at a loss.

For the 22 business days ending March 22, DataQuick found total Orange County sales of 2,660 residences closed in the latest period — that is up 5.8 percent vs. a year ago. Condos lead the way with a 12.5 percent faster selling pace vs. 2011.

It was a broad sales gain as home sales are on the rise in 48 of 83 Orange County ZIPs. Three Orange County ZIPs saw sales gains of 100 percent or more in the period – Newport Beach 92661, up 150; Anaheim 92802, up 144 percent; and Santa Ana 92705, up 115 percent.

Of course, discounting helps: DataQuick's median selling price for all residences in this most current period was $400,000 — that is off 5.9 percent vs. a year ago. Just 29 of O.C.'s 83 ZIP codes had gains in their respective median selling price. Taking sales volume in consideration, home-sale pricing is up in ZIPs representing 28 percent of the Orange County market.

When we looked at how DataQuick's data trends hit various corners of Orange County, we saw that all four regions had year-over-year sales gains. Roughly 2-in-5 Orange County homes are selling at a loss.

For the 22 business days ending March 22, our region-by-region analysis of local real estate trends found Orange County home sales slicing up by geography this way ...

•South Inland: These ZIPs — median selling price $457,000 — had 794 sales, up 10.3 percent from a year ago. This was largest year-to-year gain among the four regions. In these 19 ZIPs, median price change was down 14.3 percent in a year. South Inland accounted for 30 percent of recent home sales vs. 30 percent a year ago.

•North Inland: 623 homes sold in these Orange County ZIP codes in this most recent period, up 9.5 percent from a year ago. Median selling price? $401,750 in these 22 ZIPs. This most recent median price change was down 7.8 percent in a year. North Inland accounted for 27 percent of recent home sales vs. 28 percent a year ago.

•Beach Towns: 488 homes sold in these ZIP codes in the most recent period, up 6.3 percent from a year ago. Median selling price? $555,000 in these 17 ZIPs. Median price change was down 1.3 percent in a year. Beach Towns accounted for 19 percent of recent home sales vs. 19 percent a year ago.

•Mid-County: These ZIPs — median selling price $336,750 — had 716 sales, up 3.9 percent from a year ago. This was the smallest year-to-year drop among the four regions. In these 25 ZIPs, the median price change was down 1.3 percent in a year. Mid-County accounted for 24 percent of recent home sales vs. 23 percent a year ago.

FYI: We'll bet that discounting helps! Did you notice the pricing dips in all four regions?

Roughly 2-in-5 Orange County homes are selling at a loss.

Supply of Orange County distressed home listings cut in half

Supply of Orange County distressed home listings cut in half - Where’s the rush of foreclosures that were purported to come swamp the market?  If you would like more information on the Orange County distressed market or other Orange County real estate information, contact your Orange County Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Ladera Ranch, CA.

Supply of Orange County, CA distressed home listings cut in half. The distressed inventory has dropped 49% so far this year. Similar to the overall inventory, the distressed inventory has dropped unabated so far this year.

The consistent drop dates back to October 2011 when there were 3,563 distressed properties on the market. Today there are 1,602, a 1,961 home drop. There are 328 foreclosures in all of Orange County, a drop of 64 in the past two weeks. The inventory started the year with 620. The foreclosure inventory has not been this low since October 2009. The expected market time is .7 months, almost untouchable for a buyer unless they come to compete. Short sales have become almost as hot as foreclosures.

After shedding 164 homes in the past two weeks, the short sale inventory now totals 1,274, levels not seen since the distressed inventory began to rise in 2007. The expected market time for short sales is .9 months, a very hot sellers market. The short sale process is improving, but only slightly, almost undetectable to the untrained eye. They still take a long time to put together and the more complex the short sale (multiple lenders, delinquent HOA dues, unpaid property taxes, liens against the title), the longer it takes to put together. Distressed properties now represent 25% of the overall active inventory versus 35% one year ago.

With demand for distressed properties so strong, good deals will be much harder to come by. That’s not to say that a lender won’t get it wrong and price a home incorrectly. I have seen it in my own backyard. Instead, it means that when demand drops anywhere below 1.5 months, the seller, and banks, are in the driver’s seat and NOT buyers.!

·         Some of the details:
1,602 distressed Orange County properties were listed for sale — 25% of the 6,354 listed overall.

·         1,883 new escrows were opened to buy distressed Orange County properties in the past 30 days. That is 53% of the 3,553 new pending sales countywide.

·         Thomas calculated “market time” — cross of supply and new escrows showing how long, theoretically, it would take to sell inventory. Using that “market time” math, there’s 0.85 months worth of distressed properties on the market vs. 2.71 months worth of non-distressed homes. So, distressed homes currently sell 3.2 times faster than non-distressed homes.

·         29% of the distressed listings were foreclosures being sold by banks; 71% were short sales.

·         47% of the distressed listings were attached homes; 53% were detached homes.

·         31% of distressed Orange County listings were in ocean-close communities.

·         Pricey? 67 of the listed distressed homes were price above $1 million — 4% of all distressed listings.

·         Cheap? 1,195 of the listed distressed homes were priced $500,000 or less — 75% of all distressed listings.

·         Chart summarizes trends in Thomas’ report, distressed counts and share of all listings (plus, pending sales and market time — demand divided by inventory.)

Highlights:

Orange County California Real Estate. Supply of Orange County distressed home listings cut in half.

Custom Homes at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

If you would like more information on the Custom Homes at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, then contact the local Custom Homes  Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.  If you are interested in selling or buying a Custom Home give Kevin a call today.

Custom Homes at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Streets: Alexa ln, Bell Pasture rd, Broken Arrow st, Catalina Vista rd, Chiusi ln, Gaucho ln, Cowboy ln, Cloister ct, Columnar st, Coral Blue st, Forest st, Fox Hole rd, Franciscan ct, Galgano ln, Lauren rd, Marrema ln, Matthew st, Mirage rd, Mission Ridge rd, Old Coach rd, Overlook dr, Padre pl, Pisano st, Pistoria ln, Ricky ln, Rickle ln, San Jose st, San Juan Batista st, San Luis Obispo st, Thomas rd, Tintoretto rd, Vernaccia rd

Builder: Custom Houses with multiple builders

Covenant Hills consists of 232 custom built homes sites that range from 10,000 to 25,000 square feet.

It may be that your perfect home demands the ultimate personalization. Covenant Hills can accommodate you. With the Custom Homesites you will have the option of working with one of the Signature Builders as a builder/architect resource or selecting your own team.

Covenant Hills’ custom homesites at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

Are available in limited release, priced from the low $100,000’s to over $1 million.  A select few completed custom residences, built by some of Southern California’s prestige homebuilders, are currently available at Covenant Hills with listings ranging from high $100,000’s to high $3 millions.   To reach the exclusive, gated village of Covenant Hills, exit Ortega Highway from the I-5 Freeway in South Orange County, and proceed east 2.5 miles to Antonio Parkway. Turn left onto Antonio. Turn left onto Covenant Hills Drive and proceed to the East Gatehouse.  You will need access to the gated community, so give Realtor Kevin Klein a call at 949-500-6406.

Lifestyle of Custom Homes at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

Imagine what more than 1,600 acres of pristine, protected countryside just beyond your backyard can do for your family’s dreams. With a custom home in the exclusive, hilltop village of Covenant Hills at Ladera Ranch, your family can embrace a rare lifestyle in the historic south Orange County hills near San Juan Capistrano. Choose a spectacular lot for your new custom home and discover what natural beauty, luxury living, family-inspired community features and amenities, and the great outdoors can do to expand your family’s horizons in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.

Covenant Hills’ Relaxed Family Living Custom Homes in Ladera Ranch

Recognized as one of the most unique and exclusive family-oriented communities in southern Orange County, homeowners are drawn to Covenant Hills for its open space and natural beauty. The extraordinary environment for relaxed family living which Covenant Hill’s offers is exemplified in its numerous parks, private recreation facilities, and hiking trails.  Surrounded by more than 1,600 acres of pristine, protected ridgelines, many are surprised by how easily accessible Covenant Hill’s Ladera Ranch location is to Orange County and San Diego.  This combination of unparalleled lifestyle in such a panoramic setting is a true distinction of living in Covenant Hills at Ladera Ranch California 92694. 

If you would like more information on the Custom Homes  at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, then contact the local Custom Homes  Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.  If you are interested in selling or buying an Custom Homes  home in Ladera Ranch give Kevin a call today. The Custom Homes  in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch is one of many s in the Guard gated community of Covenant Hills.  The Custom Homes  were semi custom homes when built, giving the Custom Homes buyer the options and opportunities to make it their own as with building features stated above.  Custom Homes at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694. Covenant Hills Real Estate and Realtor.

Sky Isle tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

If you would like more information on the Sky Isle tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, then contact the local Sky Isle tract Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.  If you are interested in selling or buying a Sky Isle tract home give Kevin a call today. Realtor Kevin Klein also has access to all floor plans in the Sky Isle tract in covenant Hills.

Sky Isle tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Streets: Andromeda isle, Galaxy isle, Heavenly isle, Moonlight isle, Starlight isle, Stellar isle

Builder: K Hovnanian

Skye Isle subdivision is located in the city of Ladera Ranch in the Covenant Hills area. The Skye Isle tract consists of 61 Homes that were built by K. Hovnanian with an aesthetic sense of a European Cottage. Details include wrought iron design elements, second floor verandas, and 3 fireplaces in every home. This subdivision offers several floor plans as follows:

Plan 1R - 4,607 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths

Plan 2 - 5,886 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5 baths

Plan 3R - 5,695 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths

Impressive in scope and architectural richness, Skye Isle presents a collection of remarkable estate homes, distinguished by stately and refined detail. A grand cupola crowns the Colonial design. Authentic ironwork graces Tuscan balconies. Deep-set second-floor verandas distinguish the European Cottage. In every residence, Skye Isle reflects landmark quality, while superlative interior planning caters to a luxury lifestyle.  Two- and Three-Story Detached Residences, 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 to 5.5 baths, 3 to 4-Car Attached Garages, approximately 4,607 to 5,930 Square Feet.

Residence 1 Sky Isle tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

The Residence 1 is a cozy home featuring approximately 4,607 square feet of living space.  This two-story home, with optional third floor on select elevations, features 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. It also offers a 3 car tandem garage.

Residence 2 Sky Isle tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

The Residence 2 is a spacious home featuring approximately 5,886 square feet of living space.  It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, and a 2-car garage with workshop

Residence 3 Sky Isle tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

The Residence three is a beautiful 2 story home with approximately 5,695 square feet of living space. It features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and a 4-car tandem garage.

Specifications Sky Isle tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

•             Home Style: Single Family

•             Approx. Sq. Ft.: 4607 sq/ft, 5886 sq/ft,  5695 sq/ft

•             Stories: 2 - 3

•             Beds: 3 - 5

•             Baths: 3 - 5.5

•             Garage: 3 – 4

Features and Options Sky Isle tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

•             Grand Entry Foyer

•             Courtyard

•             Formal Dining Room

•             Formal Living Room

•             Den

•             Office

•             Library

•             Gathering Room

•             Professionally Designed Gourmet Kitchen

•             Walk-In Pantry

•             Butler's Pantry

•             Morning Room

•             Master Suite

•             Loft

•             Opt. Third Floor Loft

•             Opt. Media Room

•             Basement

If you would like more information on the Sky Isle tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, then contact the local Sky Isle tract Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.  If you are interested in selling or buying an Sky Isle tract home in Ladera Ranch give Kevin a call today. The Sky Isle tract in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch is one of many tracts in the Guard gated community of Covenant Hills.  The Sky Isle tract were semi custom homes when built, giving the Sky Isle buyer the options and opportunities to make it their own as with building features stated above.  Sky Isle tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694. Covenant Hills Real Estate and Realtor.

Sherborne tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

If you would like more information on the Sherborne tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, then contact the local Sherborne tract Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.  If you are interested in selling or buying a Sherborne tract home give Kevin a call today. Realtor Kevin Klein also has access to all floor plans in the Sherborne tract in covenant Hills.

Sherborne tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Streets: Dennis ln, Elissa ln, Jeremiah ln, Roshelle st

Builder: Shea Homes

Sherborne subdivision is located in the city of Ladera Ranch in the Covenant Hills area. The Sherborne tract consists of 54 Homes that were built by Shea Homes and includes downstairs bedroom, retreat and select units include a library, loft and/or bonus room. This subdivision offers several floor plans as follows:

Gutsu Residence (1R) - 4,073 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths

Gomez Residence (2) - 4,526 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths

Duron Residence (3) - 4,533 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths

Duron Residence (3) Ext MBR-FR - 4,848 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths

Upholding a grand standard of luxury and sophistication, Sherborne's magnificent residences will crown Covenant Hills' highest point, enhanced by panorama's of the Saddleback Valley. Sherborne's three designs will be distinguished by inviting private courtyards and patios for indoor/outdoor living and an array of environmentally friendly features designed to protect our environment and save you money. Two-Story Detached Residences, 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 to 5.5 Baths, 3-Car Tandem Garages, Approximately 4,073 to 4,848 Square Feet per single family residence.

The Gutsu Residence Sherborne tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

Two Stories, Porte Cochere and Courtyard, Living Room, Family Room with Media Niche and Fireplace, Gourmet Kitchen with Island Breakfast Bar, Morning Room with Adjoining Covered Patio Area, Formal Dining Room, Spacious Master Bedroom, Four Secondary Bedrooms, Four and One-Half Baths, Upstairs Reading Alcove, Versatile Bonus Room, Laundry Room and a Two-Car Garage Plus Tandem, Options Include: Library at Bedroom Five and Office with Private Bath at Bedroom Five

5 Bedrooms / 4.5 Baths

4,073 Sq. Ft.

2 Car Garage plus Tandem

The Gomez Residence Sherborne tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

Three Stories, Private Entry Courtyard Area, Grand Entry Rotunda, Library, Living Room with Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Family Room with Media Niche and Fireplace, Gourmet Kitchen with Island, Breakfast Room with Adjoining Covered Patio Area, Spacious Master Bedroom with Covered Deck and Private Third Floor Retreat, Four Secondary Bedrooms each with a Private Bathroom, Upstairs Reading Alcove in Bedroom Three, Laundry Room and Two-Car Garage Plus Tandem, Option Includes: Wine Storage.

 5 Bedrooms / 5.5 Baths

4,402 Sq. Ft.

2 Car Garage Plus Tandem

The Duron Residence Sherborne tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

Three Stories, Front Porch Area, Grand Entry, Living Room, Interior Atrium, Dining Room with Optional Fireplace, Family Room with Media Niche and Fireplace, Gourmet Kitchen with Island Breakfast Bar, Morning Room with Adjoining Covered Patio Area, Grand Master Bedroom with Retreat and Covered Deck, Four Secondary Bedrooms each with a Private Bathroom, Upstairs Study Alcove, Laundry Room, Third Floor Loft and Two-Car Garage Plus Tandem, Options Include: Office with Private Bath at Bedroom Five, Library at Bedroom Five, Exercise Room with Storage at Bedroom Three

5 Bedrooms / 5.5 Baths

4,533 Sq. Ft.

2 Car Garage plus Tandem

As the only private, gated village within Ladera Ranch, Covenant Hills is already the community’s most exclusive address, and with the loftiest site, some of the largest home sites and most spacious yards of any Covenant Hills neighborhood, Sherborne is being hailed as the crowning achievement in all of Ladera Ranch.

The grand-scale two-story homes span 4,073 to 4,848 square feet, including five bedrooms and four and one-half to five and one-half baths plus a three-car tandem garage, and they will be distinguished by a host of exceptional refinements.

Sherborne also has the distinction of offering a full complement of environmentally conscious “green” features, including solar energy panels and recycled and sustainable materials that will conserve resources and reduce energy costs for homeowners.

The Covenant Hills’ Village Club will encompass a spectacular array of shared resort-caliber recreational amenities, open to all community residents.

If you would like more information on the Sherborne tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, then contact the local Sherborne tract Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.  If you are interested in selling or buying an Sherborne tract home in Ladera Ranch give Kevin a call today. The Sherborne tract in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch is one of many tracts in the Guard gated community of Covenant Hills.  The Sherborne tract were semi custom homes when built, giving the Sherborne buyer the options and opportunities to make it their own as with building features stated above.  Sherborne tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694. Covenant Hills Real Estate and Realtor.

Segovia tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

If you would like more information on the Segovia tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, then contact the local Segovia tract Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.  If you are interested in selling or buying a Segovia tract home give Kevin a call today. Realtor Kevin Klein also has access to all floor plans in the Segovia tract in covenant Hills.

Segovia tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Streets: Adele st, Cambridge rd, John st, Julia st, Katy Rose ln

Builder: Pardee Homes

Segovia subdivision is located in the city of Ladera Ranch in the Covenant Hills area. These homes are built by Pardee Homes with many having courtyards, wrap-around porches and open spaces. This subdivision offers several floor plans with architectural styles ranging from European Cottage, Craftsman, San Juan Rustic, Tuscan, and Spanish:

Plan 1 - 3,286 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths

Plan 2 basic - 3,448 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths

Plan 2 w/ casita - 3,669 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths

Plan 3 - 3,536 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths

Three handsome 2-story detached designs 4 to 6 Bedrooms, 3 to 5 baths, 3-bay garages  Personalizing opportunities include dens, casitas and additional bedrooms, per plan Approximately 3,166 to 3,669 Square Feet. Segovia's graciously appointed residences combine historic architectural details with modern functionality. Architectural precedents such as European Cottage, Craftsman, San Juan Rustic, Spanish and Tuscan styles inspire the Segovia collection. Comfortable and handsomely proportioned spaces have been crafted to accommodate both casual and formal entertaining.

Inviting and flexible, the designs address a family's priorities, from well-sized secondary bedrooms to sumptuous master suites. Pardee Homes has thoughtfully integrated its earth-friendly LIVINGSMART solutions into the life of these homes, offering a healthy basis for innovative energy-saving features that include roof-integrated solar paneling on select plans. Other design features include shady, wrap-around porches, porte cocheres and vaulted ceilings.

Distinctive Community Character Segovia tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

Segovia at Covenant Hills Village in master-planned Ladera Ranch. At the pinnacle of the Ladera Ranch lifesycle, covenant Hills is a gated enclave, offering its own recreation center with a pool and tennis courts and access to amenities throughout Ladera Ranch including a 24-acre sports park with lighted baseball and soccer fields

Quality Crafted Homes Segovia tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

These exquisite 2 story homes offer environmentally sensitive features and options in distinctive architectural styles that range up to approximately 3,536 square feet. With 4 to 6 bedrooms, 3 to 5 baths and 3 bay garages, homes include butler’s pantries, side courtyards, wrap-around porches and porte cochere, depending on the selected plan. As envisioned, Segovia consists of 65 magnificent homes built on sites averaging approximately 7,200 square feet.

Industrial Leading Energy Efficiency Segovia tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

Like every new home Pardee builds, those at Segovia incorporate significant energy efficiencies, earning the prestigious Energy Star designation. Segovia also features Pardee’s LivingSmart program with energy efficient, earth friendly solutions available.

If you would like more information on the Segovia tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, then contact the local Segovia tract Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.  If you are interested in selling or buying an Segovia tract home in Ladera Ranch give Kevin a call today. The Segovia tract in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch is one of many tracts in the Guard gated community of Covenant Hills.  The Segovia tract were semi custom homes when built, giving the Segovia buyer the options and opportunities to make it their own as with building features stated above.  Segovia tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694. Covenant Hills Real Estate and Realtor.

San Donato tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

If you would like more information on the San Donato tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, then contact the local San Donato tract Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.  If you are interested in selling or buying a San Donato tract home give Kevin a call today. Realtor Kevin Klein also has access to all floor plans in the San Donato tract in covenant Hills.

San Donato tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Streets: Padre st, San Luis Obispo st

Builder: Laing Luxury Homes

San Donato subdivision is located in the city of Ladera Ranch in the Covenant Hills area. The San Donato tract consists of 23 Homes that were built by Laing Luxury Homes with select homes having guest quarters, loft, library, and/or retreat. This subdivision offers several floor plans with architectural styles ranging from Colonial Revival, Italian Revival, Spanish Revival, and French Revival:

Plan 1X - 4,355 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 6 baths

Plan 1 - Plan 2 - 4,645 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 6 baths

Plan 2BR - 4,450 square feet, 7 bedrooms, 5.5 baths

Plan 2A - 4,610 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths

Plan 2BX - 4,137 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths

Plan 3 - 5,145 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths

San Donato is an impressive scope. Situated on custom lots averaging 10,500 square feet, the collection presents remarkable design distinctions, including first floor master suites, libraries, courtyards, and an uncommon array of room options. The range of architecture includes Colonial Revival, Italian Revival and Spanish Revival and French Revival, specifically limited by plan to enhance the individuality of each residence. 

Classic California living…the golden age of architecture…brought to life again at San Donato:

Set within the historic Rancho Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch recalls the lively spirit of the American West, while projecting the best of contemporary Southern California. The land's rugged natural beauty is the perfect backdrop for Ladera Ranch's collection of unique villages and intimate neighborhoods woven together by a network of trails, parks and paseos.

Having emerged as one of Orange County's premier master-planned communities, Ladera Ranch boasts an impressive array of community amenities including its excellent schools, valued community services, convenient shopping and state-of- the-art technology system that brings the entire community together. Most importantly, this community is a place for families to grow and share neighborhood experiences.

San Donato tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch:

The crowning character of Ladera Ranch is the ultimate hillside village of Covenant Hills. This highly anticipated final village is the only gated setting within Ladera Ranch. Amidst the backdrop of natural grandeur and timeless panoramas, Covenant Hills offers an enviable exclusivity and distinctive ambiance. Within its gates will be estate-caliber collections, luxury villas and grand custom homes all modeled after the acclaimed homes that are the hallmark of California's golden age of architecture.

At the center of the village is the mission-inspired Covenant Hills Village Club. The Club provides a convenient destination for neighbors to gather and partake in the resort-caliber amenities and surrounding grounds.

Sitting at one of the highest points of Covenant Hills is San Donato. Set on expansive homesites within the custom home section of Covenant Hills, many San Donato residences will look out over picturesque open space expanses, enjoying stunning views.

Those lucky enough to call San Donato at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch home will find Ladera Ranch's last village to be a sophisticated enclave of luxury within a community acclaimed for it's family values and friendliness.

If you would like more information on the San Donato tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, then contact the local San Donato tract Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.  If you are interested in selling or buying an San Donato tract home in Ladera Ranch give Kevin a call today. The San Donato tract in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch is one of many tracts in the Guard gated community of Covenant Hills.  The San Donato tract were semi custom homes when built, giving the San Donato buyer the options and opportunities to make it their own as with building features stated above.  San Donato tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694. Covenant Hills Real Estate and Realtor.

Montanez tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

If you would like more information on the Montanez tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, then contact the local Montanez tract Realtor Kevin Klein with Premier Realty Services located in Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.  If you are interested in selling or buying a Montanez tract home give Kevin a call today. Realtor Kevin Klein also has access to all floor plans in the Montanez tract in covenant Hills.

Montanez tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Streets: Cambridge rd, David st, Emmy ln, Eric st, Jenny ln, Michael rd

Builder: Centex Homes

Montanez subdivision is located in the city of Ladera Ranch in the Covenant Hills area. The Montanez tract consists of 59 Homes that were built by Centex Homes and includes a gated entrance, swimming pool, heated spa. This subdivision offers several floor plans as follows:

Los Rios - Plan 1 - 3,846 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths

Ramos - Plan 2 - 3,292 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths

Mission - Plan 2 X - 3,506 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths

Del Obispo - Plan 3 - 3,730 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths

Capistrano - Plan 3X - 3,789 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths

5 unique 2-story floorplans (including two plans with a first level master suite)  4 to 5 bedrooms  4 to 5 baths  2 to 3-car garages offering optional dual master suite, study or 5th bedroom with bath  Approximately 3,292 to 3,797 sq/ft.

A Private Domain Montanez tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

• Located in the prestigious, gated village of Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

• Beautiful master-planned landscaped and professionally maintained throughout the community

• Surroundings of open space and integrated village trails

• LARCS-sponsored events, activities and more

• On-line community network, LaderaLife

Architectural Splendor Montanez tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

• Beautiful English Cottage, Provence, Spanish, and Colonial architectural styles

• Energy-efficient, dual glazed, low-E almond vinyl windows

• Masonry and/or view fencing along rear and side yards

• Insulated 8’ sectional, roll-up garage doors per elevation with garage door opener and two transmitters

• Fully drywalled garage interiors

• 6” half round seamless rain gutters styled to enhance each elevation

• Long-lasting, fire-resistant concrete roof tiles selected by architect to complement elevations

• Exterior gas stub for barbecue

• Dramatic entry porches, private courtyards, loggias and verandas

• Individually detailed exteriors with siding, stucco, brick and stone facings

• Energy-efficient weather stripping on living area exterior doors

• Strategically placed smoke detectors

• 75-gallon water heater with re-circulated hot water pump

• Dual-zone gas, forced air heating and central air conditioning with night setback thermostat

Grand Interior Expressions Montanez tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

• Spacious family rooms or great rooms with media niches and wood-burning fireplaces with a painted pre-cast hearth and mantle

• Private baths with white Euro-style cabinetry with concealed hinges, brushed chrome knobs

• Spacious closets with wire shelving

• Paneled wardrobe doors

• Custom oil-rubbed bronze interior door hardware throughout

• Upgraded Moen Kingsley® faucets at all baths with chrome finish

• Custom selected dining room chandelier

• Raised-panel Cremona interior doors throughout

• Long-lasting Kohler® china sinks at baths

• Stool and apron trim on first-floor eye-level windows

• Home Team Services Pest Defense®  System

Innovative Gourmet Kitchen Montanez tract at Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch

• Architecturally designed gourmet kitchens with large food preparation islands

• Granite countertops with 6” backsplash and full splash at cook-top area

• Stainless steel Bosch appliance package including:

                                • 36” Bosch 5-burner cook-top

                                • 30” Bosch double oven with upper convection

                                • Bosch multi-cycle dishwasher

                                • Bosch built-in microwave oven