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For Sale – 72 Livingston, Ladera Ranch

Mark Roknich — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:19:58 +0000

Run, don’t walk…to this steal of a deal in Ladera Ranch! Very cool location fronts to giant grassy play area (that someone else mows!). Move right in…this home enjoys neutral colors, Pergo flooring, and carpeting in excellent condition.

Builder option in this model includes Super Master Bedroom honestly could make TWO rooms! Works for buyers who need four bedrooms or a home office. Technology center and inside laundry are also located upstairs where you need them.

Love the outdoors? You’ll enjoy the private garden, perfect for toddlers or romantic dinners! This great neighorhood in Ladera Ranch enjoys excellent schools, and is close to Saddleback College, shopping and transportation.

Property Highlights

Address: 72 Livingston, Ladera Ranch, California, 92694
Neighborhood: Westcott
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Builder-Option: Super Master Suite Could be Two Bedrooms!
Roman Tub & Shower, Dual Sinks, & Huge Walk-In Closet
Formal Living & Dining!
Kitchen and Family Room Combine for Fabulous Great Room
Upstairs Laundry with Custom Storage
Gas Stove, Microwave & Oven – Generous Workspace & Ample Storage
Private Backyard Garden with Access to Huge Community Grassy Play Area
Oversized 2-Car Attached Garage with Cabinets & Storage
Incredible Community Amenities
MLS #S607227; TGNO: 922E7
A compelling opportunity – offered for sale at only $499,000!

For Sale or Lease – 32962 Danaoak, Dana Point

Christe Roknich — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:08:48 +0000

This might be the perfect Valentine’s gift for your sweetheart! This single-level floorplan is located in sought-after Danawoods, a short distance to beaches and gorgeous Dana Point Harbor!

This home is also on a cul-de-sac with neighbors as friendly as you would like them to be! The street has direct access to HOA pool and park, complete with play structures, swings, lots of picnic tables and bbq’s. And scenic Danawoods city park is only steps away.

A large family kitchen leads through French Doors to a generous pie-shaped lot with patio and serene views of park, trees and city lights! Danawoods is an excellent neighborhood to live in for all demographics! You will not be sorry you bought this lovely home! You WILL probably regret it if you do not even take a look!

Property Highlights

Address: 32962 Danaoak, Dana Point, California, 92629
Neighborhood: Harbor Heights in Danawoods
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, All on a Single Level
Serene Views of Park, Trees and City Lights
Large Backyard with Lush Green Lawns
Living and Dining Rooms with Vaulted Ceilings!
Master Suite with Walk-in Closet, Dual Sinks and a Big Bathtub for Relaxation!
Updated Throughout with Neutral & Current Colors
French Doors, Plantation Shutters, and More!
Oversized Two-Car Attached Garage
MLS #S602997
Priced For Sale at $649,900, For Lease at $2700/mo

For Sale – 51 Westgate, Laguna Niguel

Mark Roknich — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:33:08 +0000

Exclusive Westgate Cove at Bear Brand Ranch – this small, gated community is close to Dana Point Harbor and Orange County’s most beautiful beaches and resorts!

Bring your check book! No expense spared in this remodeled and decorated home…ready to move right in!

Real cooks will enjoy a well-equipped kitchen with 5-burner gas cooktop, stainless dishwashing drawers, compactor and awesome oven/microwave with convection! And granite counters, of course! Sun-splashed interiors enjoy walls of windows everywhere! Classic colors, mouldings, Wilson Art flooring, and much, much more!

Property Highlights

Address: 51 Westgate, Laguna Niguel, California, 92677
Neighborhood: Bear Brand
Development: Westgate Cove
5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, 3046 sqft.*
Master Suite with Dual-sided Fireplace, Sunken Tub, Separate Shower, Dual Sinks
Formal Living, Dining and Music/Library
Main Floor Bedroom
Plantation Shutters and Ceiling Fans Throughout
High Ceilings
Walk-in Closets
Custom Iron Front Doors
Entertainers’ Backyard with Cook Center and Spa
Beautifully Landscaped
3-Car Attached Garage
MLS #S592833; TGNO: 971J1
This amazing home is offered for sale at only $825,000!

For Lease – 31 Brighton, Laguna Niguel

Christe Roknich — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:44:28 +0000

Salt Creek Beach – Only 3 miles away! Enjoy the bike and walking paths to get there! This is like resort living in this gorgeous upper end unit in prestigious Beacon Hill in Laguna Niguel! This property includes washer/dryer and fridge! Freshly painted and newly carpeted make this home move in ready! Access to 3 swimming pools (one is adult only) and 6 tennis courts, playgrounds, greenbelts and parks! Great elementary school (Malcolm), middle (Niguel Hills) and high school (Dana Hills).

Rarely available in South Laguna Niguel! Close to Dana Point Harbor and beautiful beaches!!

Property Highlights

Address: 31 Brighton Place, Laguna Niguel, California, 92677
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill Terraces, Upper Level Floorplan
2 Bedrooms, 1.25 Baths
Generous Deck for Entertaining
Open Floorplan with Vaulted Ceilings
Surrounded by Lush Green Landscaping and Trees
Designated Parking with Carport and Extra Storage
MLS #S585047; TGNO: 971G2
Available Immediately at only $1375/mo!

Busy Summer = Successful Autumn

Mark Roknich — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:20:41 +0000

Oops! I have been neglected my blog…but have been busy showing and selling homes. So can we call it “even?”

We also managed to squeeze in a rare family vacations back East, and extended weekend up the California Coast. Feeling refreshed, with the kids back in school, it’s time for real estate.

Did you know interest rates were still low? Sure you did. But what you might not know is that sales are up, and even prices have ticked up in the lower cost single family homes. So for anyone looking for a starter home, or the perfect rental property, it’s still out there at a great price!

Call me at (949) 240-5892, or send me an email.

Sales in Orange County on the Mend!

Mark Roknich — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:16:06 +0000

Each year, sales and closings in the three months of September, October and November are typically strong. This year should prove to be no different.

Despite some ongoing concern about the US housing market, especially in commercial real estate, I have noticed an uptick in interest here in Orange County, based upon closed sales, and in particular, upon inquiries by first-time and move-up buyers in the lower price ranges. Inventory is dropping.

Prices have stabilized over the summer in most prices. For single family homes in the $300-500,000 range, prices have actually risen off their bottoms! But the lower prices, combined with still low mortgage interest rates, continue to offer buyers improved affordability and much lower monthly payments.

Multiple offers are common when homes are priced right, as measured by condition and comparable properties. Equity sellers are affected, of course, by competing short sales and REO’s, but buyers prefer “traditional” sales when possible, and will pay a premium for the confidence that can be had by buying from a seller not in distress.

Call me right now at (949) 240-5892. It’s a great time to purchase a rental property, your first home, or an extra condo for that child just graduated from college. Move-up buyers also benefit in a market such as this…keep your current home, convert it to a rental, and purchase that next California dream home!

For Sale – 26382 Rosa, Laguna Hills

Mark Roknich — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:24:56 +0000

It’s like living in Nellie Gail at a Reasonable Price! More than ever, our market presents us with incredible values. This home in Lomas Laguna is a prime example.

This home is situated on a great corner lot with lush landscaping and large patios perfect for entertaining. Walking trails begin only a block away – Aliso/Woods Canyons are close, and the beach is only a short drive.

Looking for a cul-de-sac street? You’ve got it! Generous secondary bedrooms? Yep, got that, too! A master suite with large custom closets, dual sinks, roman tub and separate shower? You can have all this and more at a price not seen in years! Call me for a tour of this terrific home!

Property Highlights

Address: 26382 Rosa, Laguna Hills, California, 92653
Neighborhood: Loma Linda
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 1667 square feet
Lomas Laguna Plan One, Two-Level Floorplan
Large Yard with Raised Planter
Sun-Drenched Formal Living & Dining with Vaulted Ceilings
Kitchen w/ Coffered Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, 5-Burner Stove
Breakfast Room w/French Doors Leads to Incredible Patio & Yard
Warm and Inviting Fireplace!
Light, Neutral Decor – Move Right In!
Wood Floors Throughout!
Custom Mouldings & Custom Fireplace Mantle
Spacious Family Room with Built-Ins & Skylight
Oversized Two-Car Attached Garage
MLS #S584317; TGNO: 921G4
Reduce to Sell at $529,950!

Tax Credit for First-Time Home Buyers

Mark Roknich — Sat, 09 May 2009 07:15:37 +0000

One of the perks in the recent Federal Government “stimulus bill” is the $8000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers.

To qualify for this credit, the purchase must be made before November 30, 2009. As the credit is intended for first time homebuyers, those applying for the credit may not have purchased a home in the past three years.

Buyers who accept the credit must also live in the house they purchase for at least three years, or Uncle Sam will require the owner to return the credit.

Qualifications are otherwise simple: single buyers must earn $75,000 or less to qualify; couples may earn up to $150,000. Those fortunate enough to have incomes exceeding thes limits may still be eligible for a partial credit.

Is $8000 a lot of money towards a home? Yes, and no, given the high price of housing in areas like Orange County. But note, that this credit may be enough to cover many buyer’s closing costs.

Good News – Homes are Selling!

Christe Roknich — Sat, 09 May 2009 07:09:09 +0000

We’ve had a busy month! As you can see from the list of properties to the left, our sellers enjoyed a very successful April.

Note that only one of the four closed sales was a short sale…I mention that fact to emphasize that it’s not just foreclosures and short sales that are selling. Affordability is remarkably better, and interest rates are remarkably lower! As a consequence, home buyers are finding good values throughout the existing inventory. Remember, even as distress sales comprise as much as half the market in certain segments, that leaves another half of the sales that are not distressed sellers.

Buyers are once again excited about of purchasing Orange County real estate. In fact, we are working with five families that want to buy a home NOW!

Okay, now turn the page for a reminder of some minor bad news: the post office has raised postal rates again, including the cost for the basic first class rate from 42 cents to 44 cents. Good news wins!

Need a Realtor? Do you of someone that is planning a move? We look forward to the opportunity to serve you. Call us at (949) 240-5892.

“Love where you live…live where you love!
It all begins at home!”

For Sale – 33 Oak View, Aliso Viejo

Mark Roknich — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:33:54 +0000

Remarkable canyon views are ever-changing from this gorgeous home in the exclusive gated community of Kensington in beach-close Aliso Viejo! This home is model perfect with custom upgrades throughout! On the main level are gorgeous formal living and dining rooms, office/library AND another bedroom, which could double as an exercise room or maids quarters! Also notable is the giant kitchen with imported tile and granite accents – perfect for the gourmet cook. The kitchen also features a center island with seating and opens to spacious family room with fireplace and built-ins.

This home also enjoys a serene master suite with dreamy views, retreat area, super giant walk-in closet with custom shelves. The backyard garden is perfect for multi-generational entertaining and play for the kids, while the terraced lot enhances privacy from neighbors. This Kensington Plan 1 (very popular plan) enjoys an exceptional curb appeal! French and Dutch doors accent the Cape Cod architecture, while wainscoating, crown moulding, custom flooring and accents make this the best buy on the market right now!

Property Highlights

Address: 33 Oakview Drive, Aliso Viejo, California, 92656
Neighborhood: Kensington
5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 3300 sqft.
Plan 1, Two-Level Floorplan
MLS#S555083; TGNO: 921C6
Sale Subject to Lender Short Payoff
~~Priced to Sell at $949,900~~Price Slashed to $850,000!