Open House 25 White Sail

My first open house (well not the maiden voyage of holding an open house as I have done hundreds) but this one is special.

Okay here is my list of done items
Boxed up photographs of my children, myself and our adventures
Jewelry in safe deposit box
Tossed safely all extra and old medicines
Guns in safe deposit box (perhaps not politically correct but this girl yes)
Wine cellar emptied
Painted everything excepting daughter's room which I think I'm going to have someone do it-
not enough time for getting her giant mural down and the Ives Klein Blue is going to be a triple coat
Garage sales cleaned out about half of the treasures in the garage, need to sell the rest on ebay
(Anyone need extra surf boards, weight equipment, a treadmill, artwork, mister system and a huge variety of women's designer clothing I purchased in the flush years before the crash that daughter never wore- let me know)
Every thing from window screens, under sinks, tubs, and windows is super clean.
Threw away some area rugs, donated others
Pool is clean fountain running but the dang trees will surely drop stuff all day for me
Cut down the pigmy palm that blocked south side ocean view (yes I used a chain saw)
cleaned glass wall to sparkle up the ocean and canyons views.
Trimmed down all my sweet peas and harvested seeds ( a little early but they were leggy and messy looking)
Power washed brick and driveway
Steaming rosemary, lemon peels and vanilla for air perker freshener smell "betterer" (it's better than fabreze or candles or cookies)
Dog bowls in laundry room, Honey had a bath but she will go to grandma's for the afternoon. Honey is almost 14 out Golden Retriever who is deaf and sunbathes but would greet everyone with fluffy hair.
all laundry washed dried and put away
Kitchen sink looks super white brand new
Did I say I dusted, scrubbed and cleaned again last night?
What did I miss?
Took down the rosary and cross above my dresser.
Hope the kids don't come home and start cooking a nice curry dish at 2:00.
How do I lure buyers to stay out backyard and me romanced by the view, the hummingbirds, the Bells Vireo who is nesting in the gazebo?
1:00 - 4:00
July 25 and July 26th
Saturday and Sunday
come on by
25 White Sail Laguna Niguel
Free organic tomatoes and herbs for the visit!
For Sale By Owner
$1,659,000.00

4 bedrooms 3410 square feet 2 story Cape Code style board and batten singles More than one hundred varieties of roses, organic vegetable gardens, pool, spa, huge party barbecue,
Did I say OCEAN Views from many rooms?
Downstairs bedroom and full bath
Could be 5 bedrooms if you make the huge bonus room have a small closet
(949) 784- 9699
3 fireplaces, plus outdoor fire pit and heater
barbecue with sink, tiled counters, and brick storage areas
brick seating and planters
Two gazebos
Hardwood floors in six in plank downstairs
San Marin Homeowner Association

25 White Sail Laguna Niguel for Sale

25 White Sail house for sale Laguna Niguel California
92677

Two story ocean view home
Luxurious yard with built in brick areas for entertaining
For Sale by Owner will cooperate with Buyer Agents
$1,659,900.00
single loaded street
San Marin HOA $192
Malcolm Elementary School
Master bedroom and bath are huge!
private, pool jacuzzi, peaceful
ocean views canyon views
cool breezes
built in brick barbecue, sink, fire pit, two gazebos
heirloom roses, organic gardens, flowers
4 bedrooms and a bonus that could be a master
3 bathrooms
clean well loved happy house
hummingbirds nesting in the gazebo come with the house


(949) 784- 9699
For Sale By Owner

Laguna Niguel Home Market

• Median List Price
  $749,000
  1% ( $10,000) vs Nov 2013
• Median Sales Price
  $710,000
  3% ( $22,000) vs Nov 2013
• Median Foreclosure Sales Price
  $595,000
  5% ( $28,500) vs Nov 2013

• Foreclosures	158
  Homes for Sale	373
  Recently Sold	514

Market Summary Foreclosures for Laguna Niguel

 California

There are currently 158 properties in 92677 that are in some stage of foreclosure 

(default, auction or bank owned) while the number of homes listed for sale is 373.

In December 2014, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in 92677 was 31% higher than the previous month and 40% higher than the same time last year.

Home sales for November 2014 were down 61% compared with the previous month, and down 47% compared with a year ago. 

Median sales price of a non-distressed home was $710,000. The median sales price of a foreclosure home was $595,000, or 16% lower than non-distressed home sales.

Numbers of new listings for non foreclosures greatly slowed in December and January with buyers still looking for product, but little on the market. This is typical from Christmas until the Superbowl but we should be seeing increasing new listings in Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Dana Point and the surrounds - but not yet...

Sales Prices - 92677

Mortgage RATES hit historic lows

With rates in the high 3's we should

see the market increase in the spring

I expect the values to increase, sellers

again listing houses high but buyers

getting in where they can

Realtor ATTACKED Safety Tips

Another Realtor was attacked, this time blocks from my home in Laguna Niguel

in a lovely neighborhood.

Buddy up with a Partner who is licensed or a lender who will become your trusted partner  Open houses, meeting clients at empty houses and driving in someone’s car or even taking strangers in your car is never to be done alone. Leaving an itinerary does not keep you safe.

Do not meet a stranger at any property. Instead, ask to meet at your office or in a public place so others can see the potential buyer too.

Take your own car. NEVER ride in a stranger’s car.

Dress for safety. Dress professionally and avoid wearing expensive, flashy jewelry. Do not carry large amounts of money with you. I know many won’t agree with this but: Carry a taser or stun gun and practice with it on the 1^st and 15^th of every month. Practice juggling your lockbox code while remaining aware with stun gun. If ordinances allow get a gun permit. Practice weekly with the gun and wear it under suit jacket. Get a permit to carry concealed only after you are an expert with the gun.

Designate a safety contact who is responsible to check your incoming contact information and give you a call 20 minutes into an appointment. Prior to showing a property, have a printed form that asks for a prospect’s information: name, address, auto make and model, auto tag, driver’s license, local address, and two references. Make a copy of driver’s license. Leave the copy with office. Many Realtors' and lenders work out of your home. I myself as a mortgage lender make appointments in people's homes, but never with a stranger. You may not have the proper equipment to copy the license and email it. Get a scanner, have an urgent fax or text you send. Learn to take excellent photographs of driver’s license and license plate and forward to the contact safety person. Tell the buyer this is standard procedure and required by your broker.

 Use an agent ID form. Make sure your office knows your car's make and model and license tag, plus any other important contact information.

Set a coded distress signal. Be able to call the office or home with a message that appears harmless to a prospect but would serve as an alert to others that you’re in harm's way. Long ago I taught my children to use the word gorilla as a code emergency word. Set one with family and office safety contact

Stop working immediately if you pick up on something suspicious If it feels bad, run. No amount of commission is worth your life. If you notice inconsistent answers, lies, weird stories, unfamiliar with location they claim to be from in a client, or any abnormal behavior, or anything that signals that something is off, stop working and trust your gut instincts. Go to a public place.

Notify police when you feel that instinct.  Smart phones are useful in locating you and in Orange County California our local Sheriff is happy to come out and assist even when you suspect foul play.

Don’t go into a vacant house alone. If the door or window pried open- call police. Even in affluent neighborhoods we are seeing squatters who can be violent breaking into vacant homes and setting up camp. Anyone who calls to meet you may not necessarily be a buyer or seller of real estate, don’t assume they are all honest kind people.

When danger occurs you have seconds to decide how to handle it. You may be the greatest negotiator but running yelling fire might be your best defense. Practice self defense strategies.

If you insist on doing an open house alone: set a table and chairs out in the front yard. Greet the neighbors, tell them you are next door from x time until x time and don’t follow anyone upstairs or into the back.

long dark entry where you can't see around the corner says caution

Laguna Niguel Farmer's Market

...

heirloom multi colored carrots

red chili and jalapeno

Laguna Niguel farmer’s market is the best in Orange County. 

Sundays 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. 
If it is hot, vendors reduce pricing around 11:00 AM because less customers show up.

If you go late at 11:25 AM some vendors put their local produce on sale
 items will be picked over but vendors discount.
Buy Local 
Buy Organic 
Save money at the farmer's market

27271 La Paz Laguna Niguel California 92677 
I suggest you buy what is in season that day. Don't go with a preconceived exact list of what you want. Purchase what is fresh and available. Try a small quantity of a new vegetable. Vendors give free samples and recipe advice

winter melon

farmers market organic

peaches sweeter than mother in law

Yellow and Red Chili

Heirloom Tomatoes

Local Organic Produce Cheap