Laguna Woods Village

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2010-03-17T14:58:00.000-07:00

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Boomers Ready for Retirement Housing

Letters: Lease restriction does not encourage prospective buyers - News - The Orange County Register

2010-03-17T14:21:00.001-07:00

Letters: Lease restriction does not encourage prospective buyers - News - The Orange County Register

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Delicious meals included - See 904 Rossmoor Towers

2010-03-03T21:17:00.000-08:00

I just listed a 2-bedroom condo in excellent condition on the 9th floor of Rossmoor Tower 1.

There are really beautiful views from the three balconies.

Some people don't lnow that residents can enjoy a really delicious meal every night, and the cost is included in the monthly HOA.

See the menu of Soups, Served Salads, Featured Entrées, Sides, Everyday Favorites, Pantry Classics and Desserts.

Also included are all utilities, (including cable TV) and light housekeeping.

Manor #904 has been freshly painted, and it has Plantation Shutters, Crown molding, marble entry, custom built-in closets and shelves, canned lighting. You won't find popcorn ceilings in this condo!

The kitchenette has nice storage, counter-space, and comes with a fridge and microwave.

Open House for Villa Capri Condo on Via Mariposa

2010-02-28T21:55:00.000-08:00

I held a nice Open House at my latest Laguna Woods Village condo listing today.

2405 Via Mariposa W #2c is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 2nd floor VILLA CAPRI condo.

It's in a 3-story building with subterranean parking.

The kitchen has updated cabinets and Corian counter-tops.

Great pantry cupboard & newer electric stove.

Spacious master bedroom with mirrored closet doors. There's additional closet space in the dressing area.

Gleaming laminate wood flooring throughout except for carpeted living & dining areas.

Enjoy reading & relaxing on the nice-size balcony.
Clubhouse 4 is just around the corner, with its large pool & spa. Be sure to check out the many crafts shops at Clubhouse 4.

G'bye Century 21 - Hello First Team.

2010-02-13T19:56:00.000-08:00

I've got exciting news.

Yesterday I joined First Team Real Estate, Inc.!!

First Team and I have created a unique partnership wherein all resources, marketing, advertising, and administrative support are at my disposal.
I'm already using the internet a LOT for marketing homes and finding buyers, and this isn't going to change, but one of the things I'm particularly looking forward to, is increased advertising in the NEWSPAPERS.

Sure, newspaper circulations have dropped a LOT the past few years, but over a MILLION people still get the paper. I thought - why not put my seller's homes in front of these people more than I've done in the past?

Our print advertising is now going to be in EVERY major newspaper in Orange County and Southern California with full page color ads. A few of the papers First Team advertises in on a WEEKLY basis are Orange County Register, L.A. Times, Laguna Woods Globe and Irvine World News.

2009 sales in Rossmoor Towers, Laguna Woods Village

2010-01-05T20:03:00.000-08:00

Many people are interested in what their neighbor's manor sold for, and what other manors are presently for sale. Here is some info on which Rossmoor Towers manors sold last year, and also current listings.

22 manors in The Towers were sold in 2009, with an average price of $110,030. Penthouse #1451 was the highest-priced manor and this sold for $397,000. Here are details on the other manors that sold.

No Plan A manors sold in 2009, but manor #1156 is in "pending" status. I can't tell you the actual accepted price until after close of escrow. (Plan A manors are 500 square foot Studios with 1 bathroom.) Seven are offered for sale right now, and the prices range from $4,000 to $25,000.

Five Plan B manors sold in 2009, at prices ranging from $3,000 to $10,000.(Plan B manors are 625 square foot 1-bedroom units with 1 bathroom.) Four are offered for sale right now, and the prices are $9,500, $15,000, $24,995 and $25,000.

Ten Plan C manors sold in 2009, at prices ranging from $75,000 to $180,000.(Plan C manors are 1,200 square foot in size, with 2-bedrooms & 2 bathrooms.) Three are offered for sale right now, at prices ranging from $100,000 to $118,000. Manor #761 is in "backup-offer" status. The list price was $120,000 but again, I can't let you know the actual price the sellers agreed-to until escrow closes.

One Plan D manor, (penthouse #1406), sold in 2009 at a price of $340,000.(Plan D manors are usually 1,100 square feet in size, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, but as this was a penthouse it is 1,300 square feet with 3 bedrooms.) Five are offered for sale right now, at prices ranging from $104,999 to $199,900.

Four Plan G manors sold in 2009, at prices ranging from $50,000 to $70,000.(Plan G manors are 975 square foot in size, with 1-bedroom and 1 1/2 bathrooms.) Three are offered for sale right now, and the prices are $49,000, $70,000 and $75,000.

One Plan H manor sold in 2009, and the price was $180,000.(Plan H manors are 1,600 square feet in size, with 3-bedrooms & 2 bathrooms.)

No plan H manors are presently for sale.

Right now there are 22 Rossmoor Towers manors for sale. See more at http://www.rossmoortowers.com/

1-BEDROOM CO-OP - READY TO MOVE IN!

2009-11-26T21:29:00.000-08:00

Anyone interested in a Laguna Woods Village 1-bedroom, 1-bath co-op, that's literally move-in ready?

It's been freshly painted and has had new carpet & tile installed.

Located in the Senior community of Laguna Woods Village, the location of this co-op is wonderfully quiet.

This Coronado model has a ground-level entry with super-easy access to carport & laundry.

Two portable heaters are included at no extra cost. (These supplement the wall unit and can be used instead of the radiant heating in the ceiling, if desired.)

Laguna Woods Village offers free bus service to shopping, medical centers and restaurants.

Enjoy all the great amenities to be found in this 55+ Senior gated community, such as swimming, golf, tennis, arts and crafts, yoga, dances, shuffleboard, lawn bowling, paddle tennis, table tennis, bridge and many more. There are over 200 clubs to join.

Directions from gate 5, off El Toro Road, turn onto Via Mariposa. Exit when you see the '2171 - 2220' sign. Then take 2nd right, & park straight ahead. Remember that you need a gate-pass to enter Laguna Woods Village.

See more at LagunaWoodsCondos.com

Gorgeous Casa Linda

2009-04-02T13:41:00.000-07:00

I just listed this great co-op in Laguna Woods Village.

It's in such a tranquil location and has a really nice enclosed tiled patio, looking out at the green-belt. Perfect for relaxing with.. whatever!

I took a short video of the patio & you can see that below.

The CARPETS ARE NEW, and the home is freshly painted. You'll love the additional counter & cabinet-space, decorator-tiled walls, and PLANTATION SHUTTERS in the kitchen. The living room & 2nd bedroom both open to the patio.

The 2nd bedroom has drapes, tiled flooring and organized spacious closets.

The master bedroom has extra cabinets, plantation shutters and mirrored closet
doors.

There's TILED FLOORING in both bathrooms.

If you like, you can see more on my website at
http://www.lagunawoodsvillage.info/.

7 spacious floor plans in Rossmoor Towers

2009-03-08T12:19:00.000-07:00

Did you know that there are seven spacious floor plans in Rossmoor Towers?

Click on a Plan Letter to see the floor plan.

Plan A: 500 square foot Studio condo with 1 bathroom.

Plan B: 625 square foot 1-bedroom condo with 1 bathroom.

Plan C: 1,200 square foot 2-bedroom condo with 2 bathrooms.

Plan D: 1,100 square foot 2 bedroom condo with 2 bathrooms.

Plan F: 1,800 square foot 3-bedrooms condo with 2 bathrooms.

Plan G: 975 square foot 1-bedroom condo with 1 1/2 bathrooms.

Plan H: 1,600 square foot 3-bedroom condo with 2 bathrooms.

Status of Laguna Woods Real Estate

2009-03-04T14:39:00.000-08:00

In February, there were 29 closed sales in Laguna Woods Village.

15 of these were co-ops and 14 were condos.
One of the condos that closed is in Rossmoor Towers.

The prices of these homes ranged from $80,000 to $765,000.

The penthouse at 4008 Calle Sonora Oeste, (3E), is for sale at $525,000. It's a 2,189 square feet 3-bedroom, 3-bath condo. (See more at http://www.lagunawoodscondos.com/)

24 homes are in Backup-Offer status, and 37 are Pending.

There are 407 active homes in Laguna Woods Village.

If 31 homes are sold each month, (that's been the average for the past three months), then these 407 homes will take over 13 months to sell.

Free pass to view the Towers

2009-02-23T10:11:00.000-08:00

Access to Laguna Woods Village is usually restricted to pass-holders, or to guests who have had their name placed on the list by a resident, but tomorrow you can look around the Rossmoor Towers with no problems.

We're holding an
OPEN HOUSE
FEBRUARY 24TH
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Towers at Laguna Woods Village,
24055 Paseo Del Lago W., Laguna Woods, CA 92637

For more information call 949-232-5634.

Fine dining every day from an open menu.

36 holes of Golf - (Greens fees $8.00)

Gated Community

Individually owned spacious Condos with View
500 sq. ft. Studios to 1600 sq. ft. Penthouses

Housekeeping included.

Monthly price includes all utilities, heating /cooling, cable, dining, housekeeping, transportation, exercise, library, movies, swimming pools, stables, gyms, and so much more!

Beautiful Park like setting
Minutes to Airport and Beaches

Click here to print your entry pass.

Huge inventory in Laguna Woods Village

2009-02-09T21:52:00.000-08:00

You know, this evening I was just thinking about the huge inventory we have in Laguna Woods Village these days, and calculated how long it would take to sell everything.

28 homes sold last month, and 36 sold in December, so let's assume that 32 homes will sell each month.
As of today, there are 388 Laguna Woods Village homes for sale. Divide that into 32 home-sales expected per month, and I calculate that it will take 12 months to sell all 388 homes!

That's a year, people!

But what about all the new listings that will be added to the inventory over the next year, you ask. And what about the listings that expire? Of course you're right - those are great points.

As about 50 homes expired on average the past two months, and about 85 average were listed, that looks like our net inventory will grow! So maybe it'll take longer than a year to get all the Laguna Woods inventory sold? (Gulp!)

Well, maybe more sellers will become landlords, (leasing their homes, rather than selling them), causing the inventory to drop, or at least not grow as much as my calculator suggests!

Stay tuned, and keep dry out there......

Debbie