Nolan Raffanello, Real Estate Advisor

NEW LISTING! Can you imagine a better Valentine's Day Weekend present?? 28851 Woodspring Circle Lane in Lake Forest is for SALE! Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, cul-de-sac location, solar power, den, large wrap-around yard, two-car garage, great schools, low HOA, parks, trails..I could go on and on!! Starting at $724,900!! JUMP on this home asap! Showings are filling up FAST on Friday, Saturday & Sunday between 12pm-3pm. Call or text me to get in at 949-769-1204

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If you’re thinking about adding real estate investor to your resume, you want to know the clearest and quickest path to a profit. So while you’ve got to be ready to ride the market’s highs and lows, here are a few common ways investors make bank month after month: 1. Long-term residential rentals: People will always need a place to live but keep in mind, location is everything when it comes to real estate. Seriously, everything!... 2. Lease purchase: Lease purchase is a smart way to get involved without having to put up significant capital. Plus, if you lock in when the market is climbing, you can potentially purchase later with built-in equity. 3. Home-renovation flips: Thanks to the popularity of home renovation shows, no explanation is needed for this one (Think Fixer Upper, Flip or Flop?, and Love It or List It). 4. Short sales: A short sale is when a homeowner is behind on their mortgage but not yet in foreclosure. This can be a great opportunity to make a quick profit without investing in lengthy renovations. One heads-up: You usually need to pay for short sales in cash. 5. Vacation rentals: Investors can make some serious income from vacation rentals -- especially if the property is in an hot, in-demand tourist area. There are dozens of ways to make money as an investor -- too many to list here! But if you’re serious about taking the plunge, shoot me a message at (949) 769-1204, and let’s set up a time to discuss. See more

New Listing Coming Friday in Lake Forest (Portola Hills). 3b/3b, yard, solar lease, cul-de-sac, loft, 1620sqft, 2 car garage starting at $724,900. Message me for an appointment! Share or tag a friend

Scoured the listings but can’t find what you’re looking for? A new construction may be in your future. Here are 3 reasons why it may be just the right fit: 1. Most new constructions give you the open floor plan you want without the inconvenience of costly renovations. That's not to mention maintenance costs will be low, low, low for years to come. 2. A new build will have the latest gadgets and gizmos for your modern family including outlets, charging ports, and plenty of... security and energy-efficient features. 3. Another perk? Get in early enough and you’ll be able to customize and upgrade just to your liking. Lean on your agent’s guidance for which upgrades are worth it and which ones to pass on. If you’ve found an up-and-coming neighborhood you love and are thinking about buying new, please contact me at (949) 769-1204 to arrange the initial meeting with the sales team. As your representative, when working with new construction, I'll need to be with you at the first visit to initiate the sale.

What an AWESOME Tuesday! Closed a sale in Aliso Viejo and opened a new escrow in Fullerton. I'm lucky to have such great clients. Stay tuned for a new listing coming soon as well!