Talega Life - July 2016

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Roadtripping Through

Southern California

JULY 2016

THE ECHELBERGER GROUP

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SABELLA

CATANIA

13 Via Oviendo | $749,000 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Approx. 2,135 Sq. Ft.

32 Calle Akelia | $990,000 4 Bed | 3 Bath | Approx. 2,883 Sq. Ft.

46 Via Cartama | $1,039,888 4 Bed | 4 Bath | Approx. 3,112 Sq. Ft.

SABELLA

PACIFICA 309 Camino Bravado

STELLA MARE 46 Paseo Lerida

43 Calle Akelia | $825,000 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Approx. 2,425 Sq. Ft.

$1,125,000 5 Bed | 4.5 Bath | Approx. 4,372 Sq. Ft.

| $1,250,000 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | Approx. 3,358 Sq. Ft.

STELLA MARE 85 Via Regalo | $1,130,000

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5 Bed | 4.5 Bath | Approx. 3,729 Sq. Ft.

31352 Via Santa Maria | $2,295,000 5 Bed | 7-Car Garage | Approx. 6,500 Sq. Ft.

215 Calle Roca Vista | $1,675,000 4 Bed | 3 Bath | Approx. 2,775 Sq. Ft.

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SAN CLEMENTE

500 Avenida La Costa | $3,950,000 4 Bed | 5 Bath | Approx. 4,215 Sq. Ft.

311 Calle Felicidad | $1,535,000 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Approx. 2,064 Sq. Ft.

111 Avenida Dominguez | $699,999 2 Bed | 1 Bath | Approx. 1,000 Sq. Ft.

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DOUG ECHELBERGER C 949.463.0400 doug@echelberger.com

EXPERIENCE | EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE | EXPERTISE Doug Echelberger is the LEADING Agent in Talega Since 2003 Ranked in Top 1% of Agents in Orange County

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Experts Real Estate: Doug Echelberger A lifelong resident of San Clemente, Doug’s contributions in the San Clemente real estate industry span nearly four decades. He is ranked in the top 1% of agents in Orange County, the premier agent in Talega since 2001 and the leading agent of San Clemente’s #1 real estate team – the Echelberger Group.

Plastic Surgery: Dr. Kyle Song A board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery for the face, body and breasts, Dr. Song opened his practice in Irvine in 2012.

Whether your goal is to look younger, or feel more beautiful and confident, Dr. Song has the artistic vision, thoughtful touch, and surgical talent to deliver the highest level of care. He and his wife Sara live in Talega with their two young children.

Orthodontics: Dr. Taylor Olsen Dr. Olsen completed both his undergraduate degree and dental school at UCLA, then studied orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at University of Washington. He is Board Certified in Orthodontics. He has practices in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. Dr. Olsen and his family have enjoyed living in Talega since 2008. Olsen Orthodontics offers the highest quality orthodontics, a fun atmosphere and fair fees.

Financial Advisor: Colin P Smith, CFP®

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Week 2: 1:30 - 3pm Week 3 - 12:30 - 3pm

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A financial advisor for Edward Jones, Colin has relocated his practice to San Clemente. He is focused on serving individual investors, just like you. Colin began his career with Edward Jones in 2007 as a financial advisor and is now a limited partner in the firm. Colin and his wife Brooke recently purchased a home in the community of Talega. They identified our community as the ideal environment to raise their young family.

Attorney: Susan Dallas Hattan, Esq As an attorney specializing in estate planning and financial education, Susie Hattan’s mission is to help families achieve peace of mind through financial independence and protection of their hard-earned assets. A mother of three children and an active member of the community, Susie and her husband feel blessed to have lived in Talega for 12 years.

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Dear Talega Residents,

PUBLICATION TEAM PUBLISHER Lani Wilson CONTENT COORDINATOR Joanna Larson DESIGN Rochelle Scharpf COVER STORY Barbara McCarthy

WHEN YOU THINK BACK to summers you enjoyed as a kid, I bet some of your favorite memories are of experiences that didn’t cost a thing. With movie ticket prices always increasing and a day spent at Disneyland can now total hundreds of dollars, there are endless activities that you can do with your family this summer that won’t put a dent in your budget. In this issue of Talega Life, we’ve featured just a few.

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If you have the time to pack it up for a few days (or just a few hours) and hit the road, our feature article showcases a few road trip destinations. Or, stay really local and head down to the Pier and enjoy a summer concert with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop. The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo offers free hikes, lectures and volunteer opportunities aimed to help inform, and protect our beautiful surroundings. And if all else fails, get a few neighbors together and host a summer barbecue.

Are you part of a local organization? Contact us for information on how you can submit articles, updates, reminders, events and more to reach the residents of Talega.

We wish you a relaxing summer (with a few adventures thrown in!)

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Jamie B Photography

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July

Community Events Calendar

Are you a member of a club? Non-profit organization? Fundraising team? Neighborhood group?

We would love to help you publicize your event for free!

Please provide the information to Joanna Larson (jlarson@bestversionmedia.com). No activity is too large or small! The format is: logo (high-resolution, sent as separate attachment), date, title of event, time, location, brief description of event, cost (if applicable) and web link for more information (if applicable).

JULY 16TH & 17TH

San Clemente Ocean Festival

City & Local Contacts SAN CLEMENTE POLICE SERVICES

Non-Emergency (949) 770-6011 SAN CLEMENTE FIRE SERVICES

Non-Emergency (714) 573-6000 San Clemente Records (949) 361-8200

JULY 4TH @ 9:00 PM

Fourth of July Fireworks Show

@ San Clemente Pier Watch the City of San Clemente’s fireworks show from the pier, beaches or hilltop areas in and around San Clemente. The end of the Pier, opposite the entrance, will close at noon on July 3rd for preliminary preparation and the entire pier will close on July 4th at 8:00 AM.

San Clemente Code Enforcement (949) 361-6173 City of San Clemente (949) 361-8200 TELEPHONE, CABLE & INTERNET

Cox Communications (949) 240-1212 TELEPHONE

AT&T (800) 288-2020 ELECTRICITY

San Diego Gas & Electric (800) 411-7343 TRASH PICK-UP

JULY 7TH, @ 6:00 PM TO SUNSET

Beach Concert: Wigs & Ties

North of the San Clemente Pier Join the community to celebrate live music on the beach with the sunset as your backdrop and free seating in the sand.

8:00 – 10:00 AM

@ The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Join us as we listen to singing of the birds and humming of the insects. Learn about how Native Americans used local plants like elderberry, known as the "tree of music," to create musical instruments. Make your own take home musical instrument.

Adult: $10.00 Child: $5.00 Supporter: Free SATURDAY, JULY 9

The Moon: A Look at our Nearest Neighbor in Space

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@ The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Join volunteer astronomer, Spencer Murray, as he answers questions about the moon. After the presentation, our telescopes will be trained on the moon plus additional objects visible in our night sky.

Adult: $10.00 Child: $5.00 Supporter: Free

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North of the San Clemente Pier Join the community to celebrate live music on the beach with the sunset as your backdrop and free seating in the sand.

Wine, Women & Wealth hosted by San Clemente Chamber of Commerce

@ 1231 Puerta del Sol, Unit 200 in San Clemente Sip a glass of wine and listen to special guest speaker Susie Hattan Dallas Esq. as she discusses estate planning essentials for women. Non members: $5 Members: Free RSVP with Alexis Honens at the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce office at 949-492-1131.

SATURDAY, JULY 9

Music in the Wildlands

CR&R (877) 728-0446 Santa Margarita Water District (949) 459-6400

JULY 21ST @ 6:00 PM TO SUNSET

Beach Concert: Rod Piazza

JULY 21ST 5:30-7:00 PM

San Clemente Crime Prevention (949) 361-8386 San Clemente Graffiti Removal (949) 361-8385

@ San Clemente Pier This summer the San Clemente Ocean Festival is celebrating 40 years of providing exciting athletic competitions and fun for the whole family! Volunteers welcome - and, it's not to late to be a sponsor! Free shuttles from Outlets at San Clemente / Free concert on Saturday evening. For more information, please visit www.oceanfestival.org or call (949) 440-6161.

8:30 – 10:30 PM

Visit www.rmvreserve.org/ calendar for more information.

SATURDAY, JULY 23

July Bat Walk 7:15 – 9:15 PM

@ The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Bats are one of the many mysteries of nature.

What kind of bats live in Orange County? Take an evening walk with bat biologist Stephanie Remington to find out!

Adult: $15.00 Child: $15.00 Supporter: $10.00 FRIDAY, JULY 29

Call of the Wild Night Hike 7:00 – 9:00 PM

@ The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy Enjoy a nighttime adventure, as you learn about nocturnal animals and listen for the calls of the wild.

Adult: $10.00 Child: $5.00 Supporter: Free JULY 2016 5

Family Focus Rethinking Homework

BY DR. DUSTINE REY

THE VALUE of homework in the elementary school years is a contentious issue among parents. No-homework policies are being integrated into many American schools where the shift to Common Core curriculum has required educators to rethink how students spend their time and to what extent doing homework equates to actual learning.

The past twenty-five years of educational research demonstrates a surprising conclusion: homework provides no measureable benefit at the elementary school level. Even more surprising is that premature and improper homework can hinder the development and academic growth of children under the age of twelve.

The relationship between homework and academic success varies among different grade levels. While homework has significantly positive benefits at the high school level, the benefit drops off for middle school. Dr. Etta Kralovec, Associate Professor and co-author of The End of Homework: How Homework Disrupts Families, Overburdens Children, and Limits Learning says, “There’s a huge philosophical divide between parents who want their kids to be very scheduled, very driven, and very ambitiously focused at school, those parents want their kids to do homework. Then there are the parents who want a more child-centered life with their kids, who want their kids to be able to explore different aspects of themselves, who think their kids should have free time. The research says the latter is the better option.”

Children are at school seven or eight hours a day, comprising a full work day. To what extent should our children simply be kids after school?

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Having time to

be a kid,

play with family and neighbors, watch parents cook, and help with house responsibilities are invaluable moments of childhood.

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According to research, homework can generate a negative impact on a child’s attitude toward school. Young children need to be connected and intrinsically motivated within the learning process. We do not want to send the message that learning is a chore. Instead, young children should have fun while learning. Most children love school, approaching class with wide eyes and enthusiasm. Yet, somewhere around age seven, school starts to become work and that is when we see learning interests diminish.

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Moreover, research indicates premature homework can damage personal relationships in the long-term. Homework is meant to reinforce the relationship between parents and children. However, with elementary school kids this can have the opposite effect. After a long day at school, an activity that is “work” is not what children want to do before going to bed. Often parents have to enforce homework which can interrupt the connection with home life.

Another problem with elementary school homework is that it often takes time away from responsibilities at home as well as sleeping hours. Children need, on average, ten hours of sleep a day. For kids to be 100% the next day at school, they need to have a proper rest. Having time to be a kid, play with family and neighbors, watch parents cook, and help with house responsibilities are invaluable moments of childhood. Where is the balance between homework and being a kid? Are there conditions where homework actually provides a positive benefit for elementary age children? Read next month’s article to find out.

Dr. Rey is an adjunct professor at The Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University and the founder/executive director of The Gratitude Garden Preschool in San Clemente. Call (949) 572-4453 or visit www.gratitudegardenpreschool.com for more information.

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Feature

Summer at 100 mph: Horseback riding in the Santa Ynez Mountains.

Roadtripping Through

Southern California

BY BARBARA MCCARTHY

M

ost of the time driving is just a way to get to and from work, or for getting your kids to their after school activities. This summer, try to rediscover the joy of road tripping with fun weekend trips up and down the gorgeous California coast!

Let the road take you to hidden gems along the way to your final destination, and don’t forget to take pictures of your travels and share them with your neighbors!

For the Long Haul: Solvang (3-4 hours north) So where is Solvang, and why does it have such a funny name? Solvang is a unique little town nestled in the Santa Ynez Mountains with an amazing history. It was founded in 1911 by a trio of Danish immigrants living in the midwest; Reverend Benedict Nordentoft, Reverend J. M. Gregersen, and Professor P. P. Hornsyld dreamed of creating a Danish community on the west coast. They saved and bought the tract of land that Solvang (which means “sunny field”) has thrived on for 105 years.

Drive through the quaint, old-world architecture of the city; enjoy traditional and fusion Danish food; 8 TALEGA LIFE

Solvang architecture.

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taste the wine harvested from local vineyards; schedule horseback rides through the lovely mountains; gear up for scenic hikes, and so much more!

Visit the city website to learn more about the city and area at www.cityofsolvang.com.

Solvang from afar.

Botanical Building. Photo by Richard Benton

Dip Down South: Balboa Park, San Diego Sunny San Diego is just an hour and a half south, and there is nothing like spending an afternoon wandering Balboa Park. As a San Diegan for about 12 years, I should know. Balboa park has just about everything anyone could ever want to cram into an afternoon (or weekend!).

There is a selection of museums that explore science, art, sports, local history, photography, various cultures, and more. In the very same space, one can wander the various botanical gardens, watch street performers of all kinds, listen to the organ player every Sunday afternoon,

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Spanish Village Art Center. Photo By Richard Benton

enjoy a delicious lunch, or sip on a locally brewed beer while watching the kids play in the beer garden lawn. Let’s not forget the world acclaimed San Diego Zoo right next door.

Spreckles Organ Pavillion. Photo by Richard Benton & Heather Hart

To get an idea of all the cool places to see and things to do, visit www.balboapark.org.

Nip up North: Griffith Park, Los Angeles Before we get started, I know. Los Angeles. Bustling city of lights, skyscrapers, crime, stars, smog, traffic, and more traffic. For the majority of Orange County residents, Los Angeles is the opposite of a relaxing family-friendly destination, and to that we say: Have you been to Griffith Park?

Griffith Park is a giant 4,300 acre gift to the overpopulated city that is Los Angeles. Within Griffith Park is the Griffith Observatory, the Los Angeles Zoo, botanical gardens, the Autry National Center, pony rides, Travel Town Museum, Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round and hiking trails galore — not to mention the famed Hollywood sign! And if all of that weren’t enough to tempt you to brave the drive, most of the activities mentioned are either free or are inexpensive to experience.

Los Angeles Zoo.

For a list of all the attractions and hours, visit www.laparks.org.

Griffith Park Carousel.

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To Your Health Inertia

BY JEANNIE MCCORMACK

HAVE YOU BEEN feeling like you need to incorporate more fit-

ness into your life? The motivation to start exercising may come at you from various directions: your energy level is lagging, the numbers on the scale are growing, your posture needs attention, your aches and pains are acting up, and your clothes fit too tightly. The body doesn't lie.

We all know that making smart lifestyle choices and getting regular exercise are perhaps the two most important factors in staying healthy and aging well. But, what if you’ve fallen off your game? People take exercise off their list for so many reasons but the number one reason people have for not engaging in a regular exercise program is because they claim to not have enough time. Many want to exercise but are reluctant or afraid to start up again. If these are your reasons for letting fitness slide in your life, then perhaps I can ease your mind just a tad.

Exercise doesn't have to be painful. You don't have to feel the burn, or go to the point of exhaustion. If you start a regular program and stick to it, your fitness level will most definitely improve. I always tell my clients to put their exercise clothes on and walk out the door and they are already halfway there! Action follows thought so set the intention first. Once you make it to your destination, give your full attention to your program for 20 minutes. Commit to 20 minutes of nonstop activity: no phones, no chatting and no breaks. Gradually increase your time to 30-60 minutes, depending on your chosen form.

I love Pilates, and Pilates works! If you have a bad back, weak knees, are recovering from a serious illness or injury, are overweight, or consider using the remote as exercise, fear not; Pilates can be just what you need. Anybody can do Pilates.

Joseph Pilates created his exercises — originally called

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… making smart lifestyle choices and getting regular exercise are perhaps the two most important factors in staying healthy and aging well.

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Contrology — to help revitalize and rehabilitate an ailing population. The first Pilates Reformer was used by soldiers recovering in a military hospital. The original Pilates equipment was fashioned from an army cot and bed springs and a pulley system was used to help injured soldiers build core strength. Mr. Pilates noted that the soldiers’ immune systems were enhanced and their spirits’ elevated once they incorporated Pilates into their lives.

What the ancients knew by the heart, modern science has proven medically.

So, if you are reluctant to start or get back to a fitness program, perhaps you can gain a bit of encouragement from those that have achieved restored vigor. It is never too late and you can never be too far gone. So set your intention, put your workout clothes on, and get out that door. Meet a friend for a walk, go to a class or hire a trainer. I believe in you.

To your health!

Jeannie Jeannie McCormack has been teaching movement (yoga, Pilates and barre) for 30 years. Visit www.desaprana.com or call (949) 443-1700 for more information.

Prescott Cotillions is pleased that our Program has been invited to the Talega Community.

We offer family oriented instruction for youths 2nd through 8th grade in etiquette, proper conduct in social situations, and dance. Our Supper Club for 6th through 8th grades includes dinning instruction with meals provided. The curriculum is designed to give your child selfconfidence to make the proper decision when presented with a social dilemma.

Our philosophy is that learning proper manners is an essential life skill, and should be fun. We do not want anyone feeling like they went to school in a suit. Our meetings are an enjoyable night out for the entire family. We meet at the Talega Golf Club where there is ample viewing area and beverages are available.

Please visit our website for times and dates.

Contact our local General Chairman to express your interest and for space availability.

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Orthodontics What Am I Paying for?

BY DR. TAYLOR OLSEN

I OFTEN HEAR people ask, “What is my orth-

odontic bill paying for?”

Are you paying for just the cost of the braces, or is there more to it?

Let’s compare an orthodontist to a medical doctor. When we go to the doctor, we pay for his or her expertise. The same goes for visits to a physical therapist, chiropractor or an attorney. Your orthodontist goes through extensive years of training to become an expert in their field— four years of college, four years of dental school, and an additional 2-3 year residency to become an orthodontic specialist (I tell people that I finally finished school after the 23rd grade!) In addition to the educational investment of between $250,000-500,000.00, an orthodontist then has to build or buy a practice.

But, beyond the expense of education and physical materials, a patient is investing in the expertise of the orthodontist and the time put in by him/her to investigate your particular mouth and

develop a treatment plan that will help you achieve your desired goals. Therefore, which provider you choose really matters; you don’t want just anyone, you want the best orthodontist.

It’s interesting to note that in spite of the increasing cost of orthodontic education, the relative cost of orthodontics has decreased over the years. Thirty years ago, when most of the parents in this community had braces, orthodontics cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $3,000. In 30 years, the cost of orthodontics has increased a mere 50-65%. How is that possible?

Have home or automobile prices only gone up 50% in the last 30 years? Check your mortgage statement and it will likely be more than 3-5 times what your parents paid. Improvements in materials have allowed orthodontic treatment to become much more efficient, which ultimately reduces your orthodontic bill. That evolution has allowed most patients to pay for a full two years of orthodontics for less than one or two mortgage payments.

So what are you investing in with your orthodontic payments? Your orthodontist’s education, expense, expertise, and the time that s/he invests in your child’s smile to get it just right.

The amount you invest will provide you and your child with confidence and with a smile that will last forever!

Contact Dr. Olsen, a board certified orthodontist, with offices in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, at info@ocbraces.com or visit www.ocbraces.com for more information.

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Estate Planning Life Without Regrets

BY SUSAN HATTAN DALLAS

WHAT DO Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr., Jimi

Hendrix, Pablo Picasso, Howard Hughes and Prince have in common? Yes, you guessed it — they all died without a will. The rich and famous are not alone in this regard; it is estimated that 64% of Americans do not have a will. Most would answer that they just haven’t gotten around to it, they don’t like thinking about death, or it is too expensive.

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As to that first issue, we are all busy. Life races by for families juggling work, soccer practice, baseball games, school, home projects and other activities. Smartphones and tablets deliver an endless stream of urgent emails, texts, posts, tweets and various items to notice and “like.” And in the back of our minds, we all probably have some unsettling tasks we know we should get to, but we never do.

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It is estimated that 64% of Americans do not have a will.

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And then, occasionally something happens to jolt us into reality, — the death of a loved one or friend, for example — that causes us to think about what is important in life. No one wants to leave with regrets. After working with terminally ill patients, palliative nurse Bonnie Ware discovered that the regrets of the dying have common threads. Among the most common were the following: unrealized dreams, working too hard at the expense of loved ones, losing touch with friends, and not choosing happiness first.

While not making an estate plan is not on the list of common regrets, consider how getting your financial house in order and planning for the future can take care of those you love, and give you peace of mind. At the same time, think beyond wills and trusts. Turn off your phone for a day (or a few hours,) do something you have always wanted to do, and create good memories with those you love. What do you hope not to regret?

Susan Dallas Hattan, Esq. is Talega resident and attorney specializing in estate planning and financial education. She can be contacted at (949) 285-4270 or sdhattanlaw@att.net www.bestversionmedia.com

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

– Winston Churchill

Give Back to Your Community at a Free Workshop Benefiting Working Wardrobes You are cordially invited to come and join your neighborhood Estate Planning Attorney Susan Hattan this month at a special event to benefit Working Wardrobes.

Enjoy complementary food, beverages, and valuable information on ➤

Three Fundamentals of Financial Freedom.

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How Working Wardrobes helps to empower men, women, veterans and young adults overcoming difficult challenges to confidently enter the workforce and achieve self-sufficiency.

*Donations of gently used men’s and women’s professional clothing items and accessories will be gratefully accepted at the event.

Wednesday July 13, 2016 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

903 Calle Amanecer, Suite 230 | San Clemente Seating is limited. Please RSVP to 949-285-4270 Check our website for more information on services offered by attorney Susan Dallas Hattan and upcoming workshops.

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Wealth Management Strategies Preparing for Health Care Costs in Retirement WITH COLIN SMITH CFP®, AAMS®

IN PREPARING for retirement, many of us overlook

health care costs, perhaps because we think Medicare will pay for everything; but this is not always the case. In fact, if you were eventually faced with major health-care related expenses, how would you cope with the cost?

To budget for health care costs during retirement, $4,000 to $6,000 per year per person for traditional medical expenses is a reasonable starting point. What can you do to help cope with these costs? Here are a few suggestions: • Try to estimate what your out-of-pocket costs might be based on your health, your age at retirement and whatever supplemental insurance you may carry.

• Know the key dates before you become eligible for Medicare at age 65. Also, be aware of the seven-month window for enrolling in Medicare, beginning three months before your 65th birthday.

• Review your insurance options. Medicare-approved insurance companies offer some other parts to Medicare — including Part D— which covers prescription drugs; Medigap, which covers gaps in Parts A and B (in-hospital expenses, doctor services, outpatient care and some preventive services;) and Part C (also known as Medicare Advantage, designed to replace Parts A, B, Medigap and, potentially, part

Living in the Now, Preparing for the Future Learn how you can redefine your savings approach toward education and retirement.

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D). You have several options for Part D, Medigap and Medicare Advantage, each with varying coverage and costs, so choose the plans that best fit your needs.

• Develop a long-term care strategy. To meet long-term care costs, you could self-insure or purchase insurance coverage.

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If you were eventually faced with major health-care related expenses, how would you cope with the cost?”

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• Think about health care directives. If you were to become incapacitated, you might be unable to make decisions for your care. These decisions may affect not only your quality of life, but also your financial situation and that of your family.

To learn more about Medicare and supplemental insurance, go to www.medicare.gov.

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Humor Column Guide to Surviving Life OUR RAINED-OUT FAMILY VACATIONS

BY MYRON KUKLA

IT’S SUMMER. The weather is lousy. The roads are clogged with construction and traffic. So, obviously, it’s time to go on the annual family summer vacation.

Usually, I can accurately predict our vacation will be a disaster before we go.

For one thing, our vacations always involve lots of water even though we almost never go to the lake or beach. The water on our vacations comes in the form of rain, hail, sleet, tornadoes, hurricanes, and (on alternate years) flooding.

Over the years, the Kukla family has taken a variety of vacations to any number of interesting places where we’ve been rained on. I’ve kept a journal of the jaunts, and I would like to share the highlights from my vacation journals for you.

Date: July, something [date washed away by rainwater]

We’ve gone on our first camping trip. So far, it’s rained all week. Kids are complaining that we brought them.

What’s worse is we forgot to put our collie Jo in the kennel again. Can’t get the smell of wet dog off us.

Date: July, something, something

Bright, sunny weather all the way to Myrtle Beach. Spent the afternoon on the beach getting sun until the hurricane rolled in. North Carolina Governor has evacuated the coast. Spent the rest of our vacation at a tacky amusement park called “South of the Border” trying to toss waterlogged softballs into sombreros to win a prize.

Date: Everything but the number “11” obliterated by water

We’ve gone off to Mammoth Caves, Kentucky, to explore the grandeur of these underground natural wonders. As usual for our vacation, it’s rained the whole time in Kentucky, but for once, we were underground, so no one cared.

The Mammoth Caves tour guide took us on enthralling walk through the wondrous caverns full of stalactites and stalagmites. Whenever the guide stopped and asked for questions, our son Jason asked, “Does Batman live here?”

He asked the question 47 times and got the answer “No” 47 times. For fun, Jason started asking, “Where’s Robin?”

Our son Matthew disappeared during the tour. After an hour search, we found him sleeping in one of the tunnels. Nathan pretended to fall down a “bottomless sinkhole” for laughs. We became the first family ever banned from Mammoth Caves.

Rest of trip washed out by flooding.

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Date: “A” something and a “t” still visible.

Date: July 14-20, 2015

Rest of entry destroyed

Here’s a summary:

Have come to Disneyland. Experienced no earthquakes or tidal waves along the way. Weather is beautiful. Found free passes to the park, and there are almost no crowds. We’re all enjoying ourselves thoroughly.

Took family on fishing trip. Rained buckets. Fish drowned.

Date: Road trip 2006

I think I’ve come with the wrong family.

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Went on a road trip to national historic sights on east coast. Plan to see Gettysburg, Washington, D.C., someplace where everyone wears colonial clothes and build things by hand, and also Busch Gardens.

We drove all night to avoid traffic. We have three drivers. Nate took the midnight to 3 a.m. shift on the Pennsylvania Turnpike while we slept in the back of the van.

About 2am we woke to the sound of tires screeching and Nathan shouting, “Oh, my God, we’re going to die!” as the van swerved back and forth on two wheels.

“What’s happening?!” I screamed. He laughed.

“Nothing. Just go back to sleep.”

No one slept the rest of the night.

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TOWNHOMES TRACT / STREET

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

SQ FT*

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 28 Paseo Rosa 4 Paseo Rosa 406 Calle Campanero 66 Paseo Luna 108 Calle Campanero

Active Active Active Pending Pending Pending Sold Sold Sold Sold Sold

$459,000 $539,900 $564,000 $410,000 $429,000 $455,000 $425,000 $430,000 $440,000 $450,000 $465,000

$313 $368 $338 $333 $292 $326 $345 $349 $315 $303 $333

1,468 1,468 1,668 1,232 1,468 1,395 1,232 1,232 1,395 1,487 1,395

2/3 3/3 3/3 2/3 2/3 2/3 2/3 2/3 2/3 2/2 2/3

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2

------------

----1,468 1,395 ---1,500 --

05/20/16 04/20/16 05/11/16 04/15/16 02/25/16

Active Active Sold Sold Sold

$665,000 $689,000 $635,350 $660,000 $736,000

$282 $292 $315 $323 $359

2,358 2,358 2,014 2,043 2,050

3/3 3/3 3/2 3/2 2/2

2 2 2 2 2

--1 2 2

------

03/10/16 03/17/16 05/19/16

Active Active Pending Pending Pending Pending Sold Sold Sold Sold

$594,900 $685,000 $564,000 $574,900 $600,000 $605,000 $525,000 $545,000 $590,000 $605,000

$335 $386 $323 $341 $338 $341 $404 $325 $314 $322

1,776 1,776 1,748 1,686 1,776 1,776 1,298 1,679 1,881 1,881

3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/2 3/3 3/3 3/3

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

--2 -D D 1 -4 4

--3,000 -2,500 1,776 1,298 3,000 3,000 940

03/01/16 05/31/16 05/26/16 05/31/16

Active Sold Sold Sold Sold Sold Sold

$615,000 $470,000 $510,000 $559,988 $567,000 $570,000 $599,900

$324 $339 $367 $345 $349 $300 $316

1,896 1,388 1,388 1,625 1,625 1,900 1,896

3/3 2/2 2/2 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3

2 2 2 2 2 2 2

----B ---

----1,625 ---

04/08/16 03/21/16 02/24/16 04/01/16 03/07/16 04/15/16

Active Active Pending Pending Sold Sold Sold Sold

$569,500 $599,000 $587,800 $619,000 $448,000 $535,000 $575,000 $575,000

$310 $340 $341 $329 $332 $310 $313 $306

1,840 1,762 1,724 1,881 1,351 1,724 1,840 1,881

3/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 2/2 3/3 3/3 3/3

2 2 0 2 2 2 2 2

-C 2 --B ---

------1,000 --

06/10/16 06/01/16 03/07/16 04/28/16

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Carmel Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 80 Avenida Cristal 4 Calle Regio 4 Camino Lozano

Santalana Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 98 Paseo Rosa 152 Paseo Vista 160 Paseo Vista 48 Paseo Vista 104 Paseo Vista

Trinidad Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 16 Calle Centello 3 Calle Centello 14 Calle Centello 18 Calle Viveza 18 Calle Centello 2 Camino Celeste

Verano Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 64 Via Almeria 16 Via Carmona 61 Via Cartaya 25 Via Villena

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STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

SQ FT*

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

COE

Pending Sold Sold Sold Sold

$1,625,000 $1,175,000 $1,219,000 $1,289,000 $1,675,000

$361 $298 $309 $301 $391

4,503 3,949 3,949 4,287 4,287

6/7 5/6 4/5 5/6 5/6

3 3 3 3 3

3 -----

14,880 6,389 6,884 8,241 8,241

04/07/16 02/19/16 06/08/16 03/31/16

Pending Pending Sold Sold

$1,579,900 $1,779,900 $2,125,000 $2,220,000

$346 $334 $398 $493

4,570 5,336 5,336 4,507

4/5 5/6 5/6 4/5

3 3 3 3

4 6 6 4

8,753 9,788 9,794 14,893

03/30/16 06/02/16

Active Active Active Pending Sold Sold Sold

$749,000 $779,000 $795,000 $739,000 $740,000 $750,000 $845,800

$351 $348 $310 $330 $312 $305 $343

2,135 2,237 2,567 2,237 2,369 2,463 2,463

4/3 3/3 4/3 3/3 4/3 3/3 3/3

2 2 2 2 2 2 2

B ---C B --

3,808 3,812 4,071 3,816 3,977 6,085 3,867

02/09/16 02/18/16 04/22/16

Active Sold Sold

$965,000 $957,000 $1,120,000

$271 $271 $287

3,556 3,534 3,901

4/3 4/3 4/4

3 3 3

----

6,286 4,626 7,093

02/26/16 04/04/16

Active Pending Sold

$1,399,000 $1,149,000 $1,110,000

$371 $327 $387

3,767 3,512 2,867

5/5 4/4 3/3

3 3 3

----

8,058 8,512 8,071

02/26/16

Pending Sold Sold Sold Sold

$985,000 $854,000 $892,500 $900,000 $935,000

$392 $346 $361 $364 $362

2,515 2,471 2,469 2,471 2,583

4/3 3/3 4/3 4/3 4/3

2 2 2 2 2

-4 ----

7,622 6,011 7,248 7,309 5,754

06/07/16 04/28/16 02/26/16 05/18/16

Active Pending Pending Sold Sold Sold

$1,895,000 $1,695,000 $1,875,000 $1,395,000 $1,825,000 $1,895,000

$404 $349 $403 $280 $389 $358

4,689 4,855 4,656 4,988 4,689 5,290

4/5 5/6 5/6 5/6 5/6 5/6

3 3 3 3 3 3

-E ---3

10,000 9,714 10,672 10,000 10,454 9,346

06/01/16 02/19/16 03/08/16

Alora 22 Calle Loyola 15 Calle Loyola 26 Via Lampara 20 Via Lampara 16 Via Paulina

Alta Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 22 Via Carina 12 Calle Tamara

Amalfi 13 Via Oviendo Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 3 Via Marin 2 Via Huesca 19 Via Zamora

Bella Vista Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 16 Calle Altea 12 Calle Altea

Cantabria Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 13 Calle Celestial

Caprizi Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 17 Via Alonso 16 Paseo Carla 26 Via Alonso 14 Via Balcon

Careyes Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 23 Calle Careyes Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 7 Calle Careyes 67 Calle Careyes 11 Calle Careyes

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SQ FT*

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

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Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 30 Calle Mattis 28 Calle Mattis 36 Calle Mattis 46 Calle Mattis 25 Via Lucena 29 Via Torina

Active Active Pending Sold Sold Sold Sold Sold Sold

$1,279,900 $1,325,000 $1,499,000 $1,197,080 $1,225,000 $1,258,000 $1,350,000 $1,500,000 $1,510,000

$338 $318 $363 $344 $317 $346 $342 $371 $393

3,786 4,170 4,130 3,484 3,862 3,641 3,942 4,040 3,844

5/5 6/7 5/6 4/4 5/5 5/5 5/6 5/5 5/5

2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2

---4 F 5 3 -6

7,098 7,966 7,780 8,233 9,196 7,856 10,584 9,297 9,281

02/02/16 02/29/16 03/31/16 04/11/16 04/04/16 02/17/16

Active Active Active Active Active Active Sold Sold Sold Sold Sold Sold Sold

$1,035,000 $1,039,000 $1,039,888 $1,064,900 $1,149,888 $1,250,000 $880,000 $1,060,000 $1,080,000 $1,095,000 $1,106,625 $1,120,000 $1,299,000

$296 $297 $334 $362 $391 $326 $306 $302 $300 $313 $356 $340 $394

3,497 3,497 3,112 2,941 2,941 3,833 2,873 3,505 3,602 3,497 3,112 3,296 3,296

4/4 5/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 5/5 4/4 5/4 4/5 5/4 5/4 4/4 5/4

3 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 2

3 -B ----3 4 -1 -2

5,532 5,489 5,621 7,248 5,489 5,489 10,176 5,976 6,273 5,489 5,489 7,383 10,640

03/18/16 05/20/16 04/11/16 06/03/16 04/19/16 05/04/16 05/06/16

Active Pending Sold

$1,065,000 $1,099,000 $1,160,000

$277 $275 $288

3,849 3,990 4,024

5/5 5/5 5/5

3 3 3

----

5,821 6,408 7,943

05/16/16

Active Pending Sold Sold Sold Sold

$789,959 $749,000 $789,000 $840,000 $859,000 $865,000

$319 $320 $337 $333 $347 $353

2,478 2,342 2,342 2,520 2,478 2,453

4/3 3/3 3/3 4/3 4/3 4/3

2 2 2 2 2 2

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5,697 5,796 6,428 6,418 7,950 9,060

03/24/16 05/24/16 04/01/16 03/31/16

Sold Sold Sold Sold Sold Sold

$730,000 $736,000 $798,000 $800,000 $805,000 $810,000

$380 $364 $340 $341 $350 $346

1,923 2,020 2,344 2,344 2,297 2,344

4/3 3/3 3/3 4/3 4/3 4/3

2 2 2 2 2 2

-2 -3 ---

4,533 4,117 4,230 4,103 5,699 6,032

04/19/16 02/29/16 03/07/16 06/03/16 03/01/16 02/29/16

Sold

$2,340,000

$390

6,000

5/7

4

--

15,984

05/27/16

Active Active Pending Pending Pending Sold Sold Sold Sold

$1,399,000 $1,589,000 $1,225,000 $1,385,000 $1,579,900 $1,355,000 $1,445,000 $1,469,625 $1,527,000

$314 $334 $317 $299 $327 $288 $292 $297 $294

4,457 4,762 3,870 4,631 4,831 4,706 4,951 4,951 5,202

5/6 4/6 5/4 5/6 6/6 5/6 6/7 6/7 6/7

3 3 3 3 3 4 2 3 3

2 -A -2 -3 -3

10,920 10,093 11,117 9,422 9,862 9,418 11,625 10,767 12,395

02/05/16 05/27/16 05/24/16 05/19/16

Carillon

Catania

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 46 Via Cartama Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 15 Via Inca 35 Via Garona 31 Via Garona 29 Via Soria 19 Via Soria 19 Via Jacobea 13 Via Inca

Cazadero

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 33 Via Buen Corazon

Escala

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 15 Via Apuesto 29 Via Apuesto 4 Corte La Cereza 1 Via Ceramica

Farralon Ridge

412 Camino Flora Vista 405 Camino Flora Vista 110 Corte Tierra Bella 430 Camino Flora Vista 603 Corte Calmo 600 Corte Calmo

Lucia

40 Via Conocido

Mirador

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 23 Calle Aveituna Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 20 Calle Gaulteria 30 Via Divertirse 14 Via Divertirse 29 Calle Aveituna

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SQ FT*

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 22 Via Paquete

Active Sold

$949,900 $1,016,000

$285 $307

3,338 3,313

4/3 4/4

3 2

4 --

6,359 6,546

Active Active Active Active Pending

$1,400,000 $1,575,000 $1,649,000 $1,649,000 $1,498,888

$292 $334 $345 $373 $319

4,800 4,715 4,785 4,423 4,700

5/6 5/6 5/6 5/6 5/6

3 3 3 3 3

--3 1 --

12,097 14,304 11,101 13,431 10,616

Active Pending Pending

$949,900 $850,000 $999,999

$324 $249 $321

2,931 3,415 3,111

5/3 5/4 4/4

2 3 3

B ---

6,618 7,830 7,831

Active Pending

$1,199,000 $1,199,000

$303 $331

3,952 3,627

4/5 4/5

3 3

-A

7,689 7,742

Active Active Pending

$1,125,000 $1,199,999 $1,150,000

$257 $310 $265

4,372 3,866 4,333

5/5 6/6 5/5

3 3 3

E ---

10,812 7,088 7,706

Active

$1,129,000

$328

3,445

4/4

3

--

6,209

Active Pending Pending

$929,000 $750,000 $999,000

$299 $261 $334

3,108 2,872 2,987

4/3 5/4 4/3

2 2 3

3 -3

5,557 5,143 5,633

Pending Sold

$1,299,900 $1,520,000

$310 $330

4,200 4,600

5/6 6/6

3 3

4 --

7,513 10,311

05/27/16

Active Active Active Active Pending Pending Sold Sold Sold Sold Sold

$825,000 $864,000 $875,000 $990,000 $850,000 $899,000 $765,000 $772,000 $802,500 $890,000 $950,100

$340 $329 $324 $343 $367 $349 $366 $370 $341 $339 $362

2,425 2,627 2,700 2,883 2,314 2,579 2,088 2,088 2,351 2,629 2,627

3/3 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 4/3 4/3

2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 2

1 --3 1 -1 ---2

4,237 6,058 4,208 8,416 4,204 6,864 4,011 5,790 3,939 6,440 6,714

03/23/16 05/19/16 06/01/16 05/11/16 04/15/16

Pending Sold Sold Sold

$879,000 $800,000 $845,000 $879,000

$336 $327 $323 $336

2,615 2,448 2,615 2,615

4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3

2 2 2 2

---2

4,971 4,798 6,243 5,218

03/24/16 05/05/16 05/31/16

Miraleste

Montellano

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Monterey

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Pacifica Summit

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 23 Calle Pacifica

Pacifica - Talega

309 Camino Bravado Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Portofino

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

Portomarin

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 20 Via Timon

Ravenna

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 12 Corte Jaime

Sabella

43 Calle Akelia Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 32 Calle Akelia 47 Calle Akelia Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 15 Paseo Canos 15 Via Cristobal 13 Via Cuenta Nueva 11 Via Cristobal 31 Via Cristobal

San Lucar

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 16 Via Destino 10 Calle Verdadero 11 Corte Limonada

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BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

211 Via Marfino Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 308 Via Los Tilos 504 Via El Risco

Active Active Pending Pending Sold Sold

$1,045,000 $1,179,000 $1,195,000 $1,279,000 $925,000 $1,050,000

$296 $342 $381 $362 $262 $295

3,536 3,445 3,140 3,538 3,536 3,559

5/5 5/4 4/4 4/4 5/5 4/4

3 3 3 3 3 3

3 ---D --

6,469 7,167 7,558 7,536 6,377 7,387

05/09/16 05/23/16

Active Active Active Active Active Active Sold Sold Sold Sold

$999,800 $1,024,900 $1,049,000 $1,089,900 $1,125,000 $1,225,000 $940,000 $959,000 $979,900 $1,225,000

$294 $289 $314 $337 $313 $340 $306 $274 $305 $381

3,400 3,542 3,340 3,238 3,594 3,600 3,069 3,500 3,212 3,212

4/4 5/3 4/3 4/4 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/4 4/3 4/3

2 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 3 3

-----E -----

6,569 6,332 6,615 5,817 6,989 9,500 5,369 5,765 6,418 10,015

04/22/16 02/29/16 04/28/16 04/29/16

Sold Sold

$810,000 $815,000

$323 $301

2,507 2,705

4/3 5/3

2 2

2 --

4,979 4,368

06/08/16 04/27/16

Active Active Active Active Active Active Active Pending Sold Sold Sold

$699,000 $725,000 $729,500 $730,000 $739,900 $749,000 $790,000 $735,000 $700,000 $738,000 $750,000

$411 $363 $365 $318 $438 $357 $310 $320 $414 $369 $380

1,700 2,000 2,000 2,294 1,690 2,100 2,550 2,294 1,690 2,000 1,972

3/3 3/3 4/3 4/3 3/3 4/3 5/3 4/3 3/3 4/3 4/3

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

-B C 3 ------C

3,940 4,171 4,726 3,520 3,547 3,707 5,502 3,756 4,325 5,217 6,058

04/22/16 06/08/16 02/08/16

Active Active Active Active Active Active Pending Sold Sold Sold Sold

$1,059,000 $1,130,000 $1,149,000 $1,195,500 $1,250,000 $1,269,000 $1,125,000 $1,000,000 $1,065,000 $1,090,000 $1,100,000

$307 $303 $299 $320 $372 $354 $301 $323 $323 $280 $342

3,453 3,729 3,843 3,740 3,358 3,582 3,740 3,093 3,293 3,889 3,218

5/4 5/5 5/5 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 6/5 5/4

2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2

2 4 -3 3 --A -3 --

5,866 6,181 5,984 8,321 8,643 9,796 7,732 7,350 6,912 7,185 5,584

06/10/16 04/14/16 03/03/16 02/08/16

Active Pending Sold Sold Sold

$910,000 $949,900 $825,000 $885,000 $920,000

$315 $328 $329 $328 $317

2,885 2,892 2,506 2,702 2,900

5/3 5/3 4/3 5/3 5/3

2 2 3 3 3

---C --

5,471 9,104 6,073 5,179 7,446

03/31/16 02/24/16 05/02/16

Active Active Pending Sold Sold

$815,000 $938,000 $949,000 $890,000 $893,000

$296 $292 $332 $270 $297

2,750 3,209 2,857 3,293 3,003

5/3 5/3 3/3 5/3 4/3

3 2 3 2 3

1 ---2

6,133 6,241 4,554 6,543 6,037

04/15/16 02/09/16

San Rafael

Sansol

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 24 Corte Vidriosa 19 Calle Saltamontes 8 Calle Saltamontes 6 Corte Abeja 1 Corte Abeja

Seaside

7 Calle Tortuga 10 Calle Cangrejo

Solana

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 26 Calle Boveda Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 6 Corte Pasillo 1 Calle Boveda 24 Camino Azulejo

Stella Mare

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 85 Via Regalo Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 46 Paseo Lerida Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 69 Via Regalo 28 Via Timon 15 Via Andaremos 17 Via Jubilar

Terra Linda

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 106 Plaza Via Sol 205 Calle Botanico 302 Cabana

Vittoria

64 Via Armilla Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 16 Via Armilla 12 Via Durango

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STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

SQ FT*

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Sandbridge

BED/BATH

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE*

COE

Pending

$1,299,000

$481

2,699

2/2

2

--

6,012

18 Corte Rivera

Sold

$860,000

$319

2,692

3/2

2

--

5,702

03/30/16

4 Corte Rivera

Sold

$875,000

$364

2,401

2/2

2

--

7,433

03/16/16

9 Corte Tallista

Sold

$938,000

$332

2,826

3/2

2

--

7,192

04/26/16

15 Corte Sevilla

Sold

$979,000

$363

2,699

2/2

2

C

6,363

03/31/16

3 Camino Lienzo

Sold

$1,150,000

$407

2,826

3/2

2

3

6,201

05/18/16

51 Camino Lienzo

Sold

$1,162,500

$432

2,692

3/2

2

C

6,038

04/11/16

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Active

$899,000

$352

2,554

2/2

2

--

4,850

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Active

$925,000

$362

2,554

3/2

2

--

6,602

20 Calle Galleria

Sold

$910,000

$443

2,055

2/2

2

--

14,829

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Active

$769,900

$335

2,297

3/2

2

--

4,859

12 Corte Sagrada

Sold

$734,500

$420

1,747

2/2

2

1

4,281

04/07/16

2 Corte Miro

Sold

$760,000

$434

1,752

2/2

2

--

6,287

02/25/16

Waterleaf

04/26/16

Wavecrest

Talega Averages SINGLE FAMILY ACTIVE(60) PENDING SALE(32) SOLD(87)

AVG. LIST PRICE $1,068,779 $1,183,481 $1,094,415

CONDO/ TOWNHOUSE ACTIVE(10) PENDING SALE(9) SOLD(22)

AVG. LIST PRICE $598,030 $538,300 $548,735

AVG. SQFT 3,277 3,559 3,169 AVG. SQFT 1,837 1,632 1,646

AVG. DOM 67 64 89 AVG. DOM 39 46 76

AVG. LIST $PSF $326 $332 $345 AVG. LIST $PSF $326 $330 $333

AVG. SOLD PRICE

AVG. SOLD $PSF

$1,070,116 AVG. SOLD PRICE

$338 AVG. SOLD $PSF

$541,647

$329

The Green Sheet is based on information from the Association of REALTORS®/Multiple Listing Service as of 06/13/16 and/or other sources. The Talega Green Sheet and MLS data is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent. The properties listed above are not all Surterre Properties® and include listings from other brokers. If you notice any incorrect information or a property that is not listed, please call my office immediately at 949.498.7711. To preserve space, old sales since 02/01/16 have been eliminated. If you would like the name, address, and phone number of the firm representing a specific property listed above, please contact my office.

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