Talega Life - August 2014

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Talega Life

Celebrating Family Matters:

Meet the Magnuson Family

Bringing Neighbors Together

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SOLAR POWER AND HOW IT AFFECTS HOME SALES Over the past few months I have been asked if putting solar panels on a home is going to increase the value when the home is sold. It is a question that more homeowners are asking as they see their power bills increase every month, and there are more solar companies soliciting and providing this service now than in previous years. Those that are considering going solar are usually looking at purchasing the equipment or leasing it. From a REALTOR®’s perspective, there are some differences that should be considered regardless of the type, make, or model of the solar system.

An outright purchase is simple and provides an added value to the home with a benefit to the new owner when the home is sold. REALTORs would give it a value consideration much like a whole house water filter system, installation of new LED lighting, or energy efficient appliances. It is usually not dollar for dollar as it relates to the sales price, but there is some monetary value.

Leasing a system has become a more complicated process when selling a home. Typically the solar or finance company will place a lien on the home which shows up in our title reports. If the buyer is getting a loan on the property, their lender will require the solar lien to be subordinated before closing. This requires an extra step where the solar/finance company has to be contacted and a request issued to subordinate the lien. If that company is no longer around or slow in their process, it can cause a delay in the sale process, which I have experienced. Additionally, the buyer’s lender will add the monthly payment of the solar lease in the mix when qualifying the buyer for the purchase of the home, much like taxes or HOA dues.

They will also require a full copy of the solar lease agreement and review it. This could affect whether or not the buyer qualifies for the purchase of the home. Lastly, the solar/finance company will require the new buyer to qualify for the solar lease. Each solar leasing company has different processes in qualifying the new buyer and it can be tricky when selling a home. We had one deal in our office where the buyer qualified for the home loan, but the solar company declined them and it killed the deal. On another deal, the solar company would not handle the transfer of the solar lease until after the transaction was closed. This is an issue when the buyer is asked to remove all contingencies with the first 17 days without knowing if the solar/finance company will approve them. This type of transfer after the sale is very risky for the buyer and seller, because if declined, the buyer or seller could be on the hook to pay off the lease. Because solar leasing is still very new to REALTORs and lenders, we are all looking for ways to deal with these issues.

When exploring a solar system for your home, just make sure you weigh all the options and read the agreement that you sign. It is important to know the process of transferring the agreement and how that could affect the sale of your home.

As always, if you are considering leasing, buying, or selling Real Estate, please call me for a confidential appointment.

I handle residential sales, leasing and investment properties. My professional, comprehensive approach to selling homes will help you obtain the highest value for your property in the shortest amount of time. With several hundred successfully closed transactions in Talega alone, you can be assured that I can get the job done. You can reach me at doug@echelberger.com or my direct line 949.373.8601. Please visit my website www.Echelberger.com for information on myself, my team, and past client reviews.

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As I was preparing this August issue, the words “dog days of summer” came to mind. With my natural curiosity for exploring language, I began to wonder about the source for this commonly used phrase. So, off to the Internet I went. Turns out the Greeks started it all, the Romans continued the tradition and it spread around the world.

The origination of the concept was based on an ancient belief that the star, Sirius (also called the “dog star”), was somehow responsible for bringing the hot and sultry weather toward the end of the summer. In those times and that location, Sirius rose just before the sun and was lost in the daylight. Hence, the mistaken belief that it was responsible for adding heat to the sun and making this period even hotter.

Sirius is still the brightest star visible from Earth and is located in the constellation Canis Major.

Regardless of the history, this time of year is associated with enjoying the delights of summer here in San Clemente – lazy afternoons at the beach, strolling along the trails of Talega, sitting in our backyards in the evenings sharing good food and conversation. For me, it is particularly associated with enjoying family time before we get caught up in the busy-ness of September. Our feature family this month places great value on spending precious time with their children all year round and inspires both of us to do the same with the children in our own lives.

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Issue Highlights: Meet the Magnusons...................................................4 Recipe Treasures...........................................................7 Wealth Management Strategies.................................. 8 Fitness Focus.................................................................9 Orthodontics Q&A ........................................................11 Photo Fun.....................................................................12 Pet Manners................................................................. 13 Community Corner.......................................................15 Talega Green Sheet.......................................................18

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Within moments after meeting Nicky and Donald Magnuson, the love they have for each other and their shared sense of humor became abundantly clear as they bantered back and forth. They are an authentic, delightful and caring couple that keeps their family at the center of their lives. To that end, the Magnusons celebrate each major anniversary creating the legacy of their family life together, starting with their initial meeting as Talega neighbors.

Their story begins on the evening of October 7, 2005 – known as the “kiss-a-versary”. Independently, both Nicky and Donny purchased new homes in Talega with parallel garages. Single at the time, they were both enjoying busy lives. So, they really didn’t connect until attending a community party after Nicky returned from spending the summer in Italy and Spain. Nicky was smitten instantly. “My heart literally fell to the floor!” After sharing their first kiss that very night, there wasn’t a doubt in her mind that he was the man of her dreams.

For Donny, enjoying the bachelor life, it took a bit longer to acknowledge his feelings for Nicky.

After a few bumpy weeks in their relationship, Nicky showed up on his doorstop with a 12-page itinerary for a romantic return trip to Italy and Spain. Venice worked its legendary magic and Donny declared his love during a quintessential gondola ride on November 20, 2005 – memorialized as their “love-a-versary”. They have never been apart since that day. He subsequently proposed the following September 1st (their “ring-a-versary”) by planning an elaborate

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surprise with the assistance of her parents. The Magnusons even recognize two wedding dates. The first ceremony was a traditional Iranian gala attended by over 300 people (November 11, 2006) at the request of Nicky’s parents. The second event was more intimate, a wedding cruise to St. Thomas, shared with 85 of their closest friends and family the following April.

Nicky and Donny traveled extensively during their first year of marriage, leaving the country a total of 5 times. Destinations included Ireland in the spring, then Paris and London in the fall. But, life was about to change. Cyrus (6) was born on September 7, 2007. He was named after Cyrus the Great, the first Persian Emperor and the first to issue human rights documentation. The name means the light of the sun in Farsi. Leily (5) followed on May 24, 2009. Her name means the light of the moon. Both children are the clearly the lights of their parent’s lives!

Nicky has served as the Principal of Capo Beach Christian School for the last two years. Previously, she served as teacher and assistant principal for 12 years in the Capo Unified School District, starting with Concordia Elementary School in 2000. She took some time off from her career until her kids started preschool in 2011. After being approached by the Parent Teacher Foundation about the opportunity to serve as Principal, she fell in love with the teachers. And she was even more “excited about the school as a parent”. She knew, “This is where I want my kids to be.”

Nicky is an ardent fan of Capo Beach Christian School.

Positioned as a “boutique school”, it has proven to be a very unique place for many families and students.

Enrollment has doubled in the last couple of years and they will be moving to a new, larger location near the Talega border to offer this experience to a larger group of children. Every teacher is credentialed. Classes average 12 students and the size is capped at a maximum of 20.

She says, “Every child learns differently and our goal is to meet these diverse needs. We also come alongside each child to support them and their families” as certain circumstances arise that require special attention.

Her personal journey fuels her passion for education.

Nicky was a horrible student and was diagnosed as dyslexic, the reason she hated to read. Her high school counselor advised her not to attempt college and to attend a trade school instead. Then, she discovered books on tape. Nicky said, “I learned to love to learn” and “to take personal ownership of my education.” No one believed she could possibly graduate. Not only did she graduate with a Bachelor of Arts from University of California (Irvine) in Psychology and Social Behavior (minor in Criminology), she went on to obtain her Master of Arts in Education from Pepperdine. As a crowning accomplishment, Nicky was the youngest in her class to achieve a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine.

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but tough, too. She is strong, both physically and emotionally”. Now, she is excelling at gymnastics and dance. She recently performed the Charleston in the Capo Beach Dance Show. Both Cyrus and Leily enjoy many other pursuits – including baseball, jiu-jitsu and chess club.

to take a different path. Donny obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership from Vanguard University of Southern California through their working adults program. While he is currently self-employed as a supplier of products to the U.S. government, he hopes to become a full-time student and pursue a Masters in Divinity from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University starting as a full-time student in 2015.

As romantic as the beginning of the story was, the next part proved to be difficult. Coming from two very different cultural and family backgrounds, there have been inevitable adjustments. Nicky’s family escaped from Iran, at great expense and risk, during the infamous Iranian hostage crisis. She explains, “My dad didn’t want to raise two daughters in a country where women have no freedom”. Donny was born in Point Loma and both his parents are California natives.

After the company Donny worked for went out of business, there was severe financial stress. To spend more time as fully engaged parents, they had to make many tough choices and sacrifices. Nicky says, “Everything came crumbling down”.

They both credit their strong Christian faith for keeping their family together and it continues to play a central role in their daily lives.

Donny said, “Without our faith as a core foundation, our family would not be intact.” Nicky added, “We have been blessed and forever changed by it. We are so grateful for all the wonderful friends and families that we have been given to share our life.” The family currently attends the Shoreline Church of San Clemente and is involved in various ministries and leadership groups.

While Donny loves golf and soccer, he is happiest in the water. He is a very humble champion surfer, winning 3rd place in the 2006 International Competition of Body Surfing in Huntington Beach.

Cyrus takes after his dad who describes him as “a fish”. Since he was 3 years old, Cyrus has been a surfer. That being said, Donald says, “He is the most boy of boys – pure testosterone. He wakes up running and goes to sleep running. His great attitude makes him the MVP at any sport. He’s excited and enjoys being part of the team.”

Described by her parents as being “smart as a whip”, Leily is also an amazing athlete. At only 4 years old, she was a key player on a co-ed soccer team with 6 year olds. Nicky describes her as “all girl

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Nicky’s favorite pastimes are skiing, cooking and scrapbooking.

She has tirelessly documented all their family history from the early days of their courtship down to the tiniest detail of their children’s’ development. With no time for elaborate recipes, Nicky likes to be creative with limited ingredients to make delicious meals. After skiing with her sister in Big Bear every weekend from the age of 5, Nicky was actually in training for the US Olympic Ski team. She and Donny take a ski trip to Utah every year, their “date trip” without the kids.

Their other trips focus on fun times with the entire family. Every summer for the last 3 years, they spend the 1st week of July in San Diego at Paradise Point, just hanging out with each other and enjoying a cozy bungalow on the beach. They have also made it a family tradition to go to the Forest Home Retreat Center for a weeklong Family Camp.

Most recently, they went to Riviera Maya in Cancun over spring break and spend nine days soaking in the sun and snorkeling.

Remembering their days of traveling around Europe, Nicky and Donald dream that one day they will take their family on an extended tour of the world.

In the meantime, their family remains what matters most. In their words, they “have found true peace and joy by spending time with their family in the midst of all the striving to provide a good life.” Look for them around town and enjoy their infectious enthusiasm for the blessings of life!

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Mix soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and Sriracha in a small bowl.

Set aside. Bring the broth, water and ginger to a boil in a large pot. Boil for 2 minutes. Add pot stickers and bring back to a boil.

Reduce heat & simmer gently for the amount of time indicated on package. When they are cooked, remove to a bowl. Add mushrooms and carrots. Simmer 4-6 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked and carrots are crisp-tender.

4 each scallions, sliced thin 8 ounces sliced water chestnuts, drained 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar ½ teaspoon sesame oil 1 cup water ½ cup edamame or peas, fresh or frozen

Add the water chestnuts, edamame or peas and bok choy stems.

Simmer about 2 minutes until stems are crisp tender. Turn off heat.

Stir in the scallions and bok choy leaves. Add pot stickers and sauce mixture. Cover and allow to sit for 1-2 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

We are always on the hunt for recipe treasures.

If you have a favorite recipe, send it to kgarza@bestversionmedia.com for one of our future issues.

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Wealth Management Strategies 529 College Savings Plans When you’re saving for your children’s college, it’s so important to put time on your side. The earlier you start, the better – and the more you contribute to a 529 plan early, the more compounding you can take advantage of to build college savings accounts.

So often, people open a 529 plan, make that initial contribution when their child is quite young, and then make minimal or even no contributions for years. When their child reaches junior high or high school, the panic alarm goes off. They play “catch-up” and start frantically contributing more and more to the account … feeling guilty about the financial progress they could have made if only they had started earlier.

Education planning can never start “too early.” [bold]The key is to contribute early and often to your 529 plan. [unbold] You’ll need to, for your child’s sake. Historically, college tuition has increased at about twice the rate of inflation – about 8% per year on average.

That means the cost of college doubles about every nine years.

Are you saving enough for college with that reality in mind?

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tions to your child’s college savings plan. A 529 plan is truly an investment in your child’s future. What investment could be more important?

Do you need help planning for those monthly contributions?

We can review your income and expenses to help you prepare a budget to maintain your standard of living and also allow for these important contributions to your college savings plan.

Grandparents are especially encouraged to make regular contributions to their grandchildren’s college savings plans.

Do the right thing today: contribute early and often to your child’s 529 plan. If you would like to discuss in detail, please give me a call.

I’ll be happy to speak with you.

If you would like to receive our free monthly Financial Success Newsletter, please send an email to enmeier@securitiesamerica.com or call 949-276-6333.

Three Not-So-Obvious Reasons Your Diet Failed

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Orthodontics Q &A: Are Clear Aligners Right for Me? Am I a candidate for clear aligners? It depends.

Aligners, like any tool, are really good at a particular set of functions. If you are looking to turn a screw, then a screwdriver fits the bill. However, if What are clear aligners? Aligners consist of a a nail needs hammering, a screwdriver isn’t very series of clear trays (or aligners) that snap over your teeth and help to straighten your smile; each efficient. Aligners are perfect in certain situasuccessive tray puts slight pressure on your teeth tions but unpredictable or slower in others. Your Orthodontic Specialist can tell you if this option is to further align them. right for you.

Do Orthodontists use clear aligners or are they How much do I have to wear the aligners? only used by general dentists? Aligners are orthodontic tools just like braces or retainers – they The trays are worn 22 hours per day for 2 weeks move teeth. While general dentists can take week- at a time. Each successive tray nudges the teeth straighter than the last. The overall length of end courses to learn how to use this tool, it’s not the same as having an Orthodontic Specialist (who treatment (i.e. number of trays) depends on your particular situation. has undergone an extra 2-3 years of training in tooth movement) perform your treatment process. Do I eat with the trays in? No. Trays are removed As in driving a car, it’s less the tires that determine for eating, drinking, brushing and flossing. how you get from point A to point B, and more the driver that directs you on the best course.

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San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club (SCJWC) member, Paula Oblen (a designer by trade), along with her team partnered with Special Spaces to reveal a new special space to 5-year old Raelyn with the help of character “Queen Elsa” from the movie Frozen. Raelyn has been battling leukemia since the age of two. Special Spaces is a national non-profit founded for the development and construction of room makeovers for kids with life-challenging illnesses, creating a place for these children where they can dream, play and heal. Through donations from volunteers from the Club and in the community, the event was a huge success. Please visit www.scjwc.org for more information regarding Special Spaces or the San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club.

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Sand castles are great. Real castles are better.

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Mastering Leash Manners Nothing gives me more pleasure then getting out in our beautiful area to take my dogs for a walk. We have the best trails and walking paths available. I have worked diligently to teach my dogs to walk calmly by my side.

They also get to have their sniffing time along with our exercise time. They walk by my side when asked and sniff when I give them permission. That way there is no pulling or charging.

A 6-foot leash is the legal length a dog can be extended. I use 6-foot leather leashes, keeping it loose and to about four feet as we walk. When I release them to sniff, I let the leash out to the full 6-foot length but still keep it loose. Also, I never allow my dogs to meet other dogs on leash.

There is the possibility of them getting tangled with the other dog and a fight could ensue. If I want my dogs to play with another dog, it is under controlled situations in a contained area.

A pet peeve of mine is when someone is coming toward us with their dog on a retractable-leash extended 20 feet and hollers out "my dog is friendly".

Well, maybe mine is not! Why would you put your dog in danger of getting hurt? If I see that scenario, I put up my hand and say STOP. I get off the path if possible or otherwise do a 180 degree turn and get out of there.

Retractable-leashes which extend anywhere from 10 to 26 feet can be a hazard.

A dog on a retractable leash is often able to run into the middle of the street. The thin cord can break. If a dog walker gets tangled up in the cord of a retractable leash, or grabs it in an attempt to reel in their dog, it can result in burns or cuts and even amputation. The handles of retractable leashes are bulky and can be easily pulled out of human hands, resulting in a runaway dog. Many dogs – especially fearful ones – are terrorized by the sound of a dropped retractable leash handle and may take off running, which is dangerous enough. To make matters worse, the object of the poor dog's fear is then "chasing" them, and if the leash is retracting as they run, the handle is gaining ground and they can't escape.

There are uses for retractable-leashes such as a hike if you are not in an off leash area. With my clients I use the tape type retractable-leash to work on recalls, drop on recall and other exercises. Mojito is an adorable Podengo/ Portugueso/Pequeno mix about 2 years old here at the shelter (a 3rd chance dog rescued from another high-kill shelter). She is a doing a great job working on her leash manners using this approach. Loose leash walking skills are why most people contact a trainer for help. Decide what type of walk you want to have with your dog and be courteous and considerate when you see another dog.

Have fun and enjoy the special moments together walking on a loose leash!

Esther is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and is the dog trainer for the San Clemente Dana Point Animal Shelter. She can be reached at esther@ handsonpaws.com or 949-235-3320.

In most cases, these devices are also completely counterproductive to training a dog to walk politely on lead. The very nature of retractable leashes trains dogs to pull on the leash to extend the lead. Needless to say, this pulling behavior will be repeated whenever the dog is on a standard leash.

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Wellness Talk What's Breath Got To Do With It? Everything! From the moment of birth, the breath enlivens the body. In fact, our very existence depends upon our ability to breathe. It’s also interesting to note that breath function is unique from other visceral bodily systems as it is both automatic and also within the realm of our conscious control.

If the goal is to soothe the nervous system, practice breathing in such a way that the abdomen expands at the beginning of the inhale. The diaphragm’s downward movement causes this swelling of the belly as it contracts to facilitate the filling of the lungs. While certainly there are times when the body’s needs require bracing and contraction of the abdominals and limiting the breath movement to the ribcage area, habitual breathing initiated at or confined within the chest and collarbone region can heighten anxiety and perpetuate the fight/flight response. It’s not enough to simply take in a deep breath to produce a calming effect; we also need to be aware of the movement that’s created with the process of breathing.

Our capacity to modulate the breath allows us to influence the nervous system and have an impact upon our emotional state. With stress levels on the rise, there is an increasing need for effective tools to neutralize anxiety. Though there are various abodes of breath that serve different purposes, diaphragmatic breathing (also called abdominal breathing) produces the most sedating effect on the nervous system - and breathing is free! While it is not the complete With consistent use of the diaphragmatic breath, we can strengthen our capacity solution to stress management, conscious breathing can help us develop a calm, to effectively manage stress and navigate life with more presence and awarefocused approach to the challenges we face. ness. Make an effort to give yourself five conscious abdominal breaths at least five times a day. Then notice any changes that come about with this simple yet On that note, let’s check in. Place one hand on your belly and the other on the powerful practice. chest. Take in a full deep breath. Exhale all the air out using the musculature of your torso to help empty the lungs. With your awareness on the movement of Elissa is a certified Integrated Yoga Tune Up® and Forrest Yoga® teacher in Orange the body beneath the hands, draw in another full breath and notice which hand County. Please visit www.elissadawnyoga.com for more information. moved first. Was it the hand on the abdomen or the chest?

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Community Corner Are you a member of a club? Not-for-profit organization? Fundraising team? Neighborhood group? We would love to help you publicize your event for free! Please provide the information to Karen Garza (kgarza@bestversionmedia.com) - no activity is too large or too small! The Community Corner is designed to spread the word about specific events related to Talega residents with each listing allotted a maximum of 1/8 page. The format is: Logo (high-resolution, sent as separate attachment), Date, Title of evwent, Time, Location, Brief description of event, Cost (if applicable), Web link for more information (if applicable)

Sunday, August 3 & August 17

Pizza With a Conscience 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm @Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria, 376 Camino de Estrella, San Clemente Enjoy great food and an evening out at Izza Pizza on the1st and 3rd Sunday of every month and they will give back 10% of their proceeds to the San Clemente Junior Woman's Club!

Friday, August 8

Twilight Tales: Orange County’s Wild West 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm @The Richard & Donna O’Neill Conservancy Grab yer boots and mosey on down to The Reserve. Enjoy a hike as the sun sets over the western sky, while you hear tales of Orange County's wild west – tales of horse thieves, banditos and even hidden treasure. (The Richard & Donna O’Neill Conservancy is land set aside as mitigation for Talega.)

Adult: $10.00; Child: $5.00; Supporter or RMV Resident: Free Visit www.rmvreserve.org/calendar for more information.

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Breaking Down the Millennials’ Code 2. Collaboration – They thrive in team environments and are great participants in groups. Just be clear about the purpose and deadlines.

Also known as Generation Y, Millennials were born between 1980 and 2000.

Today, their ages fluctuate between 14 to 34 years old. Millennials comprise 36% of this year’s US total workforce and by 2020 will represent a whopping 46% of the nation’s labor force (University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flager Business School, “Maximizing Millennials in the Workplace”, 2012).

3. Measures – Let them know how they will be measured, define for them the job criteria by which they will be judged.

4. Motivation – Millennials want to express their ideas without fear The Millennials are very singular in their characteristics and differ signifiof being criticized, they want to be taken seriously. Let them know cantly from earlier generations in work related aspects. These differences you value their opinion and respect them. may create additional challenges and even tension between employees and With simple strategies like these you can positively impact the results of employers, affecting business productivity and the environment at work. The your business, but often the daily grind at work does not allow you to impletable below provides a snap shot of some of these differences: ment many of these strategies. Instead, your situation ends up in turnover and more expenses for your business. Nonetheless, your business’ results Baby Boomers / Gen X: Millennials: and growth are dependent on your ability to successfully incorporate this Comman and control Active; involved leadership generation’s work preferences with your business plan. The race to retain the Individually-focused work Collaborative, team work Millennials is on! Job security Employability For more information, please contact: Work = Income Work = income+personal Marjorie Patton, Human Resource Consultant enrichment Influenced through HR Pronto organization, position Influenced through network, (949) 464-8570 community While earlier generations considered their work as one of the most important aspects of their life, Millennials’ main priority is work-life balance.

Although some of these characteristics may seem to clash between generations, Millennials can make great contributions to work. For starters, they are smart, highly connected, fantastic team workers and optimistic. Although Millennials may not appear to be loyal, given the right conditions, they like to stay and make a difference at work.

It’s not too early to

PR E PA R E FO R THE SEASON.

Therefore, to improve your business effectiveness and maximize your human resources potential, consider the following strategies: 1. Coaching – Millennials love to feel guided, simple feedback and guidance will keep them engaged and committed. No need to be complicated, a simple email or text is all it takes. Give them validation.

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the green sheet YO U R M O N T H LY U P DAT E O N P RO P ERT I E S I N

TA L EGA | TOW N H O M ES TRACK/STREET

BD/BA

GARAGE

2/3 3/3 3/3 3/3 3/4 2/3 2 2 3

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

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

2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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

2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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

2 2 2 2 2 2 2

MODEL

SQ FT*

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

COE

1,211 1,484 1,397 1,400 1,484 1,211 1,211 1,211 1,578

Active Active Active Active Active SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

$379,900 $435,000 $489,000 $499,000 $499,000 $370,000 $380,000 $385,000 $470,000

$314 $293 $350 $356 $336 $306 $314 $318 $298

6/16/14 3/25/14 7/02/14 6/11/14

2,380 2,380 2,600 2,380 2,014 2,043 2,014

Active Active Active Pending Sale Pending Sale SOLD SOLD

$690,000 $725,000 $750,000 $675,000 $725,000 $672,000 $750,000

$290 $305 $288 $284 $360 $329 $372

4/30/14 6/24/14

1,292 1,900 1,634 1,632 1,600 1,634 1,881 1,900 1,679 1,679 1,679 1,881 1,881

Active Active Active Pending Sale Pending Sale SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

$514,900 $585,000 $585,000 $489,900 $540,000 $527,500 $572,000 $590,000 $590,000 $592,000 $605,000 $652,000 $660,000

$399 $308 $358 $300 $338 $323 $304 $311 $351 $353 $360 $347 $351

4/15/14 5/27/14 6/17/14 5/19/14 3/5/14 3/11/14 3/26/14 7/03/14

1,367 1,625 1,367 1,888 1,876 1,625 1,625

Active Active SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

$534,900 $549,000 $387,500 $425,000 $510,000 $515,000 $525,000

$391 $338 $283 $225 $272 $317 $323

3/12/14 6/03/14 6/17/14 6/30/14 6/18/14

1,750 1,326 1,724 1,762 1,762 1,724 1,762

Active SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

$514,000 $375,000 $430,000 $513,000 $515,000 $532,500 $550,000

$294 $283 $249 $291 $292 $309 $312

6/06/14 3/07/14 4/16/14 5/12/14 6/03/14 4/24/14

Alassio 28 Paseo Del Rey 34 Paseo Rosa Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 56 Paseo Del Rey 60 Paseo Del Rey 50 Paseo Rosa 14 Paseo Rosa

4 2 3 4 1

Carmel 70 Avenida Cristal Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 7 Calle Merecida 2 Camino Lozano

3

Santalana 76 Paseo Vista Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 122 Paseo vista 26 Paseo Vista 82 Paseo Vista 7 Paseo Vista 66 Paseo Verde 162 Paseo Vista 42 Paseo Verde 70 Paseo Verde

4

4 D 3 3 3

Trinidad Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 4 Camino Celeste 2 Camino Celeste 20 Calle Calurosa 26 Calle Calurosa 16 Calle Viveza

1 C

Verano Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com 14 Corte Garrucha 41 Via Huelva 21 Corte Garrucha 25 Via Almeria 41 Via Huelva 65 Via Almeria

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BD/BA

GARAGE

MODEL

4/5

3

1

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/6

11 Via Diego

5/6

41 Via Alcamo

5/6

2

26 Via Alcamo

6/7

2

13 Via Diego

5/6

27 Via Alcamo

6/6

46 Via Alcamo

LOT SIZE* SQ FT*

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

COE

Alora 18 Via Lampara

10,445

3,859

Active

$1,199,000

$311

3

10,629

5,057

Active

$1,848,000

$365

3

10,123

5,068

SOLD

$1,430,000

$282

4/16/14

3

8,364

5,399

SOLD

$1,435,000

$266

7/07/14

2

10,354

5,408

SOLD

$1,575,000

$291

7/01/14

2

3

10,603

5,399

SOLD

$1,650,000

$306

6/30/14

3

3

15,594

5,262

SOLD

$1,775,000

$337

5/31/14

5/6

4

1

8,882

4,850

SOLD

$1,902,000

$392

4/16/14

5 Via Cadiz

3/3

2

3,084

2,136

Active

$729,000

$341

29 Via Zamora

3/3

2

4,696

2,136

SOLD

$694,900

$325

3/04/14

4/4

3

7,048

3,800

SOLD

$1,110,000

$292

7/08/14

32 Via Adrian

4/3

2

3

4,718

2,450

Active

$799,999

$327

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

4

6,312

2,471

Pending Sale $848,000

$343

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

6,416

2,323

Pending Sale $860,000

$370

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

7,309

2,471

Pending Sale $885,000

$358

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/5

3

A

14,057

4,488

Active

$2,095,000

$467

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

6/6

4

2

14,554

5,200

Active

$2,295,000

$441

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/6

3

10,500

4,988

Pending Sale $1,549,000

$311

23 Calle Sonador

5/6

3

11,892

4,855

SOLD

$1,435,000

$296

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/5

2

6,656

3,862

Active

$1,195,000

$309

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/5

2

7,098

3,862

Active

$1,200,000

$311

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/5

3

7,113

3,762

Active

$1,245,000

$331

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

6/6

2

3

12,024

3,982

Pending Sale $1,369,000

$344

42 Calle Mattis

6/7

2

3

7,527

4,178

SOLD

$1,050,000

$251

3/27/14

26 Calle Mattis

5/7

3

8,000

4,000

SOLD

$1,347,000

$337

6/19/14

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/4

2

6,591

3,112

Pending Sale $1,195,000

$384

24 Via Fontibre

4/4

2

6,090

2,950

SOLD

$850,000

$288

6/30/14

49 Via Cartama

5/4

3

7,113

3,450

SOLD

$1,150,000

$333

5/22/14

49 Via Cartama

5/4

3

7,113

3,450

SOLD

$1,150,000

$333

5/22/14

Alta

Amalfi 1

Bella Vista 12 Calle Altea

Caprizi

Careyes

3

5/27/14

Carillon

Catania 1

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BD/BA

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE* SQ FT*

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

3,949

Active

$1,152,787

$292

3,850

Active

$1,299,000

$337

COE

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/6

3

6,389

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/4

3

5,449

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/5

3

3

6,373

3,990

Pending Sale $949,000

$238

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/5

3

A

6,081

3,725

Pending Sale $1,099,000

$295

13 Via Buen Corazon

5/5

3

6,852

3,990

SOLD

$1,059,000

$265

4/29/14

14 Corte El Brazo

5/5

3

8,446

3,990

SOLD

$1,385,000

$347

6/26/14

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

3/3

2

A

4,373

2,263

Active

$769,900

$340

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

2

5,014

2,491

Active

$780,000

$313

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

4,500

2,300

Active

$799,000

$347

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

4,186

2,327

Active

$799,000

$343

29 Via Ceramica

3/3

2

7,288

2,453

Active

$810,000

$330

46 Via Ceramica

4/3

2

Active

$815,000

$338

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

Pending Sale $799,000

$331

19 Calle Frutas

4/3

50 Via Ceramica

3/3

27 Via Apuesto 47 Via Ceramica

Cazadero

Escala

2

6,077

2,412

6,830

2,412

2

4,983

2,415

SOLD

$757,000

$313

6/06/14

2

7,958

2,312

SOLD

$771,700

$334

5/29/14

4/3

2

6,368

2,453

SOLD

$790,000

$322

4/17/14

4/3

2

9,805

2,425

SOLD

$899,000

$371

4/18/14

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

3,607

1,864

Active

$719,000

$386

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

4,129

2,100

Active

$779,000

$371

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

3

B

7,550

2,200

Active

$875,000

$398

502 Corte Del Oro

4/3

3

3

8,904

2,344

SOLD

$850,000

$363

4/18/14

5/6

3

15,551

6,000

SOLD

$1,805,000

$301

3/10/14

12 Calle Gaulteria

5/6

3

8,912

4,600

Active

$1,375,000

$299

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

6/7

3

9,492

4,800

Active

$1,449,000

$302

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

6/7

3

12,188

4,800

Active

$1,599,000

$333

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/6

4

9,287

4,545

Active

$1,699,000

$374

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/6

4

8,777

4,565

Pending Sale $1,375,000

$301

22 Calle Gaulteria

5/4

3

9,762

3,705

16 Calle Aveituna

5/6

3

7,719

4,545

SOLD

$1,295,000

$285

5/05/14

18 Via Divertirse

4/6

4

10,093

4,500

SOLD

$1,315,000

$292

6/26/14

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/3

3

9,230

3,300

Active

$819,000

$248

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/3

3

6,368

2,969

Active

$859,000

$289

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/3

3

7,048

3,218

Active

$899,900

$280

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/3

2

7,336

3,022

Active

$919,900

$304

6 Via Abrazar

4/3

3

5,423

3,218

SOLD

$902,000

$280

3

Farralon Ridge

Lucia 31 Via Conocido

Mirador

3

SOLD

$1,229,000

$332

3/14/14

Miraleste

4

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Your Monthly Update On Proper ties In TA L E G A | S I N G L E - F A M I LY H O M E S TRACK/STREET

BD/BA

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE* SQ FT*

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/6

3

8,093

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/4

3

13,556

4,774

Active

$1,594,000

$334

4,200

Active

$1,599,000

$381

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/6

3

2

8 Calle Angelitos

5/6

3

3

14,980

4,780

Active

$1,695,000

$355

10,163

4,695

Active

$1,790,000

$381

55 Calle Vista Del Sol

5/6

3

1

10,764

4,314

SOLD

$1,685,000

$391

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/4

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/4

3

7,579

3,400

Active

$959,000

$282

3

7,719

3,485

Active

$1,099,000

$315

208 Via Sedona

5/4

3

111 Via Reseda

3/3

3

230 Via Sedona

5/4

3

115 Via Plumosa

4/3

COE

Montellano

7/07/14

Monterey

7,579

3,400

SOLD

$794,850

$234

5/07/14

1

6,090

2,692

SOLD

$827,000

$307

4/21/14

7,500

3,400

SOLD

$877,500

$258

6/27/14

3

2

11,413

3,000

SOLD

$955,750

$319

5/01/14

5/5

3

3

10,123

4,372

Active

$1,285,000

$294

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/4

3

6,434

3,627

Active

$1,088,888

$300

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

5,976

3,190

Active

$1,099,000

$345

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

6/6

3

8,298

3,900

Active

$1,299,000

$333

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/5

2

10,163

4,643

Active

$1,575,000

$339

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/4

3

10,298

4,066

Pending Sale $1,199,900

$295

416 Camino Bandera

5/4

3

7,096

4,200

SOLD

$1,280,000

$305

4/04/14

432 Camino Bandera

5/4

2

10,947

4,200

SOLD

$1,395,000

$332

5/09/14

4/3

2

7,222

2,987

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

4,726

2,894

Active

$874,999

$302

34 Via Regalo

4/3

3

6,423

2,882

SOLD

$836,000

$290

7/07/14

23 Via Regalo

4/3

3

4,988

2,882

SOLD

$872,000

$303

6/25/14

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/5

2

7,732

3,995

Active

$1,248,888

$313

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/4

3

6,403

3,995

Active

$1,250,000

$313

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

5/6

3

2

7,148

4,200

Active

$1,465,000

$349

4/3

2

2

4,670

2,579

Active

$790,000

$306

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

6,377

2,579

Active

$849,900

$330

39 Calle Akelia

3/3

2

4,343

2,400

SOLD

$775,000

$323

6/02/14

36 Calle Akelia

3/3

2

5,510

2,085

SOLD

$785,000

$377

5/06/14

Pacifica Summit 5 Calle Pacifica

Pacifica Talega

Portofino 21 Calle Portofino

Pending Sale $865,000

$290

Portomarin 3

Ravenna

Sabella Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

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BD/BA

GARAGE

MODEL

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

2

A

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/3

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/4

Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

6/6

3

513 Via El Risco

6/5

2

45 Corte Vidriosa

4/3

11 Calle Saltamontes

4/3

20 Corte Vidriosa

LOT SIZE* SQ FT*

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

Active

$749,900

$318

Active

COE

San Lucar 5,104

2,356

2

6,917

2,513

$875,000

$348

2

7,771

3,172

Pending Sale $950,000

$300

6,312

3,596

Pending Sale $899,900

$250

6,700

3,734

SOLD

$1,050,000

$281

5/05/14

3

7,762

2,973

SOLD

$880,000

$296

5/22/14

2

7,275

3,600

SOLD

$915,000

$254

5/23/14

4/3

3

11,848

3,477

SOLD

$1,192,500

$343

7/03/14

29 Calle Pelicano

4/3

2

2

4,291

2,505

Active

$765,000

$305

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4/3

2

H

5,288

2,680

Active

$775,000

$289

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5/3

2

7,288

2,821

Active

$849,000

$301

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5/3

3

4,452

2,744

Pending Sale $715,500

$261

7 Calle Tortuga

4/3

2

5,863

2,500

SOLD

$812,000

$325

3/19/14

7 Calle Guijarro

3/3

3

6,691

2,365

SOLD

$879,000

$372

6/09/14

3/3

2

4,330

1,700

Active

$679,000

$399

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3/3

2

4,461

1,700

Active

$694,800

$409

19 Calle Tejado

3/3

2

5,500

2,000

SOLD

$711,000

$356

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5/5

3

6,952

3,650

Active

$1,149,000

$315

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5/5

2

5,506

3,787

Pending Sale $981,000

$259

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5/5

2

6,277

3,823

Pending Sale $1,149,999

$301

11 Corte Lomas Verdes

5/4

2

7,214

3,218

SOLD

$1,000,000

$311

5/19/14

26 Via Andaremos

5/4

2

5,645

3,218

SOLD

$1,050,000

$326

6/5/14

31 Corte Lomas Verdes

4/4

2

3

7,218

3,740

SOLD

$1,075,000

$287

6/24/14

21 Via Timon

5/5

3

4

8,729

3,694

SOLD

$1,120,000

$303

4/30/14

44 Paseo Lerida

5/5

3

6,909

3,465

SOLD

$1,130,000

$326

6/03/14

19 Via Andaremos

5/5

2

9,426

3,800

SOLD

$1,159,000

$305

4/29/14

88 Via Regalo

4/4

2

7,797

3,218

SOLD

$1,220,000

$379

4/11/14

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5/4

2

12,833

3,400

Pending Sale $1,149,000

$338

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4/3

3

7,714

2,730

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4/4

3

61 Via Armilla

4/4

2

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5/4

29 Via Armilla

San Rafael 3

Sansol

Seaside

2

Solana Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

4/09/14

Stella Mare 4 4

Vittoria Active

$915,000

Active

$335

9,065

3,106

$940,000

$303

6,298

3,376

Pending Sale $999,000

$296

2

12,833

3,400

Pending Sale $1,149,000

$338

4/3

2

7,636

3,191

SOLD

$1,060,000

$332

5/5

3

12,136

5,049

Active

$1,895,000

$375

3

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Your Monthly Update On Proper ties In TA L EG A | G A L L ERY 55 + CO M M U N I T Y TRACK/STREET

BD/BA

GARAGE

MODEL

LOT SIZE* SQ FT*

STATUS

PRICE

PRICE/SQ FT

2,692

Active

$950,000

$353

2,826

Active

$979,000

$346

2,410

Pending Sale $899,000

$373

2,692

Pending Sale $950,000

$353

COE

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3/2

2

D

6,312

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2/2

2

E

9,444

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3/2

2

9,383

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2/2

2

7,710

3/2

2

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2/2

2

7 Corte Pinturas

2/2

2

24 Camino Del Prado

2/2

2

3

4,604

2,503

SOLD

$798,900

$319

3/18/14

20 Camino Del Prado

2/2

2

B

5,345

2,179

SOLD

$798,900

$367

4/23/14

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3/3

2

C

4,461

2,257

Active

$779,000

$345

4 Corte Miro

3/2

2

D

5,131

1,787

SOLD

$705,000

$395

4/07/14

19 Corte Miro

2/2

2

9,692

2,092

SOLD

$769,000

$368

5/07/14

9 Corte Sagrada

3/3

2

C

3,912

2,257

SOLD

$769,000

$341

Sandbridge

2

Seagarden Go to www.TalegaGreenSheet.com

1,957 3,156

1,578

Active

$699,000

$357

Pending Sale $679,500

$431

1,578

SOLD

$629,000

$399

6/20/14

Waterleaf

Wavecrest

Talega Averages SINGLE FAMILY ACTIVE(59) PENDING SALE(22) SOLD(56)

AVG. LIST PRICE $1,125,082 $1,022,081 $1,117,443

CONDO/ TOWNHOUSE ACTIVE(15) PENDING SALE(5) SOLD(26)

AVG. LIST PRICE $563,247 $621,880 $536,613

AVG. SQFT 3,356 3,285 3,039 AVG. SQFT 1,724 1,841 1,673

AVG. DOM 60 89 90 AVG. DOM 77 70 84

AVG. LIST $PSF $335 $311 $368 AVG. LIST $PSF $327 $338 $321

AVG. SOLD PRICE

AVG. SOLD $PSF

$1,082,839 AVG. SOLD PRICE

$356 AVG. SOLD $PSF

$527,788

$315

The Green Sheet is based on information from the Association of REALTORS®/Multiple Listing as of 7/9/14 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 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 3/1/14 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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