We are down to 138 Listings active in Aliso today. This is a sign of a changing market where inventory is being snatched up and sellers are holding on because they feel that the market is changing. If you are thinking of buying here, don't wait. Rates are historically low and prices have stopped bottoming.
Contact me at theresavinciguerra@gmail.com if you are thinking of buying or selling soon!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Restaurants in Aliso Viejo
I hate to sound like a food snob, but we have such a mediocre selection when it comes to restaurants. Seems like our AV Town Center favors chains and franchises so much more than the individuals who can bring some excitement to our palette.
Most of the times I find that eating at home is a much better selection that what we have out there. Some of my personal favorites are 1. Thai Bite.. always fresh and delicious and not owned by some conglomerate. 2. Bagels and Brew have some nice salads and sandwiches. 3. Pannini Grill makes good kabobs.. not that crazy about their rice or Greek Salad, a huge disappointment and frankly I miss the Italian place that used to me there.. It was too authentic.. and went away.
I will run into Wahoo's occasionally for a quick healthier mexican food, but really it's nothing to write about. It kind of bugs me that one guy owned the Chinese, other Thai place and the Sushi Bar. His chinese biz went down the tubes.. and people love his sushi.. but I prefer Zen Sushi in the Target Center.
In any case, I'd love to see more individuals opening interesting food places.. I don't get that excited about Chick Fil A .. in fact I thought it was awful and greasy and really wonder what all the fuss is about. People say that they like the sweet tea. . do they know that is full of sugar and just as bad as soft drinks? I think an Italian chicken cutlet is way more delicious and think I'm going to post a video on that on my cooking blog.
How about a really nice espresso and bakery? Or a homemade soup place? Or an Artisan Bread Shop ? Cheese Shop? Wine shop? It's kind of sad when you go from one town to another and see the same businesses all over again.
Does anyone else feel like I do?
Most of the times I find that eating at home is a much better selection that what we have out there. Some of my personal favorites are 1. Thai Bite.. always fresh and delicious and not owned by some conglomerate. 2. Bagels and Brew have some nice salads and sandwiches. 3. Pannini Grill makes good kabobs.. not that crazy about their rice or Greek Salad, a huge disappointment and frankly I miss the Italian place that used to me there.. It was too authentic.. and went away.
I will run into Wahoo's occasionally for a quick healthier mexican food, but really it's nothing to write about. It kind of bugs me that one guy owned the Chinese, other Thai place and the Sushi Bar. His chinese biz went down the tubes.. and people love his sushi.. but I prefer Zen Sushi in the Target Center.
In any case, I'd love to see more individuals opening interesting food places.. I don't get that excited about Chick Fil A .. in fact I thought it was awful and greasy and really wonder what all the fuss is about. People say that they like the sweet tea. . do they know that is full of sugar and just as bad as soft drinks? I think an Italian chicken cutlet is way more delicious and think I'm going to post a video on that on my cooking blog.
How about a really nice espresso and bakery? Or a homemade soup place? Or an Artisan Bread Shop ? Cheese Shop? Wine shop? It's kind of sad when you go from one town to another and see the same businesses all over again.
Does anyone else feel like I do?
Monday, February 6, 2012
Market update for Jan 5th thru Feb 6th 2012
Inventory is shrinking and it looks like standard sales are rising a bit.
We still have very low inventory and very few lease listings available.
Active Listings 167 out of which 64 are standard sales.
129 Listings in Back up position out of which 31 are standard sales.
52 Listings are Pending out of which 8 are standard sales.
We closed 42 sales in this period out of which 16 were standard sales.
We currently have 45 Lease Listings available.
If you are thinking of selling your home or buying a property in Aliso Viejo, pls call me for a confidential appointment. Theresavinciguerra@gmail.com
We still have very low inventory and very few lease listings available.
Active Listings 167 out of which 64 are standard sales.
129 Listings in Back up position out of which 31 are standard sales.
52 Listings are Pending out of which 8 are standard sales.
We closed 42 sales in this period out of which 16 were standard sales.
We currently have 45 Lease Listings available.
If you are thinking of selling your home or buying a property in Aliso Viejo, pls call me for a confidential appointment. Theresavinciguerra@gmail.com
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Free Tax Workshop for Qualified Residents
Free Tax Filing Workshops
The City, with Orange County United Way and Legal Aid Society of
Orange County, will host free tax filing workshops on February 4 and February
18 for low-income families. Families of four that earned less than $49,078 in
2011 could qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).The tax
filing workshops are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aliso Viejo Family Resource
Center, 24671 Via Iglesia.Participants should bring their Social
Security cards, W-2, 1099 and 1098 forms along with childcare provider
information, a photo ID and copy of 2010 tax returns.For more
information and to make an appointment, contact Gracie Duran at 949-425-2519 or
gduran@cityofalisoviejo.com.
The City
of Aliso Viejo, which incorporated July 1, 2001, encompasses approximately 7
square miles with over 46,123 residents. The City's annual budget is
approximately $21 million. The budget is available on the City's website at www.cityofalisoviejo.com. The City supports a
thriving business community with companies such as Pacific Life Insurance Co.;
United Parcel Service (UPS); Clarient; Valeant Pharmaceuticals; Q-Logic; Lennar
Homes; Buy.Com; Fluor Daniel; Pepsi Bottling, Inc.; Shea Homes; the Renaissance
ClubSport Hotel; and Bausch and Lomb. Aliso Viejo has 23 parks, vast open space
and top-notch amenities including the Aliso Viejo Ranch and the City's new
Conference Center and Aquatic Center. The City of Aliso Viejo welcomes you to
"Experience It All." For more information, visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com.
The City, with Orange County United Way and Legal Aid Society of
Orange County, will host free tax filing workshops on February 4 and February
18 for low-income families. Families of four that earned less than $49,078 in
2011 could qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).The tax
filing workshops are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aliso Viejo Family Resource
Center, 24671 Via Iglesia.Participants should bring their Social
Security cards, W-2, 1099 and 1098 forms along with childcare provider
information, a photo ID and copy of 2010 tax returns.For more
information and to make an appointment, contact Gracie Duran at 949-425-2519 or
gduran@cityofalisoviejo.com.
The City
of Aliso Viejo, which incorporated July 1, 2001, encompasses approximately 7
square miles with over 46,123 residents. The City's annual budget is
approximately $21 million. The budget is available on the City's website at www.cityofalisoviejo.com. The City supports a
thriving business community with companies such as Pacific Life Insurance Co.;
United Parcel Service (UPS); Clarient; Valeant Pharmaceuticals; Q-Logic; Lennar
Homes; Buy.Com; Fluor Daniel; Pepsi Bottling, Inc.; Shea Homes; the Renaissance
ClubSport Hotel; and Bausch and Lomb. Aliso Viejo has 23 parks, vast open space
and top-notch amenities including the Aliso Viejo Ranch and the City's new
Conference Center and Aquatic Center. The City of Aliso Viejo welcomes you to
"Experience It All." For more information, visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com.
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