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* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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“Amy was an exceptional partner in selling my condo. Her market insight and clear communication made every step feel effortless, and her strategy led to an impressively fast sale. She handled details with precision, kept the process moving smoothly, and delivered a strong outcome. I’m grateful for her expertise and would confidently recommend her to anyone looking to sell their home.”
“Nancy has been exceptional from day one. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond—providing valuable information, guiding me through every step, and consistently making herself available whenever I needed clarity or reassurance. Her knowledge, patience, and professionalism made a complicated process feel manageable and well-supported. What I truly appreciate is how genuinely she cares. She’s not just an agent doing a job—she’s someone who stands by you, works through challenges with you, and always has your best interest in mind. I’m very grateful for her support and would highly recommend Nancy to anyone looking for a dedicated, trustworthy, and knowledgeable agent.”
“Jennifer has wonderful personality. Kind and very knowledgeable about selling houses. If we have a question she always give a quick response. Very appreciate her can sell our house in very short time.”
“We are beyond grateful to Gabby Sandoval for her excellent service, professionalism and dedication in helping us sell our home. From the very first encounter of her knocking on the door, introducing herself and dropping off her card, we instantly knew Gabby was the one. She immediately put us at ease with her friendly personality, great attitude, beautiful smile and eagerness to provide us with unmatched personal attention. She took care of every aspect, sharing her knowledge, arranging the house staging, open houses, making sure everything was in place and providing us updates without ever having to ask. Gabby took care of it all. Her attention to detail, personal touches and care exceeded any expectations we had as first time sellers. She even stopped by every few days or so to check on the house and even top off & fill the pool! How cool is that?!! Gabby is the absolute BEST!! We found our real estate agent for life!”
“We had a good time working together, the sale and the buy of houses we're pretty seamless all the documentation and the heads up of signing and sending she was on top of any questions that we needed answered if she couldn't do it in that moment, she would always get back to us promptly can't wait to get another house through Janely. Thanks again.”
“I have worked with Mr. Santoro on both buying and selling of properties. I find him to be open and objective in his analysis of properties in consideration. His willingness to research and answer tough questions is most appreciated. His ability to align his skills to compliment our desired outcome is uncanny. You can trust Mr. Santoro to always put your needs above his own.”
“I am Very pleased to have had Joe as my agent!! He was very professional and knowledgeable and went above and beyond to get me an amazing price on my home!! Joe and his incredible team treated me like part of the family and I would definitely recommend Joe Manjarrez and his team to all my family and friends!!”
“Excellent Experience and very insightful and helpful through the process of purchasing new forever home.”
“Jon and Team were great to work with! Delivered on promises! I have worked with Jon for many years on multiple property transactions and will continue to do so!! Highly recommended!!”
“We had an amazing experience working with Joelle! From the very beginning, she was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in helping us find the right home. Our search spanned across many cities in Orange County, and she never hesitated to go the extra mile—literally and figuratively. She gave us honest insights into each neighborhood, helped us understand the current market trends, and guided us through every step of the process. Thanks to her expertise and negotiation skills, we ended up with a fantastic deal on a home we absolutely love. If you’re looking for someone who’s professional, responsive, and genuinely has your best interests at heart, Joelle is the one. We couldn’t recommend her more!”
“I would recommend Mark Anthony 1000%! He is not only professional, trustworthy and knowledgeable, but also listens to your needs and makes it happen in a timely matter! Always accessible and there when you need him, he is the Realtor you want on your side!!”
“After a year-long break due to family emergencies, we were pleasantly surprised that Alex Hunt was still willing to work with us. His willingness to continue working with us despite the challenges showed us his dedication and commitment. Throughout this whole process, he has demonstrated unwavering consideration and helpfulness, which we truly appreciate.”
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Nick to purchase my first home, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, Nick was incredibly professional and knowledgeable, guiding me through every step of the process with expertise and patience. What really stood out was Nick's ability to explain complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand. He provided me with valuable resources and connected me with individuals who helped streamline the purchase process. Thanks to his efforts, what could have been a daunting experience was actually a breeze. I highly recommend Nick to anyone in search of a dedicated, personable, and professional real estate agent. His expertise and support made buying my first home a smooth and enjoyable journey.”
“Marco checked all the boxes, was extremely helpful for us as first-time homebuyers and explained EVERYTHING to us. We never felt pressured to buy a house we didn't see fit. Marco was so patient with all the questions we had and always so quick in his responses, which is so appreciated!”
“JH was very professional and informative”
“Bob Zeller is the best! He is always responsive, on time (typically early), and very detail-oriented. I always felt like he took the time to understand my needs and explained everything in detail and in a easy-to-understand way. I would highly recommend Bob to anyone!”
“Since we contacted Pablo, we knew he was the right person to sell our house, he was trustworthy and worked hard to meet our expectations!”
“After being strung along for 9 months by another agent, my lender Michelle Magana referred Linda Karen to me. Linda and I had one conversation and immediately took up the search to find me home. Linda started by asking what I wanted. Then we started looking online. Within one day we met face to face and began our physical search. While the other agent kept sending emails promising that she "had my back", she never offered to meet with me and never produced or showed me one property in a 9 month period. Linda and I only had 1 telephone conversation, and we set an appointment and were out house shopping the next. Linda doesn't offer lip service and platitudes. Linda comes with factual useful information that yeilds results! Some agents are all talk. Not Linda. She's all about getting you into not just "a house", but into "YOUR HOME". I am a satisfied client and if you are looking for a realtor to be upfront about your options, whose totally invested in finding you the home you need... You want Linda Karen in your corner. She's going to work closely with your lender to get you into the best property for your dollar.”
“David was very good, very knowledgeable, and everything I needed. Got me a great price - would recommend him to anybody! ”
“Al quickly and professionally handled all issues with the buyer / contract and issues with the escrow agency. The sale from listing to completion was expeditious and the property sold for more than asking price. I was very pleased with the entire process.”
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Lake Forest real estate market, updated for January 2026. *
The typical home value in Lake Forest is projected to be $1,169,750 for the month of January. December’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the city to be $1,181,000—up 9.35% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, county-level data pegged home values at $1,165,000 in Orange County for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $1,160,000 in January.
Lake Forest had 28 new listings and 61 listings that went under contract in December, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 115—down 38.5% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in January.
Of those 115 active listings, 19.13% reduced their price in the month of December. The median listing price for homes in Lake Forest fell 6.45% from November to December, bringing the current median listing price to $1,197,500. Based on projected data for January, listing prices may continue to fall.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell year-over-year. In December 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 60 days, compared to 71 days in December 2024. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be steady. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this January.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
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