Showing posts with label award-winning schools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label award-winning schools. Show all posts

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Back To School: A Lesson In Property Values

With just a few weeks to go before the “unofficial” end to summer, many families are already thinking about the new school year ahead. (Okay, so maybe just mom and dad are thinking about it.)
It's back-to-school time soon!

It’s time to evaluate the kids’ wardrobes, all the while marveling at how much they’ve grown over the summer. It’s time to assess the school supply inventory and hit the back-to-school sales. And it’s time to start thinking about getting the family back into a school-year routine.

School is such a huge part of family life, it’s no wonder that quality of schools is high on the list of requirements for families looking for a new place to call home.  Fortunately for anyone considering Yorba Linda for their new residence, schools also top the list of the city’s best features.

Great Schools = Great Neighborhoods

It’s no accident that Yorba Linda schools are high caliber. Residents declared their commitment to education when they passed Measures A and Y in 2002 and 2008, respectively. These bond funding programs have allowed the award-winning Placentia-Yorba Linda School District to add new schools and facilities, and bring much-needed modernization to existing campuses. As a result, we offer world-class educational resources and facilities for families who live in the area.

During summer 2013, PYLUSD has continued work on fulfillment of its Measure A goals:  Improvements and modernization at six schools, as well as the continued construction of the district’s new Performing Arts Center on the campus of El Dorado High School.

Having so many great schools also means Yorba Linda homeowners enjoy higher and more stable property values relative to neighboring towns. The June 2013 median home price in Yorba Linda was $717,000, while neighboring communities of Anaheim Hills, Brea and Placentia were $618,300, $551,700 and $535,400 respectively, for the same period.1 

Thinking of moving here? Interested in viewing some properties? Give me a call at (714) 924-0781. I’d love to show you around this great town I call home!



Nanette Shapiro
(714) 924-0781
nanette.shapiro4@gmail.com





Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Moms ❤ Yorba Linda

MOTHER’S DAY is nearly here in Yorba Linda, and that means a WONDERFUL day of celebration for everyone, especially the city’s nearly 23,0001 children and their moms. That’s a lot of heartfelt hugs and kisses, hand-drawn cards, flowers, gifts, and just-slightly-burnt-toast breakfasts in bed!  

Many of Yorba Linda’s residents moved here because it is such an ideal place to raise a family. With California’s 24th-lowest city crime index ranking2, award-winning schools, proximity to southern California landmarks and attractions, and quality lifestyle, Yorba Linda’s appeal to families is one of the strongest in Orange County.

Pride of home ownership and a strong sense of community are also cherished qualities of many Yorba Linda neighborhoods. Summertime block parties, neighborhood book clubs, Bunco groups, preschool play groups, and walking and hiking groups are just some of the activities residents enjoy together.

Moms especially, both workforce and stay-at-home types love it here. There are seemingly endless family resources and choices for their children’s enrichment as well as their own within the city boundaries:

Activity Centers - Year-round youth activities and enrichment classes, including fine arts, dance, theater, music, summer camps, and sports.
  • Yorba Linda Community Center
  • Travis Ranch Activity Center
  • Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House

Annual Community-wide Events
  • Eastlake HOA Holiday Boat Parade
  • Fiesta Days Parade
  • July 4th Celebration @ Valley View Sports Park

Award-winning Schools

Equestrian Activities

Golf Courses

Grocery Stores & Markets
  • Albertsons
  • Main Street Saturday Farmer’s Market
  • Sprouts
  • Stater Brothers
  • Trader Joe’s
  • Vons

Libraries & Museums

Music & Fine Arts

Parent Support Groups
  • Arroyo
  • Box Canyon
  • Brush Canyon
  • Bryant Ranch
  • Eastside Community
  • Fairmont Knolls
  • Hurless Barton
  • Jean Woodard
  • Jessamyn West
  • Las Palomas Tennis
  • Roland E. Bigonger
  • San Antonio
  • Shapell
  • Travis Ranch Youth
  • Veterans
  • Vista Del Verde

Preschools - Huge variety of choices, including non- and for-profit organizations, Montessori, academic and faith-based.

Youth Groups
  • Boys & Girls Club
  • Boy Scouts
  • Girl Scouts
  • YMCA
  • Faith-based - Most Yorba Linda religious organizations offer family and children’s programs representing many faiths, including Buddhist, Christian, Jewish and Muslim.

Youth & Adult Sports and Outdoor Activities
  • Youth Baseball
  • Bowling
  • Youth Football
  • Golf
  • Youth Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Ice Skating
  • Equestrian
  • Youth Lacrosse
  • Martial Arts
  • Youth Soccer
  • Youth Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Walking/Hiking/Biking trails

Thinking about moving your family to Yorba Linda? Feel free to call me if you have questions about the community or would like to begin your search for a home. I’ve lived in this wonderful city for over 15 years and would love to show you around!



Nanette Shapiro
(714) 924-0781
nanette.shapiro4@gmail.com






This list is not an endorsement of the featured programs and services, and is by no means exhaustive but meant only to serve as a sample of area amenities.