Scripps Ranch Real Estate and Community Blog

Prominently perched on a bluff overlooking the rolling hills and canyons of Scripps Ranch Villages, The Crown Collection consists of approximately 100 luxury homes built by McMillin Homes from 1998 to 2001. These large, sophisticated homes were the final homes built by McMillin homes in the Scripps Ranch Villages and feature a variety of exterior architectural styles including Regency, Paladian and Craftsman. Set amidst large areas of dedicated open space, many of the homes are situated on large view lots with views of city lights, Miramar Lake and the coast. The winding streets and cul-de-sacs have been well landscaped and the owners take great pride in their Scripps Ranch homes.

There are four one and two story floorplans with three to six bedroms and ranging in size from approximately 2500 to 3600 square feet. Many homes also feature media rooms, bonus rooms or dens.   Most of the homes have three car garages.  The elegant interior details of these spacious Scripps Ranch homes include high ceilings, open floor plans, large gourmet kitchens, spacious master suites and luxurious bathrooms. Click here to see Crown Collection floor plans.

These Crown Collection homes in Scripps Ranch Villages are close to several neighborhood shopping centers and convenient to freeways.  There are many local recreational opportunities in Scripps Ranch including the members only Scripps Ranch Swim and Racquet club, the Scripps Ranch Recreation Center, neighborhood parks and Mission Trails Regional Park. It is only a short commute to downtown San Diego or the coastal areas and beaches. 

Children who live in the Crown Collection homes in Scripps Ranch are able to attend highly rated public schools including Miramar Ranch Elementary School, Marshall Middle School and Scripps Ranch High School.  There are also excellent private schools within the community or nearby.

For more information about how Claude Braunstein & Associates can help you sell your home for the highest possible price, or to search for your new home any where in San Diego or Scripps Ranch, contact Claude Braunstein  or phone our team at 858 271-7770.  A Coldwell Banker affiliate with over 30 years of experience, Claude and his experienced team  can assist with regular sales, short sales or relocations.  We can also help you find the right home at the right price.  Additional information is available on our website www.ClaudeBraunstein.com , where you can also search the MLS for a suitable home 

SHOULD YOU KEEP THE FAMILY HOME AFTER DIVORCE?

Splitting up after years of marriage?  The family home is often seen a place of refuge and emotional stability and one party would often like to keep the house. But should you keep the house? More often than not the answer is no, for a variety of reasons.

Property division in divorce is one of the most important decisions.  Unlike issues such as child custody or support, property division is almost always final and cannot later be undone.  Decisions need to be made before the divorce is final. In making these decisions the divorcing spouses must consider the following items:

1. What is the true value of the home now and in the foreseeable future?  There is a lot more involved than just the appraisal minus the mortgage. What is the true condition of the home? Any other liens?
2. The costs of continuing home ownership may be greater than it seems at first. Maintenance costs and taxes can skyrocket.  The home may decrease or increase in value. Future costs of selling the home may not be allowed by the court.
3. Keeping the home can be risky if there is co-ownership or even just both names on the mortgage.  Even if the title to the property is transferred, both parties remain liable for the mortgage and other liens placed against the property. This can adversely affect either person's credit.
4. It may be impossible for either party to get a new mortgage either to refinance the existing property or to purchase a new home.

In deciding whether to keep the family home the divorcing parties need to protect themselves in this adversarial situation.  To protect your self you need a good lawyer, a good accountant or financial planner, and a real estate agent specially trained to handle the sale of real estate during or after a divorce. 

Claude and Rochelle Braunstein are some of the very few Real Estate Agents in San Diego who have received specialized training in this area and have earned the RCS-D (Real Estate Collaborative Spcialist-Divorce) designation from Vanderbilt University Law School and the Collaborative Continuing Education council.  This enables us to help guide you through the decision making process.  We can help you protect yourself by making sure you know what you own, know what you owe, and know what you need to do before it is too late. 

For more information about how Claude Braunstein & Associates can help help guide you through the decision making process,  help you sell your home for the highest possible price, or to search for your new home any where in San Diego or Scripps Ranch, contact Claude Braunstein  or phone our team at 858 271-7770.  A Coldwell Banker affiliate with over 30 years of experience, Claude and his team will help you find the right home at the right price and help you to take advantage of the current home purchase tax credits.  Additional information is available on our website www.ClaudeBraunstein.com , where you can also search the MLS for a suitable home. 

The Claude Braunstein and Associates Team does it again. This beautiful Miro Townhome in Scripps Ranch is under contract and in escrow. 

This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome  features an upgraded kitchen with Maple Cabinets and granite countertops.  There is beautiful ceramic tile and rich laminate flooring. The lovely private back yard has lush landscaping and a stamped concrete patio with raised planters. The new owners of this Scripps Ranch town house will enjoy living in the community of Miro in the Villages of Scripps Ranch. Set on a ridge overlooking the city of San Diego and Lake Miramar,  this beautiful complex features winding tree lined streets and cul-de-sacs, parks, tot lots and a community pool.

For more information about how Claude Braunstein & Associates can help you sell your home for the highest possible price, or to search for your new home any where in San Diego or Scripps Ranch, contact Claude Braunstein  or phone our team at 858 271-7770.  A Coldwell Banker affiliate with over 30 years of experience, Claude and his team will help you find the right home at the right price and help you to take advantage of the current home purchase tax credits.  Additional information is available on our website www.ClaudeBraunstein.com , where you can also search the MLS for a suitable home. 

This wonderful Scripps Ranch home on Heartwood Way in the Willows recently closed escrow.  It was a real estate short sale so the escrow was long, but the Claude Braunstein & Associates team got it closed. This four bedroom, two and one half bath home measures approximately 2756 square feet and has a two car garage. This luxury Scripps Ranch house is an excellent example of a Scripps Ranch homes for sale in the Villages of Scripps Ranch

The new owners of this Scripps Ranch home will enjoy a spacious family room, and a gourmet kitchen perfect for family gatherings. There are two bonus rooms that can be used as an additional bedrooms, a study or play room.  A professionally landscaped rear yard features a patio perfect for alfresco dining on warm summer evenings. This luxury Scripps Ranch home is close to parks, recreation facilities, shopping, and Miramar Lake. This Scripps Ranch house is convenient to freeways so downtown San Diego and the Beaches are only a short ride away. Children residing in Willows homes can attend excellent public schools including Miramar Ranch Elementary School, Marshall Middle School and Scripps Ranch High School.  There are also wonderful private schools nearby including St Gregory the Great Catholic School and the Chabad Hebrew Day School.

For more information about this home, short sales or to search for your new home any where in San Diego or Scripps Ranch, contact Claude Braunstein  or phone our team at 858 271-7770.  A Coldwell Banker affiliate with over 30 years of experience, Claude and his team will help you find the right home at the right price and help you to take advantage of the current home purchase tax credits.  Additional information is available on our website www.ClaudeBraunstein.com , where you can also search the MLS for your new home. 

This fabulous 5 bedroom, 4 bath home located in the Astoria subdivision in Stonebridge Estates recently closed escrow. The new owners will enjoy the nicely landscaped rear yard with panoramic views of mountains and hills.  The gourmet kitchen with a large center island, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances provides a wonderful space for families to gather.  An entry level bedroom with a private, full bath is perfect for guests.  The family room boasts a home theater center.

The luxury homes at Astoria in Stonebridge Estates are located in one of most desirable newer neighborhoods in Scripps Ranch. These Scripps Ranch homes were built by Brookstone Homes on quiet tree lined streets that are next to Mission Trails Regional Park.  There are numerous local ball fields, tot lots and parks.  Children living in these Scripps Ranch Homes in Stonebridge Estates are able to attend Award Winning Poway Schools.  There are also excellent, convenient private schools such as St. Gregory the Great Catholic School and Chabad Day School.

For more information about how Claude Braunstein & Associates can help you sell your home for the highest possible price, or to search for your new home any where in San Diego or Scripps Ranch, contact Claude Braunstein  or phone our team at 858 271-7770.  A Coldwell Banker affiliate with over 30 years of experience, Claude and his team will help you find the right home at the right price and help you to take advantage of the current home purchase tax credits.  Additional information is available on our website www.ClaudeBraunstein.com , where you can also search the MLS for a suitable home.