Melissa Centeno, REALTOR Porter Ranch, CA

As always I'm keeping you updated about the new school. Here's an article I just wrote for my community newsletter!

Porter Ranch School Update

The latest meeting for the new Porter Ranch school was held September 24, 2008. The meeting was to discuss the draft of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). This report is required for all new schools built by LAUSD. It informs the public and the builders of the school about potential environmental impacts building the school might have on the community.

The study found little or no environment impact regarding land use, agricultural resources, recreations, population, housing, biological resources, cultural resources, and public services to name a few. However, the initial study did find there will be significant impact on noise, air quality during construction, pedestrian safety, transportation and traffic. These environmental impacts do not come as a surprise. We are building a school and with each EIR finding there is a solution. The report recommends mitigation measures including the use of cross guards at the school, route maps for driving, reduced speed limits, and installation of new stop lights.

Over all the school has been given a very good Environmental Impact Report. Copies of the report can be viewed at Castlebay Elementary, Germain Elementary, Frost Middle School, Lawrence Middle School, and the Porter Ranch Library. If you have concerns of what impact the new school will have on the environment you can also contact John Moreno at HYPERLINK "mailto:ceqa-comments@laschool.org" ceqa-comments@laschool.org and put “Valley Regional Span K-8#2” in the subject line.

Looking for a good buy?  Come to Porter Ranch!
  
I live and sell real estate in Porter Ranch and two years ago at this time I 
watched our real estate values soar to well over 1.2 million dollars.  
I live in a new home; you know... the ones you had to win a lottery to get into!  
I love my home and the area I live in and can still say even in this troubled real estate 
market my house would sell for more then what it was purchased for in 2004.  
A new school is being built right down the street and the area is still under development with 
more homes and shopping on the way, making it a great buy when the market turns around.  
  
The best part, if you are a homebuyer looking for a million dollar luxury home for much less 
then what it is worth, Porter Ranch has it.  There are million dollar homes for sale here for under $800,000.  
Try finding a newer house with 4, 5, & 6 bedrooms 3 or more bathrooms and 
over 2700 square feet of living space in a guard gated community with a community pool/ spa. 
The homes feature large gourmet kitchens with granite counters, master bedrooms with 
walk in closets and master baths with Jacuzzi tubs.
  
Some examples are:
               •              4 bed 3 bath 2655 sq.ft. for $749,000                          
               •              4 bed 3 bath 3000 sq. ft. for $790,000
               •              5 bed 4 bath 2857 sq. ft. for $860,000                                           
  
The market will turn again.  Porter Ranch is a
million dollar plus community!  
  
Have you heard the advice of wise Real Estate
Investing? Buy the lowest priced home in a high priced
development?  Well, this is your perfect opportunity
to do just that!   Buying into this community is a
wonderful investment!
  
If you'd like more information or would like to see
any of the homes contact me: email melissa.centeno@sbcgloabl.net 
blog me or call me (818) 590-8644.