Your Trusted Partner for Laguna Woods Real Estate
Meet Melissa
I'm Melissa Fort, Realtor®, a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) with Century 21 Rainbow Realty, and a proud resident of Laguna Woods Village. With over 20 years of real estate experience, 20 years of hands-on renovation and design insight, and proud to hold the Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designation, I offer both professional expertise and a personal connection to our vibrant 55+ community.
I specialize exclusively in Laguna Woods homes for sale and the surrounding areas. I understand the unique needs of mature homeowners and guide every client with integrity, clear communication, and genuine care—always by your side from start to finish to ensure a confident and stress-free move.
Whether you're looking to make a change, downsize, or find your perfect Laguna Woods home, I would be honored to put my knowledge, care, and commitment to work for you.
Why Laguna Woods Village
Welcome to the ultimate 55+ community lifestyle in sunny Southern California. Laguna Woods is renowned for its resort-style amenities and captivating village charm, making it the perfect place for active seniors. The sense of community is immediate and vibrant, enhanced by low-maintenance living where the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) handles much of the upkeep, allowing you to focus purely on health, hobbies, and social connections.
Laguna Woods includes a mix of condo and co-op properties, as well as stand alone luxury homes. The co-op model often presents a more affordable entry point into the Orange County market, making it an excellent downsizing option. Whether you choose a traditional condo with a grant deed or a co-op, you gain access to a secure, gated community just minutes from Laguna Beach. This unique blend of affordability, extensive services (including a free community bus), and a wealth of things to do ensures a rich, engaging, and predictable retirement for those seeking to buy in Laguna Woods Village.
Buy Your Next Home in Laguna Woods
Explore the possiblities! Imagine your day filled with activities from 36 holes of golf, seven clubhouses, five swimming pools, and an extensive equestrian center, to over 250 resident-led clubs offering everything from pickleball and lawn bowling to ceramics and theater.
Design and Renovation Insight
For a buyer in the Laguna Woods Village 55+ community, design and renovation are often crucial considerations, as many co-op and condo units were built in the 1960s to the late 1970s and may want to modernization your new home. For sellers of older co-op or condo properties, understanding current Orange County design trends is critical to maximizing profit; strategic updates focused on aging-in-place features—such as open floor plans and modernized kitchens—can significantly increase buyer appeal. Strategic Laguna Woods renovation updates, such as installing a washer/dryer,, or updating the kitchen and bathrooms, are often the primary factors in a home's value and livability, all while adhering to the community's HOA alteration standards.