Creative photography in Mission

We usually chuckle a bit when we see awful pictures attached to listings. The photos with this Mission Viejo listing are on the opposite end of the spectrum. They're too good.

We're glad the photographer seemed to get creative and have some fun, because it doesn't appear the current owner is considering how much money they stand to lose if it sells.

27546 Berdun, 92691
Asking price: $679,900
Asking price/ sq ft: $274
Purchase price: $830,000
Purchase date: 7/7/06
Size: 4 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,481 sq ft (built in 1978)
MLS: S559477 (2 days on Redfin)
Zillow Zestimate: $645,500
HOA dues: $84
Type: Single Family Residence
Style: Traditional
Stories: 2
Lot size: 5,700 Sq. Ft.
From listing: NOT A Short Sale, BUT Priced Like One. Properties Like This Rarely Come On The Market. Located on a Cul-de-Sac With a Gorgeous View of Saddleback From The Front, It Backs Directly to Minaya Park. Your Backyard View Is The Entire Park! The View From the Kitchen is a Panoramic View of the Backyard, With An Unobstructed View Of the Park Beyond. Double Pane Windows, Brick Fireplace, Large Kitchen. The Lot Has A Huge Side Yard - Possible RV Access?? Large Master Bath, 4 Bedrooms. New AC System, Good Area For Dog Run On Opposite Side. Fireplace in Family Room. This Home Has It All, At an Incredible Price. Check The Active Comps, You'll See What I Mean! **BONUS**! - There is a paved path right next door that leads to Minaya park!! Plus, you get access to MV Lake for Swimming, Boating, Fishing, BBQ's, Picnic Areas, parks, plus much more! All This And NO ***MELLO ROOS***!!!


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As you can tell, the person who wrote the listing description was really excited based on all the punctuation!!!

The listing also says this is not a short sale. So, it appears the owner is going to take a huge loss to keep their credit standing. Just how big a loss? Well, if we assume the house sells for the current asking price, and we factor in 6% sales costs, it would mean a shortfall of $190,894 off the 2006 price of $830,000.