Agent Bio's

Lee Ann Canaday

Lee Ann Canaday has over 30 years in the Real Estate Industry. She is the owner of RE/MAX Fine Homes with offices in Laguna Beach & Newport Beach California. Canaday is a top-performing licensed Broker, Realtor®, certified home sales professional, certified distressed property expert, 5 Star Agent, certified financial planner, certified residential specialist, and has been the recipient of numerous industry awards. She also holds a Master's and Bachelor's Degree.

Lee Ann's Objective: To market properties utilizing sound planning, professional ethics, persuasive skills, and a strong company support system.

By utilizing the latest technological advances available, Lee Ann is able to react immediately to her client's needs and to changes in the market place. Lee Ann maximizes the exposure of her inventory and listings to reach the target market in a timely and effective manner. Canaday clearly offers a distinct advantage in the promotion of properties including high definition video tours and immense exposure through various advertising mediums. As a multimillion-dollar producer, Canaday's results have remained consistent, a true statement to her skill, ability and tenacious, energetic style. Lee Ann's enthusiasm and knowledge contribute to her success with her team, the Canaday Group, throughout the years because she has been able to establish routes to success when others have fallen.  Her team ranked among the top 20 RE/MAX teams in the USA for 2010 and top 5 in California. Lee Ann Canaday is a Diamond Award Club recipient, RE/MAX's highest Club Award.

Lee Ann serves as a member of the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce, Sales and Marketing Council, Building Industry Association, D.A.R., host of cable TV's "RE/MAX Fine Homes TV Program," a contributor to the Orange County Register's "Real Estate" column, part of United Way's Women's Philanthropy Fund, Board Member for KOCE-TV and sits on the Board of Counselors for Chapman University.

Patti Tenerelli

Patti Tenerelli serves as a Buyer's Specialist with the Canaday Group, RE/MAX Fine Homes. A native of southern California, she received her B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. With over 15 years of sales experience, she is committed to providing first class service to each and every one of her clients.

Her experience with homes goes way beyond real estate. She also is a Professional Interior Designer, and home stager with over eighteen years of experience. Her clients love the fact that she can help them in marketing their home to sell and/or in personalizing and updating the home they purchase.

With her high level of enthusiasm, negotiating abilities and creative talents, she is committed to making sure that each and every one of her clients has a truly enjoyable and stress free experience in finding the home of their dreams.

Laura Oliver

Laura Oliver is a Buyers Specialist with the Canaday Group, RE/MAX Fine Homes. She is a 3rd generation native of Southern California which provides her with extensive knowledge of the Orange County coastal communities. With over 11 years customer service and problem resolution experience she goes above and beyond to provide exemplary service to her clients.

With an extraordinary eye for color and detail, she is always more than happy to add a touch of perfection to your existing home or your newly acquired one. She is 100% committed to assist each and every one of her clients through the personal and life changing process of the purchase of their next dream home. Her warm, friendly demeanor and strong communication skills are sure to provide you with a smooth transition and a truly pleasant experience.

Christina Shaw

Christina Shaw is a REALTOR in Orange County, California.  Christina has 25 years business experience and has been Orange County residence for the last 20 years.  Christina is a Licensced Agent, a Marketing Expert, a CDPE Short Sale Specialist, A Five Star REO (Bank Owned) Expert.  Prior to joining RE/MAX FINE HOMES, she served as General Manager at Micar International,  as Operation Director at Quanta International, during the time she was getting her master degree she was a language instructor in college.  At present, Christina is a member of NAR, CAR, OCAR, AREAA.
With her Multi-Cutlure background and Multi-Language abilities, she has helped families & companies not only domestically but also with clients from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan & Korea, Japan, and Europe.
Christina helps clients moving forward with intergrity, please give her a call at (888) 877-1479, (949) 648-011 or email her at Christina.FindOCHomes@gmail.com< today.

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Amber Bonasoro

Amber Bonasoro is Director of Marketing and Advertising. She advertises in numerous publications including local, national, and international magazines and newspapers. She works closely with the Executive Producer of RE/MAX Fine Homes Real Estate TV program, managing the weekly television show. Amber graduated with high honors from Chapman University earning a Bachelor of Science in Business with emphasis in Marketing, Finance, and Management. Amber is up to date with the latest technology including new ways to market through the internet. She manages online advertising through the Canaday Group's website as well as the MLS and various websites highlighting the company's esteemed listings. If she's not in the office focusing on Canaday Group listings, she is showing property as a licensed Realtor®. Born and raised in Orange County, she knows the fine things this town offers from finding someone's next dream home to top restaurants and shopping. Amber's passion, focus, and determination allow her to deliver nothing but the best.

Christine Tsan

Christine Tsan is a Buyer's Specialist and Broker Associate with the Canaday Group, RE/MAX Fine Homes. Born and raised in Orange County, she is very familiar with the communities in and around the area and is passionate about the work she does. Growing up with parents as brokers, Christine was raised in a real estate learning environment. An alumnus of the University of California, Irvine, she graduated earning a Bachelor of Science in Business degree along with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree. As a licensed realtor and agent with RE/MAX, she truly enjoys helping others find homes that suit their every need and is very dedicated in doing the research for any questions her buyers may have. While Christine loves working in real estate, she also enjoys reading novels while sipping warm coffees at cafes. Additionally, she is a devoted piano player and has been playing for 18 years and has been teaching piano for the past 7 years! You can trust that Christine will be able to find not just a house but your dream home. She looks forward to working hard for you and creating the ultimate home buying experience with you.

Katrina Johnson

As a licensed Realtor® and Broker Associate with The Canaday Group, Katrina is prepared to provide first-class service in assisting her clients to achieve their real estate goals. With a business background in the technology-based investment sector, Katrina is an experienced businesswoman with a proven success record. She is an alumnus of the University of California, Irvine and holds a bachelors degree with an emphasis in business management. As a former property manager with a solid understanding of today's mortgage and finance environment, she is prepared to help her clients use real estate as an engine of wealth.

As an Orange County native, Katrina has extensive knowledge of the coastal regions. Formerly holding a USTA ranking, Katrina has been a competitive tennis player for most of her life.

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Janie Merkle

Janie Merkle brings over three decades of experience in real estate lending and high-powered residential real estate sales experience. With stellar sales and excellent customer service background, Janie works hard to exceed her client’s expectations. Janie has lived in Orange County for over 30 years, and has professional knowledge of communities, lifestyles, real estate finance and market trends to serve her clients well. Janie’s clients range from the first time home buyer, move up buyers, luxury home buyers and to the savvy real estate investor.

Prior to joining RE/MAX Fine Homes, Janie ran her own real estate company and previously worked for financial institutions focused on lending and funding millions in residential and in commercial lending. Well respected throughout Orange County, Janie’s reputation for integrity, professionalism, positive, caring, tenacious, and proactive approach is why 95% of Janie’s business comes from referrals. “I like to treat my client’s transaction as if it were my own transaction”. “I put myself in my clients’ shoes and give my clients that “Nordstrom” customer service”.

When not working, Janie enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, traveling, hiking and volunteering in her community. Her favorite philanthropy causes and involvements are Children’s Hospital of Orange County, The Women’s Philanthropy Fund - United Way and The Adoption Guild of Orange County, where she served as past President. She is also a past Deacon at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach.

Jeff Grubert

Jeff Grubert is a licensed broker since 2006. Jeff graduated with a degree in Business and concentration in Real Estate Finance from Cal State Fullerton. Since 1997 he has invested in and managed his own properties. Jeff previously worked for a commercial private money lender, during which time he helped close multi-million dollar deals throughout the United States. In addition, he has worked on both sides of the short sale process and negotiated loan modifications. His expertise extends beyond the Orange County real estate market to LA County, selling numerous income properties as well as distressed properties.

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Joe Cafasso

A real estate pro who is experienced in the Orange County neighborhoods, local economy, real estate laws, Orange county schools, etc. is vital to a real estate transaction. And with my deep understanding of the Orange County markets - I have the know-how and successful history you need.