November 13th, 2015 at 11:21 am
If you were at Marbella Country Club in San Juan Capistrano on Nov. 5, you would have found over 100 ladies enjoying an evening of fine wine, live piano music, and much more. The occasion? Yet another successful event hosted by the Orange County chapter of The Charitable Foundation.
“The Third Annual Ladies Night Out was a huge success!” – Chris Perko, Orange County Chapter Board Chair, The Charitable Foundation
Attendees spent the evening in the company of other local women, who came together for a fun and meaningful experience. In addition to the Italian buffet, MAC makeup demonstrations, jewelry vendors Sky Diamonds and Stella and Dot, silent auction, and lively raffle, the ladies all had a part in raising $12,000 for local nonprofits and charities.
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November 11th, 2015 at 10:00 am
For your viewing pleasure this week, we have rounded up three properties in Orange County that you can buy right now for around $1.5 million.
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November 4th, 2015 at 9:00 am
Southern California is not all beach houses and ocean views, as our previously featured equestrian homes showed you. These next few homes showcase the charming and rustic side of Southern California properties that are on the market right now.
Listed by: Karl Jokinen
This charming residence was practically built for weekend getaways. When you’re tired of the city or the coast (does that happen?), you and your loved ones will be able to escape to this custom-built chalet. Some of its more appealing features include a large wooden deck and attached sun room with a spa, skylights, and a detached workshop.
October 13th, 2015 at 10:00 am
The Laguna Board of REALTORS® and Affiliates is hosting the first citywide open house Oct. 17-18. This weekend-long event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m., and sales associates from our very own Laguna Beach office will be participating. Search our current open house inventory or contact a real estate agent to help you plan which houses to visit. We hope to see you at one of our events this weekend!
October 5th, 2015 at 10:00 am
There are few things better than fresh fruit from your own garden. You can bake the fruit into a pie, toss it in a salad, or just snack on it.
In Southern California, there’s a wide variety of fruit trees that flourish and produce sweet, delicious fruit. Fruit trees, however, can be a bit tricky. You need to have the right soil, the right amount of sunlight, the right chill exposures, and much more. But once you’ve figured out how to care for your precious fruit trees, the reward will be worth the effort.
First, determine if there is enough space for your trees. Fruit trees need to be roughly three to six feet away from buildings and sidewalks. You won’t want your roots running into cement or the base of your house, and you won’t want to risk the tree damaging your home when it grows taller and wider. You will also want to make sure your trees have about ten or more feet of space between each before you plant.
Then, assess the land in your yard. What spots in your yard get at least six hours of sun a day during growing season? Make sure buildings or other trees don’t block direct sunlight.
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