September 30th, 2015 at 10:00 am
When it comes to homes in Southern California, most people tend to imagine coastal homes that boast ocean views. Contrary to popular belief, homes in Southern California don’t need to be accompanied by coastal breezes in order to be special.
We decided it was time to praise some of these amazing properties, beginning with ones that are equestrian-friendly.
Any property is home to horses must also have enough land for these stunning animals to roam, plus adequate water and level space for a barn. The amount of land you have can also determine how many horses you are allowed to keep on your property. If you are looking to buy an equestrian property, tell your agent right away so they can find a listing that fits your needs.
Here are some of our favorite current equestrian homes for sale in Southern California:
Suzanne Kropf
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Mariann Cordova
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September 11th, 2015 at 10:00 am
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August 17th, 2015 at 10:00 am
August is National Golf Month, and to celebrate we’re sharing a few fun facts about this wonderful sport and, of course, highlighting some of our beautiful listings on or near golf courses.
The first set of golf rules was established by the Gentlemen Golfers of Leith in Scotland in 1744.
This Chula Vista home has a large open floor plan with amazing views and is just minutes from Eastlake Country Club. This 18-hole, par 72 championship course was designed by world-renowned architect Ted Robinson.
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August 14th, 2015 at 10:00 am
National Night Out (NNO) Against Crime is an annual event that takes place throughout the United States. NNO is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live.
This year, Cindi Powalski from our Mission Viejo office once again attended the Lake Forest event. She and her team dedicated their booth to missing persons and what to do in the event that a loved one does go missing.
Her involvement goes well beyond the annual event, though. She is an acting member of the Orange County Sheriff Department Reserve Search and Rescue Unit. Members of this unit are on call 24/7 to assist in the search for missing persons, as well as for other reasons. They conduct ground searches and use bloodhounds when necessary, and mutual aid takes them into other counties, such as San Diego.
“As a REALTOR®, community is the most important thing to me,” Powalski said. “I work hard to promote neighborhood ‘friendliness’ in order to keep our families safe. Knowing about the city you live in is vital for future growth and safety, so I nurture it by participating in as many events as I am able.”
Powalksi and her team handed out fliers with literature discussing the myths about missing persons, what you should do and who you should call should someone you know go missing. The gift basket, pictured above, contained almost $100 worth of personal-defense items, such as a flashlight, whistle, solar-powered cell phone charger, first-aid kit, and more.
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August 3rd, 2015 at 10:00 am
It might be summer, but that doesn’t mean the grades have stopped going out. California cities are being tested and graded on their water-conservation efforts, thanks to Gov. Jerry Brown’s executive order that calls for Californians to reduce their water usage by 25 percent. If you don’t know what the order means for you, check out our guide to water restrictions for more information.
Since the order took effect on June 1, some cities and communities have been passing the new standards with flying colors. Although this is great news, some communities could still use a little extra tutoring, and we’d like to help by showing you what some of the most successful communities are doing.
Some of the A+ students in the South Coast Water Region are:
Santa Ana, ranked as the fourth most water-conscious city according to the California State Water Resources Control Board, has been saving thousands of gallons of water every day. The average resident in Santa Ana uses only 47.5 gallons a day. Because of its water smarts, Santa Ana has decreased its water usage by an impressive 19.9%, conserving over 238 million gallons a month.
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