14th Annual Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta -'Under the Sea' -Sept. 6th - Sunday, Sept. 9th in Dana Point

Posted by Teresa Mihelic HelpDesk on August 9th, 2012

Another event coming to our beautiful city of Dana Point: 14th Annual Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta.

When? : Thursday, Sept. 6th - Sunday, Sept. 9th 2012

This premier event, sponsored by the Dana Point Yacht Club, will benefit the Ocean Institute's Adopt-A-Class program. The Annual Regatta brings together the business, civic and social leaders of our community with its boating members in order to raise money to benefit the city of Dana Point. ( For Dana Point Real Estate information, follow the link) This prestigious event promises once again, to be the sailing, powerboat and social event of the year. Since its inception, the Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta ® has raised over $600,000 dollars for local charities through corporate donations,…

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For renters, buying a home pays off after three years on average

Posted by Teresa Mihelic HelpDesk on August 8th, 2012

Here's an interesting article for those renters thinking of buying a home in Orange County, where we already saw the bottom of the market crash and prices are stabilized, and in some areas, increasing.The article was published on the LA Times, August 2nd 2012.

For renters, buying a home pays off after three years on average

Real estate website Zillow says the 'break-even horizon' for potential home buyers varies widely depending on location.

By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times

August 2, 2012, 5:00 a.m.

Real estate website Zillow has a provocative data point for every renter thinking about buying these days: That move pays off after just three years on average nationwide.

The company, which lists for-sale and for-rent information on its site,…

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Music, music, and MORE MUSIC!!! Dana Point and San Clemente these next two weekends!

Posted by Teresa Mihelic HelpDesk on August 6th, 2012

For all of you folks out there looking for MUSIC and concerts of any kind, you might need to head down to Dana Point or San Clemente these next two weekends. Why?

San Clemente is having their annual 'Fiesta Street Festival'. In addition to the multiple activities that include food and game booths sponsored by local nonprofit organizations, three stages with continuous live music throughout the day, contests for all ages, a Salsa Challenge, arts & crafts show, Members Only Business Exposition, kiddie rides, a classic car & motorcycle show, exhibits, clowns, jugglers, face painters and much more.

Dana Point is having it's summer series of Concerts at the Park - a free series of concerts during the summer, and this Sunday August 12th, starting at 3:00pm…

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Home values rise for first time in 5 years - from CNNMoney

Posted by Teresa Mihelic HelpDesk on August 3rd, 2012

Here's an interesting article published by CNNMoney on July 24th 2012.  We have seen prices go up in Orange County - this article talks about it being national.

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Home prices hit a bottom and are finally bouncing back, according to an industry report released Tuesday.

Nationwide, home values rose 0.2% year-over-year to a median $149,300 during the second quarter, the first annual increase since 2007, real estate listing site Zillow reported. Prices were up 2.1% from the first quarter.

Even though June marked the fourth consecutive month of home value increases, overall home prices are still down almost 24% since April 2007, when Zillow began to track home values.

"[I]t seems clear that the country has hit a…

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Ladera Ranch Summer Concert Series 2012

Posted by Teresa Mihelic HelpDesk on August 2nd, 2012

We have been talking these past days about how the beach communities in Orange County have been helding this wonderful free concerts at the park. Well, this time we need to talk about Ladera Ranch, who's wonderful community also offers Free Summer Concerts!

Many of Ladera Ranch residents danced to the beat with the reggae band Common Sense, last Friday afternoon, enjoying the second show of Ladera Ranch's Summer Concert Series.

The free concerts are held 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday at the Town Green, 25612 Crown Valley Parkway. Concert-goers are welcome to bring chairs and picnics along with cash to enjoy treats provided by concession stands at the event.

Tomorrow's concert features Stepping Feet, playing Dave Matthews. Upcoming concerts feature No…

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FIESTA Street Festival in San Clemente this August 12th 2012.

Posted by Teresa Mihelic HelpDesk on August 1st, 2012

The San Clemente Fiesta Street Festival is presented by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and participating sponsors. It is a unique family-orientated event, held on the second Sunday in August from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Ave. Del Mar in beautiful San Clemente.

The Fiesta Street Festival Block Party represents a variety of activities that attract numerous families and visitors to the Southern California Coast year after year, approximately 25,000 people will attend this party.

The San Clemente Street Festival is held on picturesque Ave. Del Mar, where the two main blocks of downtown San Clemente are dedicated to an entire day of FUN.

The San Clemente Fiesta Street Festival - This event features activities for the whole family, including: Food and…

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