Here's the list of Summer Concerts and 'Summer Splash' activities offered by the city of San Clemente for the next month:   Thursday 08/01/2013 Summer Splash Thursday at the Aquatics Center, 6-8pm
Thursday 08/08/2013 Beach Concerts - Mark Wood Parrot Head Band, Tribute to Jimmy Buffet - 6pm until sunset Location: San Clemente Pier
Thursday 08/15/2013 Summer Splash Thursday at the Aquatics Center, 6-8pm
Thursday 08/22/2013 Beach Concerts - World Anthem ( Reggae) - 6pm until sunset Location: Pier
Would like to know about homes coming up for sale in this beautiful coastal city? Contact us and we will be happy to help!

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The city of Dana Point has many events througout the year. If you are looking for something to do this coming August, here's some ideas or suggestions of activities going on around the city. Are you ready to start looking for your home in Dana Point? You could be within walking distance to some of these events:

1. Concerts at the Park: from 3pm-6pm, enjoy different bands performing, while food vendors are on site cooking up good food and selling beer, wine, margarita's, soft drinks and water. These events are free! Fun for the whole family.

August 4th: at Heritage Park

August 11th, 18th and 25th: Sea Terrace Park.

2.Food, wine and music Festival : This is a food festival! Indulge in more than your can imagine with the best restaurants around, top…

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Not ready yet to start thinking about when School starts once again, but here's the official dates as posted in each one of the School Districts in South Orange County.

Capistrano Unified School District: 

Opening Day:  Monday, Sept. 9, 2013

Last day for students: Monday, June 23rd, 2014

Saddleback Valley Unified School District: 

First day for students: Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Last day for students: Wednesday, June 25th, 2014

Irvine Unified School District:

First day for students: Tuesday, September 10th, 2013

Last day for students: Wednesday, June 25th, 2014

Laguna Beach Unified School District:

First day for students: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013

Last day for students: Thursday, June 19th, 2014

Happy Summer! And when ready…

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This is a rare opportunity where we are letting our subscribers and past clients know of a home coming for sale in the beautiful gated community of Coto de Caza, which will be listed this coming August 2013.  Rarely on the market, we are talking about a single story pool home! This gorgeous home has been remodeled with granite counters in the kitchen and baths, custom baseboards, newer windows with custom window casings, hardwood floors, fresh paint, and super clean!  In its sprawling 3,960 square feet, it has 4 bedrooms, one with it's own en suite bath and huge walk in closet.  The master bedroom has high ceilings, beautiful views of the yard, and a custom finished, luxurious master bath with steam shower.  Enjoy entertaining in your massive backyard…

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Orange County MLS inventory has a decent amount of homes listed as bank owned, commonly known as foreclosure sales or REO's ( Real Estate Owned). These homes have been acquired by the banks or lenders through the process of foreclosure, which is basically a home that the bank needs to get off its books, and where noone showed up at the courthouse to bid on the minimum amount of the existing mortgage, or mortgages.

These homes typically are listed at a 'market price' or even below it, so be ready and act fast.With these luxury foreclosure homes in Orange County, Be ready to compete too, as these homes tend to have multiple offers on them too. What's nice about them, is that these escrows tend to be much shorter than those of shortsales. Bank Owned homes…

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san_clemente_ocean_festival_2013The annual San Clemente Ocean Festival is coming to the Pier area this July 20th an 21st, 2013, when sea athletes come for surf, surf lifesaving, SUP (stand up paddle board), kayak, and other sports like swimming, running, etc and compete in the California Waterman and Waterwoman Championships. Top athletes include former US Olympian Mitch Kahn. 

The annual event also includes activities for the whole family:

  • Classic Woody Cars display
  • Bodysurfing Clinics
  • Free concert on the beach
  • Childrens Fishing Clinic
  • Childrens Fishing Derby
  • Childrens Pavilion: hula dancers, jiu jitsu demonstrations, crafts, face painting, games,
  • Dolphin Dash ( young runners race 4-12)
  • Groms Rule (surf contest ages 14 and under)
  • Ocean Art Show in Parque Del Mar
    • …

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