During the winter time, days are shorter. When your home is for sale, try to schedule open houses and showings during daylight hours, so the home can be filled with natural light. However, this is not always possible, given busy schedules at this time of year. When you have open houses or showings during evening hours, be sure to turn on all the lights both inside and outside.

 

 

The Annual Salvation Army Toy Drive is taking place now at Fashion Island. There is just one more day, the Salvation Army Toy Drive ends tomorrow, Tuesday, December 20th. The drop off area at Fashion Island, is at the Concierge/Guest Services desk inside the Atrium Court, located on the second floor. The toy drive needs new unwrapped toys. This is a terrific way to share your holiday spirit.  For more information about this event, see their website at: https://www.shopfashionisland.com/events/fashion-island-salvation-army-toy-drive-2017/.

 

 

Crystal Cove is a group of exclusive developments situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway, just north of Laguna Beach. Crystal Cove is home many parks, beaches, upscale shopping areas and dining, including the Crystal Cove State Park. Located at 35 Tide Watch, this 6,800 square foot is part of the Sea Point development. This five bedroom, seven bathroom home was built in 2008.  Attention can be seen in the custom wall finishes, Bisazza tile and copper framed windows. The home features a formal living room, formal dining room and media room. The home has views of the Pacific Ocean, city night lights, Catalina Island and Newport Harbor. This home sits on a large 17,000 square foot piece of property. Outdoors there is a lounge area, fireplace, barbeque area, infinity edge pool with a spa and tree island with Ocean views. Crystal Cove Sea Point is a 24 hour guard gated development with just 27 luxury homes built by Laing Luxury Homes.

 

 

Located at 11 Needle Grass, this 12,500 square foot home is part of the Shady Canyon Custom Estate Collection in Shady Canyon. This five bedroom, eight bathroom home was built in 2013. The home features a wine room, indoor game room and great room. The kitchen has an adjacent sun room, butler’s pantry and morning room. This house has views of the surrounding hillsides, Catalina Island, Newport Beach, and downtown Los Angeles. This home sits on a very large 47,000 square foot piece of property which is close to the clubhouse. The outdoor gardens are filled with French lavender, olive trees, boxwood hedges and lemon trees.