When selling your home during winter months, keep the home staging warm and cozy. If necessary, turn the heat on or start an inviting and warm fire in one of the homes fireplaces. Add warm, plushy afghans and pillows to couches and beds. Pick colors such as deep reds, oranges and caramel colors. During open houses and showings, let as much natural light in as possible. Potential home buyers are sure to feel warm and invited into the home.
The 107th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade will take place each evening from Wednesday, December 16th through Sunday, December 20th. The theme for this year’s parade is “Seas the Holidays.”This is the oldest continually running lighted holiday boat parade in the United States. There will be over 100 vessels, of all types, participating in the parade. The parade begins at 6:30pm from Bay Island and continues to approximately 9pm. The Conde Nast Traveler has called the boat parade one of the “World’s Best Christmas Parades.” The New York Times named the parade one of the “Top Ten Christmas Happenings in the Nation.” The annual boat parade is sponsored by the commodores club of the Newport Beach Chamber of commerce. For more information about this fabulous annual event, see their website at: https://www.christmasboatparade.com/.
Crystal Cove is a highly sought after area in Newport Coast set between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach. Crystal Cove is home to the Crystal Cove State Park which is home to 2,400 acres of bluffs, canyons and beach. Located at 12 Archipelago Drive, this 4,200 square foot home is part of the Windward development. This four bedroom, five bathroom home has a Mediterranean architectural style. This home features high ceilings, detailed woodwork and cabinetry and a Creston Smart Home System. The homes views include the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island and gorgeous evening sunsets. Outdoors homeowners will enjoy mature, lush landscaping. Windward is 24 hour guard gated neighborhood. The Windward homeowners’ association provides many amenities including an Olympic size swimming pool, spa, tennis courts and clubhouse. All residents of Windward and Crystal Cove are invited to enjoy all the resort style activities offered through the Canyon Club Recreational Center