Now that summer is here in full swing, bring the outdoors in and push the inside outside, especially if you are selling your home during the summer season. Extend your living space outdoors, is a terrific way to add space to your house.  Stage outdoor areas, so that potential buyers will visualize how you use these spaces.  Set the grill and table up with plates, grill tools and placemats. Add plush towels and lounge chairs to the pool area. Create a space that potential buyers will love and can see themselves in.

 

The 9th Annual Sunset Jazz Newport Beach Festival is opening on July 11th, 2018. There will be eleven Wednesday night concerts from July 11th through September 19th, 2018.  July 11th’s concert features the Jazz Cruise All-Stars including Shelly Berg, Ken Peplowski, Jeff Hamilton, Rickey Woodard, Chuck Redd and Christoph Luty. Again, this year your hosts will be Joe Rothman and John McClure. There are patron, season and individual tickets available. Concerts will be held at the Newport Beach Marriot Hotels Rose Garden. Doors open at 5pm and the concerts begin at 6pm. For more information, to purchase tickets or to see a full list of performers, see their website at: http://www.sunsetjazzatnewport.com/.

 

Crystal Cove is a collection of luxury neighborhoods in the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach. Crystal Cove is just north of Laguna Beach and is between Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway.  Located at 18 Coral Ridge, this 12,000 square foot estate is part of the Crystal Cove Estate Collection. This six bedroom, eleven bathroom home was built in 2017.  This home was designed and built by Jim and Spencer Sylvester. The home has 35 foot height allowance, very rare in Crystal Cove. Attention to detail can be seen in the crystal chandelier from Murano, Italy, French doors and a 600 bottle wine cellar.  In addition, there is an indoor golf simulator and billiards room. There are outstanding views of the Pacific Ocean, Newport Harbor, Catalina Island, Marina, surrounding mountains, white water, city night lights and gorgeous sunsets. This home sits on a large 23,000 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, homeowner’s will enjoy a 70 foot pool, spa, poolside cabana, built-in barbeque and fire pit. The lawn features a putting green and garden chess set.

 

Located at 24 Black Falcon, this 6,900 square foot home is part of the Shady Canyon Custom community in Shady Canyon. This four bedroom, five bathroom home was built in 2008. The estate was designed by architect David Hohmann and built by RDM Builders. Enter the home through a private courtyard with a fireplace. The home features a gourmet kitchen, main floor master suite and home office. The property also has separate guest casita. This home sits on a large 27,000 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting, with just five homes on the street. Outdoors, there is a swimming pool, spa, built-in barbeque and gated motor court.