A cluttered driveway and sidewalks can be a real turn off to potential buyers. Often times, potential buyers have a hard time looking beyond the clutter and be able to picture themselves in the home.  Do not park extra cars in the driveway during open houses and showings, buyers will get the impression the house does not have enough storage and storage areas were moved to the garage and the cars were moved to the driveway. Rent a storage unit for to collect the clutter and park the cars in the garage.

The American Legion Post 291, Newport Beach is having its Annual Halloween Party on Friday, October 30th from 5pm to 10pm. The theme of this year’s Halloween Party is Eat, Drink and Be Scary.  Come dressed in your most creative Halloween costume, there will be a costume parade and prizes for the best costumes. The evening begins at 5pm with a social hour. The restaurant will be serving a “Spooky Buffet” from 5pm to 8pm. From 6pm to 10pm enjoy danicing to “Full Spectrum.”  Costumes are not required. Buffett tickets are $20 per person.  Reservations are highly suggested. For more information or to make reservations, see their website at: http://www.al291.org/index.php?id=116.

Crystal  Cove is a a group of 14 luxury developments in the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach. The Crystal Cove State Park has miles of white sandy beaches, tide pools for exploring and 18 miles of trails for biking, hiking, walking an horse back riding. Located at 9 Ocean Heights Drive, this 4,000 square foot home is part of the Strada community. This three bedroom, four bathroom home is situated on a very private 10,000 square foot lot. The gourmet kitchen features a large center island, wine refrigerator and professional grade appliances. The inner courtyard is the perfect spot for entertaining with a fireplace and water feature.  This home has amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, Newport Harbor, Catalina Island, the surrounding mountains, city night lights and breathtaking sunsets. Strada is a 24 hour guard gated neighborhood, as are all Crystal Cove developments. The homeowners’ association provides residents with a community swimming pool, spa, tennis courts and clubhouse. Strada residnets are encouraged to participate in all the resort style activities at the Canyon Club Recreation Center.