Selling your home in winter, can be more difficult because of the weather and fewer buyers. However, winter buyers are more motivated often and also there is a lower inventory of homes available on the real estate market. Winter selling tips include keeping the outdoor areas as well maintained as possible. Keep the sidewalks and driveway, clean and free of debris and toys. Continue outdoor maintenance by keeping the gutters clean and the front door area ready to receive visitors.

Start out 2017 with different dining options at the Balboa Bay Resort. A&O Kitchen and Bar will be offering breakfast burritos and bloody mary specials. There will great food and drinks and plenty of football. Breakfast will be served from 10am to 1pm on Sunday, January 1st, 2017. The Waterline Restaurant is offering a New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch. Brunch will be served from 10am to 2pm. This is a bottomless champagne brunch. Both A&O Kitchen and The Waterline Restaurant are located at 1221 West Coast Highway in Newport Beach. For more information about the many happenings over the holidays at the Balboa Bay Resort, see their website at: http://meritagecollection.com/balboabayresort/newport-beach-ca-hotels/southern-california-events/.

Crystal Cove is situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway in the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach. Crystal Cove is just north of Laguna Beach. Located at 12 Tideline Bluff, this 4,000 square foot home is part of the Nautilus development. This four bedroom, four bathroom home was built in 2004. The home has a Mediterranean architectural style. There are two master bedroom suites, one being on the first level and one being on the second level. The gourmet kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and an island with seating. Almost every room of this home has amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, Newport Harbor, the city night lights and gorgeous evening sunsets. This home sits on a 6,200 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, there is entertaining space and a spa. Nautilus is a 24 hour guard gated community, as are all Crystal Cove developments. Among the many amenities offered in Nautilus are a community pool, tennis courts, fitness center and clubhouse.