During the fall, it is important to keep the exterior of your home clean and picked-up.  This is the first thing a potential home buyer will see, so it is important to make the best first impression.  In the fall, landscaping will have more die-off, so cut back dead and decaying leaves and plant matter.  Fill in blank areas with fall plants such as mums or pumpkins. Keep the driveway, lawn and sidewalks free from leaves. Clean all porches, decks and siding to keep them free from mildew and mold.

The Island Hotel at Newport Beach is hosting a black tie gala to support the Laguna Playhouse.  The gala will take place on Saturday, November 1st beginning at 6pm. The theme will be A Night at the Coconut Grove. There will be big cocktails, a speakeasy and cigar lounge, and complimentary champagne.  The evening will begin with a silent auction, move onto a white-glove dinner service with a live auction and conclude with dancing.  This big band gala will feature the music of the 1930’s, 1940’s and early 1950’s.  The live entertainment includes Johnny Holiday and his 12 Man Big Band and the 10 Satin Dollz Pin Up Girls.  For more information about this event see the Laguna Playhouse website at: http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com/support/Events/.

Crystal Cove is situated between the Pacific Coast Highway and the Pacific Ocean in Newport Coast, just north of Laguna Beach. The Franco Team of real estate professionals will help you find your perfect home in the Newport Coast real estate market. Located at 8 Timor Sea Square, Newport Coast, this 5 bedroom, 8 bathroom home is approximately 5,500 square feet. In addition, the home has a home theater, guest casita, integrating lighting and music systems.  The home is set on an elevated bluff, giving the home extensive views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island, Pelican Hill Golf Course, Palos Verdes and picture perfect sunsets.  Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy an infinity edge salt-water pool, and two large view decks. This home is part of the exclusive Crystal Cove neighborhood of Watermark.   Watermark was built in 1999 by Taylor Woodrow Homes and has just 33 homes in the development. All Crystal Cove Resident’s can take advantage of the Canyon Club Recreational Center. The Recreational Center is a social hub and offers resort like recreational activities.