Curb appeal is very important when you are selling your home; potential buyers will begin forming opinions about your home as soon as they get out at the curb. First make sure, they can easily see the house numbers, if they can’t find your home, they can’t view it. Clean the sidewalks and driveway, so they are safe and inviting to walk up to the front door. Create a warm and welcoming front door area, with a freshly painted front door, a seasonal wreath and a pot of blooming annuals. Potential buyers will feel welcomed and invited into the home with a positive feeling.

 

Irvine Barclay Theatre will be hosting a production featuring Amy Hanaiali’i Gilliom. On Thursday, May 25th, Hawaii’s top selling female vocalist will be in concert. The performance will have elements of Hawaiian culture, diverse musical styles and bringing an ancient language to life. Gilliom has received five Grammy nominations and 24 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Gilliom is a performer, songwriter, vocalist and producer. She has 15 solo albums and has performed throughout the US, French Polynesia, Europe, Japan and China. This concert is part of the Hawaiian Music Masters Series. Tickets range in price from $35 to $100. The concert begins at 8pm. Irvine Barclay Theatre is located at 4242 Campus Drive in Irvine. For more information or to purchase tickets, see their website at: http://www.thebarclay.org/events-details.asp?n=explore-events&n1=view-events&n2=by-date&refId=11385D7F-D915-4756-B3B1-FB4FF03DE1A1.

 

 

Shady Canyon is home to three luxury residential developments and the private Shady Canyon Golf Club. The award winning golf course was designed by Tom Fazio. Located at 21 Prairie Grass, this 4,600 square foot home is part of the Shady Canyon Custom home development. This five bedroom, seven bathroom home was built in 2002. This home is wonderful to entertain in with a formal dining room, formal living room and great room.  The gourmet kitchen features a breakfast nook and top of the line appliances. Attention to detail can be seen in the travertine floors, wrought iron gate and wood ceiling. There are wonderful views of the surrounding hillsides. This home sits on a large 12,000 square foot piece of property. Outdoors, homeowner’s will enjoy relaxing in the casita, the gazebo and by the outdoor fireplace. The casita is perfect for guests with its own bed and bath. In addition, there is a swimming pool and spa. Residents are within walking distance to the clubhouse. Students living in this area attend, Bonita Canyon Elementary School, Rancho San Joaquin Middle School and University High School.